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Contents

August 2017

Moon Glow

There are so many reasons to love Ocean City... but few compare to the serenity of a full moon glow shining on the open sea.

Photo by Laura Knoop.

Features 54 Tag Team 56 58 60 62

7 Things to do for Teens A Step Back in Time Fashion Rules Look & Sea

In Every Issue

7 From the Editor 53 Activity of the Month 61 Good Karma 82 Last Shot

Shore Eats

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In the Kitchen Battle Cheeseburger Famished Foodie Sunday Girl Eats Dining Guide

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Local Ocean 22 22 23 24 26 30 34 36

Adorable Creature Ocean City Employees Ocean City Girl The Interview Snapshots August Events It’s History Backstage Pass

Shopping OC 38 41 46 48 50 52

The Look Must Haves Shopping Guide In the Biz Trends Ocean City Style

On The Beach 64 66 68 70 72

OC Beach Guide Book of the Month Word Search Ocean’s Eleven Quiz Activities Guide

Services

74 Pets for Adoption 78 Services Guide 80 Real Tour

On the Cover Artist Aaron "Bogy" Bogushefsky's unique style has come to be legendary in these parts. His fun gonzo style is usually paired with wit and commentary on the subject he paints. This painting, Early Bird Special, says August in OC to us.

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From the Editor

Finn and Snow Godfrey making superhero capes out of beach towels

Spot the Surfer A Little Help Please?

Being the editor and publisher of Ocean City magazine is a pretty sweet gig.

I get to work at the beach, and occasionally literally on the beach. I get to taste yummy food and write about it, shop, and play games for work. But there are many times, crazy times, where deadlines, hectic schedules, and responsibilities take over my brain and I need help.

I need, as Joe Cocker so smoothly sang… a little help from my friends.

As luck would have it, Ocean City is filled with

friendly people.

Today right before I was to meet our new (and fabulous) intern Sage at the Flying Carp Gift Gallery (also fabulous), I realized I was remiss in making sure a stack of our June issue – painted by the incredible artist Marie Natale – was at the Ocean City Arts Center annual luncheon at Greate Bay Country Club. Having a small window to fix said remission, I thought City Hall may have some back issues.

Not only did Drena who sits at the information desk help me search the room, she called around to see if anyone else had them to try to save me from going back to my office. City employee Carol Longo also got in on the helping action. When I called Drena later to thank her again, she simply said, “I think we’re all here to help each other. You’re most welcome.”

I couldn’t have said it any better and I’m a writer.

Helping other people is fun. It’s not limited to making calls for the editor with the big hair (it was humid that day!) and slight desperation in her eyes. It’s sending people to fabulous shops for some much needed retail therapy. It’s finding the right restaurant for a new couple’s date night. It’s spreading the word for a new business to help it get off its feet.

It’s letting people know how much good there is in our community.

In OC mag, we are fortunate enough to be able to help with each of these things throughout the pages, and hopefully you’ll enjoy the words, swoon over the photos, and maybe, just maybe, help someone somewhere out sometime.

See you on the beach! (Big hair and all.)

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In the Kitchen

Jon and Patty's With rotating menus, this bistro keeps it fresh

“Our food culture is to make everything from scratch” -Jon Talese The coastal crab platter.

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AVING worked at Jon and Patty’s Coffee Bar and Bistro for years, Damion Bland knows every ingredient that goes into all the meals they serve. He’s even brought in his own recipes. Yet what exactly makes the food there so great eludes him.

“I can’t put a stamp on one thing,” Damion said. “We don’t use any special cooking tools or anything. It’s just all good eats.”

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The rotating menu includes dishes with in-season ingredients grown locally. From seafood to vegetables, most ingredients on the menu are delivered daily – courtesy of the numbers of local farmers partnered with the restaurant.

“We serve so many people we have to get our food delivered every day,” said Jon Talese, who runs the restaurant with his wife, Patty.

The pounds of vegetables coming in are not used as just garnish. All of the sauces, soups and salsas are made in

Brew Master Earl Gabriel

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“Our food culture is that we want to make everything from scratch,” said Jon. “We want to make everything fresh and unique.”

Meals at Jon and Patty’s – whether they be breakfast, lunch or dinner – are inspired. Proof? The Bistro Salad with tomato, avocado, raisins, feta, pine nuts and red onion and the Nutty Chicken Salad Sandwich. This stuffed sandwich is made with cranberry nut bread topped with provolone cheese, mixed greens, craisins and almonds.

Heavenly comes to mind with one bite of this dish.

“We want people to say ‘oh my gosh this was great,'” said Patty. “We change our menu every week. There is always going to be something new and fresh, but your favorites are there.”

The Coastal Crab Platter is another one of these long time favorites. Two crab cakes filled with crab meat are thrown on a skillet and cooked until they are a nice golden brown. When

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they’re the right shade, both are topped off with a good portion of mango salsa.

The platter is also accompanied by a side dish of the vegetable of the day, sautéed to bring out its flavor.

The kitchen has an entire section of skillets cooking large amounts of peppers, tomatoes, beans, and any other vegetables that are brought in that day.

When making the vegetable of the day during the lunch and dinner rushes, the kitchen staff lives by a gobig-or-go-home rule as the quantity being cooked is overwhelming. Perhaps this is what gives the Jon and Patty’s kitchen its fantastic aroma. It smells like you’re outside with the ingredients fragrant as though they were just picked from the garden.

“We do a lot of coastal Caribbean vibe kind of stuff, but if you were to label our cuisine, I couldn’t put my finger on specifically one type,” said Damion. “We switch up the menu all the time, so we’re not serving the same stuff all year round.”

One thing constant in the small bistro all year is their coffee bar. You can’t really say you’ve been to Jon and Patty’s if you have only just eaten there.

People come for the coffee just as much as they do the food. With 50 types of lattes available – think peppermint patty, coconut cream pie, and s'more – it's a favorite coffee spot in town for locals and visitors throughout the year.

If you haven't stopped in for a cup, perhaps it's time to try a new brew.

“A bartender will make your drink in two seconds, but there’s a lot more that goes into coffee,” said brew master Earl Gabriel.

Part of what makes the coffee shine is the quality of grinds they brew with.

Using a special sieve, Earl lets each brew drain slowly until it is potent.

Then he dabbles a little milk in as specified per recipe, filling up one of Patty’s unique mugs, and serving it up to an eagerly-waiting customer. The process is deliberate and produces a cup that will satisfy your caffeinated

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cravings. Earl serves up hundreds of “We enjoy this... creating food and a coffees a day in summer. good atmosphere," added Patty. "We’re Jon and Patty's coffee mission (at obsessed, and always planning new things least one of them) is to make regulars for people to enjoy with their meals.” and newcomers go Cuban.

- Text by Nick Matousch and Stef Godfrey.

Coffee that is.

Photos by Sam Florio and Stef Godfrey.

Cuban coffee is the creme de la creme (or whatever that phrase is in Spanish) of brews. For Jon and Patty, it was what turned them from casual coffee drinkers into avid fans. They first discovered Cuban coffee on a trip to the Florida Keys and have been hooked since.

Now they serve it in their shop, hoping to hook more people in.

“The Cuban coffee has an almost chocolatey taste.

It’s like having coffee for the first time,” says Jon. “It really does change your life.”

Their enthusiasm for food makes the Talese’s seem as though they are one of their own customers. They work relentlessly behind the scenes coming up with new specials and even making their own paintings and decorations to make customers feel as at Jon and Patty's dishes home as they do. are fresh and unique

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The marmalade made the sandwich!

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Perhaps I imagine myself as Mrs. Mia Wallace, but this conversation from Pulp Fiction was playing in my head as I looked for a place that would satisfy my burger craving.

I've heard for years about the burgers being served up at Hamburger Construction Co. and since they are celebrating 40 years this year – it was a sure sign that I should perch myself

I lived in Hawaii for years and I’m a fan of any food with pineapple on it or in it, so when I saw that Frankie’s on the Bay offered a burger with pineapple, I couldn’t resist.

They call it the “barrier” burger – it’s a burger topped with pineapple, ham, provolone and orange cranberry marmalade. I've never had a burger on a ciabatta roll before, but I was up to the challenge (Frankie’s also offers pretzel rolls for their burgers). The herbs baked into the roll were a nice effect. Most buns have a neutral flavor, but that little tang of thyme went well. The marmalade really made the sandwich. Many times I like a regular

She Said at the counter, Daddy-O. As I sat waiting for my royale with cheese, er, my bacon and blue burger as it were, I watched the open kitchen. They cooked the beef patty on the flat top, and as it was cooking, took two strips of bacon and cooked them up. Right there! No precooked bacon happening here, folks.

They even steamed the roll in a special little steamer gizmo and put an ice cream scoop size ball of blue cheese on top as it was being assembled. It was the right amount (not too Fred Flintstone-esque), juicy, and well-seasoned. Now what do they call a Hamburger Construction Co. burger in Paris?

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He Said burger, just well-seasoned beef and lettuce, tomato and onion. But when you’re ready for something different, Frankie’s has some cool concoctions including burgers with jalapeno mayo, crab meat or buffalo sauce. The orange cranberry marmalade had an excellent taste and provided some nice moisture. The beef was good quality, the ham had a good flavor and it was well-prepared and presented. And it came with some really good fries. I look forward to trying other burgers from Frankie’s.

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HERE are so many new restaurants in Ocean City that need trying. But I’m a creature of habit and I usually gravitate towards my favorite spots – when I see all these new places I usually say, “I’ll get there one of these days.” Well one of these days had finally arrived and I set out with Batgirl, my trusted and beautiful companion, as well as Batgirl Jr., my other, smaller, trusted and beautiful companion, to survey the latest on the OC food scene.

I’d passed Starfish Café on 9th Street near the Boardwalk at least a dozen times, but this was the time we stopped. Time for something new. We were missing two of our crew – the Riddler and the Joker – who had set off for a cool back-bay eco tour around Gotham’s – I mean Ocean City’s – pristine waterways. But that’s another story.

To the Bat Cave – I mean Starfish Café!

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Starfish is a completely unassuming eatery with a small, yet fashionable, hanging sign above large sliding glass doors (they say the best way to be heard is to whisper. The sign is more whisper than shout). Those big sliding glass doors always catch my attention. The façade is so unpretentious yet so inviting that I had to choose this place as my first stop on my tour of haven’t-eatenthere-yet restaurants.

And as we strolled in, the whole vibe was relaxed and welcoming. Ocean City is more laid back than some other shore towns, but there’s always excitement in the air. But in Starfish café two women laughed over their iPhone photos while another woman and her son talked and played cards over a bite to eat. Chilled.

My heart rate reduced by a couple beats per second as soon as I walked in. Good start.

The girl at the counter was very nice and explained that we should choose a seat, look over the menu, come back to the counter to order and then they would bring the food to our table. Now I’m sure many of you expect or want waitress service, but I found this arrangement very agreeable. We found a table, chilled and perused the menu at our leisure. Ocean City can be a very relaxing spot.

It didn’t take me long to survey the situation – Starfish is a restaurant rooted in a philosophy. Maybe philosophy is too grand a word. But it’s not your average eatery. It’s about the owner’s attitude and her choices for the menu. And I really dug it. “Made to order,” reads the menu. “Unprocessed and organic ingredients, sourced locally when

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“Our foods are non-processed. Everything is made from scratch,” said Maryann Nolan, the owner of Starfish Café who had strolled out to say hello. “We make all our own salad dressings. Our breads are all natural from artisan bakeries, there are no scientific additives.”

Batmom showed up to join us and we all settled at our table by the big glass doors that face 9th Street. The doors were opened just enough to let in the famous OC ocean breeze and it was delightful. We were completely unhurried as we perused the menu.

I like a full service restaurant, but I like this idea. I don’t eat so much these days so being able to pick and choose was excellent for me.

I decided on the Cravin’ Quesadilla consisting of a flour tortilla, cheese, and grilled chicken with sides of guac, sour cream and pico de gallo. It was just right; not too much food, fresh flavors and delicious. It was so deceptively delicious and easy on the palette – simple can be beautiful. I would order it again. Although I should probably try something new next time, like the wild salmon burger (yup!), or the classic club – I haven’t had a club sandwich in forever.

“This is not about opening a can,” said Maryann. “We make our own bread crumbs, we roast our own chickens for the chicken nuggets, everything is made from scratch as best we can. And if it’s something we don’t make from scratch, we try and find the best products.”

Batgirl Jr. ordered the chicken tenders which were obviously homemade and not frozen and came with carrot sticks which were a 16 OCEAN CITY MAGAZINE

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surprisingly big hit. This was nice chicken meat that was breaded inhouse and cooked to order. I don’t see that too often.

And finally Batgirl ordered an acai bowl – the Patriot – consisting of blended strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, banana, and coconut water topped with granola and more fresh berries.

“This is exactly what I wanted. I didn’t want anything heavy,” said Batgirl. “It’s tart, not too sweet – it feels healthy and naughty at the same time. It feels like dessert, but better for you.”

“Isn’t that so good?” asked Maryann. “It has such a great feel. I find it very satisfying, but not too filling. It’s sweet in a way, but you don’t have that bloated feeling. And it doesn’t create a craving like sugar does.”

Maryann had a nice vibe (to match her restaurant) and we had a nice chat. She’d been living in Brooklyn and has had several careers in New York including finance. But she’s always had a hand in the restaurant biz, especially in OC. “My grandfather had the Taylor Porkroll shop on the Boardwalk and we were down every summer. And my mother had a t-shirt store called the “Surfside Shop” in the '70s.

