June 2020 Ocean City Magazine

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JUNE 2020 The Premier Lifestyle Magazine for America’s Greatest Family Resort

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Contents June 2020

To find the pearls in life's ocean, you have to venture out far past the shore. - Author Unknown

IN THIS ISSUE

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5 Letter from the Editor 6 In the Kitchen 10 Drinks with Aunt Dawn 12 Sunday Girl Eats 14 Dining Guide 16 The Interview

Get Art - Give Back For every print purchased of our June cover - we are giving back $10 to OCNJ Care, a community organization dedicated to helping others. The June cover, inspired by our 2020 graduates, and was designed and painted by local artist Stephanie Lindley. To purchase your 11 x 14 canvas print for $60 and help our community, click here.

18 Color Your World 20 Snapshots 26 Let's Get Crafty 28 It’s History by Fred Miller 30 Meet the Maker 34 Must Haves June 38 Shop Guide 40 Trends - Bungalow Bowls

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Let's Get Crafty Make your own macrame peace sign in this craft by Caitlin Peck

42 Shop Talk - Village Pharmacy

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Cruise Control

An apparel company right here in OCNJ making fitness gear that fits

44 Time & Tides 48 Caps Off 52 Book of the Month 53 Activities Guide 54 Spot It Quiz 55 Word Search 56 Eco-Friendly

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57 Services Guide

Time & Tides

Caps Off

58 Real Tour

Paula Butler on how to make the most of your beach day

We salute the 2020 Ocean City High School graduating class with this story by Lauren Turton

62 Last Shot

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From the Editor

WELL... THIS IS DIFFERENT I’ve found myself saying that a whole lot these past few months. Because, well, this IS different! From masks to no crowds allowed to curbside delivery and six feet apart rules… the current situation is a lot to take in. But this past Memorial Day Weekend, when my family and I were out on the Boardwalk, it seemed, dare I say, almost normal. Yes, there were a lot of masks, and stores weren’t as accessible as usual… but there were people smiling, laughing, having fun. There were couples holding hands, kids eating cones, people in bathing suits heading to the beach… There was a crowd around 9th and Boardwalk, a more distant gathering, but still, it felt good to see.

On our first Boardwalk experience of the season, we normally hit what we call the “Trifecta”… three treats from OC shops. They range, but many times include Shriver’s, Prep’s, Manco, Johnson’s Popcorn, Kohr Bros., Curly Fries, Jilly’s Lemonade, you get the idea. This year, we added in a fourth treat and went Quadrophenia as my husband Bill called it.

Pandemics will do that, I guess.

We started with a cone from Kohr, went to fudge from Shriver’s, topped it with pizza from Manco and Curly Fries. That first lick of orange swirl custard from Kohr was like a salve to my beach loving soul.

And BAM… summer arrived... despite the worry of how it would feel, what it would look like, or whether or not it would even happen.

And you know what?

It felt pretty normal after all. Yes, it’s a new version of normal but that was fine by me. As I sliced into my Reese's Pieces fudge with that iconic white plastic knife, and looked out over the ocean with the sun shining, life was good.

This summer, I hope we all go back to basics and remember the good times are still there, waiting to happen. Ocean City beaches, Downtown and Boardwalk are there waiting for you, ready for you, excited for you. That much remains the same.

Inside this issue, we explore all good things to do in and around the island, check in with local businesses, see what’s new (or new to you) in shopping, dining, activities and more. We also check in with Ocean City High School and our 2020 graduates, who were especially impacted this year. See the class list, and hear from some students about what life for them is like right now. See you on the beach... ~Stef Godfrey, editor - Email me at editor@ocnjmagazine.com.

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Shore Eats In the Kitchen

Prep’s Pizzeria & Dairy Bar You don’t have to go far to get the best of both worlds (and a whole lot of love, too)

“When we put out any food its done with love” -Sandy Colao

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HIS SUMMER is going to be an interesting one, to say the least. With wearing masks in addition to the usual summer heat, it's going to be hard to breathe in the hot summer air of the Jersey Shore. Almost smothering at times.

If the summer goes that way, it will not be much of a change for manager Sandy Colao and her crew at Prep’s Pizzeria and Dairy Bar at 10th and the Boardwalk. No matter the heat or

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the season, mask or no mask, Colao makes sure every summer her staff and customers alike are smothered – with love of course.

“We smother every customer with love when they come in here. When we put out any food it's done with love,” says Colao. “You smother these customers with love. If I have five people working when you walk in, I expect five people to say hello to you. That’s how I run the store. I know customers see it and do not feel rushed.”

The love is something ingrained in the

employees. Darren Burke, a 27-year employee for Prep’s, says he feels much better when he comes over 9th Street Bridge to come into work.

“I live in Vineland, but when I come over the bridge to come in here…” Darren says, throwing up his arms to the kitchen he works in. Unable to describe the joy that his workspace brings him, he simply smiles.

Prep’s first shows their love for their customers by giving them a presentation, making the

The recipe is simple, but it has proven to be a success for almost six decades. Customers coming through for years, on a self assigned ‘pizza test’– strolling along Ocean City’s boardwalk and trying a slice from every pizzeria overlooking the beach – have repeatedly told Prep’s what they are doing works.

“There have been many people who take the test and eat the pizza at every pizza place,” says Colao. “Sometimes I am first, sometimes I am lagging behind [other pizza places]. I want them to always come back [and tell me what they think] – I want to know!”

No matter their rankings in taste tests, what really keeps customers coming back to Prep’s (in addition to the pizza) is the Dairy Bar

pizzas in plain view for customers and Boardwalk passersby to see. Sending out pre-made piles of dough to Darren and the other ‘pie guys’, the dough is then stretched until it is pie sized. Then those pie guys put on the cheese. The sauce is then distributed over top in a spiral motion, using an old styled kettle that has been a feature of their pizza making process since Prep’s began. They use it, Sandy says, “to get the swirl” of sauce commonly seen on their pizza. After the sauce is on, the pie guys put it straight into the 500 degree oven behind them for a few moments of cooking, operating with ease in tight quarters to create a quality Boardwalk staple.

“I think the quality of our ingredients is good,” says Sandy. “We make our dough and grind our cheese and when we put out any food it is done with love. We do not slop it together – it is consistent.”

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that they have on the premises. Prep’s always has this other card to play.

Most pizzerias in Ocean City are in close proximity to a parlor or a Kohr Brothers stand. But with the Dairy Bar inside the establishment, stocked with a full selection of Breyer’s and Richmond ice cream flavors, Prep’s knows how to appeal to their customer’s savory and sweet tooth at the same time.

“We have Breyer's with your basics, and Richmond has crazy fun flavors,” says Sandy. “We have banana splits, brownie sundaes, then of course your sundaes and cones. It all makes everyone happy.”

Aside from all the basics of ice cream, Prep’s has one specialty to blow regulars and newcomers away every time: waffle and ice cream sandwiches. A hot waffle, made to order in a Belgian waffle iron with a scoop of hard ice cream and toppings in an open faced sandwich style, Prep’s really knows how to do their desserts. It is a good thing that there are benches to sit on and the beach within sight of the restaurant – it is overwhelming how much of a pleasant food coma you will be in.

After treating yourself to their pizza, waffles and ice cream, you will know that Prep’s knows how to do lunch and

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dinner.

The way they are going to be serving everyone this year, however, is going to be slightly different. Working around social distancing guidelines and keeping the place sanitary, Sandy is taking every precaution she can to make sure everyone enjoys Prep’s in a safe manner.

“I am well equipped with everything I need to keep my staff and customers safe. I have sanitizers and disinfectants that will be all over the store for the staff and customers to use,” says Sandy. “We have gloves and masks but employees will have face shields, too.”

Usually a sit-in restaurant, Sandy is bringing on a takeout procedure as well and a streamlined ordering style that will keep customers in line to get their food in a safe manner.

“For take out I have a line where the register is and six feet stickers that I am going to put along the Boardwalk to order. On my ice cream side there will be one line only, for ordering, paying and receiving product. I have one person taking money and multiple people fulfilling the orders. There is no one doing both. When that was person is done they will leave and the next person will come up.”

Another thing Sandy is implementing

is curbside pick up, a new move for the restaurant. She hopes by doing this, she can keep business moving and avoid accidental exposures.

“Curbside will alleviate people coming onto the Boardwalk that do not need to and prevent unnecessary people from being exposed,” says Sandy. “Cars will come right up in the back on 10th Street and we will run their order out to them.”

