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FROM THE EDITOR'S DESK

Caring Community

COUPLE weeks back, I was taking photos at St. Peter's United Methodist Church in Ocean City. I brought my then seven-weekold daughter with me. Everyday for me is bring-your-child-to-work day, but I love it and wouldn't have it any other way. That said, I was in a bit of a rush to get to my next appointment. I was heading out the front doors when I passed a gentleman waiting outside the church office. "Just waiting for the food cupboard to open," he said, as I was pulling the door towards me. "How old is your baby?" he continued. Now, I had a couple options: I could have said a quick, "seven weeks" and tore the door open the rest of the way, and hurried to my car or let the door swoosh back to close on its own and hang back to give a proper answer. I, of course, did the latter. John, whose name I learned mid conversation, talked to me about his broadcast career and his travel

adventures (he's been all over the country). But his main topic was how friendly Ocean City is. He said here, someone will help you if you need it. That's not how it is in other places, he insisted. Ocean City is special like that. An island that cares about its people. And it's true, Ocean City is special and after reading the article on page 8 on Pie Girl, you'll see just one example about how it cares about its people. My husband Bill and I recently watched "Saving Mr. Banks." The main gist of it is to enjoy the time you have with your children, just like Mr. Banks learns in Mary Poppins. "Let's Go Fly a Kite" is the song that illustrates this lesson in both movies. On Mother's Day, we went to the OC Boardwalk for lunch and a walk and sure enough, on that brilliant blue day, we saw three kites flying. One, I thought, to represent each of my kids, as I promptly grabbed their little hands. That's the beauty of Ocean City, a caring island with family in mind. Happy June!

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Contents BEACH HEARTS So many of us love this island Photo by Stefanie Godfrey

From the Editor’s Desk 3 Hide & Seek Contest 3 Adorable Creature 3 In the Kitchen 5 Battle Pancake 7 Easy as Pie 8 Famished Foodie 10 The Dining Guide 14 Snapshots 16, 18, 22 Random Employees 17 Six Questions 19 Events Calendar 20 It’s History 23 Ocean City Style 25 The Look 25 Must Haves 26 The Shopping Guide 28 Catchin’ Up With 30 Trends 32 Ocean City Love Letter 35 Weather or Not 36 OC Freemasons 38 Yo Ho Ho 42 Activities Guide 47 Word Search 48 Health & Beauty 51 Ocean’s Eleven 52 Pets for Adoption 53 Accommodations Guide 55 Real Tour 56 Last Shot 58

Shore Eats Battle Pancake 7 / Pie Girl 8 / Hula Restaurant 10 / Dining Guide 14

IN THE KITCHEN

Jody Bourgeois from Mallon's Homemade Sticky Buns

Y AUNT Mary Ann loves me. Know why? Because every year at Christmas, I send a big box of Mallon's sticky buns. Oh sure, we’re family and all, but I’m her favorite nephew because Mallon's makes some awesome sticky buns and I’m thoughtful enough to send them (actually it’s my wife who handles the legwork but that’s beside the point). Sending someone a box of Mallon's sticky buns is like sending a box of Ocean City love. It’s like sending a box filled with Summer - a sure winner. Sticky buns are a tradition in this part of the country and Mallon’s makes some of the best. And the reason we Ocean City lovers get to enjoy these yummy buns is because Jody Bourgeois (formerly Jody Mallon) couldn’t stand working in an office. Jody graduated college, got a job as an accountant, worked as a number cruncher for a few years, hated it, quit and opened a bakery. You so want to do the same thing don’t you? Go grab some Mallon’s crumb cake and revel in life’s endless possibilities… OC mag: Pass the sticky buns and start at the beginning Jody. Jody: I grew up spending every summer in Ocean City. We left Philadelphia the day school got out, drove to the Shore and spent the whole summer here. Then we drove back the day school started. I went the usual route, working the usual summer jobs. My first job was renting out umbrellas and rafts on the beach. Then I started in restaurants. I worked at Bob’s

Grill, the Flanders, the Port O Call, the OC Yacht Club; I really enjoyed the restaurant business. Then I went off to college at LaSalle in Philadelphia and got a degree in accounting and I was an accountant for three years. OC mag: How’d that go? Jody: I hated it. I was sitting at a desk, Monday through Friday, and I would bolt for the Shore every weekend. It was killing me. So I decided I wanted to open a restaurant. I was talking with some family members and they were saying how restaurants come and go so they suggested I open a bakery and make sticky buns. Mallon's owner Jody Bourgeois holds up her signature sticky buns. So I went to baking Photo by Erin McCusker school at ACCC Culinary, found some old recipes and starting OC mag: How did you pick sticky ship them to people all year long. tweaking those recipes until I came buns as your signature product? OC mag: So what do you do in up with one I liked. We opened in Jody: Sticky buns are a summer if you’re not working? April 1988. We started with one Philadelphia tradition. You don’t Jody: Sleep. store in Ocean City and now we always find them in other parts of OC mag: So it’s a lot of work have four; two in Ocean City, one the country so we end up shipping during the summer season? in Sea Isle and one in Avalon. them all over the country. There Jody: In the summer it’s 100 OC mag: And along the way you are a lot of local people who have percent work. The fall is my favorite started a family? moved – a lot of them down south time in Ocean City. I’ll ride my bike Jody: Yes, it’s me and my husband – and I hear all the time how people everyday. We like to take the boat Ger, my daughter Robin and my can’t find good sticky buns so we out on the lagoon. We walk on the son Max. June 2014 OCNJMAGAZINE.COM

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beach and enjoy everything Ocean City offers in spring and fall. OC mag: You must get a lot of repeat customers. Jody: Oh yeah. I have people who have been with us for 26 years who we’ve become friendly with and I have employees who’ve been with us 20-plus years. They started with us as kids and now they’re grown and now their kids – well, their kids aren’t really old enough to work for us yet – but I bet they will. It’s great. We have a lot of fun at work. OC mag: Yeah, there’s always a nice vibe when I walk in your place. Jody: Well, it’s a job and it’s work but we have a lot of fun. We always have the music playing. We all like what we do. We take pride in what we do but we also take pride in our customers having a good experience when they come in. OC mag: What’s your favorite item? Jody: Gotta be the sticky buns, although the crumb cake is a close second. Max likes the swirls and the chocolate donuts. Robin likes the crumb cake the best and so does Ger. OC mag: What’s the most

common thing you hear year after year? Jody: You know what I hear all the time? People say “it’s so great to be back in town and Mallon’s is always our first stop.” OC mag: I hear your sticky buns are on a restaurant’s menu in town? Jody: Yeah, the Beach House Grill offers Mallon’s Sticky Buns French Toast. That’s a pretty decadent plate. So you can make french toast with the sticky buns. Some people also make bread pudding with the buns too. OC mag: What else? Jody: We’re open seven days a week in summer, weekends in spring and fall. We do mail order year round, even when we’re closed. We come in once a week for mail order so it’s always fresh. The holidays is a big mail order time so we ship all the time; birthdays, holidays, you name it and you can have Mallon’s sticky buns. OC mag: So no going back to an office job? Jody: If you were lucky you got a window. That’s not for me.

STICKY SITUATION

Above: A dozen sticky buns from Mallon's are a must have while you're in OC. You can ship them to the people who aren't lucky enough to be here. Left: Mallon's has other confections, such as this seriously delish crumb cake.

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Battle Pancake OC SURF CAFE

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She said

We gather here today in memory of my former taste buds. I used to be more of a French toast from IHOP kind of girl, but after trying the delicacy known as the Strawberry Short Stack from OC Surf Café, it’s safe to say that my palate has died and been reborn. First, let’s take a moment to appreciate how fluffy these pancakes are. I’ll just say that on the fluffiness scale, they’re a perfect 10. When topped with butter and syrup, I have no words other than mmmmm. But of course, let’s not forget the delicious strawberries sliced and perfectly arranged across the pancakes. They were fresh, warm, and gave the dish that extra special something. If I were to go back, I’d definitely want to try the blueberry, chocolate chip, and the banana nut. And I don’t even like bananas.

He said

Don't listen to what she said. UBPH is the go-to spot on the island for pancakes. Yes, there's sometimes a line to be seated (there's a reason for that - the food is good). But I find their consistency very refreshing. The coffee is always good (muy importante) and the food arrives at my table at the proper temperature (as important as good coffee). One of the reasons I like UBPH is the variety of their menu. I know it's a simple breakfast menu but they have some creative items, and among those creative dishes are the pancakes! Chocolate chip pancakes, apple pancakes and my favorite, the pecan pancakes. OMG I could eat them every day! The secret to a good pancake (as UBPH knows) is making it light and fluffy while having it dense enough to stand up to the syrup. It can't be dry either. Mine was delicious and properly cooked. Bravo UB.