So we have roots here and we’ve been business people here. We have a long history.”

And speaking of history, Maryann told me that the restaurant building was the old trolley ticket station when Ocean City had a trolley car.

“This is an old historic building,” she said.

“The trolley that tours the town should stop here!

The décor is true to the unpretentious, functional and aesthetically-pleasing style Maryann projects. There’s a big map hanging on the wall that the kids can color. And she’s in the process of hanging photos from her grandfather and mother’s stores. If you happen to have a photo of the building when it was the ticket station drop in and say hi, she’d love to chat.

“I tried the best I could to get reclaimed things and/or made in America. I worked really hard on that and it’s not easy. The equipment, the coffee machines, everything is for the most part made in America or reclaimed.”

This is a great place to take the family, unwind and have cash left over for the rides.

OC has some great varieties of food, and if you’re looking for a quality meal that’s carefully prepared with ingredients chosen by a very attentive owner, you should stop here. It’s delicious and it won’t break the bank.

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1 sheet frozen puff pastry (1/2 of a 17-ounce package), thawed All-purpose flour, for dusting 2 large or 3 small ripe Jersey tomatoes, sliced ¼” thick 2 medium Jersey zucchini, sliced lengthwise ¼” thick 2 ears Jersey corn, shucked and cleaned 2 tablespoons olive oil

1 shallot, peeled and sliced into rings 2 cloves garlic, minced 1/2 cup heavy cream 1 teaspoon kosher salt 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper 6 ounces grated Grand Cru® or any Gruyere cheese 4 ounces grated fontinella cheese

Preheat oven to 400° F. Unfold the puff pastry onto a lightly floured piece of parchment paper and roll out into a 9 x 11 inch rectangle. Using a paring knife, score 1/4 inch from the edge of the pastry, all the way around. Slide the parchment paper and pastry onto a baking sheet. Poke the middle all over with a fork and then par bake for five minutes. Remove from oven and set aside. For the filling, place tomato and zucchini slices on paper towellined plates for five minutes, flipping once. This will help absorb excess moisture. Brush zucchini slices and corn ears with olive oil. Grill zucchini and corn over medium/high heat till they have grill marks on each side. You will need to rotate the corn several times. Cut the corn off the cob once the ears cool. Set aside.

In a large skillet, heat 1/2 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. Add the shallots and cook until light golden brown. Set aside. Add additional oil to the skillet and in batches, sauté the tomato slices till just golden. Remove tomatoes and set aside. Add the heavy cream and garlic to the pan. Increase the heat and cook until the liquid is reduced by half. Season with salt and pepper. Add all of the Gruyere and almost all of the fontinella. Stir to combine and continue cooking until cheese melts. Pour the cheese mixture onto the par baked puff pastry. Top with shallots. Arrange the zucchini and tomatoes in any desired pattern and top with the grilled corn. Sprinkle with the remaining fontinella cheese. Bake until the puff pastry is a golden brown and the cheese is melted, about 10-15 minutes. Remove from oven and cool slightly. Serve with a green salad. Enjoy! Follow Sunday Girl on Instagram @sundaygirleats and www.sundaygirleats.wordpress.com.

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Island Grill Seafood and steak, open for breakfast, lunch, dinner. 1st & Atlantic, 3919616.

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

Jay’s Crabshack 737 Asbury, 399-4022. Open year round.

Yoasis This froyo is good for you. Trust us. 838 Asbury, 525-2100.

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

Starbucks You know. 1061 Asbury, 938-6905.

Ocean City Restaurant Association Member restaurants all over the island. Eatinocnj.com.

Bennie’s Bread and Italian Market Fresh bread, pastries, brick oven pizzas, sandwiches, and tomato pie. 1159 Asbury, 3989450.

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

Kirk’s Pizza We love the chicken cheesesteak with fried onions and the chicken fingers. White pizza, too! 44 Route 9, Marmora. 390-1845.

Manco & Manco Pizza Three locations on the Boards. 7th, 9th, and 12th Streets. New 9th Street location now open! 399-2548.

GLOBAL CUISINE l SEAFOOD Adelene Serving breakfast and lunch daily.

Gorgeous beachfront space. 1510 Boardwalk, (800) 334-4546.

Barefoot Market Scones, bread, coffee, artisan lunches. 241 West, 399-0221.

Casaldi's Cucina Classic Italian dishes. 199 New Road, Linwood. 365-8260.

Fractured Prune Donut Shoppe Hot, custom made donuts. Thousands of combinations. 1225 Asbury, 399-0482; 3339 West, (267) 614-6295.

Cousin’s Varied and sophisticated menu.

Outside dining, catering too. 104 Asbury, 3999462.

Johnny B Goode Waffles, ice cream, family entertainment. 14th & Asbury, 525-0646 & 34th & West, next to Hoy’s, 525-0648.

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

Mallon’s Homemade Sticky Buns Fresh, gooey buns - a must while in town. 1340 Bay Avenue, 399-5531, 410 55th Street, 399-7220.

Ocean City Coffee Company The perfect cup of coffee. Extensive selection. Fresh noshes too.

9th & Boardwalk, & 1066 Boardwalk, 917 Asbury, 399-5533. Open year round.

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Mildred's Strathmere Restaurant Italian specialties, seafood. 901 Ocean Drive, Strathmere 263-8203.

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Augie's Omelette and Waffle House Big, delicious breakfasts. 709 E. 9th, 391-0222.

Johnson’s Popcorn One whiff of this corn a cookin, and you'll be hooked. 1368 Boardwalk, (800) 842-2676. Open year round.

Jon & Patty’s Healthy, creative bistro fare. New second floor seating. 637 Asbury Avenue, 3993377. Open year round.

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. 1050 Bay, 399-2520.

Hula Restaurant and Sauce Company Tasty Hawaiian cuisine. One of the best in town. 940 Boardwalk, 399-2400.

Red’s Jersey-Mex Superior Mexi/Southwest food. Gluten-free menu. 11th & Haven, 3992272.

Spadafora's Restaurant & Clam Bar Famous dockside fresh local flavor. 843 Atlantic, 3986154.

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

Tomatoes High-end fare and sushi. 9300 Amherst, Margate. 822-7535.

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.

La Fontana Delicious Italian cuisine; outdoor dining. 5000 Landis Avenue, Sea Isle City; 486-6088;1 S. Commonwealth, Strathmere, 263-7700.

Varsity Inn Breakfast, Lunch. Baked Jersey Tomato Soup - yum! 605 East 8th, 399-1500.

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ADORABLE CREATURE OF THE MONTH

Great Blue Heron Photographed by Ray Zaleski

Looks like Great Blue chased off a snowy white in this lovely photo of nature in action.

Whether poised at a river bend or cruising the coastline with slow, deep wingbeats, the Great Blue Heron is a majestic sight.

Largest of the North American herons with long legs, a sinuous neck, and thick, daggerlike bill. Their head, chest, and wing plumes give a shaggy appearance. In flight, the Great Blue Heron curls its neck into a tight “S” shape; its wings are broad and rounded and its legs trail well beyond the tail. This stately heron with its subtle blue-gray plumage often stands motionless as it scans for prey or wades belly deep with long, deliberate steps. They may move slowly, but Great Blue Herons can strike like lightning to grab a fish or snap up a gopher. In flight, look for this widespread heron’s tucked-in neck and long legs trailing out behind. - allaboutbirds.org

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>>>>•<<<< OCEAN CITY EMPLOYEES Sam Florio interviews a few hard workers around town Janice and Zach Pearson & Corky Cantera from the Seagull Shop

Biggest fish you ever caught? A 10 inch striped bass about 30lbs and a 12 inch kank fish.

Janice, what made your uncle open a shop here?

I think he loved Ocean City and he wanted a mom and pop shop! He actually passed away in 2014 and now my brothers and I have taken it over. We are family owned since 1968.

Cats or dogs? Definitely dogs! We have a dog. She is a schnoodle named Zoey.

Favorite flavor at A La Mode? Peanut butter cup and butter brickle.

What is your favorite thing to do on a rainy day in Ocean City? We like to just order food in. We usually order a Manco & Manco pizza and play monopoly.

Interesting fact? It's our 50th anniversary next year! It’s going to be something to celebrate.

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Molly Norton

from Mallon's 55th Street

How long have you been working at Mallon's? This will be my sixth year!

During the rest of the year I study nursing at the University of Pittsburgh. I want to be a travel nurse.

What is the best thing on the menu? Oh, the crumb cake. The crumb cake is so good.

Favorite Boardwalk snack? Bashful Banana. I love it – it’s just bananas, so it is healthy and awesome.

Cats or dogs? Definitely dogs! My family is allergic to dogs so when I get my own I want a rottweiler I think.

Favorite activity on a rainy day in OC? Rain is my favorite weather. When it rains hard enough I love going kayaking in the street.

Best sticky bun topping? Definitely nut and raisin. My sister ships them out to me at school during the school year.

Maddie Burns

from Sack O Subs

How long have you been working at Sacko's? This is my fourth summer.

I go to school in Boulder, Colorado.

Really? Why Boulder? Actually I am from Chicago, but my family and I have come here to Ocean City every summer for my entire life. I love the winter weather, too.

Favorite food on the menu? Buffalo chicken cheesesteak with ranch. I’m definitely a ranch person.

Cats or dogs? Dogs! I have three dogs: two dachshunds named truffles and snickers and a red lab named Copper.

Favorite thing to do on a rainy day in OC? Definitely shopping on Asbury Avenue. I love Island Gypsy and Heritage.

Do you surf? I do! I have a lot of friends at 56th Street so I have been surfing there a lot.

In the Know with Ocean City Girl Hello my summer shore lovers, how have the past few weeks been treating you? This month is full throttle summer time! There are a myriad of activities in town along the boards, Downtown, as well as the beach. In August, the beach is swarming with colorful umbrellas. The surf boards are pointing towards the sun waiting to go out and break into the cool water. Kids and adults alike jumping and playing beside the shore line, frolicking along whether it's ankle deep or waist high. The water calls to them like it does to us all. No matter what your pleasure might be, you are guaranteed to find it here in Ocean City. That said, let's go get a nice spot near some pretty umbrellas and catapult into this month's questions!

Dear Ocean City girl, I'm going on vacation for the first time to the beach. What do you recommend for my young kids and I on how to stay safe on the sand?

Thanks, Safety First Dear Safety First, Thank you for such a great question. While everyone thinks nothing can happen to them or what could go wrong at the beach it's always a smart idea to be prepared. My first suggestion would be to find a spot close to the lifeguards.

You will not only have them close, but as the tides and currents change they move the flags and you will be able to see that and adjust, plus it gives you a location to look for when you are walking to and from. My next suggestion would be to make sure you have a designated meet up area or sign to look for. Take note of the block you are on, remember the number on the lifeguard tower as well as what colors your family is wearing. If you are walking and lose your way you can go to a lifeguard tower and see how far you have to go. Also, if you are lost, don't continue to walk further as you will only get farther away from where you are supposed to be. Stop where you are and wait. This will allow those looking for you to locate you. And set up time lines like check back in one hour. This will allow you time to play and then you can head in to say, "hey, I'm okay," and go back to your prior activities. Always check in. Always pay attention to your surroundings as well as your lifeguard and I strongly urge parents to take note of their child's swimsuit colors and monitor them while you are on the beach. It's also a good idea to make sure your kids know the street you're on... sometimes we get consumed by the fun of vacay and forget simple things we do at home, like drilling in our location in case someone trails off.

Dear Ocean City Girl, I love to walk and see all the different types of wildlife. Part of my morning routine on vacation is to take long walks on the beach, alone with nature and watch all the marine and land creatures in their natural settings.

Is there anything available where someone can explain what it is I see or am looking at?

Thanks so much, Nature Lover Dear Nature Lover, I can surely attest to the beauty in an island nature walk. Things you see everyday start to have new meaning when you see them in their natural habitat and learn about their daily life.

There are two guided nature walks in Ocean City at two different locations on two different days for your convenience. The first one is at the northern end of the island or what some like to call the Gardens. The walks there are Wednesday mornings at 9am and Tuesday evenings at 6:30pm and all beach goers meet at the OC/ Longport Bridge Parking Lot. The second one is at the southern end â&#x20AC;&#x201C; almost to the end of the island. They also offer a common meeting area at the entrance to Corson's Inlet State Park with two days and times as well â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 9am on Tuesdays and 6:30pm on Wednesdays. By offering this option you can see the morning and evening creatures in one day or two. You do have to pay for it, but with the cost at $1 for adults and $.50 for kids 10 and under it's a very reasonable cost to learn so much info to take with you forever.

But, please be mindful not to try and keep any of the living creatures you come in contact with.

They all belong in their homes in the wild. Thank you so much for asking this and I hope you get to enjoy one of the OC nature walks soon.

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The Interview Bob Rose brings the beat to the Music Pier on Mondays in summer G Love and Special Sauce

How do you determine what types of concerts will be good for the Music Pier?

We look at options that people in the community want to see, and what is good for the city of Ocean City. For example, we had the Beach Boys.

What better band for America’s Greatest Family Resort than America’s favorite band? It was a perfect marriage.

What else besides music does the concert series bring to Ocean City?

It’s a great economic stimulus for the city. Monday isn’t a traditional night for concerts, so we can encourage the performers and audience to get something at the local venues. When the shows let out, the stores on the Boardwalk are open. People have to buy gas, eat – they don’t just buy tickets. They get the entire town experience.

How long have you been promoting concerts?

