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Contents

May 2018

Here She Is

Miss America Cara Mund shows her multiple talents by posing as a waitress at Jon & Patty's during her meet and greet at Girls Weekend. Photo by Bill Godfrey

Features 46 Beats on the Beach

48 Another Man's Treasure 51 On Cloud Nine 52 Look & Sea

In Every Issue

5 Letter from the Editor 45 Activity of the Month 66 Last Shot

Shore Eats 6 8 10 14 16

In the Kitchen Battle Breakfast Burrito Famished Foodie Sunday Girl Eats Dining Guide

Local Ocean 17 18 18 19 20 22 26 28

Ocean City Girl Adorable Creature Ocean City Workers The Interview May Events Snapshots It’s History Make it a Masterpiece

On The Beach 54 56 58 60

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

Services

62 Pets for Adoption 63 Services Guide 64 Real Tour

Shopping OC 30 32 38 40 42 44

The Look Must Haves Shop Guide Artisan Soap Shop Hoy's 5 & 10 Ocean City Style

On the Cover Artist Susan Rau captures a beautiful family moment in Ocean City on the lagoon in a nod to Mother's Day.

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From the Editor Do you believe in magic?

There must be some kind of magic in Ocean City.

Stick with me here… I’m not talking about the Harry Potter kind (though that’d be rad), I just mean the kind that resonates in your brain, but never can quite be explained. After this long, hard, cold, wet, snowy, did I mention long(?) winter, on the warmest day of the year thus far, I drove over the 9th Street bridge, parked in the Snow Godfrey enjoying her ballet city lot next to the Boards, class at the OC Arts Center. got out, trekked up the planks and across them, propped a foot up on a bench, stood up straight and tall, and whispered a calm, “yes” as I stared at that great blue beast of an ocean in front of me.

Seagulls cawed, the smell of pizza wafted in front of me, and the roar of the beast tickled my ears. Magic.

On my way home, I was driving on Bay Avenue and saw an older gent just sitting on his porch watching the world go by. He was smiling ear to ear.

Magic.

Way back in March, I had my groceries delivered (a treat I allow myself from time to time, like pulling a trifecta of Johnson's, Manco, and George's macaroons on the Boards). The man who carried them in and I began to chat and soon, somehow, began discussing how he hunts for arrowheads on the beaches around here. The artifacts he finds are thousands of years old. Fast forward a few weeks, and Steve, myself, and writer Deb Worchel were hunting for treasure together. Read the story on page 48. Now that’s magic, right?

Inside you’ll find stories on the people and places that make this island magical.

From Tina Marshello who is making masterpieces in her garage studio, to the Hoy family whose shop drops nostalgia in every aisle. Please support the businesses you see on our pages. You win, they win, and the magic keeps on coming.

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Shore Eats

In the Kitchen

Bennie's Bread & Italian Market There's no place like home, except Bennie's

"When you come into Bennie's, you're coming in to my home" Ralph DiClemente

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HICKEN cutlets are to most Italian families like, well, like pasta and tomato sauce is to Italian families.

They were always in the fridge when I grew up. I could run in and grab one as a snack and head back to the couch to watch TV. My mom Lisa would make my brother, dad, and me sandwiches on the weekends, with provolone and garlicky broccoli rabe. With olive-oil slicked lips taking bites from the roll with long, strings of broccoli rabe hanging out, the kitchen was filled with sounds of satiated

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satisfaction. Though I don’t live with my parents anymore, I’m not too worried because I have Bennie’s Bread & Italian Market. On the days where I miss eating chicken cutlet sandwiches with my family, I head to directly to the corner of 12th and Asbury, walk through the glass door and into Bennie’s.

One cloudy (and rarely quiet) Friday afternoon Bennie’s owner, Ralph DiClemente led me into his kitchen to meet one of the cooks, Chris Gieza. The process of one of the most popular items on the menu lay on the table in front of him –

you guessed it… chicken cutlets. You may be thinking that the perfect chicken cutlet is easy to come by. And with three bowls on there, one each filled with egg, flour, and bread crumb it does appears simple.

But looks can be deceiving. Simple doesn’t mean easy and certainly doesn’t guarantee delicious. But at Bennie’s the chicken cutlet is a thing of beauty.