This summer is going to definitely be a little different in the kitchen at Prep’s. But hopefully, with their new procedures, they will be as busy as ever.

“It will be a little bit of a speed bump,” says Darren. “But we will all have to adjust, be protected and get used to it.”

- Text by Nick Matousch

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DRINKS WITH

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Gin and Juice 2.0 1.5oz Haymans Old Tom gin 1oz aloe water .25oz fresh lemon Combine, shake and pour over ice. Top with soda water. Garnish with a lemon peel.

Optional: mint

Good to Know Old Tom gin is a rich and rounded style that was the gin of choice in the 19th century. Slightly sweet. Ideal for classic cocktails like the Gin Fizz, Aviation or French 75.

You can pick up your perfect cocktail cubes and/or spear cubes at Sea Isle Ice. I’ve tried making my own but why bother when you can leave it to the experts.

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Johnson’s Popcorn Caramel Corn Ice Cream Sweet, salty, crunchy... Need we say more?

INGREDIENTS 2 cups heavy cream 1 cup whole milk 3/4 cup granulated sugar 1 tbsp vanilla Pinch salt 2-3 cups Johnson’s Popcorn Caramel Corn, coarsely chopped (plus more for serving) Salted caramel sauce

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SUNDAY

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EATS

DIRECTIONS In a medium bowl, whisk together heavy cream, milk, sugar, vanilla and salt until sugar is dissolved.

Cover and refrigerate one to two hours.

Transfer mixture to base of ice cream maker and follow machine instructions. Once the ice cream is finished mixing, add in the caramel corn. Mix until combined. Transfer a portion of the ice cream to an airtight container, top with a scant tablespoon of caramel sauce and swirl with a knife.

Repeat with remaining ice cream and sauce. Freeze for one-two hours for a thicker consistency. Scoop into serving bowls and top with additional caramel corn. You won’t be able to stop yourself from going in for seconds!

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Shore Eats The Dining Guide BREAKFAST I LUNCH I SWEETS Aunt Betty’s Ice Cream Shack Seriously fresh ice cream. Even treats for your doggies. 2100 Asbury; 40th & West. 3984001; 398-4005.

Barefoot Market Scones, bread, coffee, artisan lunches. 214 West, 399-0221.

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

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

Johnny B Goode Waffles, ice cream, family entertainment. 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.

Mallon’s Sticky Buns Fresh, gooey buns.

1340 Bay Avenue, 399-5531, 410 55th Street, 399-7220.

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

PIZZA I BURGERS l FRIES l CHEESESTEAKS Del’s Oceanside Grill Menu is timetested and sure to please adults and kiddies alike. 934 Boardwalk, 399-3931.

Flippers Grill Outside at Port-O-Call Hotel. Burgers, etc. 1510 Boardwalk, 399-8812.

Jilly’s Ice cream and fries... best day ever!

Ice cream, 1172 Boardwalk. Fries, 1034 Boardwalk.

6th Street Pizza Salads, apps, pizza, sandwiches. Credit cards accepted. 600 Boardwalk, next to Gillian's, 609-525-0022.

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

Kirk’s Pizza Amazing steak sandwiches.

44 Route 9, Marmora. 390-1845.

Nauti Donuts Try the Salty Dog... maple icing, porkroll, salted caramel drizzle. 2133 Asbury, 609-938-2253.

Manco & Manco Pizza Three locations on the Boards. 7th, 9th, and 12th Streets.

399-2548.

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

Open year round.

GLOBAL CUISINE I SEAFOOD

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

Wards Pastry Butter cookies, sticky buns, scrapple pie. 730 Asbury, 399-1260. Open year round.

Yoasis Beach Bowls Fro yo, acai bowls, pitaya bowls, smoothies. 1242 Boardwalk, 938-0898.

Starbucks 1061 Asbury, 938-6905.

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Adelene Serving breakfast and lunch daily. New Burger Bar. Gorgeous beachfront space. 1510 Boardwalk, 800334-4546.

Cousin’s Varied and sophisticated menu.

Outside dining, catering too. 104 Asbury, 399-9462.

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

Emily’s Ocean Room Cafe High tea all summer, breakfast and lunch year round.

11th & Boardwalk, 398-5700. Open year round.

Please call each establishment to find out their new procedures. Many are open and doing curbside/no contact delivery.

Hula Restaurant and Sauce Company Tasty Hawaiian cuisine. We love the Firecracker Shrimp. 940 Boardwalk, 399-2400.

Jay’s Crabshack 737 Asbury, 399-4022.

Open year round.

Jon & Patty’s Healthy, creative bistro fare.

New second floor seating. 637 Asbury Avenue, 399-3377. Open year round.

Ocean City Restaurant Association Member restaurants all over the island.

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

Red’s Jersey-Mex Superior Mexi/ Southwest food. Gluten-free menu. 11th & Haven, 399-2272.

Sandwich Bar Made-to-order sandwiches including lobster rolls and salads. Old Bay fries, too. The chicken cutlet is incredible. 3255 Asbury, 609741-9888.

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

Spadafora's Seafood Market Large, fresh selection of takeout fish and shellfish. 932 Haven, 398-6703.

Topsail Steamer To go seafood steam pots to take home, steam and eat. 3400 West, 609-399-7687.

Tuckahoe Inn Back Bay Cafe with live music, Boat Bar. 1 Harbor Road & Route 9, Beesley’s Point, 390-3322. Open year round.

Voltaco’s Everything Italian. Sandwiches, dinners, sauces. 957 West, 399-0753.

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The Interview Nick Matousch interviews Robert C. Schoelkopf, Founding Director of Marine Mammal Stranding Center Do you rescue every animal you go on call for?

The animal has to be grounded on beach and bay so we can get to it with nets and carriers. If the animals are healthy we are not allowed to pick them up. Sometimes we have to simply keep people from harassing it. Our job is also if they died, to see how they died.

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ROM beaches to bays, South Jersey is an expansive habitat for many aquatic creatures who call this region home. When those marine mammals are in danger, the Marine Mammal Stranding Center (MMSC) in Brigantine is the organization to get the call. Robert Schoelkopf, co-founder of MMSC, has spent his life rescuing animals and lives his life mission keeping marine mammals safe.

How did you establish the Marine Mammal Stranding Center?

When I was a dolphin trainer on a pier, we started getting calls of animals on the beach. I hated seeing the animals [at the pier] never being outside, so I quit doing the shows and started the center.

What is your day-to-day like?

There is no day to day. We are on call, 24/7, and never know what we have coming in. We never know when we are going to get a call.

Anywhere there is salt water we go there.

How does a marine mammal rescue call happen? What steps do you and your crews take?

If we get a call, it is usually from beach lifeguards or people calling up. They may take pictures or call us. We will carry the animal in a net – that I invented – and put it in our F550 truck with a tank and take it to the center in Brigantine. We have holding tanks for seals and dolphins to feed in and heal in, because they feed in water and not on land. We have a veterinarian on call.

How did you come up with the net you use?

Before I had a staff, I worked by myself, so I had to adapt to carrying the animal on my own. It is a very fine nylon mesh net, and easy on the animal.

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How frequently do you have animals in your center in Brigantine?

It may take up to two months, but some animals we can release in 24 hours.

What animals are currently at your center?

We have two adult harp seals from the Arctic Circle. There is only one in the U.S. in captivity, that is how rare they are.

What should the public know about marine wildlife that they may come across?

That there is nothing wrong with the animals. They are not injured just because they are on the beach. People call not understanding that the animals belong on the beaches. They also are wild animals, not display animals. They do bite, they carry diseases, can cause injury, and it is not advisable to get within 150 feet of them.

What are some of the exciting parts of your job?

Not having to wear a suit and tie. It is a casual kind of thing.

Also the dedicated people that have been with the Center.

They have been with us for a lot of years.

What are some setbacks you've experienced?

The fact that we are a non profit and not funded by the federal government or the state of New Jersey. Now donations are not going through.

What is a necessary trait for you to have with your job?

The love of animals. It does not take a rocket scientist, you just have to have passion and caring and respect for those animals.

A Harbor Seal on the beach. Previous page: Bob Schoelkopf and Sheila Dean, founders of the MMSC, a rescued animal waits to go home. Photos provided by MMSC.

Describe one particularly memorable call.

We had a sperm whale in Ocean City on 9th Street. We went down to guide the animal out of the area, but it died. We were able to tow it to the Longport Bridge, where it is buried underneath the sand. We have the jawbone and the flipper at the center today.

What was the last gift you gave someone?

