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Contents
May 2015
Purple Haze The 14th Street Pier by Dan Myers of Mount Joy, PA. See his other pier pic on page 48.
Features 40 44 46 48
Own the Night Ready for Summer A Stitch in Time Look & Sea
In Every Issue
5 5 61 66
From the Editor Facebook Fan of the Month Good Karma Last Shot
Shore Eats 6 8 10 14
In the Kitchen Battle of the Donuts Famished Foodie Dining Guide
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Local Ocean 17 17 19 20 24 26 28
Adorable Creature Ocean City Employees Six Questions Snapshots May Events It’s History Matter of Art
Shopping OC 30 31 36 38
The Look Must Haves Shopping Guide Ocean City Style
On The Beach
50 OC Beach Guide
52 54 56 57
Book of the Month Word Search Ocean’s Eleven Activities Guide
Services
59 Pets for Adoption 62 Services Guide 64 Real Tour On the Cover Ginny Mulford's take on Mary Cassatt's, "Children on the Beach." The 1884 impressionism oil on canvas painting hangs in the National Gallery of Art in Washington DC.
From the Editor One Minute Please
It takes me about a minute to jog one block on the Boardwalk. In that minute, I probably think of nine things I need to do at home, I pass anywhere from zero to 50 people, and my heart rate increases with each stride of rubber sole on wood. In that minute, I see generations of families laughing as they step toward their destination, sometimes toward the busy part of the Boards, sometimes away from them. If they’re heading home, they may have a big clear plastic bag tied in a knot at the top, the bottom overflowing with Johnson’s caramel corn. And they’re usually walking a little slower. In that minute, I try to take as many deep breaths as possible, letting the misty salt air sail through my lungs and back out into the world. I count to ten as I exhale, watching the waves roll onto the shore. This past week, I spent a lot of those minutes (they add up when you travel nearly the whole span of the Boardwalk) reflecting on the past winter. And all I could think was… I MADE IT! If you’re reading this, congrats! You made it through winter, too. This was a tough one for sure – I think even my hair was cold at one point. And I’m pretty sure a group of penguins were living in my backyard. But as soon as the weather warmed, my laces were tied up and my feet were walking parallel to the Atlantic. And I hope that soon, yours will be too. Though it had been several months of hard winter since I’d been on that path, it felt like only a minute. This month, you’ll notice a different look inside the pages of Ocean City magazine. We freshened it up a little – coming up with new ideas and looks as we sat one day inside Yianni’s Café in the Community Center snacking on their fresh pita and hummus. We have a new writer, new photographers and new cover artist. This is a talented crew and I couldn’t be more proud to have them on my team. One thing we didn’t change is featuring the best of Ocean City and that’s YOU! You are what make Ocean City and Ocean City magazine fabulous and we do our best to celebrate that on each page. Now take a minute and sit back as you flip the pages. Wishing you rest and relaxation and lots of Johnson’s Popcorn,
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FACEBOOK FAN OF THE MONTH Jen Jones My perfect vacation day in Ocean City, NJ would start at 7:30am when I would wake up. I am not a coffee drinker, but I would go out on the porch of my rental home and have a glass of orange juice. Then I would take my bike to the Boardwalk for a long morning ride, going from end-to-end at least twice. When I finished my bike ride, I’d have breakfast with my family at Café Beach Club on the Boardwalk at 15th Street. Then I’d go back to our rental home and hang out with my family for a while and around noon, I would get ready for the beach. Since I love the beach so much, I’d spend several hours there with my family; Going in the water, playing beach games and getting some lunch. Maybe some pizza from Manco and Manco or a hot dog and fries from Jilly’s. If my younger nieces and nephews were on vacation with me, I’d let them bury me in the sand and jump the waves with them. Late in the afternoon, we’d head back to the house, where we would all get cleaned up and get ready to get some dinner. We'd go out to Somers Point for dinner at the Crab Trap and or we might go to Clancy’s on the Boardwalk. We might also just order sandwiches from Blitz’s Market. It would all depend on what everyone felt like eating for dinner. After dinner, I would go play mini golf with my husband, son and nephew on the Boardwalk and then we’d walk up and down the Boards, perusing the stores. Some of my favorites are Marty’s and Ocean Treasures. My son would hit the arcade with his friend or cousin. Our daughter would stay out on the Boardwalk a little later with her friend, while my husband and I would go get ice cream either at Kohr Brothers or possibly at Johnny B Goode’s. If we went to Johnny B Goode's, we would get our favorite, the belgian waffle with vanilla ice cream. YUM!
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Shore Eats
In the Kitchen with Bill Godfrey
JAMESON CESAR owner/chef at Nonna’s Trattoria and Pizzeria
“Italian food should be really simple.” Jameson and his brother Joe at Nonna's
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RUER WORDS have never been spoken. And better gnocchi have never been eaten. This is such a great job. I get to cruise around Ocean City and meet the interesting and talented people who live and work here. I also get to eat some of the best food coming out of local kitchens. And one of the newest additions to my “local and talented” list is Jameson Cesar, owner/chef at Nonna’s Trattoria and Pizzeria at 755 Asbury in OC’s Historic
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Downtown. That’s Jameson’s quote at the top of this article and his insistence that food be simple, fresh and locallysourced made me feel really good about his restaurant. Plus he was a nice guy to hang with. Go check out his place. “I’ve had Nonna’s since October,” said Jameson. “My family’s been on the Boardwalk for 20-some years. There was an old Italian American club here years ago and I learned to cook there. But a lot of the recipes I use are from my grandmother. She passed away about four years ago and
that’s why it’s called Nonna’s.” I met up with Jameson on a fine spring morning and asked if he’d show me how to make a simple Italian dish, sort of the way Guy Fieri does it on his TV show. He was game and by the time he was finished I was on the express train to Flavortown!
“Italian food should be really simple,” he said. “You don’t need to get complicated with Italian. Roll out some fresh gnocchi and you got it. It’s all about freshness and doing things to order at the restaurant. You can’t have canned sauces and pre-cooked pastas. We actually have a garden where we get a lot of our vegetables. That’s the way to do it.” First off, Jameson’s hospitality was great. He was smiling and ready with fresh coffee when I arrived at his kitchen. I’ve eaten at Nonna’s before and I know his hospitality extends all through his restaurant. His brother and right hand man Joe was on site to help and I had a great time watching Jameson cook his fresh-made gnocchi. Then I ate them and they were awesome. This truly is a simple dish that you can make in a few minutes with minimal preparation. I’ll let Jameson tell you how it’s done… Homemade ricotta gnocchi in a fresh pomodoro sauce Prepare the gnocchi dough… Start with a homemade four-cheese mix. It’s one cup mozzarella, half cup of grated parmesan, half cup of grated romano, one cup
ricotta… a little salt and pepper, a little parsley. You only need a little spoonful of this mix, about four ounces makes one dish. This is how we do it in Italy. Take that spoonful of cheese dough and add a about a half cup of flour. Then you add a little bit of water and start mixing. As you go it should be like a dough. It could be a little wet but you can add some more flour. Eventually you should get a dough ball. If you went to my uncle’s house in Salerno, Italy, the water would already be boiling before he started the process of making the gnocchi. It’s fast and simple and something everybody can do. Once you get the dough ball you just roll it out in a line. In Italy they don’t have the gnocchi with the little marks on them. You just roll it out. It won’t be uniform but that’s fine. This isn’t like what you get in the store, but it’s going to be simple and delicious. Sometimes I’ll drop one in the water as a tester. If it breaks apart you need more flour. If it holds together right away, you’re good. And I don’t use semolina or anything, just all-purpose flour. And how long did that take? Four minutes? Yeah.
The sauce… So now I got the water going and ready for the gnocchi and I’ll prepare the tomatoes. I’m using a handful of fresh cherry tomatoes. I put some extra virgin olive oil in the hot pan, drop in the tomatoes and let them cook down a bit. Toss in a little kosher salt and a couple red pepper flakes for a little kick. Now I’m going to take a spoon and help break down these tomatoes a bit – just press on them a bit. This should only take about seven minutes. Now I add some fresh basil oil – it’s just basil and extra virgin olive oil that I put in the processor for about 45 seconds. I’ll let it simmer down then I’ll cover it. Now I take the gnocchi and drop them in the salted water. Oh man wait till you try this. Can you smell those tomatoes? See how they’re breaking down a bit? I’m gonna bring that heat back up now. Now I’m gonna finish this sauce off with some fresh shredded parma romano and toss it a few times… Strain the gnocchi, drop them on a plate, add the pomodoro sauce, a little more parma romano… and viola… And you got a dinner fit for a king. How simple was that?
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Shore Eats
Battle of the Donuts
A little gift from the sugar gods!
That icing, though!