“I can’t resist a Bennie’s chicken cutlet,” said Chris. “Ralph does it different than the rest.”

He dredged the chicken in plain flour, then egg wash. The bread crumbs smelled

delicious.

“We use the best ingredients,” he continued.

“The bread crumbs are made here with Bennie’s breads. There is fresh parsley that we chop ourselves and other herbs, and Locatelli cheese - that makes all the difference. We don’t buy it pre-grated. That’s why people come here.”

Bennie’s kitchen smells like you are walking into your Italian grandmother’s on a Sunday afternoon. It smells like simmering tomato sauce and fresh baked bread, grated cheese and basil.

The food not only tastes delicious but looks delicious too. The eggplant parmesan has layers of fried eggplant so thin and perfect it looks like they were put together like a game of Tetris. The eggplant is Ralph’s mother’s recipe.

“Everyone always talks about San Marzano tomatoes,” Ralph said. “The tomatoes I get are perfect. They are sweeter.”

It’s this attention to detail and passion that overwhelm me as much as the outstanding smell of Italian food cooking. The love for food and family was undeniable. Ralph’s children work at the market, too.

The door chimed in the front and Ralph smiled as he greeted a Bennie’s regular. There’s a line on the Bennie’s website that says, “Bennie’s wants to invite your family to join theirs.” As I watched Ralph hand his customer a bag of the famous Bennie rolls – the shop stopped feeling like a well, shop, and felt like a home. The door chimed again as the customer left, maybe to create her own chicken cutlet sandwiches for her family.

Bennie’s Bread & Italian Market started as a bread bakery in 1957 by Bennie who came from Italy in 1952 to work as a baker in New

York City. He moved to Ocean City in 1957 and opened up the shop we stood in today.

Before taking over Bennie’s, Ralph owned a pizza shop. He purchased his bread from Bennie’s, and the rest, as they say, is history.

“When I ate [the bread], it tasted like home,” said Ralph.

One bite of Bennie’s bread and Ralph was transported back to Sunday dinners in Staten Island, NY with his grandmother. Once he became owner, the pressure of keeping up the quality of the bread hit him. He spent a year as an apprentice with Bennie’s son, Lou to help the transition.

Still, the first years were tough.

“The first three years were brutal. I was crying some days. People would come in and say ‘what did you do to the Bennie rolls!?’ Some days they wouldn’t look right,” he said. “Now I know how long I will need to proof it if it’s a hot day, or if there is a lot of humidity in the kitchen.”

The proof of Ralph’s determination to get those rolls right sits now behind the register of Bennie’s. Shelves of all different types of bread are there ready for the customer to choose which they want. Next to the counter sits the tomato pie, which is almost as famous as the Bennie roll. Its thick crust, juicy tomatoes, and savory olive oil make a perfect lunch, snack anytime of day. Also, there are stuffed breads.

When Ralph expanded the bakery and added the market a few years back, they began serving hot and cold sandwiches, soups, sauces, woodfired, brick oven pizzas, and more. Desserts like the cream puffs are like little Italian works of art.

Walk in on any given day and chances are

you’ll see Gianni behind the counter greeting you with a big, friendly smile.

“I don’t know how I would do it without my son. He helps me with everything. I really don’t know how I would do it without him,” said Ralph.

With a new store opening up in the North End at 4th and Ocean, Gianni will be helping now more than ever. The new location of Bennie’s will be up and running before Memorial Day weekend. More homemade sauces and soups, Italian meats and lunches will be served.

“You know, I always make sure someone from my family is here in the store, no matter what.

There is always someone from my household here. All of my kids have worked for me. I wanted them to know that no matter what, they always have Bennie’s,” he said. “This really is my home. (When you come into Bennie’s) you’re coming into my home.”

- text and photos by Sam Florio. Edited by Stef Godfrey.

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Shore Eats

Battle Breakfast Burrito

An explosion of flavors!

The chorizo gives it kick!

There aren’t many times where I feel the need to shout “Ole!” I’m not a bull fighter (thank goodness) and I’m not some sexy Spanish actor who can get away with that… but when I took my first bite of the breakfast burrito from Starfish Café – I actually did give a little “Ole” in my head.