I make beef jerky or a big pot of chili and bring it in for the staff.

It is a gift because you take your time to make it and give it to someone.

What did you want to be growing up? Did you always have an affinity with animals?

When I was in high school I wanted to be a conservation officer.

I had worked with conservationists in Pennsylvania. I spent time working with fishing services as a conservation officer with New Jersey Fish, Game, and worked with the United States Fish and Wildlife services.

What is the funniest thing that has happened to you recently?

Surviving Coronavirus. With the time I spent in the service and everything else, I look at this as another survival. I free swam

with reef sharks in the Caribbean, jumped out of helicopters and planes, had a rocket dropped on me in Vietnam… to survive something as little as a virus is impressive to me.

If Hollywood made a movie about your life, who would play you?

Frank Sinatra, because if you remember his song “My Way,” that is me.

What is some advice you'd give to your younger self?

Do not think about what you are going to do or the money you are going to spend doing it. When I joined the Navy I was told do not volunteer for things. I volunteered for all the schooling, and I would do it all over again.

What do you do in your free time?

My wife and I are in process of getting the summer garden going with tomatoes and herbs.

The Marine Mammal Stranding Center relies on donations to operate.

Due to the global crisis, they were unable to hold scheduled fundraisers.

Please consider helping them with a donation by clicking here.

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color your world

Let’s get creative Coloring books have been all the rage for kids and adults alike – so we thought we’d get in the game with these colorable versions of our past covers. Grab your crayons, markers, or colored pencils, save the images, print them out and get your color on!

S H O W U S YO U R C R E AT I O N !

Send in your completed pages to editor@ocnjmagazine.com to be featured on our social media and website.

Color is a power which directly influences the soul. ~Wassily Kandinsky

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Local Ocean

LET’S GET

Crafty We all need a little daily reminder to keep the peace...

Which is why I’m bringing you this little macrame peace sign to add to your little bungalows. I love seeing it on a daily basis, it’s simple things like this that can start your days off right. I’m in love with the hint of coastal vibe it gives off and with summer at our fingertips it’s the perfect piece to adorn your room. Let this to be a reminder to always keep the peace and focus on the good things your life brings you. -Caitlin Peck

MATERIALS YOU’LL NEED. wooden embroidery hoop macrame cord Visit @thelittlebungalow for more fun projects to keep you inspired and busy!

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scissors fishing line drift wood and seashell (optional)

BY THE WAY. I strung driftwood through mine, if you’d like to do that just hammer a nail lightly through your driftwood to create holes and thread through your fishing line.

Now display your peace sign and enjoy your newest creation! Tag us in your pics @ocnjmagazine.

MACRAME PEACE SIGN INSTRUCTIONS.

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Cut a piece of macrame cord about 42 inches long. Fold cord in half and place under your embroidery hoop. Loop tail ends of cord through looped cord (make sure to go over your embroidery hoop) and pull tight to secure.

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Cut another length of cord about same length and place under your main cord attached to embroidery hoop.

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We are going to be using the simple square knot for the peace sign itself. Starting from the left take your left side of the cord and place it over the middle section, then go under the right side of the same cord. Take the right side that you just went under and place that under the middle cord. Pull that piece through and over the left side of the cord. Click here to watch a tutorial on how to create square knots.

You will follow those same steps going back and forth from left to right then right to left etc. until you reach

about half way. Tie off your left and right string on an angle to create your peace logo. Tie off your middle string straight down.

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Cut 2 more pieces of cord about 34 inches each. Place one string under left tied off side and continue using the square knot. Knot it off on the back when complete. Repeat same steps for the right side.

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Cut 8 more pieces of cord about 40 inches each. Loop them each around bottom of embroidery hoop 4 pieces to each side tucked in between the triangle shape your peace sign makes.

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I unraveled my cords and brushed them out (you don’t have to do this, but it does make it look cleaner.) Trim off bottom how you like it and add fishing line to top to hang.

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Local Ocean It’s History

Above: The highlight of the Fourth of July celebration was the unveiling and dedication of the World War memorial monument and tablet in front of City Hall.

Left: Lifeguard William Young performs a lifesaving drill using the can buoy flotation device designed by Captain Jernee.

Summer of 1920 in Ocean City

by Fred Miller

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In 1920, Chamber of Commerce began using the slogan America’s Greatest Family Resort.

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T THE START of the decade, it didn’t look like the Roaring Twenties were going to come roaring through Ocean City, which was making sure modesty was the order of the beach, boardwalk and streets.

Beach wear was the main topic at the June 28, 1920, City Commission meeting. Rosalie Howe spoke first: “The Ocean City League of Women Voters request that an ordinance be passed pertaining to the immodest and indecent bathing suits worn by men and women on the beach, and to promenading through the streets, shopping and strolling on the Boardwalk of men and women attired in bathing suits unless said suits are covered by a cloak or coat. Also that the women be compelled to wear hose reaching above the knee.

“If such an ordinance is in existence, we ask that it be enforced.” Mayor Joseph G. Champion told Howe there was a law. He read the ordinance: “Be it ordained by the Common Council of the City of Ocean City that no person or persons shall travel in or upon any of the streets or alleys of the city of Ocean City in abbreviated bathing robes, suits or other costumes of similar nature unless a suitable robe or covering shall be worn over said bathing robes or suits to properly cover their persons from public view.”

Champion said, “We are going to enforce the city ordinance bearing on this subject. So long as bathers are modestly and decently dressed, they will not be interfered with.”

On April 20, 1920, the Ocean City Chamber of Commerce chose the following slogan: “America’s Greatest Family Resort.”

“JERNEE TO BE CAPTAIN OF RESORT’S LIFEGUARDS” was the headline of the March 18, 1920 Ocean City Sentinel. The article reported Jernee was a former member of the United States Coast Guard at the Fourth Street station.

Captain Jernee quickly went to work preparing for the summer. The first thing he did was change the name from Ocean City Life Guards to the Ocean City Beach Patrol. He ordered

Right: Captain Alfred R. Smith and his wife Bessie Williams Smith, hold their son Alfred R. Smith Jr. after he won a second place trophy in the best decorated float division of the September 2, 1920 Baby Parade. Smith was a captain in the U. S. Army and had been captain of the Ocean City lifeguards from 1910 to 1920.

Far Right: Captain Jack G. Jernee and the 1920 lifeguards pose for a group photo in front of their 10th Street tent.

uniforms, built a first aid tent on the 10th Street beach, built new lifeguard lookout stands, designed a new rescue can, and advertised for lifeguards.

Jernee reported the following men passed the swimming test held on June 5, 1920: Scott H. Adams, P. Andre, W. Ward Beam, Aubrey E. Beauchamp, Arthur R. Behan, W. D. Benson, Julien E. Bodie, Boyd S. Burnett, William R. Clark, H. F. Ellison, George Gardiner, Harvey S. Goff, Richard W. Hartman, Fred V. Hedelt, Dunne Kirby, Joseph P. Krauss, Vaughn McClure, William Orr, F. M. Patton, Elliott Remmy, Carl Schadel, Charles Schock, Alfred E. Senior, Matthew Smith, Wilfred W. Sooy, Elmer E. Unger, J. H. Witherow, and William Young.

The lifeguards were assigned to the following beaches: Park Place, 7th, 8th, 10th, 14th, 31st, 52nd, and 56th streets.

Captain Jernee, assisted by Captain Charles Scully, representing the American Red Cross Lifesaving Corps, and Beach Surgeon Dr. Willits P. Haines, gave a thorough course to all the lifeguards on methods of resuscitation of partly drowned persons taken from the surf. Since both Jernee and Haines were member of the U. S. Coast Guard, the meeting was held at the 4th Street Coast Guard station.

The highlight of the Fourth of July celebration was the unveiling and dedication of the World War memorial monument and tablet in front of City Hall. The ceremony was preceded by a parade which was led by Jernee, Alfred R. Smith, former captain of the lifeguards, and Dr. Haines. The three men were proud that their names were engraved on the tablet.

“BEACH FILLED WITH BATHERS” was the headline in the August 12, 1920, Ocean City Sentinel. The article reported, “There was an immense throng of surf bathers on the beach in this city on Sunday, the greatest number ever seen on the local strand, and the lifeguards were kept on the alert watching those unfamiliar with the tricks of the ocean. Capt. Jernee found it necessary to increase his force of men. Despite the large number of bathers there were few accidents.”

The lifeguards attended lifesaving training programs held in the 4th Street Coast Guard station.