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AT Gleason really didn't want her photo taken. The day I met her in the St. Peter's kitchen, she had just taken an AP exam and thought the pie was to be the star of the show. She was only part right. Her pies are stars, delicious looking and tasting, but just like the name of her business, Pie Girl, both the girl and the pie deserve recognition. Cat's business is in its third year of charitable baking. All of Pie Girl's proceeds go to helping people. Cat is on her path to graduating high school early because she says, "I'm ready to make a difference on a big scale." Her dream is to open up soup kitchens all over the country named "Pie Girl." Enjoy this recipe for peanut butter pie and be sure to visit Pie Girl this summer at the Farmers Market in July and August.

EMILY’S PEANUT BUTTER PIE

Emily is Cat's future sister-in-law who helped run the kitchen at the Relief Center in the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy. She is now serving in the United States Coast Guard. This is her all-time favorite pie. FILLING 6 ounces cream cheese softened ¾ cup confectioners sugar (sifted) ½ tsp salt 1 ¼ cups smooth peanut butter 1 tbsp pure vanilla extract

2 cups heavy cream Beat cream cheese with a stand or electric mixer on medium speed. Add sifted confectioners sugar and salt until fluffy. Beat in peanut butter and vanilla. In a separate bowl, beat heavy cream until soft peaks form. Fold in one-third of whipped cream into the peanut butter mixture, then gently fold in remaining whipped cream. CRUST 1 package of graham crackers (9-10 crackers) 1/3 cup granulated sugar 6 tbsp melted butter ¼ tsp salt 1 tsp pure vanilla extract Grind crackers in a food processor or crumble by hand until the consistency of coarse sand. Place in a large bowl. Use a whisk to mix in sugar and salt. Add melted butter and vanilla until crumbs are moist and hold together when squeezed in your hand. Fill a 9 inch pie plate with crumbs, pressing evenly around bottom and sides as far up the rim as you can. Pour peanut butter filling in and chill for at least 1 hour. Optional: melt ¼ cup chocolate chips and/or ¼ peanut butter. Mix in ¼ tsp of shortening into each separate batch until smooth and drizzle over the top of the pie before refrigerating. -Text and photos by Stefanie Godfrey

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famished foodie A TASTE OF ALOHA IN OCEAN CITY

Ho Brah, Hula Restaurant & Sauce Company is Da Kine!

OTHER'S Day is all about mom, so when my fabulous and beautiful wife Apollonia chose the Hula Restaurant and their mouth-watering Hawaiian-style plate lunches for her Mother's Day lunch, I knew everyone in the family was coming away a winner. Had we actually been in Hawaii we would have exclaimed, “Eet’s mo’ bettuh bruddah.” OK, we might not have said that, but we definitely cheered because Hula serves up some great food. The Hula Restaurant and Sauce Company (the proper name) is one of my Ocean City favorites. Tucked at the end of the Colony Walk on the Boardwalk near 10th Street, I’ve been a fan since this place consisted of two chairs and one chef. To see it now – a large kitchen with inside seating area as well as their famous outside tables – is a testament to the good food and good vibes the restaurant is famous for. “We keep it simple,” said Amy Rihl, who along with her husband Dave, are the owners of this Hawaiian-inspired eatery. “The food is always fresh, the prices are affordable and we’re a friendly bunch.” It was a magnificent sundrenched afternoon customordered for Mothers Day, and the island was buzzing with people. The Boardwalk was as crowded as a summer night in July. I drove down 12th Street hoping I might get lucky and find a good parking spot and boom! We found a perfect spot at a meter (now accepting credit cards!) right off the Boards. Everyone disembarked from the van, we hit the Boards and took a leisurely stroll north towards the Hula. The Hula’s menu is based on a concept that’s famous in Hawaii called the “plate lunch.” Basically it’s two scoops of sticky rice, a salad and an entrée. It’s a really simple 10

idea, but Chef Dave makes it truly yummy. Dave perfected the plate lunch during a stint in Hawaii as a lunch truck owner in the late '90s. Basically Dave parked his lunch truck near Oahu’s North Shore beaches and served appealing dishes, eventually appearing on the cover of Honolulu magazine. Simple, like I said. Dave and Amy made their way back to the OC in 2000 (the truck lease was up and a mudslide had ruined traffic flow near the truck) and took the next logical step opening the Hula Grill in a tiny little space in the back of the Colony Walk. If I recall correctly it consisted of a sit-down counter, Chef Dave and a girl working the register. Pretty soon the line was out the door and when the space next door became available, The Hula was able to stretch a bit into the happening spot it is today. The family; Apollonia, S o n n y , Michael, Mary and I, took a seat at one of the Hula’s outside tables and settled in. At Hula, you go into the store to order – the waitress only brings your food. So after getting everyone situated we decided on our Mothers Day feast; Firecracker shrimp for me, the Hawaiian chicken for Apollonia and a couple hot dogs and fries for the boys. Baby Mary, unfortunately will need to wait a few more years until she can join the feast.

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Above: Hula Restaurant owner Amy Rihl serves up some ono grinds on a beautiful Ocean City day. Left: The firecracker shrimp has just the right kick and the salad is the definition of freshness. Page 12: Take home a little bit of Hula with their sauces and dressings.

I actually lived in Hawaii for a couple years and I can attest to the superb gastronomic cornucopia available in the Hawaiian Islands. Hawaiian food has been influenced by so many cultures and styles that you could spend years going from restaurant to restaurant and never be bored - Thai, Vietnamese,

French, Polynesian – you name it. Even the local language is a combination of cultures. Hawaiian Pidgin, or simply “pidgin” is a combination of English and other languages used by many Hawaiian residents in everyday conversation. In Hawaii they would describe the Hula’s dishes as “ono grinds.”

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famished foodie And the one thing that’s always part of a Hawaiian meal is freshness. And Chef Dave knows that’s a rule to live by. “We always use fresh ingredients and our customers recognize that,” said Dave. “If you serve quality dishes, people will always come back.” The Hula has been around for a long time now because Chef Dave and Amy have done a remarkable job creating a welcoming atmosphere and a killer menu. “Like all the shops and restaurants in town, we’re a mom and pop business and we really care about our product,” said Amy. Our food arrived hot off the grill

and we all dug in. I love the flavors that Chef Dave presents; they’re so bright and fresh and unlike anything else you’ll find in the OC. The dressings on the salad are Dave’s own creations and he’s even bottled them so you can take them home (you can get their homemade sauces at the restaurant or you can order them online at hulasauces. com). Amy was busy working but still managed to find time to offer a friendly hello. That’s one of the nice things about the Hula, it has a great vibe. The place was pretty crowded as we sat down but the staff was still as friendly as ever. Chef Dave was busy on the grill

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and gave a friendly wave when we caught his eye. Whatever Dave uses as a marinade on the shrimp is Da’Kine (the real deal). It’s a little sweet and a little spicy and a lot of onolicious. It had that slight heat and sweet finish that I just can’t resist. Apollonia’s chicken was marinated in Dave’s special Huli Huli sauce. The sauce has a sweet flavor that really brings out the flavor of the chicken (I know, I tasted it. A lot of it. Sorry, I was really hungry). And the chicken was grilled just right. I love the way the sauce slowly flows into the rice and salad, mixing with the other flavors and creating a different taste with each bite throughout the meal. The boys of course were having nothing to do with a fresh salad and ordered fries with their dogs. I tasted the fries as well. A lot of them. And as expected they were good fries; crispy with a nice

texture and a light flavor. What a great meal. We said our goodbyes, headed back into the OC sunshine, and bid a fond Aloha to the Hula Restaurant. Until next time. Mahalo.

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HERE are so many ways to satisfy whatever food craving you're having in the OC. Check out our list for the best places to eat. We've also included which places are open year round and which are seasonal, but be sure to call first before you head over. And when you do head in, please let them know you saw their ad or listing in Ocean City magazine.

PIZZA/BREAD/ROLLS BENNIE’S BREAD AND ROLLS Magnificent bread, Italian pastries, cakes, and tomato pie. 1159 Asbury Avenue, 398-9450. See ad page 7. KIRK’S PIZZA This pizza place is always busy. We love the chicken cheesesteak with mushrooms and the white pizza. 44 Route 9, Marmora. 390-1845. Open year round. See ad page 7. MANCO & MANCO PIZZA OC icon. Three locations on the Boards. 7th, 9th, and 12th Streets. 9th Street open year round, 399-2548. See ad page 8. MARIO'S PIZZA A whole new spacious dining room, delicious Italian pizza and dinners. See ad page 6.

GLOBAL CUISINE/ SEAFOOD ADELENE Serving breakfast and lunch daily; dinners coming mid-June. 1510 Boardwalk, (800) 334-4546. See ad page 47. CINCO DE MAYO Awesome authentic Mexican food. B, L, D. Try the Chiles Rellenos. 1039 West Avenue, 399-0199. Open year round. THE CLAM BAR Fresh seafood right on the bay. 910 Bay, Somers Point, 9278783. See ad page 9. COUSIN’S Varied and sophisticated menu. Outside dining, catering too. 104 Asbury, 399-9462. See ad page 9. EMILY’S OCEAN ROOM High tea all summer long, breakfast and lunch year round. 11th & Boardwalk, 398-5700. Open year round. See ad page 49.