Full confession: One time before I went for a workout on the Boardwalk, I stopped and ate a Dot’s cream-filled donut first. I think Jillian Michaels just fainted. Is it my lack of willpower or is it that the storefront just happens to sit on Asbury right along the path I have to take to get to 23rd and the beach? Perhaps a wee bit of both. But let me be the first to say that resistance is futile. Holding a Dot’s cream-filled donut is like cradling a little gift from the sugar gods. The actual donut is not too sweet and has a slightly crisp edge. Because the donut isn’t too sweet, the powdered sugar doesn’t overpower. Now let me get
Chester’s Pastry Pantry Bakery is to Somers Point what Pat’s King of Steaks is to South Philly; it’s an institution. I think they’ve been on Shore Road since the '60s. If a business lasts that long they must be doing something right, like, for instance, their cream donuts! I highly recommend you try one (or more). These are not the powdered variety many of us are used to. The donut itself is light and fluffy with a fabulous feel on the teeth, but instead of powder covering the donut, it has a large schmear of vanilla icing on top. What?! Crazy, right? Don’t
She Said to the filling. Lesser women may dream of jumping into a pool filled with this airy, yet smooth filling. I, however, would never think of such a thing. Though the filling is airy, the donut feels like you’re lifting three when you’re actually only holding one – it’s that stuffed. The geniuses at Dot’s have perfected the cream donut between the perfect amount of sweetness, the ideal ratio of dough to filling and the overall fabulousness of it all. I double dog dare you to find a better donut.
Dot's Pastry Shop 3148 Asbury Avenue, Ocean City
He Said get me wrong, I love the standard powdered variety, but Chester’s version proved a fabulous treat. What made this donut stand out was the balance of the flavors. The donut itself had a great texture and the icing added an excellent background of sweetness, but once I hit that cream in the center it was heaven. Personally, I thought the sweetness was spot on (truly I’m not a fan of the “too sweet”). I’m not an expert but I got a nice hint of vanilla instead of just a full-on blast of sugar.
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FRANKIE'S ON THE BAY The fantastic five take on one of OC's newest dining spots
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HE CREW and I had just completed a seriously hungerinducing mission and were in need of some serious refueling. We’d gotten wind of a new place in town serving good breakfast, burgers and other family meals so we decided to give it a try. When the dust finally settled (nothing this crew does is ever a mellow affair) we not only had a satisfying and delicious meal, we’d also added another go-to eatery to our list of yummy places to eat in the OC. We’d received reports of a place called “Frankie’s on the Bay” at 11th and Bay. We walked in and received the warm greeting we were hoping for, but we were caught a little off guard by the restaurant’s theme… Coal Country. Mining helmets and railroad spikes? Shouldn’t it be surfboards and seashells? The unusual theme certainly got our attention. “We’re originally from Hazleton, PA, so that’s where this whole coal thing came about,” said Lauren Vito, who, along with
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her extended family, owns and operates Frankie’s. “We took some inspiration from our restaurant back home where we just celebrated 20 years. Everything you’re eating here is from our menu back home with a few tweaks. Plus we figured we’d stand out a bit with our theme. We love where we come from and we love what we do and here we are. We’ve been coming to Ocean City for 20 years and we always wanted to be here. Everything just kind of fell into place.” For those who don’t know, “Coal Country,” is a region in northeastern PA where coal was once the most important industry. It gave the area its identity and its nickname. Coal is still important there but the area’s a bit more diversified now. Anyway, there are a lot of railroad items hanging about (can’t have coal without a
way to transport it), as well as lots of coal lingo on the menu. Good first impression, now onto the food. We assembled a pretty big crew at the table including me Tony Stark, as well as my trusty companion Pepper Potts, the alwaysred-white-and-blue Captain Steve Rogers, Dr. Bruce Banner (don’t make him angry) and Russian-spy-turned-all-American-girl Natasha Romanoff. And we were hungry. We started with the California Fries; straight-cut coated fries with bacon, cheddar and ranch. I find that fries are often an afterthought at some places. I mean, they usually take up half the plate at lunch so why do them half way? These fries were definitely thought through. I like it when fries are properly cooked as these were (surprisingly, at some places they’re often underdone). But these had a nice crisp and a soft inside with a nice flavor and texture, even before the accouterments of bacon and ranch were added, which really took them
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Shore Eats The Dining Guide PIZZA l BREAD ROLLS Bennie’s Bread and Italian Market Fresh bread, pastries, brick oven pizzas, and tomato pie. 1159 Asbury Avenue, 398-9450. Kirk’s Pizza We love the chicken cheesesteak with fried onions and the chicken fingers. 44 Route 9, Marmora. 390-1845. Manco & Manco Pizza Three locations on the Boards. 7th, 9th, and 12th Streets. 9th Street open year round, 399-2548. Mario’s Pizza A whole new spacious dining room, delicious Italian pizza and dinners. 1510 Bay, 398-0490.
GLOBAL CUISINE l SEAFOOD 16th Street Seafood Take out platters, fresh seafood market. 1555 Haven, 399-0016. Adelene Serving breakfast and lunch daily; dinners weekends. Gorgeous beachfront space. 1510 Boardwalk, (800) 334-4546. Cinco De Mayo Awesome authentic Mexican food. B, L, D. Try the Chiles Rellenos. 1039 West Avenue, 399-0199. Open year round. Cousin’s Varied and sophisticated menu. Outside dining, catering too. 104 Asbury, 3999462. Emily’s Ocean Room Cafe High tea all summer, breakfast and lunch year round. 11th & Boardwalk, 398-5700. Open year round. Frankie's on the Bay Large menu with lots of options to create your perfect dish. Try the Explosive Burger. 1050 Bay, 399-2520.
Red’s Jersey-Mex Superior Mexi/Southwest food. Gluten-free menu. 11th & Haven, 3992272.
cheese, but the little caramel corn devil on our shoulders won't let us. 1368 Boardwalk, (800) 842-2676. Open year round.
Spadafora's Restaurant & Clam Bar Famous dockside fresh local flavor. 843 Atlantic, 3986154.
Mallon’s Homemade Sticky Buns Fresh, gooey buns - a must while in town. 1340 Bay Avenue, 399-5531, 410 55th Street, 399-7220.
Spadafora's Seafood Market Large, fresh selection of takeout fish and shellfish. 932 Haven, 398-6703.
Ocean City Coffee Company The perfect cup of coffee. Fresh noshes too. 928 Boardwalk, 917 Asbury, 399-5533. Open year round.
Tomatoes High-end fare and sushi. 9300 Amherst, Margate. 822-7535.
Positively Fourth Street Breakfast and lunch. Dinner in season. Innovative dishes. 400 Atlantic, 814-1886.
Tuckahoe Inn Back Bay Cafe with live music, Boat Bar. 1 Harbor Road & Route 9, Beesley’s Point, 390-3322. Open year round. Uncle Bill’s Pancake House Legendary breakfasts, lunches. 2112 Asbury, 40th & West, 398-7393. Open year round. Voltaco’s Everything Italian. Sandwiches, dinners, sauces. 957 West, 399-0753. Yianni's Cafe Hot Bagels and More Greekinspired dishes. Two locations. 841 Asbury & 1735 Simpson, 391-1113.
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CJs Corner Grill Creative and tasty plates for breakfast and lunch. 701 Shore, Somers Point. 927-4701.
Barefoot Market Scones, bread, coffee, artisan lunches. 241 West, 399-0221.
Del’s Oceanside Grill Menu is time-tested and sure to please adults and kiddies alike. 934 Boardwalk, 399-3931.
Crazy Susan’s Cookies So good, they made a TV show about them! 1345 West, 391-1919. Open year round.
Jon & Patty’s Healthy, creative bistro fare. 637 Asbury Avenue, 399-3377. Open year round.
Fractured Prune Donut Shoppe Hot, custom made donuts. Thousands of combinations. 1225 Asbury, 399-0482; 3339 West, (267) 614-6295.
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Yoasis Beach Bowls New this year on the Boardwalk. Fro yo, acai bowls, pitaya bowls, smoothies. 1242 Boardwalk, 938-0898.
Blitz's Market Beach bucket lunches. 34th & Asbury and 21st & Asbury, 399-6080; 9983.
Chester's Pastry Pantry Bakery Donuts, cookies, honeybuns, and cakes. 506 New Road, Somers Point, 927-6760.
OC Surf Café Surf-inspired cuisine. 715 8th Street, 391-9555. Open year round.
Yoasis This froyo is good for you. Even if you top it with those mini chocolate brownie thingies. 838 Asbury, 525-2100.
Aunt Betty’s Ice Cream Shack Seriously fresh ice cream. Even treats for your doggies. 2100 Asbury; 40th & West. 398-4001; 398-4005.
Hula Restaurant and Sauce Company Tasty Hawaiian cuisine. One of the best in town. 940 Boardwalk, 399-2400.
Nonna's Trattoria & Pizzeria Simple, fresh, locally-sourced Italian fare. 755 Asbury, 8406440
Wards Pastry Butter cookies, sticky buns, scrapple pie. 730 Asbury, 399-1260. Open year round.