This thing is bomb. It’s a tangy, savory, creamy, chewy bite with about four tastes hitting you at once. Before you even taste it, though, it’s a sensory delight. I got mine to go, and when I got home I saw the sandwich was wrapped in foil, a la hoagie, and it was sealed with masking tape printed with the Starfish logo. Starfish is committed to being eco friendly

If I had to choose a champion for a battle involving Mexican food I would choose Red's Jersey Mex. Can you picture it, some Medieval scene where trumpets announce the games are open and knights are on horses and people are walking around saying “yes my lord” and stuff? Right, anyway, Reds always serves up some good grinds and his restaurant is a welcoming eatery. And as for the breakfast burrito… (trumpets please) da dada daaaaa… good gentlepeople thou doth eat most well when one haveth the Red's breakfast burrito! I cruised into Red's one fine spring morning and ordered up a Chorizo Burrito

She Said and clearly, to fabulous design.

Once unwrapped and separated (the burrito is cut on the bias, so more of its beauty is visible) the bright yellow egg, deep red tomatoes, purple onion, green avocado, creamy black beans and brown rice showed through. My first bite was an explosion of flavors (salty, crisp, fresh, creamy) and they held through to the last bite. Half was enough for me that morning (the two eggs beans and rice make it filling), but I did sneak bites all afternoon of the second half.

Ole indeed.

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He Said which starts with a 12-inch flour tortilla, two eggs, spicy Mexican potatoes, and cheese and is served up with chips and salsa. This burrito is perfectly spiced, soft and hot with the prefect portions of cheese, egg and sausage. As Lord Reds himself doth describe “the unique flavors of the chorizo give it a kick – not too hot but big flavor.

And the combination of the eggs, cheddar jack cheese and ranchero potatoes really make it a home run.”

Breakfast burritos are not just for breakfast! Try it any time of day and become a believer. Delicious.

Red's Jersey Mex 11th & Haven, Ocean City

>>>> Next month the battle continues with the daddy-o of all ice cream treats... the milkshake!

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EPPER Potts and I were in search of relief from the endless winter of 2018 so we asked Wonder Woman to keep on eye on the rest of our crew and headed into the OC for some adult time and a good meal.

It was mid-April and well, the season was just not swingin’. Plus it was cold. Undeterred we cruised down Asbury Avenue confident we would find something different and yummy. And sure enough we came across Fusion Plate at 947 Asbury Avenue. There was plenty of parking (I guess the cold weather has one up side), so we pushed through the icy gale howling down the street and sat ourselves down in the middle of the restaurant.

What we found is a clean, simple little eatery offering classic dishes from China, Vietnam, and Thailand. Pepper Potts, who is familiar with the foodie lingo, described some of the dishes as “street food,” a popular term meaning tasty, readyto-eat dishes that are smaller than a traditional full meal. Of course we were dining inside (street food is traditionally sold on the street from a cart), and

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there are plenty of full-size entrees available, but the menu reflects the growing influence of the Asian fusion gastro movement.

We settled in and quickly discovered that the Bambu portion of the restaurant, the one that serves drinks and desserts (it’s actually called Bambu Drinks and Dessert and is kind of separate from Fusion Plate, which is the sit down restaurant) was not open! Alas this is a common occurrence for the local folks in April. We were looking forward to sampling the Bambu drink menu. Bambu is a franchise operation that started as a small Vietnamese café in California and quickly spread across the U.S. Bambu specializes in che desserts, che being a Vietnamese term that refers to traditional Vietnamese sweet beverages, or puddings. Bambu in the OC claims a core menu of over 90 different drinks, but you can still personalize your own drink. The smoothies and

yogurts looked so yummy and there were a lot of tea drinks and coconut milk drinks. There is Vietnamese coffee, coconut mocha coffee, mango fresh fruit teas and a bunch more. Sounds tasty eh? Well we’ll return once the season gets rolling for some coconut mocha coffee.

Pepper and I engaged in some grown-up conversation, perused the menu and quickly decided on some spring rolls, an order of chicken satay, bahn mi (a Vietnamese sandwich) and the Golden Chicken. Our server Jeannie was very pleasant and talked about the various cultural influences reflected in the menu. The spring rolls and the chicken satay came out rather quickly.

“Mmm,” said Pepper Potts. “These spring rolls are so crispy – I usually don’t get spring rolls like this, what a great texture. Lots of flavor in these.”