THE DINING GUIDE HULA RESTAURANT AND SAUCE COMPANY Tasty Hawaiian cuisine. One of the best in town. 940 Boardwalk, 399-2400. See ad page 15. JON & PATTY’S Healthy, creative bistro fare. 637 Asbury Avenue, 3993377. Open year round. See ad page 12. LA FONTANA DEL MAR Daily specials, fresh seafood, antipasti. 1 S. Commonwealth, Strathmere, 263-7700. LA FONTANA COAST Al Fresco dining in Sea Isle City. 5000 Landis, Sea Isle City, 486-6088.

6859. Open year round. See ad page 31. CRAZY SUSAN’S COOKIES She’s crazy, but that’s good for us cookie lovers because her crazy means a rollercoaster for your tastebuds. 1345 West, 391-1919. GEORGE’S Fantastic breakfasts, even better macaroons. Ice cream too. 700 Boardwalk, 398-4444. JOHNNY B GOODE Waffles, ice cream, family entertainment. 14th & Asbury, 525-0646 & 34th & West, next to Hoy’s, 525-0648.

eatery looks as good as the froyo tastes. 838 Asbury, 525-2100. Open year round. STARBUCKS 1061 Asbury, 938-6905.

BURGERS/FRIES/CRABCAKES/CHEESESTEAKS DEL’S OCEANSIDE GRILL Menu is time-tested and sure to please adults and kiddies alike. 934 Boardwalk, 399-3931. FLIPPERS GRILL Outside at PortO-Call Hotel. Burgers, etc. 1510 Boardwalk, 399-8812. JAY’S CRABSHACK Awesome crabcakes, kid friendly. 737 Asbury, 3994022. Open year round.

OC SURF CAFÉ Surf-inspired cuisine. 715 8th Street, 391-9555. Open year round.

JOHNSON’S POPCORN Part of the original OC Trifecta. This corn is legend. This year try something other than the caramel. Or, in addition to. C’mon, we know you can’t resist the caramel. 1368 Boardwalk, (800) 8422676. Open year round.

RED’S JERSEY-MEX Superior Mexi/ Southwest food. Gluten-free menu. 11th & Haven, 399-2272. Open year round. See ad page 7.

KB’S KETTLE KORN Sometimes you feel a little sweet, sometimes a little salty. Now you can be both. 600 Boardwalk, Wonderland Pier, 646-7069.

READY’S COFFEE SHOP Really good old school diner. 415 8th Street, 399-4418. Open year round. See ad page 12. See photo below... hungry yet?

SINDIA Serving up full meals (including homemade desserts!) at great prices. 801 Plymouth Place, 399-1997. See ad page 12.

MALLON'S HOMEMADE STICKY BUNS Fresh, gooey buns - an absolute must while in town. 1340 Bay Avenue, 399-5531, 410 55th Street, 399-7220. See ad page 35.

LA FONTANA VECCHIA Fine Italian dining. 700 First Avenue, Avalon. 967-7708.

TUCKAHOE INN Delicious dinners, Back Bay Cafe on outdoor deck with live music, Boat Bar. 1 Harbor Road & Route 9, Beesley's Point, 390-3322. Open year round. See ad page 13. UNCLE BILL’S PANCAKE HOUSE Legendary breakfasts, lunches. 2112 Asbury, 40th & West, 398-7393. Open year round. VOLTACO’S We think about eating here at least once a day. Not sure if that says more about us, or the amazing food. We’ll say the food. 957 West Avenue, 399-0753. See ad page 12.

COFFEE/SWEETS AUNT BETTY’S ICE CREAM SHACK Seriously fresh ice cream. Even treats for your doggies. 2100 Asbury; 40th & West. 398-4001; 398-4005. BAKED PASTRY SHOP The cake here is baked with love as well as fine ingredients. You can taste the difference. 32 Tuckahoe Rd, Marmora. 226-

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

OCEAN CITY COFFEE COMPANY The perfect cup of coffee. Fresh noshes too. 928 Boardwalk, 917 Asbury, 3995533. Open year round. WARDS PASTRY Butter cookies and some delish sticky buns. 730 Asbury, 399-1260. Open year round. YOASIS The inside of this Downtown

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MIKE CLEARKIN Gillian's Wonderland Pier

What is your favorite color? Green. What is your favorite thing about working at Gillian's? I really like the team I work with. There are some really good people here. What's your favorite ride here? That would have to be Moby Dick. What is your favorite after-work food? Ooh, good question. I would have to say pizza from Angelo's down on 13th Street. What's the last concert you saw? Hmm... I think it was Dirtyheads and Slightly Stupid at the Susquehanna Bank Center in Camden. Cake or ice cream? Ice cream. Summer or winter? Summer. Favorite beach in OC? 8th Street.

JYLIA DONOHUE Jilly's T-Shirt Factory Who's your favorite actor? Leonardo DiCaprio. What's your favorite part of working on the Boards? I love all the people and talking with them. I like it when it's busy and it's a nice atmosphere. What do you do when you're not working? I like to hang with my friends or go shopping in Ocean City. What was the last book you read? (laughing) I read a marketing book! But before that I finished a Sherlock Holmes book. If I turned on your iPhone what would I hear? Probably Miley Cyrus. I really like her last album. Coffee or tea? Tea. Cream and sugar? Nothing. Summer or winter? Winter. I like snow. -Interviews and photos by Bill Godfrey

LESLIE REILLY Sunglass Menagerie Coffee or tea? Coffee. Cream and Sugar? Black. Where'd you go to high school? Central Bucks East. Eagles game or Phillies game? Phillies game. Favorite actor? Matthew McConaughey. Favorite thing about working at Sunglass Menagerie? It's a lot of fun. What's your preferred brand of shades? Maui Jim's. Second favorite brand? Canaan. Favorite beach in OC? 58th Street. What do you do when you're not working? Paddleboard. College? Savannah College of Art and Design in Georgia. Major? Fibers. Textile design. Summer or winter? Summer. Obviously. June 2014 OCNJMAGAZINE.COM

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HAIL TO THE CHIEF Caleigh Gran gets the scoop on Ocean City's Fire Chief Chris Breunig

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CEAN City native Chris Breunig has only been the city’s fire chief for two years now, but in that short amount of time he’s already done so much for this community. Having served with the fire department since he was a teenager, his devotion to the cause is clear. He battles the heat of emergencies, tackles office work, and involves himself extensively with nonprofit organizations and events around Ocean City. But he doesn’t let the pressure get to him; when I spoke with him he was friendly, openminded, and optimistic. He may not wear a cape and have the strength to move buildings with his bare hands, but nonetheless he’s an integral member of the community working to keep our families safe and happy all year round – and for that, he is a superhero. So, what’s the fire chief do on a daily basis? What’s the fire chief do? Well, I mainly oversee the department’s operations. There are 63 people in the department and three fire stations, and I oversee all of them. I also handle many of the administrative needs. My day typically consists of a lot of office work, attending city meetings, and meeting with organizations – nonprofits for example. What’s the most common thing you see/deal

Fire Chief Chris Breunig standing in front of one of his department's fire trucks. There are three fire stations in Ocean City.

with on the job? That would probably be training staff and educating people. I’m also constantly updating or renewing policies and procedures. For example, recently we were able to create a policy that would allow us to carry Narcan, which is a medication used to help combat drug overdose. Then we conducted in-service training for emergency medical services for that. I also do a lot of continuing education classes and work with local nonprofit organizations. Next week, for example, I’m working with the Where Angels Play Foundation and hosting a playground build at 29th and West Avenue in honor of a young boy named Benjamin Wheeler. He was one of the children who died during the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting. His family is originally from Allentown, Pennsylvania but they’ve been vacationing in Ocean City for years. (Ed. Note: That playground is up and beautiful - take your kids there!) What would you say is the best part about your job? The most challenging? The best part about my job is the satisfaction and reward I get from helping people. And the most challenging part is probably not being available to attend all of the functions and meetings. My day is typically very busy and unfortunately I don’t have

time to be everywhere I’d like to be. Have you always wanted to be a fire chief? Yes. I’ve been involved with the fire department since I was 18-years-old. I started out as a volunteer firefighter in Marmora and in 1996, I took a job here with the Ocean City Fire Department. The most intense moment of my career is probably the night that Hurricane Sandy hit two years ago in October. We had to stop operations and stop responding to calls in order to help out with relief operations. Do you have any tips or advice for the people of Ocean City to keep safe this summer? To have fun and stay safe. But most importantly, to be fire smart and to check often that your smoke detectors are working properly. You can do this by pressing the button on the detector; it should produce a loud noise. If you were in Ocean City – and not working – where would you be and what would you be doing? I'd be doing yard work or playing golf. My dream place to play would be at St. Andrews Links in Scotland, the oldest golf course in the world. But I was born and raised here and graduated from Ocean City High School in 1987, so I really enjoy spending time on the island. It’s my hometown.