The Casino Club was crowded on Friday, August 27, with people attending a benefit dance for the lifeguards. The highlight of the evening was a speech

by Mayor Champion. He said, “The lifeguards this summer are the best the city has ever had, and praise is due Captain Jernee for the efficiency shown by the boys.”

The lifeguards received loud applause as they led the 14th annual Baby Parade on September 2, 1920. Alfred R. Smith Jr., the one-year-old son of the former captain of the lifeguards, won the second place trophy in the best decorated float division.

Rosalie Howe, representing the Ocean City League of Women Voters, stopped by the 10th Street tent on Labor Day and thanked Captain Jernee for his efforts to keep improperly dressed men and women off the beach.

The lifeguards lived up to their good pre-season publicity. Captain Jernee’s end of the summer report contained a complete list of the activities of the OCBP including: zero drownings; 65 rescues; 47 children lost and found; 235 people treated at the 10th Street first aid station.

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MEET THE MAKER/// CRUISE CONTROL GEAR BY

Candice Kolins & Kristen Carlin

By Lauren Avellino Turton

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Whether on the tennis court, on the golf course, out for a run, or working out at your local gym, the Carlin sisters want you to LIVE FOR IT! Candice Kolins (then Carlin) and Kristen Carlin grew up playing tennis in the USTA in national and international events. Candice played both singles and doubles at the number one varsity position for four years at Villanova University, while Kristen competed as captain at Princeton University. Their true passion for the game, and extensive experience on the court, inspired the sisters to design Cruise Control Gear. Their line is geared toward tennis, golf, and all other sports for male and female athletes of all ages, shapes and sizes.

“After I graduated from Villanova, I was inspired by my dad to start my own business. With my love of tennis and clothing, I knew what I wanted to create. To be honest, I got started playing tennis because of the cute outfits,” Candice laughed.

In 2007, Candice launched her business, initially starting with a line of athletic socks. As the company quickly took off, she branched out into moisture-wicking apparel with an emphasis on tennis.

“Our clothing is very high quality,” Candice explained. “We work with a great creative team in Peru. They help us design and produce it. They have the highest quality fabrics, and are affiliated with top-of-the-line companies such as Lululemon and Under Armour.”

While the Cruise Control outfits are highly functional and comfortable for athletes, Candice said the company wants customers to look good and to play better.

“We choose nice, vibrant colors. I like to offer a little sunshine and

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enhance everyone’s mood.”

The company name was born when Candice was watching her favorite pro, Maria Sharapova’s tennis match, and one of the dominating players was described as, “being on cruise control.”

Cruise Control’s “Live For It” line of tees, a very hot commodity she said, also came about in a similar way.

“I was walking on the Boardwalk one summer night thinking about an inspiring slogan for my brand, to empower athletes to have a drive to play. I spotted the ‘Life Is Good’ and ‘LIVESTRONG’ shirts, and ‘Live For It’ popped into my head,” she recalled.

Not only is their gear available online, but in retail stores, including Stainton's located at 810 Asbury Avenue and Yes She Can at 30 Tuckahoe Road, Marmora. The luxury athletic wear is also sold at pro shops around the country and internationally, including The Ritz-Carlton Naples Golf Resort in Florida, as well as other elite resorts and clubs.

“As managers of tennis pro shops at both Ritz-Carlton Resorts in Naples, we have been very pleased with the way the Cruise Control line has performed,” said Glenn and Connie Kommer. “The design, quality, fit, as well as the prompt customer service, and profitable price point has made Cruise Control a winner in our shops.”

Nathaniel Harrison of the USTA Middle States commented, “We are excited to grow with Cruise Control and their fine line of performance apparel. Candice and Kristen have been longtime supporters of USTA, and are great ambassadors for the sport of tennis and our organization.”

In addition, they’re outfitting college groups too, like Rutgers University’s tennis players, as well as high school tennis teams.

“On behalf of the Vineland High Girls tennis team, we are really excited about purchasing the Cruise Control tennis wear,” said Vineland Varsity Tennis Coach Harry Silverstein.

For more information and to purchase your gear, visit cruisecontrolgear.com, and follow them at facebook.com/CruiseControlGear.

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“Also, we appreciate the affordable price that we were given.”

Lawrenceville High School’s Mick Cimorelli praised the company.

“The apparel we ordered from Cruise Control was high quality, delivered promptly, and most importantly, wellreceived by the girls,” he said. “Their representatives were incredibly friendly, helpful, and committed to making sure I was happy with my order.”

The sisters have also sponsored the Philadelphia Freedoms, a tennis team which competes in the prestigious World Team Tennis competitions held at Villanova and Saint Joe’s University, to name a few.

Candice and Kristen have recruited brand ambassadors to help promote their products.

Katie Miccarelli, a national fitness coach and former collegiate dancer, is a proud ambassador. After moving to New Jersey a few years ago, she met the sisters at a library story time, and all three moms became lifelong friends, as did their young children.

“When I met Candice and Kristen, I was working on my own fitness business, and learning a lot about social media and online marketing. Candice loved my combined passions of fitness and social media knowledge, so she invited me to join the Cruise Control Gear Family,” said Katie.

As the Head of Brand Development, Katie’s role is to promote through social media, email newsletters, and virtual events. Once social distancing lifts, Katie said she plans to brand and market in person at events.

“Promoting Cruise Control Gear is honestly so natural and organic for me because I love the clothing. I have been wearing Cruise Control for almost three years now,” explained Katie. “I have to admit, I workout hard, tend to sweat a lot, and I’ve washed their athletic clothing 100 times over. The color vibrancy and the supportive fit still hold true to the first day I wore them,”

Katie added that she loves the flattering fits, and ultimate mobility for athletic performance.

“These clothes feature 50+ Ultraviolet Protection Factor (UPF), they are wrinkle-free, so perfect for traveling, and they’re so soft and comfortable. They feature amazing details, including pockets, a built-in shelf bra, and moisturewicking, antibacterial fabric too. Plus, they’re not just for tennis and golf players. I’ve actually never played tennis in my life. I sport the Cruise Control Gear for running, bike rides, working out, at home, family walks, even playdates, and everyday wear.”

Jessica Carbone, local fitness and nutrition expert, as well as a mother of two boys, is also a proud supporter and Brand Ambassador. Jessica has been wearing and promoting Cruise Control Gear for over eight years, and said she stands behind the clothing 100 percent.

“I truly love the style, comfort, and durability that their clothes have to offer. Their clothes are so versatile, which is perfect for my athletic lifestyle, whether I’m teaching a spin class, out for a run, or hanging with my family around town,” said Jessica. “My favorite go-to outfit is the Sleeveless Performance Tee along with the Crush Skort. When I’m wearing Cruise Control Gear I feel great and I feel confident!”

Not only do the Brand Ambassadors appreciate the products, but the mission behind the company.

“My favorite thing about Cruise Control Gear is that it’s all about family. The tennis sisters grew up playing tennis together, taught first by their dad, and now they all run a company together,” said Katie. “While Candice has so gracefully and naturally stepped into the role of leader, it’s a family affair, and a true passion they all share. The family loves brainstorming together, and thinking of new ways to serve their client base. Their support for each other, and endless appreciation and service to their clients, really set them apart as a company.”

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2. Dacor Grill

Johnson’s Appliance

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4. Duffle Bags from Guy Harvey

Klothes Kove at Stainton’s

6. Slip on Sneakers

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7. Electric Bike

Tuckahoe Bike Shop

8. Tee

Dry Island

J U N E M U S T H AV E S 1. Father and Daughter Sock Set Ruth’s Hallmark

2. Mistral Soap

Artisan Body Products

3. Kayak

Harbor Outfitters

4. Boardshorts

7th Street Surf Shop

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2. Kentucky Derby Book

It’s My Derby inside of Stainton’s

4 3. Riding computer Tuckahoe Bike Shop

4. Button Down Shirt by RVCA Heritage Surf

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1. Beach Patrol Blanket Henry’s

2. SUP Session (Gift Card) Bay Cats

3. Unlimited usage of a fleet of watercraft (Membership)

4. Ghost Stories book Sun Rose Words and Music

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Shopping OC Store Guide DOWNTOWN Shop Ocean City! OC’s Downtown is ready for you! Shop. Dine. Relax. 6th14th streets on Asbury Avenue.

APPAREL l SHOES

Alyse’s Shoes 951 Asbury, 391-8859.

B&B 827 Asbury, 391-0046.

Bohemian Mama 741 Asbury, 9386466.