Johnny B Goode Waffles, ice cream, family entertainment. 14th & Asbury, 525-0646 & 34th & West, next to Hoy’s, 525-0648. Johnson’s Popcorn We want to try the cheddar
Flippers Grill Outside at Port-O-Call Hotel. Burgers, etc. 1510 Boardwalk, 399-8812. Jay’s Crabshack Awesome crabcakes, kid friendly. 737 Asbury, 399-4022. Open year round. Jilly’s With an ice cream and a french fry factory you can’t go wrong. Ice cream, 1172 Boardwalk. Fries, 1034 Boardwalk. Somers Point Diner The classic diner is open 24 hours. 8 MacArthur Boulevard, Somers Point, 927-2284. Open year round. Varsity Inn Baked Jersey Tomato Soup - yum! 605 East 8th, 399-1500.
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Northern Flicker Photographed by Ray Zaleski
BIRD SPOTTERS can find the Northern Flicker all around the island. Our photographer found this little guy at 55th and Ocean. See if you can spot one of your own. Northern Flickers are large, brown woodpeckers with a gentle expression and handsome black-scalloped plumage. On walks, don’t be surprised if you scare one up from the ground. It’s not where you’d expect to find a woodpecker, but flickers eat mainly ants and beetles, digging for them with their unusual, slightly curved bill. When they fly you’ll see a flash of color in the wings – yellow if you’re in the East, red if you’re in the West – and a bright white flash on the rump - allaboutthebird.org.
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>>>>•<<<< OCEAN CITY EMPLOYEES Interviews with a few hard workers around town Emily from
OC Coffee Co. (Asbury location).
How long have you worked at OC Coffee Co.? About a year and a half. Do you have any plans for this summer? Working, going to the beach, and hanging with friends on the weekends. Coolest place you’ve ever traveled? Savannah, Georgia and Puerto Rico. What did you do while you were there? In Puerto Rico, we visited family, hung out at the beach, and went to get food in the old part of town.
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Kylee from Shirt
How long have you worked at Terry Ivory? About one year.
How long have you worked at Shirt Shack? Today is actually my second day.
Terry Ivory.
What is your favorite item in the store? The necklaces from the Lotus collection. Why? You can create your own necklace by adding an initial, gemstone or birthstone to the chain. Coolest place you have ever traveled? Definitely Bali; I stayed there for two weeks. We went on jungle excursions and saw people make coffee and jewelry.
Favorite flavor of coffee? The French brew and Bali Bluemoon are really good.
If you could live anywhere, where would it be? Probably Hawaii or any kind of tropical island where its always nice and sunny.
Where is your favorite place to get ice cream in Ocean City? Can’t beat Kohr Bros. up on the Boardwalk.
Do you have any plans this summer? I will be going on a cruise and going back to Russia to see my parents and friends.
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What is your favorite item in the store? Definitely these little backpack bags, but there are a lot of really cute sweatshirts in the store, too. What are you most looking forward to doing this summer? I can’t wait for the warm weather and to spend some time on the beach and Boardwalk. What is your favorite thing to do? I love to go snowboarding on Camelback mountain. How long have you been snowboarding? For probably around four or five years. Favorite ice cream flavor? Ohh... something like a forbidden, dark chocolate.
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for Tom Mullineaux, chief of the Ocean City Beach Patrol by Victoria Cleveland
How did you first get involved with the Ocean City Beach Patrol? I joined when I was 18 years old. I tried
out to be a lifeguard and made it when I was 18, which was about a million years ago. My parents owned a house here in Ocean City ever since I was born, so obviously I’ve been going to the beach since the time I was born. I figured it was a good summer job. I was going to college and I thought this would be a good job for four years. Needless to say, one thing lead to another, and it sort of wound up this way. I like the camaraderie with the guys and girls here. It’s nice, you get to be out in the sun a bit. I retired from teaching a few years ago and am still continuing with this.
What is the most challenging part of being involved with the Ocean City Beach Patrol? Our main job is to
keep everybody safe, and that can be a challenging part for any of the guards or administrators. Some days you don’t have any rescues, other days you do; it depends upon the water. Last year we had 327 incidents as far as guards having to go out and rescue people.
And the most rewarding? The most rewarding part is
getting to know the people. I don’t really work on the beach any more, but when I use to work on the beach, there were a lot of nice people. You usually wind up getting a regular beach, so you get to know the folks. Sometimes you may be at that beach for a couple of years, so you build up a really nice rapport with a lot of really nice people.
What do you expect this season? It's always different to
be honest. I could never even guess what will happen this summer. From my perspective, I hope for a nice, calm, peaceful summer. There’s usually always something one way or the other. We deal with a lot of people. Hopefully we won’t have any storms; hopefully it will just be a nice, calm peaceful summer, that’s what I’m looking forward to.
Is there anything you would change about the OCBP if you could? At this point? No. Here in Ocean City we are
pretty mechanized. We have four Personal Water Crafts that are sitting on the beaches at each zone headquarters. They go out and patrol around, so they do a lot of backing up or getting involved in rescues if need be. All the kids trying out now are really good. If anything, and some of the old guys might not want me to say this, I think the patrol now in general are much better swimmers than we were a long time ago.
What is one thing you want people who visit Ocean City to know about the beach patrol? To please swim
in front of the lifeguards. And also, we are not an adversarial group. We work with swimmers to keep them safe so they have a good holiday. Sometimes I think people get upset because think we are trying to be nasty by moving them over here or there while they're in the ocean. We are really just doing it for their own good. We’re not trying to be hostile at all, we want everyone to have a good time. We want everyone to have a good time, be safe, and be able to go home.
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Local Ocean Snapshot Easter Egg Hunt |March 29
Clockwise from top left: Shannon and Layla Miller, Lily Cole, Ella, Emmy, and Regina Schloesser; John, Raphie, Matteo, and Meghan Fitch; Andrea, Madyson, John, Lauren, Carter and Sophie; Sarah and Katie McAlister; Tania, Marlaina and Giovanna Mantuaro; Ellie, Dylan, Maggie, Ali, Ryan and Taylor. Photos by Macy Oteri
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Asbury Avenue|Easter Weekend
Clockwise from top left: Leeann Mitzel, Laura Rogalsky, Sarah Gonzalez; Iliana, Nitza; Paul, Tanner, Whitney, Remy; Jamie, Michael; Carol Miroschnitschenko; Christian, Emily, Zach. Photos by Macy Oteri
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On the Boardwalk|Easter Weekend
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Clockwise from top left: Fay, Emma, Bev; Jordan, Brenna; Phyllis Casper, Karin Buchanan; Natachia, Skylar; Andrew, Ryan, Brody; Josephine, Taylor, Gina, Alyssa, Blake. Photos by Macy Oteri
Doo Dah Parade|April 11
Clockwise from top left: Duncan Walter from Bath, PA; Beryl and Gracie Himmelsbach from Quakertown, PA; Sydney Stockwell with her pup Flash from Pennsville; Penelope the flying nun; Pawtunia in her 2nd annual Doo Dah Parade. Her mother “Cakie” was Grand Marshal in 2001; Jennifer Buynitzky of the Washington DC area and Isaac. Photos by Violet Brown
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Local Ocean May Events early at the 9th Street Beach. For more information, call 609-399-6111. CREATIVE SAX QUARTET CONCERT May 15, 7pm Held at the Chris Maloney Lecture Hall inside the Library. Live concert, featuring the Creative Sax Quartet with rhythm section and jazz artist. Ed GolaszewskiBaritone Sax; Andrew New-Soprano Sax; Joe Stefano-Alto Sax; Larry McKennaTenor Sax.
SPRING BLOCK PARTY May 2, 9am From 5th to 14th Streets on Asbury Avenue. There will be over 350 crafters, food vendors, music and more. For more information, call 1-800-BEACH-NJ. BOARDWALK & DOWNTOWN MERCHANT TABLE SALES May 2-3 6th to 14th Streets on the Boardwalk and Asbury Avenue. OCEAN CITY TALENT SHOW & COMPETITION May 2, 7:30pm Talent of all ages from across the Delaware Valley will shine as they compete for prizes and exposure. At the Music Pier, Moorlyn Terrace and Boardwalk. Tickets are $10. Audiences will be entertained by performers with backgrounds in dance, vocal, theatre, instrumental music and more. Guest judges who are leading professionals in the entertainment industry will select winners based on age and type of talent. Proceeds will benefit the 501c3 Greater Ocean City Theatre Company. Visit www.oceancitytheatrecompany.com For tickets, call 609-399-6111 or visit ocnj. us/boxoffice. MARTIN Z. MOLLUSK DAY May 7, 11am Come and find out if summer is coming
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AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION HEART WALK May 16, 10:30am Registration begins at 9am at the Sports & Civic Center, 6th & Boardwalk. For more information, call 609-399-6111. 6TH ANNUAL MILES FOR MELANOMA OCEAN CITY 5K May 16 You can help raise critical funding to fuel new treatments, education and advocacy for melanoma. Register online by May 14, or the day of at 9am at 34th Street beach, price is $30. Timing services will be provided and awards will follow the race. For more information, call 609-3996111 or visit http://events.melanoma. org/2015mfmoceancity. ECRDA’S 6TH ANNUAL METAL DETECTOR TREASURE HUNT May 16-17 Compete in a series of metal detector hunts for great prizes. Special kids hunt on Saturday, gold and silver hunt on Sunday. No experience needed. Loaner detectors are available for only $5 to kids who hunt. All are welcome. Register online at ecrda.