I’ve done the Ocean City Music Pier Concert Series for the 24 years they’ve hosted it, and 40 years total.

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CEAN City’s Music Pier Concert Series has brought great shows to the city on Monday nights for decades.

From local performers to world famous celebrities, there is always a buzz about who is coming to Ocean City on concert nights. Many of the great artists have come in due to the hard work of Bob Rose, a public relations event coordinator who helped start the series in Ocean City. He is not the only man behind the operation, but Bob’s vision and experience have been essential to keeping the Music Pier filled with the sounds of summer every Monday night.

How are the concerts at the Ocean City Music Pier booked?

My company, Bob Rose Organization (B.R.O.) and my co-producer’s company Bill Rodgers Entertainment (B.R.E) work in tandem with the city to determine who we want to bring in for the city to hear. We also look at artists we’ve worked with in the past and others we want to work with. We then get in contact with performers’ agents try to see who is available. The agents will give prices, and that usually determines who is affordable for the lineup. We start a year in advance in order to get the series locked in for the summer.

Is it difficult to find artists for the concert series? Are there any obstacles?

Sometimes everyone is trying to book the same artist, so we hope Ocean City Music Pier is the best venue choice for that artist. Through many years of doing this, Bill and I have built up a lot of contacts, and we have a good feel of who we are able to get to come to the city.

Is there a specific genre the city likes to bring in for the concert series?

We aren’t restricted to doing one genre, no. We do comedy, country, Christian rock, and so many more. The diversity is what has made us successful in Ocean City. By bringing in different artists each week, we can say we have more than just the same show week after week.

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How did you get into producing concerts?

I was running my high school dances since I was 15 years old, that’s how I got into it. When I was 18 I ran an outdoor festival for 2,000 people.

Through my company I now arrange concerts all over – Ocean City, Millville, Wildwood, and even some venues in Delaware. Summertime is a prime time for concerts, but I work year round.

Is there a particular rewarding moment you experience when arranging these concerts?

Just to see everyone having a good time. To see everyone getting up and dancing and leaving the concerts happy go-lucky is really a privilege.

What is your motto?

Little things go a long way. Whether it be a slice of pizza for a volunteer, or a gift basket for a performer, I’ve always thought little things go pretty far. It really helps the ambiance of the concerts.

Have you ever received an autograph from a performer?

I get posters signed by the performers. It’s a cardinal rule for me to get a poster signed. That’s my personal addiction.

Do you play an instrument?

I’ve played violin, piano, electric ukulele and the trombone as a kid.

I once played the rug board as an opening act for Carlos Santana in a concert in New Orleans. My true bug was more on the promoting side of music.

What is your favorite piece of music memorabilia?

I once got a speeding ticket signed by Dickie Betts (of the Allman Brothers Band) saying “Let’s keep our streets safe.” It's probably my favorite. One night I was headed to their hotel in Atlantic City, and an officer pulled me over for speeding. Dickie signed it for me at the hotel.

The Allman Brothers Band Museum in Macon, Georgia wants it – I told them they could only have it when I’m gone.

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Local Ocean Snapshot

Fourth of July Bike Parade Gardens

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Fourth of July Bike Parade South End

Opposite page clockwise from top left: Anna Stamm and Keira Janto; John and Carolyn Stamm; People biking in the parade; Patriotic displays are part of the parade; Kaiden Janto and Josh Lenko.

Photos by Kerri Janto. This page clockwise from top left: Shawn, Riley, and Kelsey Curran; Kiera Rumer, Danielle Schilling, Rose Schilling with dogs Ernie and Jagger; Alex, Ann, and Maddie Jacob; Philip and Hillary Saylor with dog Nala; Joseph, Jason, and Stephen Resetar; Olivia, Peter, Sophia, and Carrie Melnychuck.

Photos by Sam Florio.

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Local Ocean Snapshot

Clockwise from top: Colin Deery, Alex Abel, Claudia Linkey, Jane Womble, Grace, Ryan, and Matt Abel; Amy and Mike Staub; Abby and Luke Zeigenfuss, Drew Johnson, Ryan Zeigenfuss, Kyle Johnson, Chris Johnson, Brynn Johnson, Jack Zeigenfuss, Owen Johnson; Greg Blake, Madeline, Carole, and Jerry Tadley, Wendy, Zach, and Rick Ferris; Marcy and Asher Knecht and Jen and Savannah Addy. Photos by Kerri Janto.

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On the Beaches

Clockwise from top: Davis Cook, Michael Gage, Jacob Gage, Liz Cook, Ellery Cook, Charlotte Gage, Anna Gage, Lynda Cook, Tom Cook, Jamison Cook, Jon Cook, Jeff Gage, Kelly Cook, Buckley Cook; Matthew Danek and Dalton Husbands; Chloe Laumakis and Morgan Dumont; Gina, Jack, Michael, and Julie Bogardus; Ella, Esen, and Sophia Onur, and Jessica Howell; Claudia, Cydney, Ross, and Riley Patrick. Photos by Kerri Janto.

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Local Ocean August Events FAMILY NIGHTS There will be fun for the whole family on the Boardwalk at 7:30-9:30pm between 6th and 14th streets.

HISTORIC TOURS Thursdays 2-4pm, pick-up at 7th & Central Avenue. $14 per person.

Are you the good twin?

Twins Contest August 2 Every Tuesday in August FUNTASTIC TUESDAYS On this fun Tuesday from 10am-1pm on Asbury there will be entertainment and fun for the whole family including face painting and balloon animals.

MUMMERS NIGHT The Mummers will be on the Boardwalk from 7-9pm between 6th – 14th streets.

BEACH WALKS Beach Walks at South End location: 59th Street and Central Avenue. (Entrance to Corson's Park) on Tuesdays at 9am. North End Location: OC/Longport Bridge Parking Lot (Gardens Parkway) Tuesdays at 6:30pm. Tickets may be purchased on-site. Adults $1. Children $.50.

Every Wednesday in August FARMERS MARKET Every Wednesday through September 6 there will be a Farmers Market at the Tabernacle Grounds from 8am-1pm.

BEACH WALKS Beach Walks at South End location: 59th Street and Central Avenue.(Entrance to Corson's Park) on Wednesdays at 6:30pm. North End Location: OC/Longport Bridge Parking Lot (Gardens Parkway) Wednesdays at 9am. Tickets may be purchased on-site. Adults $1. Children $.50.

Every Thursday in August MARKET DAYS On Asbury Avenue from 10am-1pm enjoy entertainment, face painters, and balloon sculptors.

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August 1 OCEAN CITY THEATRE COMPANY PRESENTS STINKY KIDS THE MUSICAL Britt loves making everyone happy. But this girl who never gets in trouble is in a sticky situation – literally: She woke up with an impossibly epic wad of gum stuck in her hair.

All of Britt’s friends are depending on her parents to take them to the new MegaJumper 3000 at Captain Happy’s Jumpy-Fun-SuperBouncy Indoor Place, so she definitely doesn’t want to disappoint anyone. Show time: 10:30am at the Ocean City Music Pier. All tickets: $10 in advance, $12 at the door. Call 609-399-6111 or visit oceancityvacation.com/ boxoffice.

August 2 WACKY WEDNESDAY - MYSTERY BAG Participants will receive a brown paper bag filled with random supplies. Your mission, create an object, sculpture or unique work of art using everything in the bag. Contest is free. Limited to 150 participants. Open to all ages. Start time: 10:30am at the Music Pier, Moorlyn Terrace & Boardwalk. For more information, call 609-399-6111.

August 2 TWINS CONTEST Prizes for those who look the most and least alike. Registration is free and begins at 5:30pm. Contest begins at 6pm in front of the Music Pier, Moorlyn Terrace & Boardwalk.

For more information, call 609-399-6111.

August 3 SAND SCULPTING CONTEST Registration is free and begins at 9am at the 6th Street Beach. The second one of the season. Judging takes place by 11am. For more information call 609-399-6111.

Beach Walks weekly through August

August 3 OCEAN CITY FISHING CLUB OPEN HOUSE 14th & Boardwalk, 6-8pm. For more information, call 609-398-0534.

August 4-7 55TH ANNUAL BOARDWALK ART SHOW Leading artists from throughout the East Coast exhibit and sell their work. Traditionally an ideal place to buy fine artwork at reasonable prices. Hours: Friday and Saturday 10am-6pm, Sunday 10am-4pm. For more information, call 609-399-6111.

August 5 ESA SOUTH JERSEY DISTRICT SURF CONTEST Sign-ups 7am at 7th Street beach. First heat in the water at 8am. If your membership is expired or if you are a new member you may renew or join on the beach. No wave date: August 12. For more information, call 609884-5277.

August 6 CHARACTER NIGHTS Sunday at 6pm on the Boardwalk characters from the Ocean City Boardwalk businesses will sign autographs in front of the Music Pier.

Boardwalk Art Show is August 4-7

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Sept/Oct September 4 Labor Day Race September 8-9 Classic Car and Street Rod Show September 17 Boardwalk Aerobatic Airshow

WHAT’S HAPPENING AT THE COMMUNITY CENTER Ocean City Free Public Library Saturday Afternoon Movie August 5, 2pm The Circle: A woman lands a dream job at a powerful tech company called the Circle, only to uncover an agenda that will affect the lives of all of humanity. Starring Emma Watson, Tom Hanks, John Boyega.

Summer Exhibit The summer exhibit is Fashion & Technology: 100 Years of Change. The Museum is now open on Sundays from 1-4pm in addition to its normal hours.

Ocean City Arts Center

Beach Book Bash August 7 & 28 from 10am-2pm at the 14th Street beach. Beach tags required.

October 7 Fall Block Party

Bubble Trouble August 8 from 6:30-7:30pm. Jeff Boyer presents...

"Bubble Trouble": An Interactive Bubble Program for grades K - 3 in Room 110.

October 7-9 Indian Summer Weekend

Graphic Novels Book Club August 1, 8, 15, 22, & 29 at 2pm. For grades 6-12.

October 25 Welcome Night

Caricature Drawing August 9 at 10am. Artist Frank Diaz presents... caricature drawing of kids doing their favorite activity For grades 4 - 8 in Room 111.

September 24 Half Marathon

October 26 Halloween Parade

August 6 BEST OF RODGERS AND HAMMERSTEIN WITH THE OCEAN CITY POPS Treasured favorites from Oklahoma, South Pacific, the King and I and The Sounds of Music come to life as Broadway singers join the Pops and the Cape Shore Chorale in this concert featuring the timeless words and music of Broadway’s greatest song writing duo. Show starts at 8pm at the Ocean City Music Pier, Moorlyn Terrace & Boardwalk. Tickets are $20/$15. Tickets can be purchased online at oceancityvacation.com/boxoffice or by calling 609-399-6111.

Rolling Stones, Procol Harum, The Jimi Hendrix Experience and more. The concert begins at 7pm at the Ocean City Music Pier, Boardwalk & Moorlyn Terrace. Tickets start at $37. For tickets, please visit Ticketmaster or call 1-800745-3000. Produced by BRE Presents & Bob Rose.

August 7 GLEN BURTNIK’S SUMMER OF LOVE CONCERT: 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE SUMMER OF LOVE Throughout 2017, Glen Burtnik’s The Summer of Love Concert is celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the Summer of Love – 1967 – focusing on musical highlights of that year (as well as great songs from 1968 and 1969) which unofficially kicked off with the release of The Beatles’ Sgt Peppers Lonely Hearts Club Band plus many other seminal rock albums by artists like The Doors, Jefferson Airplane, The

August 8-11 MARY POPPINS PRESENTED BY THE CITY OF OCEAN CITY, OCEAN CITY POPS, AND THE OCEAN CITY THEATRE COMPANY Everyone’s favorite practically perfect nanny takes the stage in this Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious musical adventure. One of the most popular Disney movies of all time is capturing hearts in a whole new way: as a practically perfect musical!

Based on the books by P.L. Travers and the classic Walt Disney film, Disney and Cameron Mackintosh’s Mary Poppins delighted Broadway

August 8 PAMPER SCAMPER Annual baby crawling race. Registration is free and begins at 8:30am. Contest begins at 9am at the 6th Street Beach. For babies up to 15 months. Sponsored by Bowfish Kids. For more information, call 609-399-6111.

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Monthly Exhibitions Mother and son photographers LoraLea and Zak Kirby's photographs will be on display from August 1-31. Their work represents the beauty of Southern New Jersey through landscapes and seascapes. A "Meet the Artists" reception, free and open to the public, will be held Friday August 11 from 7-8:30pm.

The Ocean City Arts Center is located at 1735 Simpson Avenue, Ocean City, and is open 9am to 9pm, Monday through Friday, and 9am to 3pm on Saturday.

Summer art camps are available throughout August.

audiences for over 2,500 performances and received nominations for nine Olivier and seven Tony Awards, including Best Musical. The jack-ofall trades, Bert, introduces us to England in 1910 and the troubled Banks family. Young Jane and Michael have sent many a nanny packing before Mary Poppins arrives on their doorstep. Using a combination of magic and common sense, she must teach the family members how to value each other again. Mary Poppins takes the children on many magical and memorable adventures, but Jane and Michael aren’t the only ones upon whom she has a profound effect.

Show times August 8-11 begin at 7:30pm and on August 10 a 2pm start time. All shows take place at the Hughes Performing Arts Center (6th Street and Atlantic Avenue). Ticket prices are $30 for adults, $25 for kids (12 years and under), and $25 for groups of 20 or more. For tickets, please call 609-399-6111 or visit oceancityvacation.com/boxoffice.