Bowfish Kids 956 Asbury, 938-1901.

Flying Carp Clothing Gallery 745 Asbury, 391-1546.

Could Be Yours 716 Asbury, 7034457.

Colette 900 Asbury, 525-0911.

Donna Gay Dillon 725 Asbury, 3990082.

Hearth & Sole 636 Asbury & 918 Asbury, 545-8562.

Pappagallo 744 Asbury, 398-4009.

Sunseekers 751 Asbury, 399-1640.

Ta Dah Nine and Ten block of Asbury, 398-6771.

7th Street Surf Shop Clothing, sunglasses, surfboards. 720 Asbury, 398-7070.

Sea Oats 710 Asbury, 398-8399.

Seagrass Boutique 752 Asbury, 9382398

Stainton’s A gallery of shops featuring gifts, clothes, jewelry and more. 810 Asbury, 545-8681.

ART GALLERIES

Fine Arts League Local art available for purchase. 711 Asbury, 814-0308.

BEAUTY

FLORIST

SWEETS AND TREATS

HOME GOODS l JEWELRY

Jilly's Candy Factory 1040 Boardwalk, 385-1234.

Spinning Wheel 858 Asbury, 3981157.

August Heart 715 Asbury, 399-1565.

Blind Express 916 Asbury, 399-9940.

Butterfly Boutique 1125 Asbury, 3910812.

Cricket Box 810 Asbury, 391-0055.

Spotted Whale 943 Asbury, 840-6667.

VARIETY/BEACH ITEMS

P. Francis 846 Asbury, 399-5570.

PET SHOP

Animal House Everything for your pet including Made-in-the-USA products. 705 Asbury, 398-3771.

Jilly’s $1 Store One dollar! 1044 Boardwalk, 399-1234.

BAY/WEST AVENUE & SIDE STREETS

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Sneaker Shop Janet and Maureen know their stuff. Sneakers and apparel.

704 Asbury, 391-5223.

HOME GOODS l JEWELRY Flying Carp Gift Gallery 813 Asbury.

Harbor Outfitters 625 Asbury, 9380175.

SWEETS/GOURMET FOODS

Relax Concierge Rent linens, and more online and at 232 West, 6015077.

Rauhauser’s 721 Asbury, 399-1465.

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TackleDirect The finest in fishing tackle and value. 6825 Tilton, EHT, 788-3819.

The Beachin' Bakery 1046 Asbury.

Hoy’s 5 & 10 7th & Asbury, 398Hoys.

Island Beach Gear Stop by on your way to the beach! 9th & Bay, 7883836.

BOARDWALK APPAREL

Jilly’s T-Shirt Factory Get your Phillies at Jilly’s and lots more. 762, 936 and 1048 Boardwalk, 385-1234.

Artisan Body Products 920 Asbury, 398-5661.

LEH Soap Handmade soaps and body products. 1312 Boardwalk. 937 Asbury, open year round.

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Shriver’s Salt Water Taffy Taffy, fudge, candy. 9th and Boardwalk, 399-0100.

Shriver’s Gelato Only gelato on Boards. 9th and Boardwalk, 399-0100.

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Mallon's Sticky buns, donuts, and more! 1340 Bay, 399-5531.

Glazed Over 704 Asbury, 398-8880.

Lindsy James Salon 945 Asbury, 5259900.

Sun Rose Words & Music Books 756 Asbury, 399-9190.

Fudge Kitchen Candy that melts in your mouth. 800 Boardwalk, 398-7457.

Henry’s OCs Landmark Jeweler OC hook bracelet, Alex & Ani, more. 1236 Boardwalk, 800-214-4435.

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Yes She Can Bras, swimsuits, workout clothing. Bra fittings too. 30 Tuckahoe Road, 478-3266.

ART R ON O ASBURY S SB SBU SBUR A GALLERY of local Artists featuring fine art in all mediums Monthly Exhibits - Classes Kids Create - Thursdays 10am-noon

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Shopping OC “THIS MUST BE THE PLACE.”

By Bill Barlow

With ingredients ranging from dragon fruit to Blue Majik, you’ll find your perfect bowl at 1054 Asbury Ave.

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BUNGALOW BOWLS Get bowled over with superfoods

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HEN Erin Oechslin and Brooke Weidlich launched Bungalow Bowls on 1054 Asbury about two years ago, they did not hedge their bets.

Both were teaching, and Erin was attending graduate school. They quit before the business even opened its doors, committed to working on the business fulltime. It was scary, Brooke acknowledged.

“We figured we always had our teaching degrees,” said Erin.

“We wanted to give this 100 percent.”

The spot projects a happy, hippie vibe, with the smoothie menu posted in the shape of a VW bus, quotes from Janice Joplin and Jimi Hendrix on the website and a painted surfboard in the window that says “This Must Be the Place.”

They serve bowls and smoothies. The smoothies are named for Ocean City streets – for instance, the Asbury Ave has acai, bananas, strawberries and almond milk – with most of them named for some of the best surfing breaks on the island.

On a sunny spring day, Erin and Brooke take some time off to talk bowls and business. They first tried acai bowls on a trip to California years ago. The acai berry comes from Central and South America. The berries are about an inch long, colored a deep reddish purple and come loaded with antioxidants. In recent years, the berry’s popularity in the United States has skyrocketed.

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along with bananas and pineapple. The green one has a base of spinach. The tropical fruit pitaya is also known as dragon fruit.

Both of those are also mixed with bananas and pineapple to form the base to which other ingredients are added.

Each base contains a superfood, Brooke said.

“It depends on what benefits you’re looking for,” said Erin. Acai is great for the digestive tract, while pitaya benefits the immune system. The ocean bowl is great for muscle recovery and energy, she said, while the spinach-loaded green bowls are just good for you.

In the fall, she said, they add a few options like pumpkin or mango, with a peppermint version on the menu after that.

“We get to play around with them,” Erin said.

The bowls are almost all vegan, with the exception of those that contain Nutella or honey. Nutella includes milk, and many vegans avoid honey, although that distinction is far from universal. At Bungalow Bowls, there is an option to substitute plant-derived agave syrup where honey is an ingredient.

What you see is what you get, both women said. All the ingredients are there on the menu, they said, without any additional flavors, syrups or sweeteners. A couple of the smoothies could pass for a non-dairy milkshake, they said, with vanilla and chocolate options.

“You can make the bowls as healthy, healthy, healthy as you want them or you can make them like a dessert if that’s what you’re looking for,” Brooke said.

They worked out the smoothie recipes by trial and error.

“We were doing it in my parent’s kitchen for weeks on end. We

had our friends trying different combinations,” Erin said. Once they had a recipe down and approved by their volunteer tasters, they would stick with it.

There are nine smoothies on the menu, and four menu options for each bowls base. They said they are flexible with the ingredients, accommodating almost any requests for the customers, but they don’t change the ingredients of the bases. That would throw off the texture too much.

There is also an oatmeal bowl on the menu.

The owners are also roommates and clearly close friends. They often finish each other’s sentences, or inject affirmations while the other speaks. They’ve been friends since they met as children in their hometown of Somers Point.

“Third grade on the blacktop. And we lived down the street from each other so it was inevitable,” Erin said.

Opening a business together can put a strain on any friendship, but they each say they’ve managed to do well together. Brooke said they were a little worried at first but they’ve remained friends through so many stages of their lives that this would just be one more.

“You kind of just, like, fall into your places,” Erin said. Each takes on the aspects of the business she feels most connected with or passionate about, and they work well together.

They both grew up coming to Ocean City, and they knew they wanted to open in town.

“Ocean City’s an insane place,” Brooke said. “I feel like there are not many places like it in the summer.”

Erin said Asbury Avenue is a great place to be.

“Even in the winter, it’s lively. They decorate for Christmas. It’s really nice,” she said. Bungalow Bowls is open all year.

The corner at 11th Street and Asbury has become an increasingly busy spot, especially since the opening of the Starbucks across the street. That’s brought more foot traffic to the area, and Erin and Brooke say it has helped their

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business. With renovations to the building underway as they prepared to open, coffee customers across the street saw the work and got curious.

“The process took longer than we anticipated, as a lot of things do,” Erin said. But that also gave time for interest to build in the new business.

Last summer, they opened a location on the Boardwalk across from the Music Pier.

“We’re not sure what’s going to happen with that but hopefully we’re going to be open at least for takeout,” Erin said. In addition to the bowls, the spot offers a vegan soft serve.

“We’ll be doing new flavors every week,” Brooke said.