I liked that there were plenty of dipping sauces available. The spring rolls came with a tasty fish sauce and there were other groovy condiments on the table. Chili paste, hoisin sauce and sriracha sauce are not what I normally see on restaurant tables. I mean you gotta love a place offering these three items instead of ketchup, right?

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(very cool, but very slippery) and besides I quickly abandoned any pretense of chopstick use once the Golden Chicken arrived. The dining room has a nice vibe. We watched the Sixers beat the Pistons to continue a long winning streak, Jeopardy was on another TV and Pepper and I occasionally chimed in, and the background music was not too loud and consisted of some boss '80s tunes.

The chicken satay - grilled chicken served on a skewer - arrived with a lovely peanut sauce and we soon had to ask for more. Our two dishes were wellprepared and well-plated. The presentation was clean, simple, and pleasing.

According to the website, Chef Jay L. runs the kitchen and is part owner. Born in Vietnam but of Chinese heritage, Chef Jay seems to have learned his trade feeding his family of 11 and in various restaurants on the East Coast. Jeannie told me the owners are locals from Galloway, but we didn’t have a long conversation.

The menu reflects the chef’s fondness for Asian dishes and includes items from across the region. You’ll definitely find pho on the menu. Pho is a traditional Vietnamese rice noodle soup with a rich broth and garnished with herbs and spices. Also on the menu are several noodle dishes including pad Thai and lo mien, rice dishes and chef’s specialties including a delicious-looking Singapore noodles dish.

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The Golden Chicken arrived and I found it similar to what is often called General Tso’s chicken at other places. The battered and fried chicken was served with rice and broccoli and included some tiny hot peppers. It was thoughtfully prepared – the chicken was nice and crispy and loaded with flavor. It had a nice zing with a tangy start and a sweet finish.

Finally came the bahn mi, a Vietnamese sandwich consisting of a toasted French baguette, chicken, cucumber, cilantro and some assorted other vegetables. I can’t remember having a sandwich like this. It had such a deep, smoky flavor and the cilantro gave it a bright ring. The pickled vegetables lent a nice acid and some moisture to make this a well-rounded item. I really liked it; the baguette was good, the chicken was nicely cooked and I would order it again. I wound up dipping the sandwich into some remaining peanut sauce for one bite, then chili paste for another.

There was plenty of flavor in our meal and the mellow vibe made this a very enjoyable experience. Prices were very reasonable and I applaud another quality restaurant serving varied dishes in the OC. Fusion Plate is located at 947 Asbury, www.fusionplatepho.com.

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Shore Eats The Dining Guide BURGERS l FRIES l CHEESESTEAKS Del’s Oceanside Grill Menu is time-tested and sure to please adults and kiddies alike.

934 Boardwalk, 399-3931.

Flippers Grill Outside at Port-O-Call Hotel. Burgers, etc. 1510 Boardwalk, 3998812.

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

Ice cream, 1172 Boardwalk. Fries, 1034 Boardwalk.

BREAKFAST l LUNCH I SWEETS A La Mode Fresh, homemade ice cream.

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Aunt Betty’s Ice Cream Shack Seriously fresh ice cream. Even treats for your doggies. 2100 Asbury; 40th & West. 3984001; 398-4005.

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

Brown's Restaurant Hot donuts daily, awesome breakfasts. 110 Boardwalk, 9763825.

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

CJs Corner Grill Creative and tasty plates for breakfast and lunch. 701 Shore, Somers Point. 927-4701.

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

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

Mallon’s Sticky Buns Fresh, gooey buns.

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

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

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Positively Fourth Street Breakfast and lunch. Dinner in season. Innovative dishes.

400 Atlantic, 814-1886.

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

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

Ivy Pho Vietnamese cuisine by Chef Bryan. 403 E. 14th Street, 609-938-4292.

Yoasis Try the Cookie Monster. 838 Asbury, 525-2100.

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

Starbucks 1061 Asbury, 938-6905.

Starfish Cafe Unprocessed, organic ingredients locally sourced when possible.

822 E. 9th Street, 609-432-2686.

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

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

Kirk’s Pizza Amazing steak sandwiches.