August 9 WACKY WEDNESDAY –THAT’S HOW THE COOKIE CRUMBLES Use your creativity to shape and sculpt a cookie into your very own unique masterpiece. Contest is free. Limited to 150 participants. Open to all ages.

Start time: 10:30am at the Music Pier, Moorlyn Terrace & Boardwalk. For more information, call 609-399-6111.

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The 108th Annual Baby Parade is August 10 August 10 DISNEY JUNIOR’S CHOO-CHOO SOUL “WITH GENEVIEVE!” Come see Genevieve Goings and Constantine “DC” Abramson, the stars of Disney Juniors “Choo-Choo Soul” at the Ocean City Music Pier, Moorlyn Terrace & Boardwalk. They began as a hip-hop/soul children’s album of music before the brand was acquired by Disney.

In the show, Genevieve is a soulful and hip singing train conductor and DC is a beatboxing, break-dancing engineer who will engage children in sing-alongs, dance routines and has lots of crowd participation as they perform the hits seen on Disney Junior. The show begins at 10:30am. Ticket prices are $20 or $18 for solarium seating. Ticket information available on oceancityvacation.com/boxoffice. For any questions, please call 609-399-6111.

and trophies awarded. Rain date: August 19. Cosponsored by OC Fishing Club and City of Ocean City. For more information, call 609-814-0216.

August 10 108TH ANNUAL BABY PARADE One of the oldest baby parades in the country.

On the Boardwalk, 6th-12th streets. Parade begins at 5pm. This year’s grand marshal will be the cast of Disney Junior’s Choo-Choo Soul “With Genevieve!” For more information, call 609-399-6111.

August 14-15 GET THE LED OUT (TWO NIGHTS!) A summer tradition continues as Philadelphiabased band, GET THE LED OUT, returns to the Music Pier for two huge nights of Zeppelin. Their attention to detail and loyal recreation to the studio recordings of Led Zeppelin has quickly made them the most sought after tribute to the music of hard rock’s founding fathers. The concerts begin at 7pm at the Ocean City Music Pier, Moorlyn Terrace & Boardwalk. Tickets start at $39.50. For tickets, please visit Ticketmaster or call 1-800-745-3000.

Produced by BRE Presents & Bob Rose.

August 12 MISS OCEAN CITY PAGEANT The Music Pier, Moorlyn Terrace & Boardwalk.

Sponsored by the Ocean City Exchange Club. For more information, visit www.ocexchangeclub.org or call 609-399-6111.

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August 13 TRIBUTE TO ELLA FITZGERALD WITH THE OCEAN CITY POPS Honor the “First Lady of Song” during her centennial year. Enjoy classics from the Great American Songbook, A Tisket, A Tasket, Satin Doll, I Got Rhythm, Bewitched and many more.

The Pops are thrilled to welcome three dynamic soloists – Capathia Jenkins, Aisha de Haas, and Met Opera star Harolyn Blackwel as we celebrate The Queen of Jazz. Show begins at 8pm at the Ocean City Music Pier, Moorlyn Terrace & Boardwalk. Tickets are $35/$25. Tickets can be purchased online at oceancityvacation.com/ boxoffice or by calling 609-399-6111.

August 16 WACKY WEDNESDAY - LITTLE MISS/ MISTER CHAOS AND MISS/MISTER MISCELLANEOUS Who will win the titles of Miss & Mister Miscellaneous? This hidden and unique talent

competition is for anyone over the age of 6.

Judges are looking for unusual and unique talents! Plus, Little Miss and Little Mister Chaos, which requires boys and girls from 3-5 years of age to make as much noise as possible by banging on supplied pots and pans. Contest is free. Open to all ages. Start time: 10:30am at the Music Pier, Moorlyn Terrace & Boardwalk. For more information, call 609-399-6111.

August 16 MISS CRUSTACEAN HERMIT CRAB BEAUTY PAGEANT The original beauty contest for crustaceans.

Families, kids, businesses and organizations are invited to enter their crustacean in this annual contest. The winner receives the Coveted Cucumber Rind Cup and gets to walk down a flowery runway. Registration is free and starts at 5:30pm at the 6th Street Beach. Contest begins at 6pm. Open to all ages. For more information, call 609-399-6111.

August 16 HERMIT CRAB RACES Watch as some of the fastest crabs in the universe competes for the King of Klutz Plaque immediately following Miss Crustacean at the 6th Street Beach. For more information, call 609-399-6111.

August 18 LITTLE MISS OCEAN CITY PAGEANT 7pm at the Music Pier, Moorlyn Terrace & Boardwalk. Scholarship pageant for girls ages 8-11. Must live, attend Ocean City schools or be a property owner in Ocean City (parent). For registration information, call 609-525-9304.

August 20 GUTS & GLORY 5K RUN/WALK Participate in a 5K run/walk to benefit the Crohns & Colitis Foundation of America. Early registration is $25 and includes a t-shirt. Day of event is $30. Register a team or as an individual online at http://online.ccfa.org/gutsandglory.

Chronotrack bib timing- certified course. Gather your family and friends for an event you don’t want to miss. For more information, email jmacaluso@ccfa.org or call 215-396-9100.

August 20 CIRQUE DE LA SYMPHONIE WITH THE OCEAN CITY POPS This popular show returns to the Ocean City Music Pier in a new production. Artists include aerial flyers, acrobats, contortionist, dancers, jugglers, and strongmen! These amazing artists perform with the Pops, directed by Maestro Scheible, performing exhilarating orchestral classics. Show begins at 8pm.

Tickets are $35/$25. For tickets, please visit oceancityvacation.com/boxoffice or call 609399-6111.

August 21-22 THE BEACH BOYS (FOUR GREAT SHOWS IN TWO NIGHTS!) For the third year running, the legendary Beach Boys bring their feel-good summertime pop classics to Ocean City for four great shows in two nights. There’s no better setting than the beach to catch this show, full of the band’s countless hits and fun singalongs for the whole family! The concerts begin at 6pm and 8:30pm at the Ocean City Music Pier, Moorlyn Terrace & Boardwalk. Tickets start at $59.50. For tickets, please visit Ticketmaster or call 1-800745-3000. Produced by BRE Presents & Bob Rose.

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Tickets are $20/$15. To purchase tickets, please visit oceancityvacation.com/boxoffice or call 609399-6111.

August 25 GREEN FAIR Ocean City will host a Green Fair under the covered loggia of the Ocean City Music Pier, Moorlyn Terrace & Boardwalk, from 9am to 1pm.

The community-wide event is designed to educate and encourage people of all ages to adopt a more sustainable lifestyle. Green Fairs allow participants to learn how small individual efforts can make a huge difference in their communities. A variety of exhibitors will be on hand. The Green Fair is sponsored by the City of Ocean City and the Ocean City Environmental Commission. The event is free to attend. For information, call 609399-6111.

August 26 BOARDWALK MERCHANT FIREWORKS DISPLAY A spectacular Boardwalk fireworks display can be viewed from 6th-14th streets on the Boardwalk.

Fireworks start at 10pm.

August 27 THE BEST OF BROADWAY WITH THE OCEAN CITY POPS Special guests, Jim and Joan Schubin, join the Pops in a special evening featuring the best of Broadway!

From contemporary favorites to classic love songs – this concert is sure to delight. The show begins at 8pm at the Ocean City Music Pier, Moorlyn Terrace & Boardwalk.. Tickets are $20/$15. For

tickets, please visit oceancityvacation.com/boxoffice or call 609-399-6111.

August 29 SOUNDS LIKE FUN- FREE FAMILY CHAMBER MUSIC CONCERT WITH THE OCEAN CITY POPS Meet the Ocean City Pops String Quartet at a fun concert for all ages. Learn about the different string instruments in music ranging from Classics to Pop. The concert begins at 10:30am and takes place at the Ocean City Music Pier, Moorlyn Terrace & Boardwalk. Free admission and lasts about 45 minutes.

August 20 WACKY WEDNESDAY FRENCH FRY SCULPTING Use your creativity to shape and sculpt french fries into your very own unique masterpiece. Contest is free. Open to all ages. Start time: 10:30am at the Ocean City Music Pier, Moorlyn Terrace & Boardwalk. For more information, call 609-3996111 August 30 DOOWOP WITH THE DUPREES AND THE OCEAN CITY POPS The Duprees are known the world over for their romantic interpretations of the most beautiful love songs ever written. You Belong to Me was the group’s first million seller and an instant hit. The concert begins are 8pm at the Ocean City Music Pier, Moorlyn Terrace & Boardwalk. Tickets are $30/$25.

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August 23 WACKY WEDNESDAY - TAFFY SCULPTING Use your creativity to shape and sculpt salt water taffy into your very own unique masterpiece.

Contest is free. Open to all ages. Start time: 10:30am at the Music Pier, Moorlyn Terrace & Boardwalk.

August 23 ITALIA DAL MARE (ITALY BY THE OCEAN) WITH THE OCEAN CITY POPS Come celebrate the 25th anniversary season of Bel Canto Lyric Opera of Philadelphia as they return for the first time in nearly two decades under the direction of their co-artistic director, Anthony Pirollo- principal cellist of the Ocean City Pops. The evening will be dedicated to Italian favorites in both opera and song in the traditional bel canto style. Guest artists, including members of the Valley Forge Chorale, will share the spotlights, as well as a few surprises! Show begins at 8pm at the Ocean

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Local Ocean Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s History

2017

OCBP Reunion

By Fred Miller

The Ocean City Beach Patrol will be celebrating their 119th year as a citypaid squad at the 78th annual Reunion/Hall of Fame party Saturday evening, August 12 at Harbor Pines Golf Club, 500 St. Andrews Drive, EHT.

T

HE REUNION is always held the day after the South Jersey Lifeguard Championships. This summer the 78th annual rowing and swimming tournament will be held on Friday, August 11 at 6:30pm on the 33rd Street beach in Longport.

A win at the South Jersey championship is almost a guarantee of induction into the OCBP Hall of Fame. This year Jack Burnett (rookie 1949) and Tom Mullineaux (rookie 1965) will be inducted. They will be the 95th and 96th lifeguards to enter the Hall of Fame since 1975.

Jack Burnett won the South Jersey championship in 1951 giving the OCBP their third straight title. Jack lives in Stuart, Florida.

Tom Mullineaux joined the patrol in

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1965, was appointed lieutenant in 1981, and chief of the lifeguards in 2001. He retired after the summer of 2016.

The first South Jersey championship was held in 1924. The OCBP has dominated the tournament, winning 34 times. The Ventnor City Beach Patrol is a distant second with 16 wins. Ocean City rowers and swimmers have won the most individual titles.

The following Ocean City lifeguards have won the South Jersey doubles rowing race: Jack Kelly Jr./Joe Regan (1944); Jim Macallister/Frank Schiesser (1949 and 1950); Tom Oves/Jerry Angulo (1952 and 1954); Hans Giesecke/George Thieler (1963); Hans Giesecke/Bob Schneider (1965 and 1966); Bob Young/Mark Baum (1967); Dave Smith/Bob Young (1968); Mark Nichols/Mike Bradley (1970); Dave Lill/Tom Stephanik (1977); Ron Kirk/ John Herron (1981 and 1983); Ron Kirk/Tom Stephanik (1984 and 1985); John Ridgway/John Millar (1986); Bob

Garbutt Jr./Ron Kirk (1995).

The following Ocean City lifeguards have won the South Jersey singles rowing race: Dave Lill (1975); Marty Jackson (1976); Tom Jackson (1977); Tom Morrison (1983); Ron Kirk (1986); Ted Evans (1988, 1989 and 1990); Dan Garbutt (2005).

The following Ocean City lifeguards have won the South Jersey swim: Barney Hungerford (1950 and 1952); Jack Burnett (1951); Lou Schoener (1954, 1956 and 1957); George Haggerty (1955); Dick Thieler (1959, 1961, 1962, 1963, 1964 and 1965); David Kelley (1968); David Gleason (1969); Curt Sulzer (1976); Sid Cassidy (1977 and 1978); Bill Fallon (1982 and 1983); Rob Montgomery (1987 and 1988); Paul Mangen (2003, 2005 and 2010); Bryan Rahter (2006).

Clockwise from top left: Hall of Fame/ Reunion emblem; Captain Thomas A. Williams and City Commissioner Laurence P. Lunny presenting trophies to Barney Hungerford, Jack Burnett and Paul Geithner; Tom Mullineaux lead the Ocean City Beach Patrol from 2001 to 2016; Tom Mullineaux, sitting, and Fred Miller were featured in the August 2, 1969 Ocean City Weekly Guide.

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Local Ocean

BACKSTAGE PASS

By Lauren Avellino Turton. Photos by Stef Godfrey.

It’s a sold out crowd at the Ocean City Music Pier on this perfect summer day.

In just a few short minutes, the lights will dim, and the curtain will rise. The anticipation is mounting, as the Greater Ocean City Theatre Company is preparing to take the local Boardwalk stage for the first of five family-friendly shows set there this season.

Madagascar - A Musical Adventure follows the hilarious journey of Alex the Lion, Marty the Zebra, Melman the Giraffe, Gloria the Hip Hop Hippo and those pesky, plotting penguins. Based on the famed DreamWorks animated film, the show represents a milestone for the OCTC’s Summer Children’s Theatre. The wonderful summertime event is celebrating ten years, and going strong. In fact, this year’s opening saw the largest audience for a children’s series yet.

Erika Wasko, a core force of the OCTC team, has been around for a good deal of that decade. While the 29-yearold performer, choreographer, and teacher is currently based in New York City, Erika was born and raised in South Jersey, and spent her summers in Ocean City.