org or at the Music Pier, Moorlyn Terrace & Boardwalk on Saturday. For more information, call 732-276-8251. OCNJ TRIATHLON/DUATHLON May 17 1/4 mile pool swim, 2m run/16m Bike/2m run. Plus a kids course 1/8 mile swim, 1m run/8m bike/1m run. Pool swim start 6am-8am. Run/Bike/Run starts 9am. $50 Tri/Du. $25 Kids Course. For more information, call 609-399-6111 or ocnj.us/Race-Events. 7TH ANNUAL WALK TO END LUPUS NOW
May 17, 9am Registration at 6th Street practice field. Help recruit 1,000 participants and raise $75,000 to support the 10,000 individuals living with lupus in Southern New Jersey. Making a difference starts with one step. For more information, visit walktoendlupusnowsj.org. UNLOCKING OF THE OCEAN & BUSINESS PERSONS PLUNGE May 22, 12pm Participants dress in business suits, carry briefcases and march into the ocean to the strains of Pomp and Circumstance to welcome the new season. Moorlyn Terrace Street Beach. For more information, call 609-399-6111. 3RD ANNUAL 31 HEROES MEMORIAL BEACH CHALLENGE May 23, 7:30am The race will consist of team and individual entrants in three separate events – The Stand Up Paddle Ocean
WHAT’S HAPPENING AT THE COMMUNITY CENTER Challenge, A SEAL Team-approved Obstacle Course Challenge and a Kids Fun Run as well as a Patriot Ceremony to honor veterans and fallen warriors. Race begins at 8th Street beach. For more information, visit standup4seals.com or call 856-816-5644. MEMORIAL DAY SERVICE May 25, 11am At Veterans Memorial Park, 5th & Wesley Avenue. For more information, call 609-399-6111. OCEAN CITY FLOWER SHOW May 29-31 See beautiful commercial and amateur displays at the Music Pier, Moorlyn Terrace & Boardwalk. Show times are Friday 2-9pm, Saturday 10am-9pm and Sunday, 10am-4pm. For more information, call 609399-6111. BARKS ON THE BOARDS May 31 Fun day for dogs as well as their owners at the 6th Street practice field next to the Civic Center. Games from 10am-Noon then walk on the Boardwalk from Noon-1pm. Contests to follow at practice field. Preregistration $25, $30 day of event. First 200 registered get t-shirts. For more information, call 398-9500 or visit hsocnj.org.
Ocean City Free Public Library Seashore Story Hour Every Friday till May 22 from 10:30- 11am. Stories, music, and puppets in the Children’s Activity Room for ages 3 to 5 years old. Saturday Afternoon Movie – Unbroken May 2 from 2-4:30pm. After a near-fatal plane crash in WWII, Olympian Louis Zamperini spends a harrowing 47 days in a raft with two fellow crewmen before he’s caught by the Japanese navy and sent to a prisoner-of-war camp. Rated PG-13. Starring: Jack O’Connell, Domhall Gleason, Garrett Hedlund. Learn Intermediate Spanish with a Free Class Every Sunday through May 17, from 1:30-2:30pm. Contact Karen at 609-399-2434 x5238 to reserve your seat. Aprenda Inglés Con una Clase Gratis Cada domingo, hasta el 17 de mayo, Entre las 3h y las 4h pm Llame a Karen para reservar su asiento al 609-399-5238 x5238 o simplemente venga. Book Surfers Book Club Monthly meeting being held on Monday, May 4 from 2:30-3:30pm 4th—6th grade Book Club in Room 111. Mad Lab Tuesday, May 5 from 3-4pm For grades 6 and up. Family Craft Time Every Tuesday night until May 19, from 6:307:30pm. Crafts and special programs for ages 6-12 in room 111. Toddler Time Every Wednesday morning until May 20, from 10:30-11am. Stories, music, and puppets for ages 2-3 in the Children’s Activity Room. Parents must stay with children. Story Train Every Wednesday until May 20, from 1:30-2pm. Stories, music, puppets, and crafts for 3-5 year olds in the Children’s Activity Room.
Bay-Atlantic Symphony Lectures May 12, 10:30am-12pm in room N111. Bay-Atlantic Symphony Lectures presented by Paul Mack Somers. “Fresh Ears”. Listen to music you’ve never heard and respond to it. “Declutter Your World” Session Every Thursday from 6:30-8:30pm in room N116. Participants will be able to recognize signs of a clutter disorder, and will learn new methods to change behavioral patterns which lead to clutter disorders. Participants will also learn to clear out the mental clutter which prevents them from living the life they were meant to live. This workshop is free to attend, but seating is limited. Presented by Ellie Weiss. To register, please contact Karen at 609399-2434 ext. 5238. Anime Club Meeting May 14 from 7-8pm. Grades 6-12. AARP Driver Safety Course May 19 and 20 from 9:30am-12:30pm. Learn proven safety strategies to maintain your confidence behind the wheel. To register for the two-day course, call the Library Reference Desk at 609-399-2434 ext. 5231. Limited seating available. Cost: AARP Members $15. Non-AARP Members $20. Please bring payment to first class. Duct Tape Club Meeting May 19 from 3-4pm Learn a fun duct tape project. Grades 6 and up. Environmental Lecture Series May 21 from 7-9pm. Monarch Butterflies with Pat & Clay Sutton, Regional Ornithologists & Naturalists. All lectures will be in Room 110, and are free and open to the public. For more information, call 609-399-6111 ext. 9799 High School Book Club Meeting May 21 from 7-8pm Free books and snacks. Grades 9-12. 7th and 8th Grade Book Club Meeting May 26 from 3-4pm. Free books and snacks.
California Dreamin’ with Package Goods Orchestra May 8, 7-8:15pm. Join PGO as they explore the “genealogy” of California Rock in the '60’s and '70’s. Learn how your favorite bands evolved from the intertwined roots of a talented family tree. Free admission. They will be collecting non-perishable food or personal care items to donate to the Ocean City Ecumenical Food Cupboard.
Connect Meeting May 27 from 7-8pm (and on the last Wednesday of every month) tired of not finding the programs and books that interest you at your public library? Looking for a peer leadership opportunity? Join connect @ Ocean City Free Public Library. Grades 9-12. For more information and to sign-up, email sara@oceancitylibrary.org
TED Video and Discussion Series May 9 from 11am-12pm in room N110 (and every month on the second and fourth Saturdays) TED stands for Technology, Entertainment and Design, and the TED talks feature experts in a variety of fields who present unique ways of looking at their respective fields of expertise. Everyone is welcome to these free sessions. A discussion will take place after the lecture. For more information, contact Karen at (609) 399-2434 ext. 5238.
Y.A. Games May 28 from 3-5pm Come and play board games or just hang out and eat pizza.
Ocean City Arts Center "Meet the Artist" reception with May's artist Joanne Killian: May 8, 7-8:30pm
Manga Book Club Meeting May 11 from 4-5pm. Grades 6-12. Free books and snacks. 25
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Women’s Christian Temperance Union
Fountain “W.C.T.U. PRESENTS CITY WITH HANDSOME FOUNTAIN; Mayor Champion Accepts Gift from Mrs. S. S. Warren” was the headline in the
June 3, 1915 Ocean City Sentinel. The article began, “Memorial Day of this year was a memorable occasion for the members of the Ocean City Women’s Christian Temperance Union, marking, as it did, the presentation of the union’s pretty granite drinking fountain to the city.”
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HE ARTICLE continued, “The fountain, which is in front of the city hall, cost about $400. “Shortly before 4 o’clock, a number of the members of the union, Mayor Joseph G. Champion and the Rev. James E. Lake assembled on the steps of the building. Mrs. Spencer B. Swan, president of the local union, introduced Mr. Lake and announced that he would offer prayer. Mr. Lake suggested that they first sing ‘My Country, Tis of Thee.’” “Mrs. S. S. Warren, the oldest member of the local union and who was active in the movement to purchase the fountain, was introduced by Mrs. Swan. “Mrs. Warren, who presented the fountain to the city, said that they had met today to celebrate the dedication of this fountain, which the union started to work for eight years ago.” Mayor Joseph G. Champion accepted the fountain saying, “It gave him great pleasure to accept this magnificent gift on behalf of the city. The community is to be congratulated on having such women as comprise the Ocean City W. C. T. U., who not only think of the needs of the public but also animals.”