The note of uncertainty is over what emergency measures will remain in place through the summer after the extraordinary spring. The business was launched as a welcoming spot to hang out with your friends, or make some new ones while your smoothie or bowl gets completed.

With the emergency rules put in place to slow the spread of COVID-19, they’ve had to make changes in the business. That’s included setting up online ordering, which they said has been a huge help.

On the spring afternoon when the interview took place, people collected their orders at the takeout window. Brooke and Erin said they will follow the guidelines of Gov. Phil Murphy’s office.

“If he lifts things, then maybe we’ll make some changes toward opening up slowly. We’re trying to follow all of the rules as best we can,” Brooke said.

“We put the lid on the bowl and we put it outside with your name on it,” said Erin. “We’re trying to keep our employees safe and keep everyone else safe.”

That includes trying to time the line to avoid people gathering outside.

They both said they want to offer healthy food, and they are not willing to risk anyone’s well being while doing that.

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Shopping OC x John and Terry Brittin keep their masks up while inside Village Pharmacy.

John said he has been scrupulous about following guidelines to avoid spreading the coronavirus, and is especially careful with customers who may be at an increased risk, encouraging home delivery for them.

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“Some vitamin venders wouldn’t sell to us because we were a pharmacy,” owner John Brittin said recently. But for him, both aspects of the business are about taking care of people and keeping them healthy. “Our mission was more about education and helping people understand their health.”

There are times when organic food, vitamin supplements and approaches sometimes described as “alternative” are the best options, while there are times that prescription medicine is the best way for someone to stay alive, well and active.

In a recent interview, John said attitudes are slowly changing, but for a time some medical professionals ignored as irrelevant something as vital to well being as nutrition, while some natural food advocates believed there was an herbal option for everything.

“We try to bring these two sides together, to help people see the positives of both and the negatives of both,” he said.

In the process, he and Terry Brittin, his wife and partner, managed to gather a dedicated clientele and preserve a family-owned independent pharmacy, which has become an endangered species in the age of national chains, in which two entities control more than half of the drugstore market in almost every major American city.

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chains.

“The pharmacists are great at those places. Some of them are friends of mine,” he said. But they cannot give the same level of individual attention that his operation can provide, he said.

They just do not have the time.

John got his first job in a pharmacy as a teenager. He liked the work, and decided that would be his career. He graduated from Philadelphia College of Pharmacy and Science in 1989.

That’s where he met Terry.

They married soon after graduation. John started at Village Pharmacy in 1989, while Terry worked as a hospital pharmacist at what was then still called Burdette Tomlin Hospital. Village Pharmacy at 38 Tuckahoe Road has been in operation since 1974. In 1999, they bought the business and Terry started working there full time.

It is literally a family business, Terry said, with their sons John, Jr. and Timothy helping out and stocking shelves almost as soon as they could reach them.

When the children were even younger, Terry turned to organic food. That meant long trips to the nearest source of organic produce and food. They also realized they had to find new products if the pharmacy was to remain in business.

“We decided to dedicate 20 percent of the store to organic food and produce,” John said. “It was actually a lot bigger than we thought it would be.”

These days, consumers have become accustomed to seeing tofu on supermarket shelves, or more obscure protein options like tempeh or nut milks. Village Pharmacy became known as the local spot to buy natural foods and herbal supplements.

Terry is the guru of the natural supplements aisle, according to John. That includes understanding the potential interactions between herbal remedies and prescription medicines. While many see herbs as a more gentle and natural way to address ailments and discomforts, the effects are real, and can impact the function of other medicines.

The store has an extensive selection of vitamins, supplements and herbs, along with natural remedies and homeopathic items, along with standard over-the-counter medication.

The grocery section has frozen and refrigerated organic and natural food, produce and canned and boxed items. They also specialize in gluten-free foods.

In this most unusual summer of 2020, the store faces a new challenge.

As both a pharmacy and a food store, Village Pharmacy was considered an essential business from the start of the emergency measures enacted throughout New Jersey to slow the spread of COVID-19. Customers and staff must keep their faces covered inside the store. The pandemic has meant changes in the business, as with every aspect of life.

Business is down, and there is a lot more to do.

“You’re working through your day and on a regular basis you have to drop everything and do complete wipe-downs of every surface,” John said.

The business has expanded its home delivery and can bring items out to customers. When the weather allows, they prop open the front door and there are options for contactless payment.

“We’re trying to minimize as many points of contact as we can,” John said.

He said he knows some of his customers are at an increased risk from the coronavirus, either because of their age, a medical condition or other factors.

In those instances, he said, he strongly encourages opting for delivery.

“We’re doing a lot more deliveries than we used to. We’re trying to keep people at risk out of the store,” he said. “We have long-term relationships

with our patients.”

John described getting cards or letters from people who came into the store as children. In some cases, they now live far from this area and thanked the Brittins for helping look after their parents with medicine deliveries.

“We really appreciate that. It means much more than you think. It kind of feels good,” he said.

The store’s website at marmorapharmacy.com has a page with extensive information about COVID-19, including links to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and other sources of information. It also has a frequently asked questions portion explaining the importance of social distancing, cleaning surfaces and scrupulous hand washing for at least 20 seconds.

That section of the site includes links to articles about the spread of the disease, along with others about eating healthy and food shopping during the pandemic.

No one knows what will happen next with the virus, but John expects it to be a part of life for the time being, and calls on people to remain careful.

“We don’t really know how it’s going to play out. I think we have many more months ahead of us before we’re going to be able to lower our guard,” he said.

In other times, John would have said it is unnecessary for most people to keep a bottle of hand sanitizer on their person at all times. Many antibacterial products have been shown to be no more effective than hot water and soap.

But at this point, he said, everyone should have hand sanitizer in their cars for use when they’ve touched any surface outside of their own home. Still, wash your hands thoroughly and carefully when you get home.

“The message that has stayed the same is keep your fingers out of your mouth, your nose and your eyes,” he said.

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Secrets to a Great Beach Day Know more about how wind, weather, and the phases of the moon impact your island home or home away from home.

By Paula Butler

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T’S SUMMER at the beach. You dig deep and plant your umbrella, marking your territory with beach chairs, towels, flip flops, maybe a cooler, and then dip into the ocean for a nice, long swim or leisurely walk along the water’s edge. If you arrive at the beach at 10am, and intend to stay for the day, how many times will you have to move everything to stay dry?

Knowing when to expect high or low tide would take the guesswork out of your beach day.

“Is the tide going out or coming in?” and “What’s the water temperature?” are the two most frequently asked questions of lifeguards, according to Mark Jamieson, chief of the Ocean City Beach Patrol (OCBP). The guards will always have those answers, in addition to their lifesaving duties.

“We’re a preventative beach patrol,” Mark says.

Lifeguards are trained to know the condition of the currents – based on tides, side currents, rip currents, the water’s depth and where. “A place that’s safe (to swim) in the morning might be the worst spot in the afternoon,” based on the tide,

currents and wind direction. For that reason, he encourages beach goers to always set up on a guarded beach for their own safety.

Chief Jamieson offers some visual cues to ascertain whether the tide is going out or coming in and where it’s safe to set up camp. First clue: set up around where the soft sand ends; that’s where the high tide came up to the night before. Second: look at where the lifeguards place their stands.

They move their stand with the tides, always staying within 50 yards of the water’s edge.

The number of guarded beaches in Ocean City varies based on how many lifeguards are available for duty – up 186 lifeguards at 43 guarded beaches and three surfing beaches during peak season (first week in July through second week of August). The guarded beaches open on Memorial Day weekend and close a couple of weeks past Labor Day. Get a complete schedule of guarded beaches at www. ocnj.us/ocbp.

Consult the tides so you don't have to lose any toys to the sea. Friends Snow Godfrey, Ryan and Hailey Damiani had a blast with their beach toys.

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Back to the Tides You probably forgot from science class that in this part of the world we experience two high tides and two low tides each day, each roughly six hours apart. According to the National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), tides are caused by the gravitational pull of the moon which generates something called tidal force. The tidal force causes Earth – and its water – to bulge out on the side closest to the moon and the side farthest from the moon. When your part of the world is in one of the bulges, you’re in high tide; when you’re not, you experience low tide. Why are the tides and their daily highs and lows and weather conditions important to those of us who love living and visiting Ocean City? Stop a surfer and ask them. “Surfers are the real weathermen around here,” says Doug Bergen, Ocean City’s public information officer.

They understand and appreciate the awesome power of nature and have trained themselves in wind and weather patterns that impact the waves.