“Though I do live in New York now, when I return here to work, it truly feels like I’m coming home,” she says.

A young woman wearing many hats, Erika has excelled both on the stage and behind the scenes.

“I’m directing and choreographing the children’s shows, and acting in some too,” she said. “The Company is also proud of our Main Stage productions. I’m honored to be Assistant to the Choreographer for Fiddler on the Roof.

I’m also excited to perform in the ensemble of Mary Poppins this August.”

As an integral part of both the cast and crew, Erika knows firsthand all of the intricate details and intense hours that go into putting on a full production.

“For the children’s shows, we typically have five

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rehearsals,” she explained. “But for the Main Stage, like Madagascar, we have a very brief two and a half weeks to learn the whole thing, start to finish. It takes very quick learning.”

A Main Stage show begins with the entire team coming together for a meet and greet. Every cast and crew member introduces him or herself and explains their particular role.

“We review the music and sing it through, and read through the scripts,” she said. “The very next day, we block the scenes, and go over the choreography. Typically, the actors learn the whole show in three to four days. We learned Madagascar in two.”

Then, the cast runs the scenes through succession and cleans it up.

“While the cast crafts the show, the crew is holding regular meetings, checking costumes, set design, and lighting,” said Erika.

It’s then time to bring all the elements together.

“The cast leaves the studio and moves into the performance space. We have light and sound checks, the set pieces and props go in.”

As showtime quickly nears, all last-minute set changes are made, and the actors rehearse nearly a dozen hours a day for final few days before opening.

“The morning of the show, we’re thankful to have those hours off to prepare, rest and recuperate,” she said. “It’s so exciting, but performing takes a lot out of you.”

The actors arrive to the theatre about an hour before opening.

"Then the curtain goes up and the show goes on. Time flies right by. For a production that takes two and a half weeks to learn, we do sometimes wish we had more time.

It’s a roller coaster ride, but so much fun," said Erika. "We get a chance to meet all these new people and connect, but it’s hard to say goodbye. Then the good thing is, you get to meet a completely new set of cast and crew for the next show.”

In addition to the Main Stage and Children’s Series, OCTC offers summer camp geared toward younger kids, as well as the Junior Company.

Ocean City’s Nora Faverzani has been involved in the Junior Company since sixth grade, and says her experience has been an amazing learning experience.

“When I first joined, I didn’t think I was a strong singer or dancer,” says the soon-to-be high school junior. “It’s

been a very comfortable, loving environment since the beginning.”

Nora says she appreciates the opportunity to be part of a show where both high school students and professionals come together.

“We look up to the pros who are all very nice and encouraging, especially when auditions can be stressful,” she said. “We learn how to work together.”

Erika, Nora says, is one of her role models.

“I look up to her a lot. She is so kind and nice to all of us,” said Nora. “The professionals teach us things like what to wear to an audition, how to style our hair, and we don’t feel intimidated by them.”

Nora says she’s also grateful to be working closely with OCTC’ Founding Artistic Director and now volunteer Michael Hartman. He recently brought Nora on to assist with the Show Choir and also production choreography.

In a short five years, Nora, and many OCTC’s budding actors, vocalists, and dancers, have come such a long way and are realizing their true talents. Recently, Nora was named “Overall Winner” in OCTC’s 2017 Talent Show.

Erika’s no stranger to learning as a young performer, and enjoys helping develop young talent, like Nora’s.

“When I was taking dance classes, I appreciated my teacher’s’ advice and direction,” said Erika. “That’s how it is here. It’s a comfortable and inviting atmosphere.

We are a family community and Michael does a great job growing the company and leading great people.”

There are many dynamic productions ahead for OCTC leaders and students of every age. Mary Poppins is the final show running August 11th through 18th. Stinky Kids The Musical is the final Children’s Theatre show August 1st. And, celebrate the holiday season this winter with a festive variety show featuring singing, dancing, and lots of Christmas spirit!

And when the actors take their final bow during each and every OCTC production, Erika says there’s no other feeling like it.

“You feel like you are on top of the world. It’s the greatest feeling ever,” Erika said. “It’s such a happy time work with great people, together as one unit. To be able to share that emotion with the entire stage is absolutely amazing.”

For more info, visit oceancitytheatrecompany.com.

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THE LOOK

Chillin with your peeps at the skatepark?

It's important to feel comfortable and look good while you shred.

Nate and Lily Scarborough are rocking looks from Seventh Street Surf Shop.

Nate is wearing RVCA shirt and Quiksilver amphibian shorts. Lily is wearing Roxy Girl tee and light wash jeans.

Photo by Mackenzie Kitchen

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Editor's Note: Usually we print The Look as one photo, though hundreds are taken to achieve that one great shot. This month, I was so impressed with Mackenzie, Nate and Lily, that I thought more should be featured.

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Shopping OC Store Guide DOWNTOWN

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Shop Ocean City! OC’s Downtown is ready for you! Shop. Dine. Relax. 6th-14th streets on Asbury Avenue.

Blind Express 916 Asbury, 399-9940.

Butterfly Boutique 1125 Asbury, 391-0812.

APPAREL l SHOES Alyse’s Shoes 951 Asbury, 391-8859.

August Heart 715 Asbury, 399-1565.

Blue Lotus Eclectic, Gypsea-inspired finds for home and body. 813 Asbury, 391-5210.

Bohemian Mama Clothes and accessories with a California-chic vibe. 741 Asbury, 938-6466.

Bowfish Kids Adorable children’s fashion. 956 Asbury, 938-1901.

Flying Carp Clothing Gallery 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.

P. Francis 846 Asbury, 399-5570.

Stingray Lovely home accents. 854 Asbury, 399-0660.

Marty's Clothing, jewelry, home goods, more. 1262 Boardwalk, 398-1961.

Cricket Box Your favorite store at the shore.

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

SPORTS l ATHLETIC WEAR Harbor Outfitters 625 Asbury, 938-0175.

Sneaker Shop 704 Asbury, 391-5223.

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Rock Tackle Men's clothing, specialty fishing goods. 711 Asbury, 938-9285.

Ta Dah Shops on the nine and ten block of Asbury, 398-6771.

SWEETS AND TREATS Rauhauser’s 721 Asbury, 399-1465.

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

Sea Oats 710 Asbury, 398-8399.

The Red Tulip Jewelry, accessories, unique gifts. 920 Asbury, 399-0155.

Sea Grass Boutique Chic womens clothing.

409 8th, 938-2398 Stainton’s 810 Asbury, 545-8681.

ART GALLERIES Fine Arts League Local art available for purchase. 608 Asbury, 814-0308.

BEAUTY Lindsy James Salon 945 Asbury, 525-9900.

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Island Beach Gear Stop by on your way to the beach! 9th & Bay, 788-3836.

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HEN Robert L. Monihan met Joy Young in the late 1930s, he was a lifeguard at the 32nd Street beach, near where Joy’s parents had a place. They began talking on the beach, and it wasn’t long before she started bringing him lunch.

Since it’s one of their three children telling the story, it seems to have worked out. But first, Robert went to college, and went to war, serving in the US Navy in the European theater during World War II on a boat that tended the nets that kept German U-boats out of allied harbors.

“It was kind of like a McHale’s Navy kind of deal, from some of the stories I’ve heard,” said Michael Monihan, talking about family history in the upstairs conference room of Monihan Realty. The room was once his grandmother’s living room, above the original tiny office at 32nd Street where his parents started the company 70 years ago.

“They were in this harbor, and there was this guy who wasn’t too bright running the boat.

They hit the dock and the depth charge goes off the back, and blows mud and dead fish all over the harbor,” he said. “One time they’re in a place and they hooked up wine to the drinking fountains on the boat.”

After the war, Bob Monihan returned to Ocean City and to Joy. They married in 1947, the same year they opened Monihan Realty on a lot they leased from Bob’s parents. An uncle had suggested he go into real estate, so he got his license.

He built a small cinderblock building, a 20-by-22-foot space that is now the front room of the office at 3201 Central Avenue. Michael said his mom was probably the only staff member at first, although his grandmother also helped out.

“He had also acquired my grandfather’s contracting business, so for a while he was doing both. He’d actually be driving a bulldozer early in the morning, sometimes with me on his lap, and then come in and run the office.”

After the war, Fort Dix had demolished some buildings to clear the way for new army barracks, and gave away the lumber. Robert

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IN THE BIZ MONIHAN REALTY Michael and Tom

The front room

and some friends drove up in pickup trucks and used it to build a three-floor complex at 3141 Central. Rooms were on the first floor, and apartments on the second and third.

“Only the second floor had heat,” said Michael, so they lived there in the winter, but it was the nicer apartment, so they moved upstairs each summer to get better rent on the second floor. Michael, born in 1949, remembers that apartment. His brother Jeffrey came along in 1951, and their sister Robin Gayle followed in 1956.

Also in 1949, the grandparents moved from their place at 13th and Wesley to 32nd Street, building a two-story home around the cinderblock real estate office. The new building was behind, next to and above the office, and Bob Monihan’s parents lived upstairs and rented units. Over the decades, the continually expanding real estate office took over the building. The front office is now decorated with historic photos of the business and of Ocean City.

Through the 1950s, Bob Monihan’s contracting and excavation business filled buildable lots along Central and Asbury

The first office building being built

Avenues, and in the middle of the decade, formed a partnership to build new homes in the 48th Street block of West Avenue, selling four-bedroom cottages for $3,900.

Bob developed a number of other properties, including a marina. Michael got his real estate license at 19, and it wasn’t long before he entered the family business.

“After being a dock boy at the marina my father built over at 34th Street, and a lifeguard, I did this part time, and then full time,” he said. When their father retired in 1986, Mike and Jeff took over the family business, according to a company history provided by the real estate agency. They expanded the office, and opened another location at 717 Battersea Road, which Jeff ran while his brother managed the original office. Jeff is not as involved with the business now, and Tom Melchionni became part-owner in 2002, when Jeff retired.

Tom started with Monihan Realty in 1989 when the company merged with Fox & Lazo, where he was managing broker. He sat down with Mike to talk about the 70th anniversary, and what’s changed in those decades.

For one thing, the south end of Ocean City was far less developed in the 1940s. A published history of the agency states that Central Avenue was a dirt road, and the historic southend photos

Monihan Realty has been serving its customers for 70 years. Find them at 3201 Central.

collected by the late Edna Streaker May showed a few houses in a wide expanse for much of the southend at that time.

When Michael started, computers were not part of small business, much less when his father began the company. “We used to type agreements, type leases.

We used to have 3x5 index cards. That was our tenant file,” he said.

Not that long ago, Ocean City real estate agents would be swamped with visitors from Pennsylvania and New Jersey in February and March, looking for their summer rentals. Now, much of that search takes place online.

“Three-quarters of buyers do almost all of their legwork on the internet now,” said Tom. Monihan Reality is now an internet company, in an industry that is increasingly internet based. But he does not believe renters and buyers will find their way around Realtors by going directly to the owners.

“I think people are actually discovering the value of the agent,” he said. As buyers and renters try dealing directly with the owner, they end up spending the same amount of money, and miss the services, he said. “You suddenly realized that agent earns more than their keep.”

“For both the owner and the tenant,” added Michael. He said he’s had some longtime clients come back to tell him that they never appreciated how much the agents do.

“We’re recognizing that we have to provide a service. And we emphasize that.

And we do provide that service,” Tom said.

But as big a change came from increasing regulations, Michael said. The days of the handshake deal are gone.

“My father used to do a sales agreement on a piece of paper. It’s now 16-18 double sided pages. Most of it’s regulatory.”

Deeds must include language on lead-based paint, termite inspections, Megan’s law, and a series of consumer protection laws. Financing is also far more complex now. He recognized that some of those protections are needed, but said it has changed the way he does business. “You think you have the

easiest, cleanest deal, and then Murphy’s law kicks in.”

For instance, there may be an inspection needed that requires two weeks, but the issue comes up a couple of days before closing.

Monihan Realty handles sales and rentals, with the average summer rental going for $2,000 to 3,000 a week. There, too, things have changed from the days when a game closet, a good broom to sweep the beach sand off the hardwood floor and a bookshelf full of mystery novels was more than enough for a family renting a vacation house. Amenities are the name of the game.

Customers want several flat-screen smart TVs, high speed internet and more.

“The amenities are so much more high-end, and required,” said Monihan.

“They want what they have at home.”

There are a few of the old places still for rent, said Tom, bargain spots with shared laundry rooms. “Unfortunately, they’re the ones that get torn down and replaced with the super big, super modern buildings now.”

At the highest end, summer rents can range from $15,000 to $20,000 per week.

“Some of these larger mega-beachfronts command big dollars, and the crazy thing is they rent. There is demand for that,” Tom said.

Michael's grandfather immigrated from Ireland, settling in Landenberg, Pa. and brought the family to Ocean City in the summer. On his mother’s side, Joy’s parents, Rev. George Young, a Baptist minister and his wife, Edna, were also summer visitors to Ocean City.

Michael cited customer service and community involvement as part of what’s kept the business going for seven decades. After a lifetime in the business, responding to problems from tenants, buyers and owners and still occasionally turning up to fix a jammed garbage disposal, he said there are some bad days, but most of them are great. “The nice thing about real estate is it’s never boring. There’s always something a little different going on,” he said. “A lot of the customers become friends.” - Text and photos by Bill Barlow

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Local Gym & Fitness This gym has roots all over Ocean City Text and photos by Bill Barlow

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N A thick, humid summer morning, men and women pack Local Gym and Fitness at 908 Asbury, all working up a sweat. With the big doors open to the alley in the back of the building and the front doors pulled wide, the industrial ceiling fans work to keep the air moving as some run on cardio machines, others stretch on the floor upstairs, and still others lift in the back of the cavernous space.