The newspaper article reported: “Mr. Champion expressed the hope that the fountain will remain for years as a monument to the W. C. T. U., and he assured the members that the City Commissioners will take the best of care of the gift.” The article continued: “Mrs. Della B. Smith, of this city, president of Cape May County W. C. T. U. said this is one of the golden days in the lives of the members of the Ocean City W. C. T. U. This monument will be here long after those who planned it have passed away, but the speaker said she wanted to build her monument in the heart of every child and then it will live for eternity.” Mrs. Isabella Demarest, corresponding secretary
“The community is to be congratulated on having such women as comprise the Ocean City W. C. T. U., who not only think of the needs of the public but also animals.” of the New Jersey W. C. T. U. was the last to speak. She began by speaking of the significance of Memorial Day as a day of gratitude for those who gave up their lives that the country might be saved, and ended speaking of women’s rights and the evils of alcohol and the growth of the temperance movement. The dedication ceremony ended with the singing of the “White Ribbon Song.” This memorable occasion in Ocean City’s history was in the making for many years. In 1912, the local chapter of the W. C. T. U., to celebrate their 25th anniversary, agreed to raise money for a large granite fountain. By then, the National Women’s Christian Temperance Union, founded in 1874, had presented hundreds of fountains to communities all across America. The fountains were to encourage people to drink safe, free water and not to drink alcohol.
Pictured above: 1915 fountain in front of City Hall. Right: The 1889 W. C. T. U. water barrel. Opposite page: 1915 City Hall and Mayor Joseph G. Champion.
The first local W. C. T. U. fountain was dedicated on July 20, 1889 by Mrs. Sarah J. C. Downs, president of the W. C. T. U. of New Jersey. It was a large barrel sitting on a covered platform on the Camp Meeting Grounds between 5th and 6th streets. It was in 1912 the W. C. T. U. presented the fountain to Mayor Harry Headley. He said he would accept the gift when City Hall was completed. City Hall opened on January 1, 1915, but a few months later, Headley was voted out of office and Joseph G. Champion was elected mayor. This Memorial Day, May 25, 2015, at 10am, Mayor Jay Gillian and members of the Ocean City Historical Museum, will rededicate the Women’s Christian Temperance Union fountain in front of City Hall and celebrate the 100th anniversary of the gift. 27
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MATTER OF ART
By Victoria Cleveland
“The story of sea glass is that a mermaid cries for a lost love, and her tears wash to the shore as sea glass,” explains Jennifer Harp-Douris, creator of Mermaid Tears Jewelry. Her business is very aptly named, for many of Jennifer’s intricately woven pieces contain these genuine “mermaid tears.” This self-taught artist has come a long way not only in her art, but also in her life. Facing many trials and tribulations, Jennifer has never let anything stand in the way of her craft. “I get lost in what I do. It takes all my worried thoughts and puts them somewhere else,” she said. Starting from virtually nothing, her passion led her to become a successful entrepreneur. Jennifer has been making jewelry for as long as she can remember. She can simply look at a piece of jewelry and replicate it perfectly. Jennifer has never taken any jewelry-making classes; She learns from simply buying different materials and putting them together. Jennifer is very much a visual learner, which was emphasized as she laughed and said, “I don’t even follow directions, I just look at the pictures.” Although she is able to now pursue her passion, it was not always quite so simple. After college, Jennifer got a job as a visual designer for Macy’s. At this point, she had only ever made and sold jewelry at craft shows as a means of paying her bills, but after working at Macy’s, she opened a small retail shop in Ocean City. When the shop was unsuccessful, she closed it and went to work for her father’s restaurant, the Tuckahoe Inn. After getting married and having two kids, she decided to open another retail shop. At the same time, amidst trying to maintain a business while caring for her two little boys, her husband became very ill. Jennifer would sit with him in the hospital, bringing beads every day to keep her occupied. “I couldn’t read a book or concentrate long enough to do anything, so I bought a bunch of beads, taught myself how to make wire wrapping, and made jewelry for all of the nurses who took care of him,” Jennifer explained. Her husband passed away shortly before 9/11, after which the retail sector took a huge hit. Jennifer had to close her second store, and was left with two boys and a passion for making jewelry. Channeling her nervous energy, a result of having to close a second
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retail shop, Jennifer began making jewelry all the time. Now working from home, she started to find it more profitable selling her jewelry online and at home shows, rather than owning and operating a store. This is when Mermaid Tears Jewelry began. “I work all the time. Every waking hour. Ten hours a day seven days a week. I am an artist as well as a business person so I get immersed in what I am doing,” said Jennifer. Even when life put more obstacles in her way, her art remained her one escape. Jennifer has been a breast cancer survivor for eight years. Additionally, in 2012 spinal issues had brought her near death, and it took much surgery to keep her going. “I have had a lot of physical illness. Life isn’t always easy, and as many hard things as I have had, I take away how blessed I am with everything else,” Jennifer stated, exemplifying her optimistic nature. Now happily remarried for 13 years, she has had much success in her business. “I have over 10,000 followers on Facebook!” she exclaimed. Jennifer loves utilizing social media to further her business ventures. You can find her at mermaidtearsjewelry.net, on Facebook under Mermaid Tears Jewelry, or on Etsy. Mermaid Tears Jewelry is all hand crafted by Jennifer, and inspired by the sea. She takes beads with her to the beach, where she will work until it gets dark and uses only top-notch supplies, such as Thailand Hill Tribe Silver, Swarovski crystal, freshwater pearls, genuine sea glass from all over the world, and more. Her handmade pieces include necklaces, earrings, and bracelets. A specialty of hers is making custom pieces for people. Jennifer has also done many fundraisers with her jewelry, donating a portion of the profits to local cancer patients, Hurricane Sandy relief efforts, and more. Making jewelry can be a long and tedious process, but Jennifer loves getting lost in it. It forces her to pay attention to all of the small detailed parts, after which she gets to pull back and admire the larger creation at hand. As Jennifer puts it, “My favorite thing is the peace it brings me when I am doing it. It is art, it’s not just making a thing. I really believe I put parts of my heart and soul into everything I do.”
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These interchangeable magnetized charms can be placed on trays, as shown, or napkin boxes, frames, and more. P. Francis, 846 Asbury.
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Shopping OC Store Guide DOWNTOWN Shop Ocean City! OC’s Downtown is ready for you! Shop. Dine. Relax. ANTIQUES l COLLECTIBLES The Gingham Whale 636 Asbury, 391-0996. APPAREL l SHOES Alyse’s Shoes 951 Asbury, 391-8859. Blue Eden Ecletic finds for home and body. 813 Asbury, 391-5210. Flying Carp Clothing Gallery Quality, timeless design. 745 Asbury, 391-1546. Could Be Yours 716 Asbury, 703-4457. Colette 900 Asbury, 525-0911. Donna Gay Dillon 725 Asbury, 399-0082. Pappagallo 744 Asbury, 398-4009. Gatherings/Bag Room 700 Asbury, 938-0691. Sunseekers 751 Asbury, 399-1640. Ta Dah Affordable fashions. 925, 952, 1026, 1038, 1040 Asbury, 398-6771. 7th Street Surf Shop, 720 Asbury, 398-7070. Sea Oats 710 Asbury, 398-8399. ART GALLERIES Accent Gallery 956 Asbury, 398-3577. Fine Arts League Local art available for purchase. 608 Asbury, 814-0308. Scott Griswold Art 854 Asbury. BEAUTY Lindsy James Salon 945 Asbury, 525-9900. Artisan Body Products 918 Asbury, 398-5661. BOOKS l CDS l OFFICE Sun Rose Words & Music Books, Music, Cds, Office Supplies. 756 Asbury, 399-9190. DEPARTMENT STORES B&B Department Store 827 Asbury, 3910046. FLORIST Spinning Wheel Florist 858 Asbury, 398-1157. GALLERY Stainton’s Gallery Of Shops 810 Asbury, 5458681.
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RHYTHM AND RHYMES A half hour packed with fun for your little one Photos and text by Stefanie Godfrey
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OMETIMES you just don’t feel like sharing. And sometimes you want to sing with your arms stretched out at the top of your lungs. If you’re one of the babies in the Rhythm and Rhymes class at the OC Library, you can do either of those things and more and no one will bat an eye. At least not while the program is in session. Rhythm and Rhymes has been promoting babies’ learning and expression since it began. “I think my very first baby program was 2002. (My assistant) Mary Lee Shanahan came in 2003; I started it the year before.” said Assistant Director Leslie Clarke. “We always have two people doing the program – now it’s Mary Lee and Debbie Moreland.” Debbie's been working at the OCFPL for about a year. “I like the energy and excitement watching the little ones having a great time,” said Debbie. “It’s been a lot of fun working with the preschoolers. It’s been a joy to see the little ones growing and adapting to the music." Rhythm and Rhymes starts very softly; there’s no huge announcement that the fun is about to begin and to take your seat. Good thing too, because in a room full of
babies, hardly anyone is able to sit for long. Parents must stay with their baby at all times, naturally, and most take the opportunity to interact and join along with Mary Lee, Debbie and Leslie. “(We had) a grandmother join her daughter and grandson in the program who told us - ‘You can’t leave any of these programs without being happy and feeling good,’” said Debbie with pride. And it’s true. Between the nursery rhymes, the songs, the puppets and the brightly colored rhythm instruments, Rhythm and Rhymes is a ton of fun for parents and babies. Getting the program to run smoothly and successfully took a little trial and error. “I heard about the program that the Cape May County Library had for babies and I knew there were a lot of parents (here) that wanted it. I watched the Cape May County program and then adapted it, because I love music and always have to put music into everything,” said Leslie. “I got rhythm instruments for the babies, then we got the idea of using a cardboard box and turning it into a barn. It just evolved, whatever the
Left to right: Puppets Eric and Erin are loved by the babies who attend the program; Assistant Library Director Leslie Clarke playing the guitar for a captive audience.
children seemed to enjoy, we continue doing. And the opposite is true too. “One time we had an idea to use balls. We had a ball and the first baby grabbed it and wouldn’t give it back. It was a disaster,” laughed Leslie. Though the program is organized chaos; (we are talking about babies here) it’s obviously very well run. “We keep track of what we do in every program. After the ball disaster, we wrote ‘no balls for babies.’ They enjoy the music, they enjoy the puppets, and we do nursery rhymes, songs,” explained Leslie. Two of the puppets are babies named Erin and Eric. “When I got those big puppets I didn’t know what I was going to do with them, but we use them with the babies and sing nursery rhymes. It works out great because the puppets are babies and we bounce them on our lap while the moms and dads bounce their babies on their laps,” said Leslie. Rhythm and Rhymes is held at the library during the fall and winter/spring session. Though the baby program takes a hiatus during the summer month, moms and dads are encouraged to bring their little ones to the Friday morning toddler program which begins July 3.