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1 “DANCE EXTRAVAGANZA” BY CAPE SHORE CHORALE 3pm at the Holy Trinity Episcopal Church on 30th & Bay Avenue. Under the direction of Scott J. Breiner, they will perform choral music associated with dance from the 1920s-1970s. Guest soloists include Lexis Petrella and guitarist Carlos Beday. Light refreshments. For more information, call (609) 861-2311 or visit www. capeshorechorale.org.

7th Street beach. Sign-ups at 7am, first heat in the water at 8am. No wave date is June 21. For more information, call (609) 884-5277 or visit www.snjsurfesa.org.

1 CREATIVE GIFT WRAPPING 1-3pm in Meeting Room N111 at the Ocean City Free Public Library on Simpson Avenue. Nancy Leary presents how to wrap your gifts using fabric, buttons, jewelry, and other found items. Limited seating. Please register with Karen (609) 399-2434 x5238 or email karen@ oceancitylibrary.org.

20 SPORTS CARDS & COLLECTIBLE SHOW 11am-9pm at the Music Pier on Moorlyn Terrace & Boardwalk. There will be various vendors selling baseball cards, figurines, signed memorabilia, and more. For more information, call (215) 359-7789 or visit www.sportspromotions.com.

1 BARKS ON THE BOARDS Sponsored by the Humane Society of Ocean City. Registration is at 11:30am at the 6th Street practice field (next to Civic Center), the walk is at 12pm, and the contest is at 1pm on the field. For more information, call (609) 398-9500 or visit www.hsocnj.org.

20 INTERNATIONAL SURFING DAY BEACH FESTIVAL 7th Street beach, 3-7pm. Come celebrate 10 years of International Surfing Day. There will be activities for the whole family. Local shops will provide S.U.P. and Kayak demos along with surfing and kite surfing equipment. For more information, call (856) 498-9472 or visit www. intlsurfingday.com.

5 WONDER’S BIRTHDAY BASH Celebrate Wonder Bear’s 83rd year on the Ocean City Boardwalk from 6-10:30pm at Gillian’s Wonderland Pier on 6th Street & Boardwalk. All rides will only be one ticket. Rides open at 6pm and Wonder Bear will be available all night for photos. Fireworks show at 9pm. 7 POLICE CHASE 5k footrace and 2 mile fitness walk on the Boardwalk. There is a $25 registration fee, $10 for students. Proceeds benefit the Ocean City Police Benevolent Association. For more information, call (609) 525-9108 or visit www. ocpba.com. 11-14 MISS NEW JERSEY PAGEANT Boardwalk Parade on the 11th. Watch preliminary competitions and the finals at the Music Pier on Moorlyn Terrace & Boardwalk. 13 NJJA JEEP INVASION Come join the New Jersey Jeep Association during Father’s Day weekend. Friday night, Jeeps will line Asbury Avenue starting at 5:30pm from 9th Street going north. Tidal Wave Band will entertain. All are welcome. On Saturday from 12-5pm, Jeeps will line the Boardwalk from 6th to 14th Street. Jeep vendor displays between 5th and 6th Street. Trophies handed out at 4pm. To register, visit www.njjeep.org.

14 FIREWORKS DISPLAY Enjoy a fireworks display on Saturday, June 14 at 10:30pm off a barge on the 9th Street beach in celebration of the Jeep Invasion event and Father’s Day weekend.

21-22 RELAY FOR LIFE 6pm at Carey Stadium on 6th Street & Boardwalk. Relay for Life is an American Cancer Society fundraising event that celebrates survivors, remembers those lost to the disease, and lets us fight back! Participants walk in a loop while also participating in games, activities, and on-site fundraisers. For more information, call (404) 653-8071 or visit www.relayforlife.org/ oceancitynj. 21 ANTIQUE AUTO SHOW Over 300 vintage vehicles. Tabernacle Grounds on 6th & Asbury Avenue. 9am-2pm. Boardwalk parade afterwards. 21 PHILADELPHIA BOY’S CHOIR 7pm at St. Peter’s United Methodist Church on 8th & Central Avenue. Tickets $10 each and can be reserved by calling ahead, or you may purchase them at the door before the concert. For more information, call (609) 399-2988 or visit www.stpetersumcoc.org. 22 OC POPS ORCHESTRA OPENING NIGHT Ocean City Pops Orchestra Opening Night with Singer Bobby Rydell of American Bandstand. 7:30pm at the Ocean City Music Pier. Tickets $25 at www.ocnj.us/boxoffice.

23-27 JULY JUBILEE A fun filled week of contests leading up to July 4th complete with taffy sculpting, treasure hunts, and more. 11am at the Music Pier on Moorlyn Terrace & Boardwalk. For more information, call (609) 525-9300. 25 “BROADWAY ON BOARDWALK V” Featuring Julia Murney and OCTC cast members in a tribute to Broadway. At the Ocean City Music Pier on Moorlyn Terrace & Boardwalk, 7:30pm. Tickets: $25 Orchestra, $20 Solarium. For more information, call (609) 525-9300 or visit www.ocnj.us/boxoffice. 25 FARMERS MARKET & CRAFTERS Farmers Market at the Tabernacle Grounds every Wednesday. There will also be crafters in the Fire House Parking Lot on 6th Street from 8am-1pm. 25 FUNDAY AT PLAYLAND From 1-5pm at Playland’s Castaway Cove on 10th & Boardwalk. The $15/person FUNday wristband provides four hours of unlimited access to all rides, two mini golf courses, plus go-carts. Mini-golf and go-carts close at 4:30pm. Wristbands may be purchased starting at noon on day of event at Playland Ticket Booths. Community Quest, Inc.’s FUNday benefit helps to provide innovative “Housing & Employment” services to low-income individuals and families, those with disabilities and most recently veterans in New Jersey. Raindate Friday, June 27. For more information, call (609) 6460388 or visit: www.cqinc.org. 28 CHOOSE YOUR COVER – SKIN CANCER SCREENING Free screenings open to the public. 10am-1pm at the Music Pier in the second floor Green Room on Moorlyn Terrace & Boardwalk. Sponsored by the Cape May County Dept. of Health. For more information, call (609) 463-6521. 29 ORCHESTRA Come to the Ocean City Music Pier at 8pm to watch pianist Jeffrey Biegel play Sedaka’s charming Manhattan Intermezzo and Gershwin’s perennial crowd rousing favorite – Rhapsody in Blue. Tickets $15 at www.ocnj.us/boxoffice. 30 GET THE LED OUT 7:30pm at the Ocean City Music Pier. Get The Led Out is a group of professional musicians who are passionate about their love of Led Zeppelin’s music. Tickets are $35 and are on sale at www.ticketmaster.com (additional fees apply). For more information, call (609) 525-9300.

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it’s history CITY HALL Fred Miller on Days Gone By

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NE hundred years ago, January 1, 1915, Mayor Harry Headley officially opened Ocean City’s $75,000 first City Hall. Headley, and Commissioners R. Howard Thorn and Robert Fisher led tours of the beautiful three-story building designed by local architect Vivian B. Smith. It was a red-letter day for Mayor Headley who had been pushing for the building since being elected in 1911. He and the commissioners conducted city business from rented space in the Massey and Edwards Building on the corner of 8th Street and Central Avenue and they believed the time had come to build a city hall. Many people disagreed and they demanded a special election so they could approve or disapprove. On August 1, 1913, voters went to the polls.

Left: City Hall was built in 1914 on the corner of 9th Street and Asbury Avenue. The police and firemen also used the building. Below: Mayor Headley led the push for a city hall beginning in 1911. The ballot question included: “The total expenditure for the erection and furnishing of said City Hall shall not exceed the sum of seventyfive thousand dollars.” The vote was 216 for and 183 against. Vivian B. Smith’s plans, that included a six-story tower topped with a golden dome, had to be changed because of the $75,000 limit. On November 25, 1913, the building contract was awarded to John W. Emery. The following week work began on City Hall on the corner of 9th Street and Asbury Avenue. On April 11, 1914, Mayor Headley laid the cornerstone. The trowel he used is on display in the Ocean City Historical Museum. The new building was the subject of an editorial in the January 2, 1915 Ocean City Ledger: “The new City Hall has called forth the applause of the visitors’ during its

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CITY SCAPE From Top: Local architect Vivian B. Smith’s first drawing of City Hall included a six-story tower topped with a golden dome. Right: This year’s seasonal beach tag commemorates the one hundredth anniversary of City Hall.