“It’s a good mix, right?” asks Patrick Carr, one of the four owners at the gym. Young and old, men and women, all kinds of people working out together, mixing a variety of methods, he says. Most stations are in use, and everyone seems to be hard at work.

Carr joined partners Russell Snow, Mark Impagliazzo and Fritz Hastings to open the gym in 2011. Hastings and Impagliazzo were investors in the Island Gym on 8th Street that shut down a few years back.

“There was a need for a gym. When the 8th Street gym shut down, we had no place to lift,” he said. After a few false starts, they found the Asbury Avenue location, a spot that had once been Denovum furniture and design store. The big space had also seen duty as a karate dojo, a laundry and more.

Carr believes it may have begun as a dairy back when milk was delivered to homes each day. Now called Local, the logo emphasizes the OC in the name.

The partners renovated the building, adding lofts for more space and including a lot of polished steel, a style Carr described as industrial. “It’s a hard-working environment. It isn’t like a franchise gym,” he said. Russell, a building contractor in town, did the design work and served as general contractor.

“We did all the work ourselves. We’re all handy,” said Patrick, who has his own painting and drywall business, A-1 Shamrock. A CPA who worked for 20 years with the Department of Defense, he also handles the books and deals with the paperwork, he said.

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“We all have our different functions,” he said. “It’s a pretty good fit.”

Mark retired as Ocean City High School’s head football coach in 2011, after close to 30 years with the team. He works as one of the trainers at the gym. The owners also cited Jon Porter, Donna Patrizi and Ashley Madden as among the top trainers. But when it came time to talk about fitness trends, there seemed to be two answers: that the Local Gym makes sure there is room for different types of exercise, but at the same time, it all comes down to putting in the workout, no matter what you call it.

“A 25-pound weight it still a 25-pound weight, no matter how you lift it,” said Donna, who loves the place because it is oldschool. “We’re kind of a traditional gym,” said Jon. “The same kind of workouts people were doing 100 years ago are still in use today.”

Patrick and the other partners say CrossFit is one of the biggest things in fitness right now. The trademarked fitness regime includes interval training, calisthenics, powerlifting and Olympic weightlifting and other styles. Local is not a CrossFit gym, but Patrick said they have the gear to allow CrossFit users to do their workouts while in Ocean City.

The gym uses Rogue equipment, which is designed to be dropped on the specialized floor for Olympic lifting. “We have

>>>> HEAVY WEIGHT Local Fitness' industrial looking space at 908 Asbury is packed with all ages looking to get a good workout.

a lot of iron, too, all York equipment. We have thousands of pounds.”

There's also a number of cardio machines, including treadmills, elliptical machines, Stairmasters and the Jacob’s Ladder machine, which is like climbing a ladder. “You’re constantly moving.

We just got that in last year,” he said. Patrick said he’s been lifting for about 40 years, and three years ago, took the championship in his class at the World National Powerlift Federation competition, lifting 175 pounds on the curling bar. “I’m just used to it,” he said. “My bench isn’t that good. It’s like, 300-something.”

He said all four owners are lifters. “Fritz is an outstanding powerlifter.”

The partnership started with Fritz Hastings, who started training Russell and Mark in 1975.

“He was the one that started us in on weightlifting, and we’ve been involved since that time. He’s a very giving person, very involved with helping kids. He’s a very cool guy,” said Russell.

“I trained all three: Pat, Russell and Mark,” said Fritz. “It grieves me to say this, but I began training people in my garage in the 1970s.”

“We lifted in what we called 'The Pit' at one time,

and it grew from one facility to another,” he said.

The Asbury Avenue gym is just the latest in a line of spots where they worked out.

“The reality is we wanted to work out together,” said Russell. “You have a place to go, a place to work out where you know the people.”

Mark played football, and worked out as part of his training, but got more serious about body building after tearing his ACL. One of the numerous photos at the front of the gym shows him when he was in competition, piled with muscle, but he cut back when he started a family.

“You’re committed to at least three hours a day training,” he said.

He ran down some of the differences between Olympic lifting and power lifting, which are both offered at the gym. There are two types of Olympic lifts, the snatch and the clean and jerk. In the snatch, the lifter brings the loaded barbell from the ground over his head in one motion. The clean and jerk is two motions, one bringing the barbell to the chest, the next raising it overhead.

Powerlifting includes squats, the bench press, and deadlift, in which the barbell is lifted from the ground to hip level.

“They call the deadlift the king of all lifts,” he said.

In the back of the gym, several men run through each kind of lift, and one man works with kettlebells in the alley. Recently, kettlebells have become more popular as well, although the shape of the weight has been in use for well over a century.

“It’s just another thing that gets you stronger,” Patrick said.

The owners want to keep the gym a welcoming place, and friendlier than some gyms.

A blackbelt, Russell said they’ve also introduced cardio boxing classes, and there are a few heavy punching bags. Fritz said they’ve worked with student athletes to get them ready for competition, helped with weight loss, and that he’s helping build endurance for one man who wants to be able to keep up with his son when they’re surfing.

“We just didn’t want a serious lifter gym, or someplace just for people who come in and jump on cardio machines,” said Russell. “We have pretty much whatever you want.”

For more information, see localgymandfitness.com or call 609-545-8732.

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Sam Florio releases her nerves as she tightens the throttle in this water adventure

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HAVE a pretty bold personality.

What you see is what you get. I can be loud, chatty, and I will try just about anything. That being said, not one person who has ever met me would call me “sporty.” Athletic? I go to the gym, but sports are just not the way I want to spend my day. I have found it pretty challenging to try all of these water sports! Tubing, wake boarding, jet skiing. These activities are not really something I would personally call a hobby. And yet there I was trying another Activity of the Month for Ocean City magazine and taking my daredevil, yet uncoordinated, personality out for a spin on the Jet ski Waverunners at Bayview Marina in Ocean City, NJ. Like many of the businesses in OCNJ, Bayview Marina is family run, and they run their business like every customer is part of the family. Owner Maira texted me a confirmation and with an excited introduction before I even arrived, and I felt like a friend as I walked in the door. As usual, I felt nervous. It can be nerve wracking to try something new! But Courtney at the front desk set me up with a safety video, and the butterflies in my stomach calmed a little bit when I learned all I had to do was sit comfortably and squeeze the waverunner handles. Relaxing in the middle of the bay with

the wind in my hair? Now THAT I can do with ease. With my life vest clipped on tight, I walked to the edge of the dock and looked out across the bay at the buoys surrounding where I could ride. I jumped on the back of the waverunner and slowly (VERY SLOWLY) pulled away from the dock.

"Sam, no need to be nervous," I said to myself as the dock shrunk in my rear view. At first, figuring out the pressure for the throttle was tough. I steered a little too far to the left, then a little too far to the right. I sat there feeling a little bit defeated. My heart hammered in my chest and I questioned doing this alone.

Bayview employee Jack road out to meet me and give me some tips. I applied pressure to the throttle handle and stopped worrying about the speed as I was instructed. The waverunner lurched forward. The sun shone so bright in the water ahead of me. The bay was calm and not too cold, and the gorgeous 9th Street bridge looked like a beautiful piece of art in the near distance. I started to smile a little at the thought of how lucky we are to spend time in this perfect town!

I squeezed the throttle again, this time holding it a little bit longer and a little bit tighter. Single riders, families and groups of two or three, passed me by on their waverunners

laughing and yelling to each other. Their happiness is exactly why Wally Middleton and his wife Maira opened Bayview Marina 30 years ago. Wally and Maira were the very first business on the East Coast to open a waverunner rental, and they opened in 1987 with just one Jet ski, “And people came to rent?!” I asked Maira excitedly.

“People came! And now look where we are,” she responded.

We both looked out at all of the docked waverunners and the smiling families ready to start their ride. Maira and Wally just wanted to create a place where anyone could try waverunners. They didn’t want it to be something that only professionals could do. If you follow Bayview on Facebook, or even talk to Maira for a few minutes like I did, you will hear exactly those words, “Anyone can do it!”

Maira and Wally’s words kept popping into my mind each time a tiny wave rolled beneath me and I would release the throttle and slow down with a new set of nerves. Finally, I squeezed the throttle, smiled to myself, and watched everyone else around me who looked so happy. My hair whipped behind me, and the waverunner jumped over the waves. The bay water sprayed against my legs and I honestly felt like I was flying. Bayview employees keep a close eye on the riders, and I laughed that I was even nervous in the first place. There was no “sporty-ness” involved, no particular personality. And as I slowed down to finish my thirty minute ride and pulled back to the dock with salt water on my legs and windblown hair I realized it is so true what Wally and Maira say.

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Tag-Team You know the beach tag. But do you know how it's made? The answer might surprise you.

By Lauren Avellino Turton. Photos by Sage Hurley.

Cooler filled with ice water.

Check. Snacks for the kids.

Check. Sunscreen. Check.

Towels, toys, and don’t forget the beach tags! Check!

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CEAN City beach, here we come!

All summer long, ecstatic beachgoers flock to the Jersey Shore to enjoy hours of fun in the sun, sand, and sea. In many New Jersey beach towns, tags are required.

In Ocean City, badges are a must from the beginning of June through Labor Day. If you’re here for the whole season, the tags cost $25. Just want a weekly? They’re $10, and a day pass is five bucks.

Where do the fees go? To help local municipalities maintain these beautiful beaches, hire lifeguards, provide police protection, coordinate trash removal, and many other important services.

Take a look at your beach tag. It’s proudly a “Made in the USA” product.

Guess what else? It’s “Made in New Jersey,” by a company located right outside Ocean City in Cape May Court House.

Jersey Cape Diagnostic Training & Opportunity Center, or Jersey Cape, was created in the 1970s. Through the years, Jersey Cape has grown the badge business exponentially, and the history, evolution, and manufacturing of the beach tag you’re wearing right now is quite remarkable.

“Jersey Cape started as an employment training center, providing opportunities for people in the county who couldn’t find a job or start a career,” said Executive Director Joe Sittineri. “The company started with contract packaging, but as the tourism industry grew, the more it made sense to produce a product to help with that expansion.”

Today, the Crest Haven complex is the hub of the beach badge business, serving the majority of the towns along the NJ coastline. What’s more, Jersey Cape is now the largest tag manufacturer in the United States, and has sold more than 100,000,000 tags to customers across the country.

Not only do they make beach badges, but a whole array of items, including pool and lake tags, condominium tags, products for schools and colleges, and event and festival badges.

Take, for instance, the tags for Ocean City’s “First Night” celebration. Yep. Jersey Cape produces tens of thousands for the annual New Year’s Eve event. There are Christmas gift tags too. Plus hundreds of other vibrantly colored customized items.

Some folks have even become die-hard collectors of the coveted tags.

“We used to be just a summer season business, but the specialty tags keep up the momentum all year long,” said Joe. And, as that demand increases, and technology improves, that has allowed Jersey Cape to upgrade their equipment and run a smoother, more efficient system.

“Going digital has really allowed us to create new products, and add more jobs,” said Joe. “The beach tag business has had a huge economic impact on the local community, and it begins here with us.”

As a vocational rehabilitation center, Jersey Cape has enrolled about 70 people with disabilities to gain basic job skills, such as working with fellow employees, how to dress appropriately, and completing tasks. The programs also promote camaraderie and a sense of self-worth for the workers.

As the former CFO of the ARC of Cape May County for 25 years, Joe has spent his career developing and supporting programs that help people with disabilities gain these vital work and life skills.

“We have a fine-tuned system here,”

he said. “We have supervisors on hand keeping an eye on the production staff.

We process a ton of tags each and every day. Once the tags are printed, employees spend a good deal of time putting pins on each tag individually, then evenly splitting them into bags, and seeing they’re precisely weighed.”

Each person works at their own level depending on their ability, but all take pride in their work, especially when seeing others wearing them.

Ed Wilson is Jersey Cape’s director of the industrial division.

“Our in-house programs help people gain a sense of purpose and move into the community,” says Wilson. “We have job coaches and counselors on hand to aid in that transition into the private sector.”

“But we don’t turn anyone away,” added Ed. “If they can get a job, that is great, but if not, they are welcome to stay and work here.”

The unique programs, Ed says, help so many people make their mark in the community.

“They come here to socialize with coworkers, meet friends. It’s a safe place where they can feel comfortable, and a way for people with disabilities to develop their own social network,” he says.

The employees earn money, and the community benefits from all their hard work and dedication.

“Proceeds from beach tag sales help towns hire seasonal staff, including local teens as beach taggers, and lifeguards to protect the beaches,” said Joe. “It’s a win, win.”

For more information, visit jcdtoc.org.

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o d o t s 7 Thing C O n i s n e e T r fo el - an OC teen

by Margaret Worch

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ARE YOU FEELING tense and anxious about the coming school year? Why not chill and remember that vacation is for relaxing by going to a class/session at Golden Buddha Yoga? Teens are welcome at any of their “adult” classes. They also have a class for beginners, titled, “Yoga for people who know nothing about yoga,” which runs through preliminary basics, giving a calm and easy experience for those who have never thought about or participated in yoga before. They offer many classes that cater to a wide variety of people, so there will definitely be something interesting for you to enjoy. Yoga Ginger also has numerous classes to relax, unwind, and get fit. Golden Buddha Yoga, 854 Asbury, 609-938-6190, goldenbuddhayoga.com; Yoga Ginger, 717 Asbury, 609-231-7915, www.yogaginger.com.