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Own the NIGHT By Jacqueline Kovach
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CEAN CITY: America’s Greatest Family Resort. As the largest city in Cape May County, it is filled with family traditions and wonderful beach memories. By the looks of Ocean City’s crowded beaches and buzzing streets, it is evident that its residents and visitors take full advantage of what the town has to offer. But what happens in Ocean City after the sun goes down? Of course there are endless rides and games on the Boardwalk, but what about beyond that? I was interested to find out what activities people participate in other than the usual stop for pizza and ice cream on the boards. Living and working in Ocean City for the past four summers has given me the opportunity to get to know the area a little better, so fortunately I knew some good spots to scope out. I was able to venture out and get the chance to talk to some folks about how they spend their nights in OC, and also just observe what people were up to.
BEYOND THE BOARDS I started in the north end, and took a stroll around the 1st and 2nd Street blocks. I saw a few bike riders, and some people out on their porches enjoying each other’s company. It was on 1st and Asbury that I met Ashley and her sister Tori from Philadelphia. I decided to ask them what they do to occupy their time at night. Ashley, Tori and their parents have been spending their summers in Ocean City for years. When they’re not dining out, they enjoy getting some friends and family together to go out for some earlyevening fishing trips on the bay. I learned that there are a few different places to charter a fishing boat in Ocean City, which is a fun alternative to the strolling the boards. Ashley also explained that they have gotten to know some of their neighbors on Asbury. “A lot of the people that live
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on our block are locals, and I’ve heard some pretty interesting stories about what they do at night. Most of them are teenagers who get bored because feel like they’re too old to go to the Boardwalk, so they just all get together at someone’s house or ride around playing harmless pranks on the neighbors,” she said with a smile, “…when you spend enough time here, you start to find different things to do after a day at the beach.” After a hot day at the beach I headed to Bashful Banana on the Boardwalk to cool off. While the man behind the counter was preparing my frozen treat, I thought it would be a good opportunity to get some information from him. When I asked him how long he’s been coming to Ocean City, he informed me that he has spent his whole life here. “I live here year round, so I know it pretty well,” said the OC native. When asked what kind of things him and his friends do for fun, he smiled and said, “I haven’t come up [to the Boardwalk] at night since I was a kid. Usually I just spend time at friends’ houses. Since there are no bars in town, we’ll just have a drink at someone’s house.” This was an interesting point to mention. It’s no secret that Ocean City is alcohol-free, but it’s not uncommon to see vacationers enjoying a glass of wine on their front porch in the evening. It’s a way for them to unwind while Ocean City maintains its family-friendly atmosphere. It was near 34th Street that I encountered a group of guys playing basketball. I didn’t want to interrupt their game, so I patiently waited until one of the players stepped away for a water break. He was kind enough to give me a few minutes while his friends continued to play. He politely introduced himself as Marcus, a lifelong resident of Egg Harbor City and a student at Stockton College. He enjoys playing and coaching basketball in his hometown, but comes to Ocean City frequently to play with friends. “We usually play here at 34th Street,” he said, “and then I go over to 8th and Ocean for ice cream… to the place with the horse out front.” He was referring to one of Ocean City’s most famous ice cream parlors, The Hobby Horse. Marcus explained that the ice cream and basketball routine has become one of his favorite things to do with his friends. He gets to spend time with them and stay active, and of course he doesn’t mind getting dessert after. I got an idea from Marcus’s information, and decided to head over to the popular ice cream shop to see who I’d meet. While in line, I met Ann, originally from Morristown, now living in Baltimore, Md. Since she is a teacher, Ann has been fortunate enough to enjoy her summers at the beach. We stepped outside where she
walked over to her pink bicycle. She went on to tell me that riding her bike around town at night tends to be more enjoyable than riding around during the day. She said, “Even though it’s dark, it’s so much nicer than during the day. It’s much quieter and there aren’t as many people around, so it’s pretty relaxing if it’s a nice night.” Ann is clearly not the only one who feels that way. Many people go out on leisurely bike rides toward the south end of the Boardwalk or on a quiet street like Haven Avenue.
ENTERTAINMENT On a cloudy afternoon I went out to see a movie at the Moorlyn Family Theatre. I was expecting the normal previews while I waited for the show to start, but much to my surprise I actually learned a lot about nightlife in Ocean City. I never knew that there were so many live entertainment options in town. The Moorlyn Theatre has lots to offer in terms of live performances. Turns out, Ocean City even had its very own original musical production, “Ocean City: The Musical!” Audience members enjoyed learning the history of America’s Greatest Family Resort, and heard about the movie stars who lived and stayed here. It’s was a true tribute. Speaking of tributes, for all the Frankie Valli fans out there, there was “Oh What a Night,” a musical revue tribute to the Four Seasons. The show took you back in time with all of the famous hits from the Jersey natives. I had no idea that Ocean City had that much to offer in terms of the arts.
GETTING INVOLVED As a member of the Ocean City Aquatic and Fitness Center, I tend to use the gym a few times a week. I got curious one day and decided to explore. I figured the Community Center would be a great place for nighttime activity. I was intrigued by the Arts Center. I learned that many people take classes on everything from dance to photography and sculpture. For a small membership fee, students can learn how to paint a pastel portrait or an acrylic painting. To me, this was exciting. What better way to make memories than by creating something all your own? Or if you have an appreciation for fine art, the Arts Center has monthly exhibits that you can tour at night, including “Meet the Artist” receptions to hear directly from the person behind the works on the wall. I’ve spent a lot of time in Ocean City, but never ventured off my own block. I was used to the routine of going to work, hitting the beach, and ordering takeout for dinner. I knew there had to be something more. Many vacationers like to observe traditions on the Boardwalk, but I wanted to find out what this town was really all about. What I learned was that it is filled with people willing to share their stories. It is a town with even more character than meets the eye. Personally, I never knew there was so much culture. But I’ve learned
there is a little something for everyone. It doesn’t matter what your interests are, if you search, there is surely something in Ocean City that can cater to it. Even though you may not find the wild nightlife you could find in other towns along the Jersey Shore, there are still plenty of ways to be entertained. Going out on this quest made me fall in love with Ocean City all over again. It’s amazing how it can feel like a different town once the sun goes down. The streets get quiet, and it becomes easier to come across different types of people, from different backgrounds, all with different interests. Ocean City is more than just a resort, it’s a community. The nightlife is unique, and that’s what makes it Ocean City.
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Ready FOR SUMMER Sunblock. Lip balm. Bathing suit. Towel. Chair. Tunes. Check – ready for summer.
Getting ready for those hot days and long warm nights is relatively easy for us beach lovers. Grab a bathing suit, a few towels, your favorite music, a snack or two, and viola, it’s time to hit the beach. But did you ever wonder how your favorite beach gets ready for summer? In Ocean City, it takes a huge group effort to make sure the sand is silky under your feet and fun is just a few steps away. Anyone who’s been to OC, knows that this island is brimming with fun. America’s Greatest Family Resort knows how to let its hair down, be silly, and have a blast. City Public Relations Director Mark Soifer works behind the scenes all year round to make this happen. How is he getting prepared for the 2015 season? “(I’m) getting plenty of sleep,” laughs Mark. “We always have to work in advance; we’re working now on Night in Venice, Martin Mollusk. We have volunteers – we couldn’t do it without them. Jane French volunteers here almost full time. She knows a lot about the Baby Parade and Night in Venice. She puts in a lot of volunteer time.” This year, Night in Venice’s theme is ‘Dancing under the Stars.’ It’s important for the City to plan its big events ahead of time. Why? So you can plan ahead and make arrangements, call your friends, invite them to your party, you know the drill. “We start hitting the publicity for the events a month ahead of time,” said Mark. “Night in Venice even more than that. People want to make their plans. The Baby Parade and Night in Venice have to be worked on and promoted way ahead of time. We do that in cooperation with other groups like the Chamber of Commerce.” If you’ve visited the beautiful Welcome Center on the 9th Street Bridge Causeway, then chances are good you’ve seen some of what the chamber does first hand. From producing and distributing the Official Visitors Guide and Coupon Book to running the Welcome Centers, the staff is busy all year round making sure visitors and locals have an amazing time while in Ocean City. “The chamber is very enthusiastic for the 2015 season. We’ve been busy lining up events, preparing the welcome centers, training staff, and distributing the Official Ocean City Visitors Guide. We work closely with the city and local organizations such as the Boardwalk Merchants, the Downtown Merchants, Board of Realtors, Hospitality Association, and Restaurant Association to be sure the town is ready,” said Executive Director Michele Gillian. “It’s a very exciting time on the island to see the seasonal business owners returning and reopening along with the year round businesses sprucing up for the summer. Our 1-800-Beach-NJ number has been ringing off the hook and our OceanCityVacation.com website stats are up from last year. We look forward to seeing the island bustling!”