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entire building and we are sure it will stand as a memorial to the builders, the City Fathers, and all concerned, for many years to come. While it may seem like an expensive luxury for so young a city, yet on the principle that ‘what is worth doing at all is worth doing well,’ we are sure the results will prove the wisdom of such an expense. We feel sure the city has made no mistake in putting up a building in harmony with our schools, churches, banks and our private homes. Such a city hall on our central streets will appeal to business men and to capitalists, thousands of investors and visitors will feel the power of such a beautiful and convenient structure in the heart of our already solid city. It is surely an indication that we are a strong, growing, united, stirring people. A city whose taxables are fast approaching $10,000,000 figures can and must have up-to date buildings. We surely have a City Hall of which the city is justly proud. We are sure much credit must be given to Mayor Headley and the other Commissioners.” Four months after the opening of City Hall, Headley, Thorn and Fisher were voted out of office! Former Mayor Joseph G. Champion and former Councilman George O. Adams, who were Republicans, and William H. Campbell, a Democrat, were elected by the voters. The newly elected commissioners picked Champion to be the mayor of Ocean City. A plaque in front of City Hall now proclaims: “This property has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the Interior.”

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OR all you shopaholics out there, summertime means having an excuse to update your wardrobe with all the latest trends and styles. Ocean City doesn’t have a mall, it has something better. Asbury Avenue. It’s the ideal spot to stop by and pick up a cute swimsuit cover-up or an outfit for a night on the Boardwalk. While lounging around in comfy clothes is always wonderful, it doesn’t hurt to splurge a little once in a while, especially if you’re on vacation. Treat yourself to something nice. Downtown's Pappagallo is stocked with brands like Lilly Pulitzer,

Lacoste, Vera Bradley, Polo Ralph Lauren, and Havaianas; it’s hard to walk through without having something catch your eye. This strapless Lilly Pulitzer romper is cute, fashionable, and light – perfect for those hot late spring/summer days. With its subtle seashell print, it definitely has that beachy vibe. Paired with some accessories, a cute clutch to match, and a beachy straw hat with that pop of pink, you can’t go wrong. 744 Asbury Avenue, Ocean City, (609) 398-4009. - Text and photos by Caleigh Gran

Maxi Dress: Forever 21 Shoes: Tory Burch from Nordstrom Necklace: Francesca's Boutique, Willow Grove, PA Purse: Michael Kors from Nordstrom Bracelets: Alex & Ani from Bloomingdale's

TOM MORELLO PHILADELPHIA Shoes: Docksides Shorts: TJ Maxx Shirt: Lacoste from Macy's Shades: Oakley Watch: Armani from Bloomingdale's -Interviews and photos by Bill Godfrey

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It's essential to have darling little bowl around for when you host. These starfish bowls by Mariposa are colorful and fun. P.Francis, 846 Asbury.

The Right Stripes You deserve a little lounging, no? This soft and purty robe is perfect for just that. Yoga Mamas, Stainton's Gallery.

lip service This lip scrub is good enough to eat. Literally, it's made with food grade materials. The lip balm, though not edible, is gorgeously soft. LEH Soap 232 S. Shore Road, Marmora.

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ANTIQUES/COLLECTIBLES THE GINGHAM WHALE 636 Asbury, 391-0996.

BOOKS/CDS/OFFICE SUN ROSE WORDS & MUSIC Books, music, CDs, office supplies. 756 Asbury, 399-9190.

DEPARTMENT STORES B&B DEPARTMENT STORE New styles, new look. Check out the home accessories. 827 Asbury, 391-0046.

APPAREL/SHOES ALYSE’S SHOES 951 Asbury, 3918859. FLYING CARP CLOTHING GALLERY Comfort, quality, timeless design. 745 Asbury, 391-1546. COULD BE YOURS 716 Asbury, 703-4457. COLETTE 900 Asbury, 525-0911. DONNA GAY DILLON BOUTIQUE 725 Asbury, 399-0082. PAPPAGALLO 744 Asbury, 398-4009. GATHERINGS/THE BAG ROOM 700 Asbury, 938-0691 SUNSEEKERS 751 Asbury, 399-1640 TA DAH, 925, 952, 1026, 1038, 1040 Asbury, 398-6771. 7TH STREET SURF SHOP, 720 Asbury, 398-7070 SEA OATS CHILDREN'S SHOP 710 Asbury, 398-8399.

ART GALLERIES ACCENT GALLERY 956 Asbury, 398-3577. FINE ARTS LEAGUE 608 Asbury, 814-0308. SCOTT GRISWOLD ART 854 Asbury.

BEAUTY SALON LINDSY JAMES SALON 945 Asbury, 525-9900.

FLORIST SPINNING WHEEL FLORIST 858 Asbury, 398-1157.

GALLERY STAINTON’S GALLERY OF SHOPS 810 Asbury, 545-8681.

HOME GOODS/JEWELRY ARTISANS ALCOVE Estate jewelry, diamonds, vintage timepieces. 714 Asbury, 399-2050. THE BUTTERFLY BOUTIQUE 1119 Asbury, 391-0812. P. FRANCIS Come visit at new location. Heirloom-quality gifts and more. Mariposa. 846 Asbury, 399-5570. See ad page 26. POTOMAC BEAD COMPANY 910 Asbury, 399-4400. AUGUST HEART, 715 Asbury, 3991565. STING RAY Lovely home accents. 854 Asbury, 399-0660.

PET SHOP ANIMAL HOUSE, 705 Asbury, 3983771

SPORTS/ATHLETIC WEAR HARBOR OUTFITTERS 625 Asbury, 938-0175. SNEAKER SHOP Come visit at new location. 704 Asbury Suite 1, 391-5223.

SWEETS AND TREATS RAUHAUSER’S Handcrafted sweets such as Chocolate Covered Caramel Filled Pretzels. 721 Asbury, 399-1465.

CAKE STUDIO A master cake craftsman. 1046 Asbury, 231-1851.

THINGS TO DO GLAZED OVER Come visit at new location. Paint pottery, create mosaics. 704 Asbury, 398-8880.

VARIETY/BEACH ITEMS HOY’S 5 & 10 7th & Asbury, 398HOYS. ISLAND BEACH GEAR Stop by on your way to the beach! 9th & Bay, 788-3836.

BOARDWALK APPAREL JILLY’S T-SHIRT FACTORY Get your Phillies at Jilly’s and lots more. 762, 936 and 1048 Boardwalk, 385-1234. See ad page 32.

HOME GOODS/JEWELRY HENRY’S OC’s Landmark Jeweler. 1236 Boardwalk, (800) 214-4435. See ad page 33. OLD SALT This sea shanty has some amazing home goods. 1312 Boardwalk, 399-1063. See ad page 34.

RENTALS SURF BUGGY CENTERS 8th & 12th Streets on the Boardwalk. Cribs, strollers, TVs, coolers, bikes. 976-5679.

SURF SHOP/SUNGLASSES BY THE SEA SURF SHOP Private and semi-private surf lessons. 850 Boardwalk, 398-0159. SUNGLASS MENAGERIE Shades for all budgets. 1124 Boardwalk, 391-8000.

SWEETS AND TREATS

FUDGE KITCHEN Candy that melts in your mouth. 800 Boardwalk. 3987457. See ad page 29.

SHRIVER’S GELATO Only gelato store on Boards. Good stuff. 9th and Boardwalk, 399-0100.

VARIETY/BEACH ITEMS JILLY’S $1 STORE One dollar! 1044 Boardwalk, 399-1234.

BAY/WEST AVENUE & SIDE STREETS BIKES TUCKAHOE BIKE SHOP Sales, service and rentals. Nice guys too. 1214 West Avenue, 398-9700. See ad page 53. RELAX CONCIERGE Rent linens, and more online. Store front too. 1213 West, 601-5077. See ad page 27.

SWEETS AND TREATS CATHY'S 14TH STREET BAKERY Try the overstuffed doughnuts. 407 E. 14th Street, 399-2253. See ad page 33.

ON THE WAY TO OC SPORTS TACKLEDIRECT The finest in premium fishing tackle and value. 6825 Tilton Road, EHT, (609) 788-3819. TUCKAHOE BIKE SHOP Modern bikes, old-fashioned service. 2151 Route 50, Tuckahoe, 628-0101.

GARDEN CENTER VAUGHAN’S FARM & GARDEN Jersey produce, flowers, barbecue hq. 312 Roosevelt Blvd., 390-1864. See ad page 26.

HOME DECOR COASTAL DESIGNER OUTLET Beautiful furniture for your home. 556 Sea Isle Blvd • #F • Ocean View. See ad page 27.

SHRIVER’S SALT WATER TAFFY Ocean City icon. Taffy, fudge, candy. 9th and Boardwalk, 399-0100.