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WANT TO STAY FIT DURING YOUR VACATION? PLAAY Fitness and Yoga offers a wide variety of exercise and fitness, from aerial arts to kickboxing to a large rockwall for rock climbing. Any teen over 14 can participate in adult classes, and there are many options for younger teens to take in the youth category. What makes PLAAY a great place in Ocean City is their all around offerings. In addition they have a juice bar and massages, not to mention babysitting. Any teen in need of a more active vacation should visit PLAAY at 910 Asbury, 609-840-6671, www.plaayfitnessandyoga.com.

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WOULD YOU RATHER RELAX ON VACATION, AND STIMULATE YOUR MIND INSTEAD? Potomac Bead Co. allows you to schedule a custom class, for groups or just you. Classes can be most anything related to jewelry, from

leather braiding to beading. Do you want a truly personal souvenir from your time on vacation? Consider taking a class or making a bracelet at the Potomac Bead Company. “Don’t wait for a rainy day,” says store owner Bill Baumler, as it can get very crowded. Prices vary based on materials and supplies. Potomac Bead Co., 944 Asbury, 609-399-4400, www.potomacbeads.com.

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DO YOU LIKE CRAFTS? MAYBE YOU’D LIKE A PERSONAL SOUVENIR THAT WILL REMIND YOU OF THE BEACH? The Ocean City Arts Center has workshops related to the ocean for teens (12 and up). The different workshops are: Mosaic Pendants - August 17, $35. A Sea Life Resin Panel - August 3, $40. A Sea Glass Light Block - August 3, $40, and a Beach Memory Stone - August 24, family craft, $25. Ocean City Arts Center, 1735 Simpson, 609-399-7628, www.oceancityartscenter.org.

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DO YOU LIKE TO SING? WANT TO LEARN BUT DON’T KNOW HOW? The Ocean City Theatre Company offers voice lessons with trained professionals. These voice lessons can be scheduled by you (based on availability) and are private/oneon-one. Lessons will help vocal technique and skills for a melodic voice. Ocean City Theatre Company, 609-3981118, www.oceancitytheatrecompany.com.

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DO YOU LIKE TO DANCE? Why not learn the Broadway style choreography for the Ocean City Theater Company's’ professional production of Mary Poppins? Perfect for those who have a passion for jazz and theater style dance, the class members will be joined by the performers who were in the production. Sign up for a day of jazz and theater on August 9! Ocean City Theatre Company, 609-398-1118, www.oceancitytheatrecompany.com.

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MAYBE NONE OF THE ABOVE SEEMS INTERESTING TO YOU, BUT YOU JUST WANT TO HAVE FUN? Why not check out one of the Ocean City Library’s Game Nights (with pizza!). For those in grade six and up, the library hosts a night of games, pizza and friends. This event will take place three times in August, on August 2, 16, and 30. It is sure to be a good night for those who just want to have fun. Ocean City Free Public Library, 1735 Simpson Avenue, 609399-2434, www.oceancitylibrary.org.

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A history of our beloved Boardwalk - Part II

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EARLY 120 years ago, the January 28, 1898 edition of the Ocean City Ledger justified the large outlay of money invested in the early Boardwalk by predicting the crowds it would draw: “Although this boardwalk may have been a great expense to our city, yet there is no doubt but that it will greatly increase the already favorable impression produced by Ocean City, and help to make this one of the most popular seaside resorts, thus increasing the value of property and bringing a larger number of people here.”

This characteristically optimistic prediction certainly came true last summer when Ocean City was declared the Best Beach in America through a contest run by Coastal Living magazine. Clearly, our family-friendly beaches and Boardwalk have won the hearts of beach goers nationwide. The draw of the Boardwalk and the family fun it offers have been a part of Ocean City’s appeal from the beginning.

The Excursion House opened at the 11th Street

end of the Boardwalk in 1887. It boasted a merrygo-round and swings for children, a dining area serving dinner, lunch and other refreshments, and a bathing area for beach goers to change into appropriate swim attire. Jeff McGranahan, director of the Ocean City Historical Museum, showed me the display copy of the receipt for the opening expenses of the Excursion House.

“You can see that they spent $18 on something called a Whizzer,” he said. “That was a lot of money to spend for one item at that time and people, of course, wonder what in the world is a Whizzer? Well, it is a hand crank spin dryer used to dry the rented bathing suits out after each use so they will be ready to rent to the next person.”

At the turn of the century, many beach goers did not own bathing suits, and it was common custom to simply rent beach attire for the day.

Bath houses were prolific along the boardwalk at the time, including Reeve’s Baths, Shelton’s Baths, Adams’ Baths, Street and Steele’s Bath Houses, Bellevue Hot Baths, Boyle’s Baths, and others.

An 1896 newspaper add for Bellevue Hot Baths

stated that it carried “New Suits for Surf Bathing,” indicating that at least some bath houses likely offered suits for purchase for those customers who could afford to purchase rather than rent a suit. In the same paper, Boyle’s Baths proclaimed itself the “Largest Bathing Establishment in the City.” Bath houses competed with one another for patrons, but the Boardwalk could sustain many of them in its early days as bathing costumes were forbidden off the beach. Ocean goers had to use a bath house to change out of street clothes before going onto the beach and then back into street clothes after swimming. Bath houses also rented chairs, tables, and towels, all a necessity for the many day trippers arriving by train. Ocean City still has many day visitors, though they arrive by car rather than train these days. As luck would have it, 13th Street Bath House and Bike Rentals exists today to meet the parking, changing, and post beach clean up needs of those who are in town just for the day.

A photograph taken shortly after the turn of the century reveals that Browers Baths offered amusements such as shuffleboard and a rifle gallery.

It sold toys, shell goods and Japanese notions, which had become popular following the 1901 wreck of the Sindia. Browers also offered “Cameras to Hire.” Kodak released the first self-contained box camera in the 1880s, so it is possible that Browers was on the forefront of allowing customers to rent a camera and take their own vacation images.

Another possibility is that the customer hired a photographer along with the camera who would accompany them to their chosen location and capture a vacation memory.

While the Boardwalk and its bath houses provided beach access for many visitors to Ocean City, the other diversions the Boardwalk offered were equally fascinating. A large pier at 9th Street and the Boardwalk changed names, owners, size, and structure multiple times between 1893 and 1927, but provided a constant source of fun entertainment for Boardwalk goers. Volunteer researcher Bill Pehlert, of the Ocean City Historical Museum, invested hours of time sorting through early newspapers and tracking all of the references to this particular pier to establish its history.

As early as 1891, a pavilion existed at 9th and Boardwalk, called the Adams Pavilion, featuring a carrousel and a candy kitchen. By 1898 it was called the Ocean Pier and Amusement Company, and boasted the largest merry-go-round in Ocean City, shuffleboard, a grand organ, and the candy kitchen. Concerts and fairs were held at the pier and an 1899 newspaper ad invited the public to “Come and listen to the NEW MUSIC,” and to taste “Delicious Soda Water, always cold and refreshing, and the best fruit syrups made without extracts.”

In 1901, a new Casino Pier was added as an expansion. “Casino,” in this context, does not mean what we take it to mean today as a place of gambling. In the 19th century, this term was applied generally to large public buildings used to host pleasurable functions like concerts, dancing, and live entertainment. The Casino Pier could seat 2,000 people and promptly began advertising an array of entertainment including Vaudeville shows and full orchestra concerts. A program for the week of July 30 lists the bill for a show which includes Lewis Dean and Wife as “A Happy Pair,” Professor Block as an “Imitator of Birds, Beasts and Animals,” a “Baby Act,” a pair of “Comedy Acrobats,” a “Musical Team,” and a “Tramp Act,” performing every afternoon at 3:30 and every evening at 8:15. Though many loved the variety of entertainment available on the Boardwalk, not all visitors agreed. A woman visiting in August of 1914 does not identify what show she saw, but wrote on a postcard to a friend in Pittsburgh, “I

went to the entertainment last night and it was so monotonous that we had to leave at only 9:30 p.m.”

By 1904, the Casino Pier is still named in tax records, but is called Young’s Pier on the Boardwalk. The famous silent film, “The Great Train Robbery,” was one of the headline entertainment features for summer of 1904 at the pier. In 1907, the ownership changed again and so did the name. Fogg’s Pier featured a new Sun Parlor on the front of the pier, as well as a shooting gallery and a movie house in the carrousel portion of the building.

In 1911, the property was passed along to yet another owner, Chris Hand, who planned to change the building again to convert it to a funchase, or an amusement park. By August of 1912, the pier featured several rides including a mystic maze, a razzle dazzle (a large twisting slide), ocean wave, lift the lid, soup bowl slide, a down and out, and a human roulette, in which the participants all sat on a life size roulette wheel which spun them wildly off of it in all directions.

Eventually, this pier acquired the name for which it is best remembered today, The Hippodrome Pier; the largest and most popular amusement area on the Boardwalk at that time.

Interestingly, and in keeping with the founding of Ocean City as a religious retreat, a variety of local churches held both special events and summer services in the large casino room of this pier for many years. And while the entertainment bills advertised shows every day, it went without saying that movies and Vaudeville shows were not shown on Sundays. A July 1909 Ocean City Sentinel piece reported that the newer owner of the pier, Albert Fogg, had attempted to open Sunday evenings to show “sacred moving pictures,” but this was stopped by city council.

The 1927 Boardwalk fire destroyed The Hippodrome Pier and it was never rebuilt. Luckily for Ocean City, David Gillian, who had played drums with Robin Robinson’s Orchestra in the Hippodrome Theater, decided to make Ocean City his year round home. In 1929, he set up one ride on the Boardwalk, a ferris wheel, followed in 1930 by a merry-go-round and called it “Gillian’s Fun Deck.” Though it is 30 years younger than Wonderland, Playland’s Castaway Cove also offers an array of amusements for the modern boardwalk thrill seeker. And who knows? Perhaps the human roulette ride will make a comeback.

Adam's Baths

Boardwalk Amusement Pier 1925

Young's Pier

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HE Ocean City Historical Museum's summer exhibit "Fashion and Technology: 100 Years of Change" showcases pairings of these two ever changing key elements of society.

"The exhibit is a fun look at the past through everyday items. I've loved hearing people say, 'Didn't Mom have one of those?' or something similar," said Jeff McGranahan, director of the museum.

Jeff was inspired by the 10th anniversary of the iPhone for this latest exhibit. As you weave through the museum, see how many pieces of clothing or tech you've seen or have even had at one time.

Since the fashion and tech goes from 1917 to today, chances are that everyone will see something familiar ( like a Nintendo 64 and an early gen flip phone). There is even an interactive exhibit with a Polaroid camera from today. Visitors can take a photo right then and there and put it on the wall thus becoming part of the exhibit (Quite different than the Kodak Brownie Target 6-20 camera from the late 1940s).

Of course, exhibits like this one can't be done without a little help.

"I must mention the huge amount of support that the Poprik Family provided this exhibit by being our summer exhibit sponsors.

Their support allowed us to purchase the beautiful mannequins and the Polaroid camera," said Jeff.

Come to the museum, now open on Sundays from 1-4pm, and take a walk through time by way of fashion and technology.

The OCHM is located at 1735 Simpson Avenue. For hours and more information, visit www.ocnjmuseum.org.

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F YOU don’t listen, you don’t learn. The Ocean City Exchange Club is all about listening when they meet for dinner on Monday nights. However they aren’t eating together to listen about how their weekends went. Instead their dinners revolve around how they can help fight issues within the community of Cape May County.

“Our local mission is focused on the community, country, and children in need,” said Frank Faverzani, a 20-year member and immediate past president of Ocean City’s Exchange Club chapter.

“We raise funds for charities and community events that help the issues within those umbrella categories.”

Monday dinner meetings with the Exchange Club happen at Clancy’s By the Bay in Somers Point, where they find a weekly speaker who will make a bid for the organization’s help. These bids are 15 minutes long and discuss how their issue is relevant to the Exchange Club and the area at large. A big part of what the Exchange Club looks for in the pitch is how their donation goes to helping the community.

“We actively look for speakers, but occasionally there are people who come to us every once in a while,” said Frank.

While brief, each presentation gives the members a better picture of what needs to be done. They’ll listen to anybody who has something to say, from the construction company behind the

rebuilding of the 9th Street Bridge to representative speakers of Big Brothers Big Sisters. As long as an organization wants to help out a needy cause within the community in and outside of Ocean City, they are welcome to join the club for the evening.

“The speakers will give us statistics, facts, and an application for a donation” said Charlie Allen, president-elect of the Exchange Club. In the past Allen has served as chairperson of the Speaker Bureau, who is in charge of booking the presenters each week. “Our board votes yay or nay and then figures out how to disperse the funds. Much of where the donations go is based on immediate need.”

The work the Exchange Club performs certainly earns them their dinners.

Outside of their time listening to organizations who come to them, they put on events for the city of Ocean City and beyond. Working with the American Legion, the 70 members of the Exchange Club arrange care packages for the troops overseas. They also work with Wounded Warriors and the American Legion in order to show their appreciation of those serving the country past and present.

“We work to put these packages together because without those troops fighting for us, we wouldn’t have the freedoms that we do,” said Charlie.