How the city gets set for the on season By Stefanie Godfrey
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HEN I first entered the sanctuary at St. John Lutheran Church, I was fascinated by the vintage needlepoint kneelers surrounding the altar. Their beautiful ocean wave pattern perfectly reflected the seaside location of the church, located only a few blocks from the beach on 10th and Central in Ocean City. As one who appreciates handcrafted work, I knew the amount of effort that had gone into their creation and became curious about who had taken on this labor of love on behalf of their church. Once I became of member of St. John Lutheran, my curiosity turned to concern when I got a closer look. Through the years, these beautiful needlepoint kneelers had become soiled. When I served as a Lay Assistant, I would sit on a bench facing the congregation. There, close to the altar, I would find myself worrying about the smudges of dirt and stains where sacramental wine had been spilled. Could they be safely cleaned without damaging these beautiful works of textile art? When I discussed the kneelers with fellow members of St. John’s Women of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (WELCA), I found that quite a few others
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shared my concerns. We decided to take action and find out how to restore the kneelers. Several long-time members of the church remembered the women who had created them in the early 1980s. WELCA President Mary Grant did some research in the church archives and found information detailing the history of the project, which included eleven kneelers, two bench cushions, along with smaller bride and groom cushions. “We are so grateful that the women kept such careful records 30 years ago. We were able to follow the progress of the project through articles they had written,” said Grant. We learned that work began in 1981 under the leadership of church member, Harriet Ott, who is now deceased. Another member of the congregation, Austin Bechtold, was called upon to design the needlepoint covers. He created the distinctive wave pattern highlighted with Christian symbols. Now living in Florida, he was thrilled that the cushions were going to be restored. He recalls his inspiration for the design. “The wave design pays homage to St. John’s proximity to the sea and as a design element, creates a visible link from cushion to cushion. The complete design totally encircles the
altar area as if it is one continuous piece of art that welcomes all people to The Table unifying them with the meal.” After five years of work, the needlepoint kneelers were dedicated during a church service on Easter Sunday, March 30, 1986. Led by Upper Township resident Susy Wilkins, the women of WELCA researched how the kneelers could be restored. When we first met in spring 2014, our group sought the advice of an expert. Sally Hays of Scrim Discovery in Ocean City explained that the kneelers were textile artwork that must be carefully and professionally cleaned before being reupholstered. The women of WELCA agreed to save money by dismantling the cushions themselves, before turning them over to Sharp Cleaners of Ocean City for a thorough cleaning. The needlepoint covers were then given to upholsterers Fred and Steve Argentiero of Central Square, Linwood, who created new cushions using the handmade needlework. Wilkins recalls her early concerns with the project. “When we first started, I thought that this was going to be a huge undertaking. But once we found the right craftsmen, our
group of ladies got to work. All in all, the project was not as overwhelming as I had thought.â&#x20AC;? It was estimated that the project would cost approximately $8,000 to complete. After appealing to the congregation, we raised the entire amount through generous donations from members of the church and the community. Throughout the year, WELCA members met several times to dismantle the cushions by hand. As the cushions were reupholstered, it was decided to include zippers along the back, so that future cleaning would be easier and less expensive. Our group worked on two at a time, in order to have most kneelers available for weekly communion services with the Reverend Mark Bruesehoff. After a year of work the project was completed, and the needlepoint kneelers were dedicated on Palm Sunday, March 29, 2015. The women of WELCA are grateful to members of the church and community, who supported the project with generous donations. Today, as I sit in my seat by the altar on Sundays, I reflect on the hard work and dedication of the men and women who created the kneelers. I am proud of the commitment of our group of women who set out to honor their memory in preserving these beautiful works of textile art. We recognize and celebrate the historical and artistic significance of the cushions that adorn the altar of St. John Lutheran Church.
Clockwise from top: WELCA members display the restored kneelers. Pictured from left: Janet Yunghans, Barbara Ross, Susy Wilkins, Mary Bullock, Sue Baker, Catherine Casebeer, and Pastor Mark Bruesehoff; The members hold another kneeler. From left: Janet Yunghans, Barbara Piston, Mary Grant, NoĂŤl Worth; The women who created the kneelers in 1986. Top row left to right: Peggy Boal, Harriet Ott, Frances Glenn, Penny Davish, Susan Johnson. Bottom row: Susan Frank, Barbara Johnson, Alta Philips, Dot Lee, Anna Boal. 47
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Families of our residents tell us all the time. “Your nursing staff is so caring!” “Your housekeepers do such a great job!” “My mother loves the food!” “I can’t believe all the activities they offer!” Come see for yourself. Attend an event or call for a private appointment. You’ll meet the staff, chat with our residents and even stay for lunch if you like. UNTIL YOU VISIT … MEET JESSICA The Shores at Wesley Manor Senior Fitness Coordinator
Jessica has been a personal training professional for nearly 20 years. In 2014 she started with Alliance Rehab at the Shores as the Senior Fitness Coordinator. Daily you will find J essica o rganizing and implementing the fitness programs for all of the residents. Meet Jessica at one of her talks or classes. Visit www. theshoresretirement.org to learn more.
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Think You Know Ocean City? Sit back, get comfy in your beach chair and see how many questions you can answer!
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What are the names of the two caged animals outside of the Pirate of the Golden Galleon mini golf course at 11th and Boardwalk? What was the religion of the Ocean City founders?
Who is the founder of that religion?
What year was the Gillian’s Wonderland Pier carousel built?
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How many horses are on it?
From 2003-2007, there was a popular show called “The OC.” What location are they referring to? The Sunglass Menagerie is a take on a famous play title. Who wrote that play? How did The Flanders Hotel get its name?
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Ocean City
Activities Guide
Bayview Marina Waverunners, parasailing. 312 Bay Avenue, 399-5100.
Ocean City Arts Center Classes, shows, summer art camp. 1735 Simpson, 399-7628.
Pirate Voyages We’re going on a trip on our favorite pirate ship. 232 Bay, 398-7555.
Boardwalk Bounce & Boardwalk Adventures Waterpark at Plymouth Place and Boardwalk, 399-0483. Bounce Park at 9th and Boardwalk, 385-0855.
Ocean City Municipal Golf Course 12 hole, par 3. 26th and Bay, 399-5762.
Ocean City Parasail Safe and fun. 232 Bay, 399-3559.
Ocean City Historical Museum Check out OC’s past through postcards, photos and exhibits. 1735 Asbury, 399-1801.
Wet N Wild Waverunner Rentals 244 Bay, 399-6527.
Gillian’s Wonderland Pier Tons of exciting rides/mini golf. 6th and Boardwalk, 399-7082. Greate Bay Racquet and Fitness A premiere spot to workout. 90 Mays Landing Road, Somers Point, 925-9550. Greate Bay Golf Club 901 Mays Landing Road, Somers Point, 927-5071. Jilly’s Arcade Awesome arcade. Ten cent skeeball machines! 1172 Boardwalk, 3851234.
Playland’s Castaway Cove Over 30 rides, two mini golf courses, and Go Karts. 1020 Boardwalk, 399-4751. Tuckahoe Bike Shop & Surf Buggy Center Rent bikes. Fun. 1214 West Avenue, OC, 398-9700. Moorlyn Theatre Movies and live theatre. Between 8th & 9th at Boardwalk, 399-0006, moorlynfamilytheatre.org.
OC Aquatic & Fitness Center Newlyrenovated. 1735 Simpson, 398-6900.
OC Theatre Company Broadway style shows. 1501 West, 525-9300, oceancitytheatrecompany.com.
Ocean City Library Filled with DVDs, games, and books! 1735 Simpson, 399-2434.
OC Pops An Ocean City tradition. 5259248, oceancitypops.org.