Reader Darlene Petrauskas's favorite shop is Shriver's Salt Water Taffy. "If you adore candy, Shriver's will thrill you. The storefront is very colorful. (It's the ) perfect place to enjoy something yummy. Inside the store, candies are in every shade of the rainbow and are so delicious. They have homemade taffy, fudge, chocolates and nostalgic candy you will remember from your childhood." Want to WIN $15 to a local shop or restaurant? Send us an email naming your favorite shop in or around OC and why. If we run your pick in the magazine, you'll win! editor@ocnjmagazine.com

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Ocean City High School Valedictorian Maham Ahmad takes a break at Cameron Wildlife Sanctuary in Marmora.

A H A M A h m a d ’s first name means “full moon” and this high school senior’s future is shining just as bright. Maham is graduating number one in her class, but when I sat down with her for coffee one morning, her academic achievement fell to the background as her goals and ambitions took center stage. OC mag: Are you really excited to be valedictorian? Maham: Being valedictorian is a really big accomplishment for me. I came in freshman year not knowing I was going to do something like that. I walked in not knowing who I was. I didn’t have too many friends; I had to meet people and form bonds with my teachers. Through the years I learned how to have a good work ethic, but also how to balance time. Those two things combined with having a

supportive environment helped me get to where I am right now. It’s so satisfying, not just for me, but for my parents too. The look my parents give me when they know that I’ve done that for them; it feels good. My mom is excited for my graduation speech. I haven’t worked on it yet; I’m getting there. It’s a really big thing. Everybody is listening to what you have to say about your high school experience and the future. Everybody’s experience is so different, I don’t know how to combine it into one, two-minute speech. OC mag: How many students are in your graduating class? Maham: About 270-280. I didn’t pay attention to GPAs or class rank. My competition is myself. I spend all my time trying to make myself better. Freshman year I was afraid to ask questions. I had this standard for myself that isn’t hard to reach, but it was my own personal goal. My goal

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was to learn a lot in school, but not just subject material. The process of learning is such an experience. I love learning new things. The more I learn, the more I realize there is so much more out there. OC mag: If you could talk to yourself as a freshman, what would you say? Maham: Be yourself. Form hobbies you love, don’t worry about what people think. Be who you are and things will work out. OC mag: What are your hobbies? Maham: I travel with my family a lot. I’ve been to several countries. I’ve been to Saudi Arabia. My family is from Pakistan, so I’ve been there several times. It’s good for me to learn cultures. I’m the first generation American in my family. I’ll be the first person in my family to graduate from America this month. OC mag: Do you have any brothers and sisters? Maham: I have a little sister Hiba. She’s a freshman right now. She’s already kind of stressing about class rank, but she’s doing really well. I try to tell her that class rank doesn’t matter. Colleges will only look at the top ten

percent. They look at more than just grades. OC mag: What’s Pakistan like? Maham: It’s so different from here. I have a piece of the Pakistani culture in my own home, but it’s diluted because I’m in America. My parents do speak in Urdu and we do eat Pakistani food at home, but when I go there, it’s a totally different experience. People there have lived in a place that’s filled with lots of culture, but at the same time, there are bad things. The sanitation, the government, and the rights for women aren’t the best. I

OC mag: Where are you going to college? Maham: University of Pennsylvania. I’ll be in Philadelphia. It’ll be something totally different than here. OC mag: What do you like to do in OC? Maham: I like to walk Asbury Avenue in the summertime with friends and family, get something to eat together. Of course, I like the Boardwalk and beaches. OC mag: Do you spend all your time studying?

The look my parents give me when they know that I’ve done this for them; it feels good. - Maham Ahmad have a goal to help that country some day. OC mag: What do you want to do after college? Maham: My goal is to be a physician, go to med school. I learned from my dad. He’s an oncologist. I really like what he does. Cancer affects so many people these days. I was thinking of being an oncologist, but I have an open mind.

Maham: I try not to. If I’m not doing work, I volunteer at Shore Memorial or Cape Regional. I’m in clubs and I also spend a lot of time with family. My family members have been such a supporting force in my life, that I like to give time back to them. I’m also into music. It’s weird, I don’t play an instrument but I write songs in my free time. OC mag: Do you do anything with

them? Maham: My songs are hip hop. People usually think rap is all about cars and money and things like that. I write songs because it’s my way of expressing myself. In music, there’s no boundaries. As long as it fits in a beat, it’s me. I use it to have a voice. Last year, during the talent show, I performed a song of mine and I got such positive feedback. OC mag: Are you excited to go to Philly? Maham: It’s kind of exciting. I’m going to meet lots of new people, live in the city. I’m a city person. There’s all different kinds of foods. I just hope it doesn’t distract me. OC mag: When you say you’re a city person... Maham: I feel so comfortable when I’m around a lot of people in a city location. I feel like a different person. I like the fast paced life. OC mag: How old are you? Maham: I’m 18. OC mag: If you had to sum up your college experience in one word? Maham: Eye-opening. OC mag: That’s two words! Maham: We can put a dash!

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everyone. The cash-and-carry is for when you want it now; you’re good to go. If you’re looking for something in particular, and it needs to be ordered, we have over 150 manufacturers we buy direct from and there’s all different price ranges. Have you always known you wanted to be an interior designer? Actually, since I was a freshman in high school. I started off working and selling modular homes. The owner’s wife was a decorator and I started collecting tips from her and ever since then I knew I wanted to do interior designing.

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THE BEST TIMES OF MY LIFE An Ocean City love letter by 11-year-old Olivia Bamford

ROM the moment you get here, you never want to leave. Immediately, the smells of the ocean captivate you and that familiar feeling of happiness surrounds you. This place, this place of luxury and fun, well, it’s simply called Ocean City, New Jersey. Well, now you know the basics of good ‘ole Ocean City, let’s get into the details. First of all, there’s the Boardwalk. The Boardwalk is filled with wonderful stores for its entire length and there are bright vibrant colors, all different shades, for miles and miles. Some of the most popular stores are the clothing and accessory stores and the beach-thing shops. One of my personal favorites is “Only Yesterday.” They buy things from people and their past relatives and resell them. I always love browsing through the store. It smells like a mixture of old paper and some sort of plant, even though there aren’t any plants in the store. Or plants even near the store. The whole Boardwalk is full of

stores. There’s even a small mall up near 12th Street. All of the stores have signs on them, practically screaming “COME IN HERE, BUY FROM ME!” or “NO COME INTO HERE WE HAVE BETTER THINGS TO SELL!” Feeling the Boardwalk floorboards move beneath my feet and the sand shift on the beach, it’s hard to not be happy. Another great thing about Ocean City, is, obviously, the ocean! It’s always a wonderful treat to go into the water and feel the waves just sort of take you away. The look of the water is also just so pretty, especially in the morning. The feeling of swimming in the ocean is indescribable. It’s sort of as if you’ve left earth and found yourself in a new world, but you’re not alone, you’re really happy and serene. Feeling the cool waves on your arms and legs, you feel the sensation of just being relaxed and calm. You never want to leave, no matter how wrinkly your fingers and toes are or how cold the water has grown. Many people hate it, but I feel the

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you and your weight is lifted into the atmosphere as you take off. Closing your eyes for this ride produces the best results. It’s truly amazing to feel as though you’re really flying. Another great thing about Castaway Cove is going there at night. The rides and concession stands have bright lights on them, blinking on and off - it’s a great light show. Going there is like living a perfect moment. The whole place is filled with excitement and everything there is a memorable experience. The reason I love Castaway Cove is because it was the first place I ever went on vacation. The experience, for me, was really amazing and now we go every year. The first time we went, I had such a great time. I was, like, fiveyears-old and now I’m 11. The first year I went, I loved it so much I remember crying when we had to go back home. I didn’t want to leave it. Ever. To my great pleasure though, my mom said that we could come back the next year. Now it’s became a tradition. I’ve always loved Ocean City and still do. I’ve made so many memories there, including going to the beach for the first time, going on my first roller coaster (alone), and meeting some very nice people all around the area. Really, could anything really be better than this? This place is so very special to me and now you see why. I hope that you’ll get to come here too someday! Olivia is a sixth-grade student in Ambler, PA. And possibly a future mayor of Ocean City.