Within Ocean City, the Exchange Club’s goal is to see the community prosper as much as it can. Annual scholarships are given to Ocean City’s High School students at the end of each academic year. Organizing the spring and fall block parties is a big responsibility of the Exchange Club, as they organize the assortment of vendors to safely fill Asbury Avenue. A few local groceries will donate food in order to help the event, but a large part of their donations to pull off the semi-annual meeting are financial contributions.

The Exchange Club

By Nick Matousch.

Photo provided by OCEC

Many golf and fishing tournaments they host are big contributors to their donation fund.

The Exchange Club allows a lot of speakers and donates to many causes that come to them. But they really put forth an effort when presented with an issue they feel is overlooked within the community. While Ocean City and the surrounding area are a great vacation destinations, there are pockets of the local population who aren’t so lucky in their day to day lives.

“We recently donated $21,000 to CASA – Court Appointed Special Advocates for Children,” said Frank.

The fundraising events they host generate anywhere from $20,000 $60,000.

The Exchange Club for 70 years now has been meeting for dinner, in order to talk about ideas for their next project or fundraiser. The organization finds more than just a good meal rewarding though; its what they do that makes them feel great about the community they live in. All the members strive to make the community as great of a place as it can be by slashing statistics and continuously promoting the cheeriness of summer in Ocean City.

“There is a camaraderie within the Exchange Club in sharing our talents with those who are less fortunate," said Frank. "We’re not overwhelmed with service, our volunteers enjoy themselves while they do it.”

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Hughes Performing Arts Center 6th St. & Atlantic Ave. Tickets Adults $30/Children (12 and under) $25 August 13 • 8:00pm – TRIBUTE TO ELLA FITZGERALD! We honor the “First Lady of Song” during her centennial year. Enjoy classics from the Great American Songbook, A Tisket, A Tasket, Satin Dolls, I Got Rhythm, Bewitched and many more. The POPS is thrilled to welcome 3 dynamic soloists - Capathia Jenkins, Aisha de Haas, and

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Met Opera star Harolyn Blackwell - as we celebrate The Queen of Jazz.

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August 20 • 8:00pm – CIRQUE DE LA SYMPHONIE returns to the Music Pier in a new production. Artists include aerial flyers, acrobats, contortionists, dancers, jugglers and strongmen! These amazing artists perform with the POPS, directed by Maestro Scheible, performing exhilarating orchestral classics! Tickets $35/25

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Tickets $20/15 August 27• 8:00pm – THE BEST OF BROADWAY Our special guests, Jim & Joan Schubin, join the POPS in a special evening featuring the best of Broadway! From con-

August 30 • 8:00pm – DOO WOP WITH THE DUPREES! The Duprees are known the world over for the most beautiful love songs ever written. You Belong to Me was the group’s first Million Seller and instant hit. The POPS will join the Duprees in a concert sure to entertain!

Tickets $30/25 September 3 • 7:30pm – OUR THREE TENORS! An Ocean City tradition! Shawn Mathey, Cody Austin and Roy Hage will bring down the house with your favorite arias and showpieces.

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September 10 • 7:30pm – BROADWAY SENSATION HUGH PANARO Philly’s own Hugh Panaro joins the POPS in a program of Broadway showstoppers! Hugh has starred in multiple Broadway shows and has played the Phantom in The Phantom of the Opera over 2,000 times!

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Activities Guide

Bayview Marina Waverunners, parasailing.

312 Bay Avenue, 399-5100.

Gillian’s Wonderland Pier Tons of exciting rides. 6th and Boardwalk, 399-7082.

Greate Bay Racquet and Fitness 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! Find Jackey and see if you can beat her score. 1172 Boardwalk, 385-1234.

OC Aquatic & Fitness Center Newlyrenovated. 1735 Simpson, 398-6900.

Ocean City Library Filled with DVDs, games, and books! 1735 Simpson, 399-2434.

Ocean City Arts Center Classes, shows, summer art camp. 1735 Simpson, 399-7628.

OC Municipal Golf Course 12 hole, par 3.

26th and Bay, 399-5762.

Pete Madden

Ocean City Historical Museum Check out Wet N Wild Waverunner Rentals 244 Bay, Broker-Salesperson, REALTOR® OC’s past through postcards, photos and 399-6527. exhibits. 1735 Asbury, 399-1801.

Dak’s Kayaks Eco tours. 1101 Asbury, Playland’s Castaway Cove Over 30 rides, 938-1185 two mini golf courses, and Go Karts. 1020 Boardwalk, 399-4751.

Totally Tubular Watersports Tubing, wakeboarding, waterskiing. 314 Bay, 398Tuckahoe Bike Shop & Surf Buggy Center 9000.

Rent bikes. Fun. 1214 West Avenue, OC, 398-9700.

Local Gym and Fitness Ocean City's complete gym. 908 Asbury, 545-8732.

Ocean City Tabernacle Shows throughout the summer. 550 Wesley Avenue, 399-1915.

Atilis newest & largest gym.

Quiet Deep South EndGym OC's One Street to the Beach!

Single Family in the Gardens 1214 West, 545-8830.

New Construction! Single Across Company the street from the Quiet South end! 3 OC Theatre Broadway family in the Gardens! 5 beach! 3 bedrooms, 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, style shows.

1501 West, 525-9300, bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms, bathrooms, big porch, and well maintained, strong Ocean’s 11 Answers oceancitytheatrecompany.com. and will be beautiful! Call solid rental history. Enjoy rental history, move in

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1901 ready! Low maintenance!

the ocean breezes!

4. 1964 5. On Shelter Road.

Pirate Voyages We’re going on a trip on our 6. Emily favorite pirate ship. 232 Bay, 398-7555.

7. The Lady in White 8. 1976 Ocean City Parasail Safe and fun. 232 Bay, 9. $5 399-3559.

10. Carey Stadium 11. 1928 Rancher in Somers Point!

On Golf Course, Somers Point 1st floor in North End of OC Great neighborhood and well maintained house! 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms.

MLS 449617 $205,000

Views of the course! Large rancher with 4 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms. Beautiful!

MLS 447988 $299,000

PETE MADDEN Call me today!

Pete Madden Broker-Salesperson, REALTOR® 609-513-4781 Broker-Salesperson, REALTOR® 609-399-0041(office) (office) 609-399-0041 609-513-4781(cell) (cell) 609-513-4781 Peter.Madden@foxroach.com Peter.Madden@foxroach.com

Information not verified or guaranteed. If your home is currently listed with a Broker, this is not intended as a solicitation. Equal Housing Opportunity.

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817 PARKRIDGE This amazing first floor features four bedrooms, two bathrooms, hardwood floors throughout the house, open floor Information not verified or guaranteed. If your home is plan, plenty of living space, granite currently listed with a Broker, this is not intended as a counter tops, stainless steel appliances, solicitation.

Equal Housing Opportunity. central air, gas heat, vinyl siding, plenty of storage and parking. $437,000

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MLS 441391 $899,000 2. Ferris wheel MLSAn 444744 $549,900 MLS 446023 $549,900 OC Pops Ocean City tradition. 5253. 125 feet 9248, oceancitypops.org.

Spacious 1st floor in the north end with 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and nice!

MLS 446202 $399,000

A member of the franchise system of BHH Affiliates, LLC Information not verified or guaranteed. If your home is currently listed with a Broker, this is not intended as a solicitation. Equal Housing Opportunity.

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2625 WESLEY AVENUE

401 BAYFRONT

Magnificent five bedroom, six and a This four bedroom, three bath unit half bath, beach front single family features a private new dock that can fit home in the heart of the gold coast a large boat, jet ski lift, and a new pool.

A member of the franchise system of BHH with spectacular ocean and coastline The entire second floor condo was comviews.

Custom does not come close to pletely redone by John Andrews. Enjoy Affiliates, LLC describing this Olivieri designed, and breathtaking endless water views from Schnatz Built masterpiece. $4,395,000 this one of a kind property. $899,000

125 FEET 64 MPH LAUNCH BEYOND 90 DEGREE DROP

NEW IN 2018

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OC Services

“If you want to w rite keep cats , .”

Aldous H uxley

Humane Society of Ocean City

PETS OF THE MONTH >>>>•<<<<

Niko -

Loves to Talk!

Who says girls can't a wear a tuxedo? My name is "Niko" and I am an eight-year old female cat. I love wet cat food so much, and "talk" just because, I am glad to see you! I do not mind critters all that much, but would prefer to find a forever home without any other pets. I am happiest being the only princess in a home!

Princess -

Ever So Sweet!

Princess is a Torbi (Tortoiseshell & Calico).

She is a sweet, affectionate girl that prefers the company of woman to men, but is still fine with both. She is good with dogs, calm children and enjoys curling up in a lap. She has no problem letting you know her needs as she is very vocal.

Max -

Loves Walks!

Max is a five year old Plott hound mix. He is a big goofy boy with tons of personality and love to give. He loves going for walks in typical hound style – nose to the ground!

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bFamily Owned bGreat Rates bBeach Tags bSteps from Beach and Boards b44 Years in Business bFree Wi-Fi bOcean View Decks bGuest Rooms and Apartments

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OC Services

Directory

PLACES TO STAY Adelmann’s Guest House Celebrating 38 years. 1228 Ocean, 399-2786.

Atlantis Inn Luxury B&B Europeaninspired 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.

Coral Sands Motel Mid-week package deals - restrictions apply. 709 E. 9th Street, 399-4540.

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

1001 Little Atlantic Avenue, 391-9614.

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

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

The Impala Island Inn Refrigerators, free Wi-Fi and cable. 1001 Ocean Avenue, 3997500.

Osborne’s Inn 50 yards from Boardwalk, free Wi-Fi, ocean view decks, parking and beach tags. 601 East 15th Street, 398-4319.

Pavilion Motor Lodge Located on beach block. 801 Atlantic, 399-8080.

Port-O-Call Hotel Wi-Fi, meeting areas for gala receptions, small board meetings or large conferences. 1510 Boardwalk, 3998812.

Seaport Inn Motel Clean, recentlyrenovated rooms close to Boardwalk. 1116 Wesley Avenue, 399-1122.

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, (609) 399-0060.

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REALTORS Goldcoast Sotheby’s International Realty 200 34th Street, 399-2500.

Cerruti’s Beauty Shop

Please call for an appointment 609-399-1394

Monihan Realty Multiple locations. 800255-0998.

Berger Realty Multiple locations. 888399-0076.

Patrick Halliday Berkshire Hathaway 754 Asbury, 957-6787.

Pete Madden Berkshire Hathaway 5134781.

Daniel Maimone Remax 3301 Bay, 6709978.

Dean Chorin Berkshire Hathaway 109 34th, 602-0313.

Balsley Losco 1137 West, 399-1137.

Century 21 Alliance 909 West, 399-5711.

Quality Friendly Service Since 1930 Women and Men • Cuts Perms • Blow Dries • Roller Sets 1025 West Avenue, Ocean City

Long & Foster 10th & West, 398-6762.

John Kotakis & Donna Ang Fox Real Estate Brighton Place, 399-0980.

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

DESIGN Gone Native Communications Ad design, brochures, rack cards, logos, more.

675-0867.

HAIR STYLING Cerruti’s Beauty Shop Friendly service since 1930. 1025 West, 399-1394.

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

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

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

AtlantiCare Primary care, clinical laboratories, and urgent care services. 888569-1000.

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

Ocean City magazine Editor Stefanie Godfrey editor@ocnjmagazine.com Sales Director Bill Godfrey localocean@comcast.net Sales Jennifer Freemanjennocnjmag@gmail.com Contributors Nick Matousch, Deborah Worchel, Bill Barlow, Jennifer Wean, Sam Florio, Margaret Worchel, Lauren Avellino Turton Photographers Pam Leypoldt, Kerri Janto, Sage Hurley Cover Artist Aaron "Bogy" Bogushefsky ©Copyright 2017 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

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Schedule your Enjoyable Retirement Solution consultation with T. Eric Reich, CIMA®, CFP®, CLU®, ChFC® today!

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Securities offered through Kestra Investment Services, LLC (Kestra IS), member FINRA/SIPC. Investment advisory services offered through Kestra Advisory Services, LLC (Kestra AS), an affiliate of Kestra IS. Reich Asset Management, LLC is not affiliated with Kestra IS or Kestra AS.

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Real Tour

This home was built between 1897-190 5

tour 508-510 E. 7th Street this Ocean City home Listed by Long and Foster, 14 E. 9th Street, Ocean City, NJ

Kevin Redmond 609-398-6762 kgredmond@ comcast.net East -$525,000 West - $575,000 Whole Duplex $1,075,000

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Pride of Ownership

This vintage townhouse is in the Downtown. This property has been lovingly cared for in the same family for over 50 years. Features both front and rear decks with plenty of inside and outside storage. Classic three-story floor plan has 10 spacious bedrooms and 4.5 baths; three bedrooms on the second floor on each side and two bedrooms on the third floor on each side.

Throw in a combination of bathrooms throughout and there is plenty of room for a large family. First floors feature a full-size living room, separate dining room and full kitchen with a pantry/laundry room off the side. Within blocks of beach, boardwalk, restaurants, parks, shopping, and places of worship. Ample offstreet parking for two cars on each side. Meticulously clean and move-in ready. The east and west side townhouses are also available separately so grab the rest of the family and purchase the whole duplex. Easy to show, make an appointment today.

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BERGER REALTY Leon K. Grisbaum #1 in ocean city sales and summer rentals 3160 Asbury Avenue Ocean City, NJ (888) 399-0076

1670 Boardwalk Ocean City, NJ (888) 579-0095

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Call Daniel today to make your real estate dreams come true!

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