Ocean’s 11 Answers 1. Chewie and Albert 2. Methodist 3. John Wesley 4. 1926 5. 50 6. It was named for the American cemetery in Belgium where soldiers killed in World War 1 are buried. 7. Tennessee Williams 8. Orange County, California 9. 39.2636° N, 74.6046° W 10. True 11. Six years old
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Joe Holiday, Illusionist every Tuesday at 7pm June 16th through the month of August For Tickets call 609.399.0006 or visit MoorlynFamilyTheatre.org. Located between 8th & 9th on Boardwalk across from the Music Pier 58 OCEAN CITY MAGAZINE
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Tater Tot - a Fluff Ball of Love
Lulu Belle - Sweet Like Candy
Jacob - A Purrfect Companion
Tater Tot is a fluff ball of love. At three years old this beautiful longhaired male is a certified lap cat. With all his hair, grooming is a must. His personality matches his appearance; he’s adorable. Tater Tot is good with kids, dogs and cats. Come visit and give him a chance at a forever home.
Lulu Belle is a 6 year old female that is beyond friendly. She is intelligent and very loving. Lulu loves walks, attention and is sweet like candy. She does need someone who will be patient with house training her in the beginning of her new life. She hopes you are her forever home.
Hi, I’m Jacob. I’m an 8 month old tabby cat. You can find me purring and looking for attention. I’m extremely friendly and like to play as any young cat does. I would love to have an owner’s lap to snuggle onto at night as we unwind. I could be a purrfect companion as I’m good with kids, dogs and cats!
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good Karma Locals Let Linda Live On By Victoria Cleveland
When Linda Grassi was first diagnosed with cancer, all she was certain of was the strong support system behind her. Family, friends, and colleagues came together to help her, both financially and emotionally, through her battle with cancer. What she did not know was that this support system would continue to aid cancer patients for the next 20 plus years.
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HE LOVE of Linda Cancer Fund is a nonprofit group assisting Cape May County cancer patients with treatment expenses. Since its foundation in 1994, the Love of Linda Cancer Fund has given $1.6 million of aid to over 2,500 Cape May County cancer patients. Amy Mahon, current president of the fund, said regarding the group’s foundation, “While Linda was sick, her friends and family and coworkers were raising money for her to help with extra expenses and treatments. When she passed away, they wanted to continue for two reasons: one, to keep her memory alive, and two, to help out other Cape May County cancer patients undergoing treatment.” Christa Grassi Nocito is the daughter of the late Linda Grassi. At only 11 years old when her mother passed away, Christa has felt just how deeply the support of Linda’s friends, families, and colleagues has gone over the years. Linda was an elementary school teacher in Wildwood, and her coworkers have always been very supportive and active in the Love of Linda Cancer Fund. “When my mom was first diagnosed with ovarian cancer in 1992, many teachers got together and started to have fundraisers to help cover the medical costs. This was when we had our first golf tournament,” Christa explained. The annual golf tournament is one of many fundraisers the organization holds each year. “It wasn’t until after she passed away in 1994 that it began becoming a big project. At that point, we had raised enough money that we were able to help patients, which is when we first became an organization.” The Love of Linda organization thrives on the generosity of its supporters. A majority of their funds come from planned fundraising events, such as yearly beef and beers, a spaghetti dinner, golf tournaments, beach bar fundraisers, memorial donations, and more. The Love of Linda Cancer Fund was also part of the Kindle Community Challenge. Locals who came into Kindle Auto Plaza were asked to vote on which local organization should receive the company’s donations; in the end, Love of Linda won. With these newly allocated funds, Love of Linda was able to distribute aid directly to patients in need. Around 2007, Christa and Amy initiated the Love of Linda cookbook. By collecting recipes from Linda, current cancer patients, and restaurants, the organization was able to assemble a successful cookbook. “People have such a strong connection to food, and so we wanted to get recipes from patients,” Christa explained. The Love of Linda Cookbook is available for purchase on www.loveoflinda.org. Also noteworthy is that this organization is non-profit. “I think a good point is that we are volunteer based. Sometimes there is confusion about that. All proceeds go to our patients, which is pretty amazing in
Center: Linda’s daughter Christa Grassi Nocito and Amy Mahon, current president of the fund. Photo by Stefanie Godfrey. Surrounding photos of Linda Grassi were provided by her daughter.
itself,” Christa stated. Amy agreed, adding how amazing it is that they have been able to continue their mission for 21 years now. “I think the main thing is that we are local; it is all based in Cape May County,” Amy said. The organization has very little overhead, and therefore, contributors can be certain that the donated funds are going straight to the cancer patients in need. As Amy puts it, “If you are donating to Love of Linda, you know it’s staying local.” Amy and Christa are long-time best friends. “We call each other our partners-in-crime,” said Amy. Amy joined Love of Linda in 2006 and today Love of Linda is comprised of about 15 active members, however, they are always looking for more help. The organization meets monthly in Wildwood, and strongly encourages anyone to attend. To contact the Love of Linda Cancer Fund, visit their website www.loveoflinda.org, or find them on Facebook. Christa believes her mom would be proud of the strides the Love of Linda Cancer Fund has made, “She’d be so happy to know it continued and that we were able to help so many people.” Amy added in, “If her mom were here right now, she would be in awe of the things we have done.”
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PLACES TO STAY Atlantis Inn Luxury B&B An elegant European-inspired bed and breakfast, with an extraordinary beach block location. 601 Atlantic Avenue, (609) 399-9871. Beach Club Hotel Superb ocean views, beachfront pool, sun terrace and a top-rated restaurant. 1280 Boardwalk, (609) 399-8555. Beach Club Suites A step from the Boardwalk with wellappointed, one-bedroom suites. 1217 Ocean Avenue, (609) 399-4500. Ebb Tide Suites One and two bedroom apartments featuring private balconies steps from beach. 1001 Little Atlantic Avenue, (609) 391-9614. The Flanders Hotel Modern, luxurious accommodations on Boardwalk. 719 East 11th Street, (609) 399-1000. Harris House Motel Clean, comfortable and quiet rooms and a heated pool. 1201 Ocean Avenue, (609) 399-7800. The Impala Island Inn Rooms that offer refrigerators, free Wi-Fi and cable. 1001 Ocean Avenue, (609) 399-7500. Osborne’s Inn 50 yards from the beach and Boardwalk offering free Wi-Fi, ocean view decks, parking and beach tags. 601 East 15th Street, (609) 398-4319. Port-O-Call Hotel Amenities including Wi-Fi, flexible meeting areas for gala receptions, small board meetings or large conferences. 1510 Boardwalk, (609) 399-8812.
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Seaport Inn Motel Clean, newly-renovated rooms close to the beach and boardwalk. Voted #1 Ocean City Hotel on TripAdvisor. 1116 Wesley Avenue, (609) 399-1122. Wild Dunes Inn Luxurious suites – spacious and furnished just a step away from the sand and the fun-filled Boardwalk. 801 10th Street, (609) 399-2910. ASSET MANAGEMENT Reich Asset Management 110 Roosevelt Boulevard, Marmora, (609) 486-5073.
Long & Foster 10th & West, 398-6762 Goldcoast Sotheby’s International Realty 200 34th Street, (609) 399-2500. Remax At The Shore 2809 Dune Drive, Avalon, (609) 7448238. Down the Shore Realty 2163 Asbury, 609-398-3199. HOME IMPROVEMENT
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Gleeson’s Audio Video 1048 Asbury, (609) 399-4910.
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McMahon Insurance Agency Multiple locations, (609) 399-0060.
Gone Native Communications Ad design, photography, brochures, rack cards, logos, more. (609) 675-0867.
Barra Vaughn Insurance Agency 226 West, (609) 391-1856.
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HEALTH & FITNESS FACILITY Greate Bay Racquet & Fitness 90 Mays Landing Road, (609) 9269550. REALTORS Century 21 Alliance George Rumer, 14 E. 9th Street, 3995711. Monihan Realty Multiple locations. (800) 255-0998
Mazzitelli and Merollo Plumbing and heating. 255 West, (609) 399-3193. PRINTING Copiers Plus Printing, copying, promotional items. 935 West, (609) 398-7676.
Signarama All your signage needs. Car wrapping too. 6825 Tilton Road, EHT. 407-1781. CLEANERS
Berger Realty Multiple locations. (888) 399-0076.
Sharps Cleaners 115 E. 8th Street, (609) 399-7399.
Keller Williams Jersey Shore 1 Atlantic Avenue, (609) 399-5454.
HAIR STYLING Ideal Hairstyling & Barber Shop 1315-A West, (609) 399-6730.
BERGER REALTY Leon K. Grisbaum #1 in ocean city sales and summer rentals
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www.bergerrealty.com Ocean City magazine Editor Stefanie Godfrey editor@ocnjmagazine.com Sales Director Bill Godfrey localocean@comcast.net Sales JT Williams, jtwilliams60@yahoo.com Writer Victoria Cleveland Photographers Violet Brown Macy Oteri Cover Artist Virginia Mulford ŠCopyright 2015 by Gone Native Communications, Inc. All rights reserved. The contents of this magazine are property of Gone Native Communications, Inc. Reproduction of the materials, in whole or in part, in any manner, without the prior written consent of the publisher, is prohibited by law. Published by Gone Native Communications, Inc. Ocean City magazine is published six times a year. 4,000 copies are distributed all around Ocean City and its surrounding communities. To receive an annual subscription for $21.40, visit ocnjmagazine.com.
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