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TONE Temple Pilot fans will recognize that line from the song, Plush, but nearly everyone can relate to it. Especially NBC 40’s favorite meteorologist Dan Skeldon. “Weather affects everything you do,” said Dan. And it’s true. Think about what you do before you head out the door be it morning, noon or night. You might grab a coffee, check your texts, but somewhere along the lines, you’re checking the weather. And many of you are checking in with Dan. “It’s weird; (as a meteorologist) you’re trying to predict the future,” he said. Dan uses computer models and educated guessing to put together his weather forecasts for our area. A feat that isn’t as easy as it sounds. “South Jersey is small, but very challenging. The weather can vary so much – you could say zero to 20 inches of snow and technically be correct. Because the shore can get zero, Linwood gets 5, Mays Landing gets 10 and Hammonton gets 15. Weather changes from the mainland to the shore, but also from shore town to shore town,” said Dan. Though Dan has lived in Ocean City for 11 years, he originally hails from up north. “I was born and raised in New England. I moved here in 2003 from Vermont where I lived for three years as a TV meteorologist. I grew up in Rhode Island and my whole family is still up there. I’m from Cumberland, which is north of Providence,” he said. “But we spent a lot of time down in Narragansett on the shore. So it was an easy decision when a job opened up in South Jersey, to move from the mountains of Vermont, where it’s cold and snowy nine months of the year, to live on the beach and vacation in the mountains, rather than the opposite.” Dan can be found on the beach-

es of Ocean City in the off season. “I go to the beach with my dog Bailey, a lab ridgeback mix, every single day no matter what the weather. Before Amanda, he was my best friend in Ocean City. In the summertime last year, I went zero times. I love the quietness of Ocean City in the offseason.,” said Dan. Amanda Major is Dan’s fiancé, who he met three years ago in Somers Point. “I always said I wasn’t going to meet my wife at a bar, and I met my fiancé at the Anchorage. We met in September in 2011, right after Irene,” said Dan. She came up to me because one of her friends was a big fan. We got to talking that way. We’re getting married in September. Amanda and Dan are getting married in Linwood on the anniversary of Hurricane Gloria, the storm that sparked his interest at the age of nine in becoming a meteorologist. This is pure coincidence, according to Dan. There’ll be several meteorologists at the wedding. Now, what if the weather doesn’t cooperate? “It’s an outdoor ceremony in Linwood. If I get that forecast wrong on the biggest day of my life, I’m in trouble. It is September which is a nice month of the year, but then again it’s hurricane season, so we’ll see what happens,” Dan said. No matter what happens with the weather, you can be sure someone will be talking about it. “They say 99 percent of conversations start because of the weather. It’s a great way to meet people.” And Dan meets a lot of people. In the short time we sat and had coffee in Ready’s Diner, at least three or four people came up to say hi. Some he knew, some he didn’t. “You’re always on. I feel bad for Amanda. When we go out to eat, especially when there is a storm coming, it’ll take us 30 minutes

to sit down because we have to stop at every table. She knows it’s part of my job and that I love doing it,” explained Dan. “That’s the problem, if it takes me an hour to get to my table, I’m not bothered by it. I wouldn’t be in this line of work if I didn’t like talking about my job and didn’t love what I do. It’s not a job to me.” We only see about 16 minutes of Dan’s job everyday. The other hours are spent looking at computer models, building graphics, and doing community appearances. “My job used to be 2pm-midnight. I go in at 2pm, I do the 5pm, 5:30pm, 6pm, I go home for dinner and I go back to do the 11pm. While I’m home, I walk Bailey, have dinner with Amanda. That’s our time together. When I’m not on TV, with Facebook and Twitter, it’s almost like you’re on around the clock; like when the derecho hit on June 30, 2012. I was up all night updating people on Facebook and Twitter. It was unforecasted. In a span of five months, we had one of the best forecasts we ever had with Sandy and one of the worst forecasts with the derecho.” And when there’s a bad forecast, people don’t hold back. “You get some very nasty profanity laced messages when you get the forecast wrong,” said Dan. “I take it very personally, which is something I think that distinguishes me from other meteorologists. I like to be humble, I like to admit when I get it wrong. This winter there were a lot of challenging forecasts, it snowed too much or too little. I like being humble, but I’d lie to you if I said those emails don’t get to me sometimes.” After graduating from Cornell University, Dan began his career in Marquette, Michigan, in the Upper Peninsula, where he saw the Northern Lights 30-40 times a year and traffic jams were from moose walking down the street.

He began there because in the cutthroat industry of television, you have to begin in a small market. “There’s only 211 cities across the country with TV markets. In the Philly area, we’re number four, but NBC 40 isn’t really number four because we only cover a sub section of the market,” said Dan. “In those 211 markets, there are one, two, three, or four stations. So basically you’re only talking about 600-700 TV weather jobs all across the country. There’s very little turnover, so it’s very competitive to get a job.” After Marquette, Dan made his way to Vermont where he covered a 300 square mile radius that included several different types of topography. “For Vermont, I forecasted for Adirondacks of New York, the green mountains of Vermont, white mountains of New Hampshire, Southern Canada up to Montreal, all of Quebec, the Champlain Valley, the Connecticut Valley, so much different topography. So I came to South Jersey, where it’s 50 x 50 all flat, no mountains, no valleys. I didn’t think it’d be easy, but I didn’t’ think it’d be harder. In many ways, it’s even more challenging,” said Dan. But one look at his friendly smile when someone calls out, “Weatherman Dan” (and of course, this did actually happen during the interview) and you know this is what he’s meant to be. A future predictor, South Jersey champion, role model, and good guy. Whether you lovingly call him Dan Dan the Weatherman, Skeldog, or Mr. Skeldon, it’s likely he’ll always answer. And talk to you about the weather. As Dan says, “I love talking weather with anyone who will listen.”

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ever there was an organization shrouded in mystique, intrigue and speculation, the Freemasons have to be the most famous. From the novels of Dan Brown, movies such as “National Treasure,” and countless TV shows exploring their rituals and ceremonies, Masons have long been a source of rumor and interest for people around the world, especially for Americans. I was looking for a local organization that I thought should be recognized for their contributions to the community, and my wife Stefanie suggested the local Masonic Lodge. My toes tingled with the notion of researching the Masons. “It’s definitely not like Hollywood makes it out to be,” laughed Rick Becker who holds the title of Worshipful Master at Ocean City Masonic Lodge #171. “There’s no deep dark Masonic secrets – that’s all from the movies.” As Benjamin Franklin, one of the nation’s Founding Fathers and a Freemason, once purportedly said “the grand secret of Freemasons is that they have no secret at all.” So I began an assignment to discover more about Freemasons, and mostly what I discovered was a story about my neighbors, their commitment to charitable giving, and their quest to live by a set of moral principles. And of course I found secret handshakes and ancient rituals too (Somebody get me Dan Brown on the phone!). The Ocean City Lodge was formed in 1897. “There was a lodge in Linwood,” said Becker, “but there was a bay between Ocean City and Linwood and there was no bridge and the Ocean City guys got tired of making the trip.” Full disclosure here; I am not a member of the Masons, but their big stone building at the corner of 10th and Wesley catches my eye every 40

time I drive by it. And I wanted to know what they did. I knew, in an indirect way, that Masons were very involved in charitable giving, although they are not a charitable organization. Ever heard of Shriners? You’ve seen them I’m sure, in parades wearing odd-looking red hats with tassels and riding tiny motorcycles. Shriners are Freemasons and they operate a network of nationwide hospitals – Shriners Hospitals for Children -- that provide free medical care to any child, regardless of their ability to pay. “Our ‘theme’ has always been that all Masons are good men, but not all good men are Masons,” said Becker, who explained that the term “worshipful” in his title is an antique word meaning “respected” (I’m glad you told me that because I was about to ask that question). “We’re trying to make a good man even better.” So while I’m totally intrigued by their ancient roots, the endless conspiracy theories, their role in the founding of America and the cool rings they wear, I discovered that they’re really not secretive, at least not in my opinion. I asked if I could come by and take some pictures “Sure,” said Rick, “take pictures of whatever you want.” Rick tells me their society is simply about the pursuit of excellence and living by a moral code (hold that call to Dan Brown for now). Last year the Ocean City Masonic Lodge, through its affiliated Masonic Club and the Foster Karney Foundation – an offshoot of the formal lodge - gave away close to $130,000 to local charities. “Masons have always been involved in their communities,” said Rick. “In every city and state they’re in, all the lodges are involved in various charities. At our lodge we have the honor of administering, through our Masonic Club, the Foster Karney Foundation. We’re involved in beach cleanup too and