Take a minute to appreciate this island habitat. Ocean City is an eight-mile-long barrier island, two miles (more or less) from the mainland, surrounded by marshland habitats and fresh and salt-water. Barrier islands protect coastlines from severe storm damage and harbor habitats that are refuges for wildlife. That journey over the 9th Street Bridge is among the most scenic anywhere. The air becomes fresher, the water glistens, and waterfowl preen. The bay is a nursery for innumerable birds and sea creatures who eventually find their way to the sea. High and low tides effect both the bay and the ocean.

Not All About the Moon The phases of the moon impact normal tide levels, but wind and weather patterns complete the picture. In a new (dark) moon or full moon, the gravitational pull of the sun and the moon (with Earth in between), causes the oceans to bulge even higher.

That is why the highest tides usually occur a day or two after a new or full moon.

Combine a new or full moon with high winds, and you get higher water, even without the presence of rain. Strong offshore winds can move water away from coastlines, exaggerating low tides. Onshore winds can push water onto the shore, making low tides much less noticeable. High-pressure weather systems can push down sea levels, leading to lower tides. Low-pressure systems – brought on by strong storms and hurricanes – can cause tides than are much higher than predicted.

Ocean City tracks and reports tides, storms and water past, present and future, and has great resources online for visitors and residents. The Ocean City Office of Emergency Management coordinates daily with Federal, State, local and private resources throughout the city. At www.ocnj.us/oem, find links to daily tide times, predictions for future tides levels and historic tide levels. And for daily news, happenings and storm information, sign up for the City’s Alert Me! feature from the home page.

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Tips For Enjoying Your Beach Day

Go back to your day at the beach and enjoy!

• Plan for your day: Check the tide schedule from charts readily available online and in printed form at the Ocean City Music Pier, City Hall or the Visitors Center on the Route 52 causeway (aka the 9th Street Bridge) • Beach lovers everywhere can find great worldwide tide applications for your phone (e.g., “Tide Charts” and “My Tide Times”).

• Find a guarded beach and stay close to the lifeguard stand, where guards are trained to track changing conditions.

• Bring sun protection, even on a relatively cool day.

Be proactive. Go to Ocean City’s home page online and sign up for the City’s “Alert Me” feature to receive news, emergency alerts and other information.

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The students have been finishing out their year of learning online, and thanks to the planning of school administrators, teachers, parents, friends, and classmates, they are ready to don their caps and gowns, and experience the much-anticipated pomp and circumstance they’ve hoped for, and surely deserve.

Senior Mary Jamison said the second semester has been a drastic change from what she’s experienced the last four years at OCHS. “The quarantine was an adjustment for all of us, but our school

and community has been so supportive making the change easier,” added Jamison. “The school has done a great job at recognizing the seniors in the safest ways possible. It’s difficult to meet our expectations of what senior year should’ve been like, but luckily we’ve been blessed with the creative alternatives to the regular celebrations of senior year. It’s unique, and will be memorable for years to come!”

Monday, May 18 marked the official kick off of the Class of 2020 celebrations. Seniors were invited to the school to pick up their cap and gown, honors cords, National Honors Society stole, graduation instructions, Class of 2020 lawn sign and tee shirt.

“A special note, the senior shirt was provided by the Teacher’s Association, and the lawn sign was provided by the Ocean City Education Foundation,” commented OCHS Principal Matthew Jamison, Ed.D. “The seniors are invited

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to submit a picture of themselves wearing their cap and gown to be included in a Graduation 2020 montage.”

Wednesday, May 27 was a very momentous day for the seniors, as they were given the chance to walk the “prom red carpet” for a limited viewing by family and school staff. Students dazzled in beautiful gowns and handsome suits, while donning the most popular accessory, the OCHS mask.

The first week in June, seniors and their families are invited to the school to take cap and gown photos at the “OCHS” garden stadium sign. The traditional “Farewell” sign will be available for photos too.

“Due to social distancing guidelines and mandates, a schedule has been developed and posted for those that choose to participate,” added Principal Jamison.

A virtual scholarship and senior awards gala is in the works for the beginning of June as well. Students and their families will be able to view and download the ceremony.

Then, the big day arrives - The Commencement Ceremony 2020!

Dr. Kathleen Taylor, Ed.D., the district’s Superintendent, said

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McKenna Fuller, Kiley Pettit, Molly McGonigle, Lauren Heraux

the school is beyond thrilled with Governor Phil Murphy’s recent decision to allow on-site graduation events to take place throughout the state of New Jersey. Initially, OCHS was developing a virtual commencement, however they can now hold a stadium event.

“We have set the date for the Ocean City High School graduation to be held on Wednesday July 7, at Carey Stadium in the morning. This time honored tradition is a true rite of passage for our Ocean City School District graduates and their families, and we are excited to be able to move forward and finalize plans for this event to take place on our school grounds,” said Dr. Taylor. “The Board of Education, administration, and staff are committed to following all guidelines provided by both state and local officials to ensure the safety for all staff, students and families involved. Additional details will be forthcoming following the release of guidelines from the NJ Department of Education.”

There’s also an informal goodbye being planned if state guidelines permit.

“We plan to host a senior barbecue in the stadium courtyard where seniors can sign yearbooks, receive and return ancillary items, and if the diplomas weren’t yet distributed, distribute diplomas. We believe a personal awarding of the diplomas will be meaningful to our seniors. We anticipate mid to late June,” said Principal Jamison.

Senior Tommy Piernikowski said he’s quite pleased with all that the high school has done for the students.

“The school district has had our best interests in mind from the start, and has worked hard to still provide us with fun events while doing so in a safe way,” he said. “They’ve made the appropriate decisions in terms of balancing tradition, and keeping us healthy.”

Piernikowski is headed to Boston University to study linguistics and anthropology, and will certainly remember this commencement in his college years, and years to come.

“These times have been unique for everyone, and despite all of the bad news, we have seen the best in a lot of people,” he added. “Communities have come together to support those that need it the most. In my opinion, Ocean City High School’s administration has done just that for us graduating seniors.”

As for his classmate, Mary Jamison, she’s going to attend Stockton University as a health and science major, with hopes of becoming a nurse one day.

Nurses, of course, are honored as the nation’s frontline heroes during the pandemic.

“I stand with our students and families during this time of challenge,” said Jamison. “During the COVID-19 shutdown, our students and families showed a special resiliency that can only be described as ‘Raider Nation Strong!’”

IF THE SHOE FITS

By Stef Godfrey

Shannon Fuller is a mom. Yes, she’s also a teacher, a wife, a friend, and much more… but one look at her social media and mom is the first word that might come to your mind. I’ve known Shannon for about 10 years since she taught my children at Trinity Preschool in Marmora. We’ve stayed friends… and I’ve followed her journey with her daughter McKenna this year as she spent hours on the road scoping out potential colleges, lived through the ups and downs of senior year, and most recently dealt with the fallout from the COVID crisis and how it’s impacted McKenna’s prom and graduation ceremonies. I chatted with Shannon in the last week of May. Here is her story.

How did the prom come about?

We decided we needed to do something on Saturday night, just a few days after OCHS told us about the Red Carpet event. We were instructed we couldn’t get out of our cars, just drive up, let the senior out, (one senior per car, wearing masks), they get their name called, they walk across the street, on a red carpet and get back in the car and drive away. So we went into “Mom Mode” and said we need to do something more. Some kids didn’t have dresses, some weren’t altered, some were still at the seamstress.

Some didn’t have shoes, couldn’t get hair done, and the boys? Well no one is going to rent a tux for a four-second walk where parents couldn’t take a real picture.

How did the Red Carpet go?

When we pulled up and they asked if Kenna had her mask I lost it emotionally. It shouldn’t be this way for these kids. This isn’t how we wanted them to remember their Senior Prom. So we made it memorable. We made our own prom with a big backyard, rented a dance floor and kept it to the “25 outside” max.

Who put it together?

Three other moms and me. We still call ourselves the “Crazy Daisies” Betsy Heraux, Kim Pettit, and Ellen McGonigle. Just like that, we began our own prom committee.

Tell me the significance of the shoes McKenna wore?

She didn’t have shoes to wear. Her dream was sparkly silver shoes.

But the world shut down the weekend after we bought her dress.

She said, “Well, I could wear your docs.” My heart leapt! They were my white wedding Doc Martins, 22 years old. And she even glued rhinestones on them like I did for my wedding, because of Paul Simon’s line, ‘She’s got diamonds on the soles of her shoes.'