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we donate to around 30 charities a year though the Foster Karney Foundation.” In addition to community charities, the Foster Karney Foundation also gives over $30,000 a year to deserving students at Ocean City High School. The foundation is named for Harry Karney, who, believe it or not, was not a Mason. But Rick told me that Karney trusted the Masons to properly administer his estate when he passed. “It’s pretty cool as a working man to be able to give away $30,000 worth of scholarships,” said Rick. “We have a standing commitment with the high school. The guidance department chooses the winners – we don’t control who gets awarded the scholarship.” The Freemasons also operate a dyslexia learning center in Northfield where children with this reading disability can learn to read at no cost. But there’s more to the group than just charitable works and Becker told me there’s a great deal he enjoys about being a Freemason. “The fellowship with people that I may never have had the opportunity to know is what I find most rewarding,” said Rick. “The people involved are really, really good people and very trustworthy. We stick together. When Jim Gillian, former owner of Gillian’s Island Waterpark, passed away – he was one of our former Worshipful Masters – we had 35 Masons at his funeral. Most of us work, so to have that many guys on a work day, that’s something.” The origins of Freemasonry are open for debate. One version says that the organization formed as a craft guild among highly-skilled stonemasons who were hired to build castles and cathedrals in Scotland and England. The work they performed was inherently dangerous so the stonemasons formed local clubs, or “lodges,” where they socialized after work, cared for sick or injured members of their guild and

looked after widows and orphans of masons. Since each lodge was locally administered, they developed passwords and signs so they could go from job to job and be recognized for their expertise. “Today, you can go to any lodge in the world and be welcomed in. If you’re somewhere and you don’t know anybody, you can go with your password and be welcomed,” said Rick. Soon, the story goes, non-artisans wanted to join the group because of the many benefits it offered and the organization gradually shifted from a craft guild to a fraternal organization. Freemasonry quickly spread across Europe and wound up on the shores of the American Colonies where it appeared that the Masons and the new republic shared some of the same values; civic-mindedness, tolerance and a high regard for learning. Early American history and Freemasonry seem intertwined; George Washington, Ben Franklin, Paul Revere, 13 of the 39 signers of the Constitution and others were all Masons. The Freemasons were a big influence in the country’s early years, and while it led to a golden age of Freemasonry membership, it eventually proved a huge liability. In the early 1820s an Anti-Mason movement began, as some began to feel that the Masons were elitists and wielded too much power. A well-publicized scandal in New York brought the issue to a head and the Masons soon found themselves the object of scorn and suspicion. The group discovered it was best to maintain a more low-key stature in American life. “Masons sort of fell from favor in the 1800s and the quiet and secrecy began around then and just continued,” said Rick. “Yes we have passwords and signs that we use to identify each other, but we’re not trying to take over the world. There is no giant Masonic body that meets or anything. Each state is governed separately.” I finally got Dan Brown on the phone and he told me there’s a huge treasure buried somewhere in Ocean City. Start at the Masonic Lodge,

INSIDE THE LODGE

Clockwise from top: Ocean City Masonic Lodge Senior Warden Steven Friedrich, Worshipful Master Rick Becker, and Junior Warden Gerald Lahay. Masonic aprons and other memorabilia donated by Peter Totten. The sign in front of the lodge. Lahay, Friedrich and Becker are members of an organization whose members include George Washington. Opposite page, the Masonic Seal.

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VAST ye! Whether ye be Landlubber or Old Salt, this story is sure to shiver ye timbers. Don’t speak Buccaneer, Matey? So as not to literarily maroon you, I will tone down my pirate oratorically, savvy? But try to keep up nonetheless. One might think the Caribbean is the only region to which pirates are akin. You’d be wrong. Afterall, New Jersey is home to a small island in the Manasquan River that so intrigued Robert Louis Stevenson (author of the quintessential pirate novel Treasure Island), that (legend has it) he carved the book title on an island bulkhead. While Treasure Island was an adventure novel of fiction, and though neither Captain Hook, Jack Sparrow nor Stevenson’s Long John Silver ever visited the Jersey Shore, plenty of pirates have made landfall in Cape May County. One of the most notorious was a man with a juvenile name while another had swarthy locks that framed his haggard face and gave him his nickname. Another scruvy dog also plied these waters with a most ironic name; the “Gentleman Pirate.” The “Gentleman,” was Stede Bonnet, who’s ship, its belongings and crew were eventually pilfered by a double-dealing Blackbeard, the second pirate indicated above. The first? That was Captain Kidd. While there is difficulty in resisting piratical dogma, the following stories may also be made of legends. It is difficult to say what is true and what is not, as dead men tell no tales. In a time when one would neither shake nor pop a booty, but bury it, and where limbs may be made of hook or peg, there are accounts o’ plenty placing infamous Buccaneers in our frontier town. Why Cape May County? When you have the perfect equation for piracy: an ocean + vessel 44

traffic + port + concealment… you have a pirates’ playground. This is a game of hide and seek where one party is doing both. The pirates would hide in the marsh spiked with tall grasses and seek vessels to pillage. The target vessels were at ‘rest stops’ for ammunition, water (the fresh kind), food or livestock. Given the geography of the barrier islands (which had, or were close to, fresh water), these ports were vulnerable to mischief. And with high volumes of traffic from vessels traveling eastward on long voyages or westward into Delaware Bay to the ports of Philadelphia, you had a recipe for privateering. Another pirate sport our coast lent itself to was the luring of ships in the dark of the night. The beach was the playing field for Mooncussers, who, by the light of the moon would resent it, because if the moon was doing its job, they couldn’t do theirs. Without the

wealthy landowner, he was driven to piracy due to marital problems. He invested in a sailing vessel, named it Revenge and pillaged and plundered until he sustained an injury in a battle with a Spanish warship. He met Edward Teach, the man with the beard, in the Bahamas. They joined forces as Bonnet was unfit to command his crew as a casualty of his piracy. The two worked as a team in the ways of piracy upgrading their caliber for revenge from Revenge to Queen Anne’s Revenge. Bonnet was mostly a guest on his own vessel walking the deck in his sleeping gown, reading. Queen Anne’s Revenge eventually ran aground off the coast of North Carolina. While Bonnet was on quest to seek pardon for some of his crew, he was hornswaggled. Blackbeard took much of the crew and the loot and shipped out, marooning the rest of the men. Blackbeard eventually also died by the neck but not by noose, by sword. “Though neither Captain Hook, Jack Sparrow While there is history and nor Stevenson’s Long John Silver ever visited there is lore, there is no doubt the Jersey Shore, plenty of pirates have made landfall in that pirates had a fervent Cape May County” affinity for New Jersey’s barrier islands as the inlets and bays afforded them escape and cover. This is no surprise work of our illuminated orb of good on his name. He intended to as pirates go hook in hook with the night, they would compromise trade his connections and hot loot islands whether it be Skeleton any other local beacon of light. for a pardon. On his way to The Island, Treasure Island, or … In the darkness of night they City on the Hill, he had a layover Ocean City. would sabotage passing ships and in New Jersey that local lore would in reverse chronology would sack come to treasure. then blitz the ship thereby gaining And while X didn’t mark the possession of said ship and its spot, a tree did. And it wasn’t so belongings. A flip of a doubloon much a spot as a point. Cape May did not start this game, it was a Point. Kidd’s treasure may have flip of the figurative (moon)light been buried in the dunes there switch. and Kidd’s tree which grew near SIDE BARRRRR These games were not child’s the lighthouse but was severed in play - Kidd was hung (twice due to 1893, indicated to the crew where Avast ye- pay attention shoddy noose knotting) in London said treasure was buried. Landlubber- one not on May 23, 1701. Cape May County was home skilled in sea travel Born in Scotland, Kidd to another supposed treasure Old Saltan experienced sailor successfully commanded a ship in burial by Stede Bonnet, who was the Caribbean, married a wealthy hung (but once) 17 years after Maroon- left on a deserted widow from Monmouth County the Kidd, in Charleston, South coast or island and then established himself as a Carolina. Dubbed The Gentleman Hornswaggle- to cheat wealthy and “connected” resident Pirate due to his time preceding of New York City. Equipped with a piracy when he was a somewhat

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privateering license from the King of England, he was given orders to seize and capture pirate and French ships. With a new ship, the “Adventure Galley,” and crew, he set sail for the Red Sea. Originally, he obeyed orders to capture French ships but never preyed on pirate ships despite their proximity to him in various ports. His second crew on board threatened mutiny when he would not seize wealthy ships from countries other than France. This led to a violent occurrence which involved a bucket and a gunner named William Moore (who was not the individual controlling the bucket, but the one who kicked it). Upon his second thought he began invading all ships no matter the nationality. Yo Ho Ho, a pirates life for him. Kidd, now a wanted pirate, traded a ship for a ship for a sloop and headed to Boston to make

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OCEAN CITY HISTORICAL MUSEUM Check out OC’s past through postcards, photos and exhibits. 1735 Asbury, 399-1801.

JILLY’S ARCADE Awesome arcade. Ten cent skeeball machines! 1172 Boardwalk, 385-1234.

PLAYLAND’S CASTAWAY COVE Over 30 rides, two mini golf courses, and Go Karts. 1020 Boardwalk, 399-4751.

OC AQUATIC & FITNESS CENTER Newly-renovated. 1735 Simpson, 3986900.

TUCKAHOE BIKE SHOP & SURF BUGGY CENTER Rent bikes. Fun. 1214 West Avenue, OC, 398-9700. See ad page 53.

OCEAN CITY LIBRARY A fabulous place filled with DVDs, games, and... books! 1735 Simpson, 399-2434.

MOORLYN THEATRE Movies and live theatre. Between 8th and 9th at Boardwalk, 399-0006, www.moorlynfamilytheatre.org. OC THEATRE COMPANY Broadway style shows. 854 Asbury, 525-9300, www.oceancitytheatrecompany.com. OC POPS An Ocean City tradition. 525-9248, www.oceancitypops.org. SHORE GATE GOLF 35 School House lane, Ocean View. 624-TEES, www.shoregategolfclub.com. See ad page 48.

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