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OC Arts Center

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ATILIS GYM

OC's largest gym

1214 West

545-8830

www.atilisgym.com

GILLIAN’S WONDERLAND PIER

New rides

6th and Boardwalk

399-7082

www.gillians.com

GREATE BAY GOLF CLUB

18-hole Championship course

901 Mays Landing Road, Somers Point

927-5071

www.greatebay.com

GREATE BAY RACQUET AND FITNESS

indoor squash and tennis, fitness classes

90 Mays Landing Road, Somers Point

925-9550

www.greatebay.com

JILLY’S ARCADE

Awesome arcade. Ten cent skeeball!

1172 Boardwalk

385-1234

www.jillysocnj.com

LEADING EDGE KITE SCHOOL

Beginner and advanced kite surfing lessons.

OC & St. Croix

215-498-5788.

www.leadingedgekiteschool.com

LOCAL GYM AND FITNESS

Ocean City's complete gym.

908 Asbury

545-8732

www.localgymandfitness.com

OC AQUATIC & FITNESS CENTER Salt water pool.

1735 Simpson

398-6900

www.ocnj.us

OCEAN CITY ARTS CENTER

Classes, shows, summer art camp.

1735 Simpson

399-7628

www.oceancityartscenter.org

OCEAN CITY HISTORICAL MUSEUM

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

1735 Simpson

399-1801

www.ocnjmuseum.org

OCEAN CITY FISHING CENTER

Boat Rentals, Private Charters

300 Bay

391-8300

www.fishocnj.com

Filled with DVDs, games, 1735 Simpson and books!

399-2434

www.oceancitylibrary.org

12 hole, par 3

26th and Bay

399-5762

www.ocnj.us

OCEAN CITY PARASAIL

Safe and fun

232 Bay

399-3559.

www.oceancityparasail.com

OC POPS

An Ocean City tradition.

525-9248

www.oceancitypops.org

OCEAN CITY TABERNACLE

Shows throughout the summer.

399-1915.

www.octabernacle.org

OC THEATRE COMPANY

Broadway style shows.

We’re going on a trip on 232 Bay our favorite pirate ship

525-9300

oceancitytheatrecompany.com

PIRATE VOYAGES

1501 West

398-7555

www.piratevoyages.com

PLAYLAND’S CASTAWAY COVE

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

1020 Boardwalk

399-4751

www.oceancityfun.com

244 Bay

399-6527

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1. Bennie's Bread, 12th & Asbury. 2. Barefoot Market; 2nd and West. 3. Augie's Omelette and Waffle House, 9th Street. 4. Aunt Betty's Ice Cream Shack, 21st & Asbury. 5. Mark Soifer Park, 9th & Asbury. 6.Del's Oceanside Grill, 9th & Boardwalk.

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ODERN plastics were first produced in the mid19th century, but they were not a regular part of our lives until after World War I. Forbes.com reminds us that it was not until after World War II that plastics replaced glass, wood and fabric in so many of the uses that we now see it today. Over the last few decades, as the global population became more aware of the devastations caused by pollution, it only made sense for a backlash against single-use plastics.

Plastic pollution is very real and single-use plastics are small but have a large impact. According to Plastic Ocean, 300 million tons of plastic is produced globally every year. Half of that plastic is used for disposable items that will only be used once such as grocery bags, food packaging, bottles, straws, cups and utensils. As a result, more than eight million tons of discarded plastic ends up in our oceans every single year. Plastics now make up 90 percent of all trash floating on the ocean surface and plastic pieces outnumber sea life six to one.

Americans purchase about 50 billion water bottles per year, averaging about 13 bottles per month for every person in the U.S., Earthday.org reports. That means by using a reusable water bottle, you could save an average of 156 plastic bottles annually. It is estimated that four trillion plastic bags are used worldwide annually. Half a million straws are used in the world every day. The list goes on…

Over the last few years, cities and towns have begun to outlaw single-use plastic bags for shopping. Plastic straws were banned in many states and non-degradable plastics are increasingly losing favor worldwide. How can we, as conscientious consumers make an impact against this very real and rising concern?

Let’s look at what greeneducationfoundation.org suggests: • Stop using plastic straws, even in restaurants. If a straw is a must, purchase a reusable stainless steel or glass straw.

• Use a reusable produce bag. A single plastic bag can take 1,000 years to degrade. Purchase or make your own reusable produce bag and be sure to wash them often.

• Give up gum. Gum is made of a synthetic rubber, aka plastic.

• Buy boxes instead of bottles. Often, products like laundry detergent come in cardboard which is more easily recycled than plastic.

• Purchase food, like cereal, pasta, and rice from bulk bins and fill a reusable bag or container. You save money and unnecessary packaging.

• Reuse containers for storing leftovers or shopping in bulk.

• Use a reusable bottle or mug for your beverages, even when ordering from a to-go shop.

• Bring your own container for take-out or your restaurant doggy-bag since many restaurants use styrofoam.

• Avoid buying frozen foods because their packaging is mostly plastic. Even those that appear to be cardboard are coated in a thin layer of plastic. Plus you’ll be eating fewer processed foods!

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• Don’t use plasticware at home and be sure to request restaurants do not pack them in your take-out box.

• Ask your local grocer to take your plastic containers (for berries, tomatoes, etc.) back. If you shop at a farmers market they can refill it for you.

• Make your own cleaning products that will be less toxic and eliminate the need for multiple plastic bottles of cleaner.

• Pack your lunch in reusable containers and bags. Also, opt for fresh fruits and veggies and bulk items instead of products that come in single serving cups.

• Use a razor with replaceable blades instead of a disposable razor We as individuals have this chance and choice to nurture and restore Mother Earth for the generations to come. We must take every opportunity to create a healthy, sustainable home for all beings. By remaining mindful of our contribution toward environmental wellness and making the conscience decision to contribute toward the health of each other and our planet, we can truly impact the future. There are many environmental threats facing our world today, reducing the use of single use plastics is one that we, as individuals, can contribute to daily in our own lives.

With the impact of the novel coronavirus over the recent months, there is a sudden new look at prohibiting disposable plastics. Society may need to re-evaluate the ban on single use plastics and possibly restrict their use as we navigate our “new normal” in the weeks and months to come.

Each day provides a new opportunity to uplift each other and cultivate new ways of healing our world. Water conservation, recycling, planting trees, eliminating pesticides and minimizing use of plastics are all ways of loving the Earth, each other and ourselves. Let’s all be love! - Paula Popilock

OC Services Directory PLACES TO STAY Atlantis Inn Luxury B&B European-inspired b&b, beach block location. 601 Atlantic Avenue, 399-9871.

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

Beach Club Suites Near Boardwalk, wellappointed, one-bedroom suites. 1217 Ocean Avenue, 399-4500.

Patrick Halliday Berkshire Hathaway 754 Asbury, 957-6787.

Pete Madden Goldcoast Sotheby's 513-4781.

Daniel Maimone Remax 3301 Bay, 670-9978.

Long & Foster 14 E. 9th Street, 3986762.

Ebb Tide Suites One and two bedroom apartments with balconies steps from beach.

1001 Little Atlantic Avenue, 391-9614.

HOME IMPROVEMENT Ocean City Carpet & Tile 1360 Asbury, 398-7923.

The Flanders Hotel Modern, luxurious accommodations on Boardwalk. 719 East 11th Street, 399-1000.

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

Harris House Motel Clean, comfy and quiet rooms and a heated pool. 1201 Ocean Avenue, 399-7800.

Ocean City Dental Center 6th & West, 399-4542.

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.

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

REALTORS Monihan Realty Multiple locations. 800-2550998.

Berger Realty Multiple locations. 888-3990076.

Ocean City Family Practice Center 500 6th Street, 399-1862.

AtlantiCare Primary care, clinical laboratories, and urgent care services.

888-569-1000.

Cape Regional Urgent Care Quick, convenient, quality care. 8 Route 9 South, Marmora, 465-6364.

CONCIERGE SERVICES Relax Concierge Enhance your vacation with premium rental items. 232 West 601-5077.

SOCIAL MEDIA MANAGEMENT/ MARKETING/DESIGN Media Managed 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.

Get Art - Give Back For every print purchased of our June cover - we are giving back $10 to OCNJ Care, a community organization dedicated to helping others. The June cover, inspired by our 2020 graduates, and was designed and painted by local artist Stephanie Lindley. To purchase your 11 x 14 canvas print for $60 and help our community, click the photo.

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