44 Route 9, Marmora. 390-1845.

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

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GLOBAL CUISINE l SEAFOOD Adelene Serving breakfast and lunch daily. Gorgeous beachfront space. 1510 Boardwalk, (800) 334-4546.

Cousin’s Varied and sophisticated menu.

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

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

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

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

Jay’s Crabshack 737 Asbury, 399-4022.

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Jon & Patty’s Healthy, creative bistro fare.

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

Ocean City Restaurant Association Member restaurants all over the island.

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

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

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

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

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.

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

Yianni's Cafe Hot Bagels and More Greek-inspired dishes. Two locations. 841 Asbury & 1735 Simpson, 391-1113.

In the Know with Ocean City Girl Happy May my fellow Ocean City adventurers and welcome aboard to my new readers! I am Ocean City Girl and I am here to answer any and all questions you might have about this phenomenal town. I've been a lover of all things Ocean City for over 40 years, but as we already know what's not to love right? Whether it's walking the Boards, strolling the beach or shopping Downtown, the OC is the place to be, after all it's America's Greatest Family Resort.

This winter had me craving the sun, sand, surf, and silliness that summer brings. Pull up a chair, grab your sunglasses and get your cup of coffee as we delve into this summer's first set of questions. Don't forget, if you have a question for me don't hesitate to send it in. - Jenn Wean Dear Ocean City Girl, I am in desperate need of my summertime vacation, I feel lost without all things Ocean City. How can I get my OCNJ fix while I anxiously await my vacation?

Sincerely, Missing Moorlyn Terrace Dear Missing, I can totally sympathize with how you feel. I love it here, too. That is what happens once we let OCNJ into our hearts, it stays with us. Now, to help with the visual aspect you can check out the many beach cams around the island. Head to attheshore.com and you will have over 75 cams scattered through out the island to look at.

Whether you want to see the beach, the boards or the bay it's all there. Of course, Ocean City Magazine is perfect for photos and stories about OC - ocnjmagazine.com for a subscription. If you are wanting the tangible things from town there are several stores that can fill that need.

Ocean City Coffee Company (oceancitycoffee.com) not only offers its beach roasted coffee but baskets that include several other Boardwalk staples. Shrivers (shrivers. com) ships packages as well and they include everything from their shelves. Whether it's a Mr. Taffy stuffed toy; mint roll gift box or a pound or two of salt water taffy that you crave they can send it. Johnson's Popcorn (johnsonspopcorn. com), Henry's Jewelers (henrysoc.com), Sunrise Cafe (sunrisecafeoc.com) and Crazy Susan's Cookie Company (crazysusanscookies.com) also offer you the shop-from-home option to bring OCNJ to your doorstep. Check out their websites to place your orders and enjoy all things Ocean City today!

Dear Ocean City Girl, I am going to be retiring and looking to make my new home in Ocean City. What is there to do for a retired person in OCNJ? Signed, Seeking Serenity Dear Serenity, Congratulations on your upcoming retirement.

Moving to this wonderful town is a dream come true.

This city is a fabulous place that offers so many things for you to do as well as the peace you deserve to wind down and relax. The Greater Ocean City Theatre Company offers plays and musicals for both the young and the young at heart. You can sponsor or volunteer as well. They have shows at the Music Pier which also offers concerts, pageants and shows throughout the year. Not to mention being the home of the Ocean City Pops Orchestra.

The Ocean City Historical Museum offers a complete history of the town and includes artifacts beyond your imagination. Alongside the museum is the Senior Center which offers a myriad of options.

Here you can exercise; play games; make jewelry or write. They serve you lunch and you can meet some new friends in your new hometown. The library is also available and it's not just for books either. They have workshops, lecture series, concerts and fun and interesting classes offered daily to keep you busy in mind, body and spirit. There is also the Arts Center in the same building and they not only offer art classes but instrument lessons as well. If you want to stay fit and don't want to walk the Boards or swim in the ocean you can always join the Aquatic & Fitness Center. They offer exercise programs and swimming activities too. All of these spots from the Historical Museum to the Fitness Center are in the Community Center at 17th & Simpson.

>>>> Have a question for Ocean City Girl? Email editor@ocnjmagazine.com

Local Ocean

ADORABLE CREATURE OF THE MONTH

Osprey

Photographed by Terry Carrelli Unique among North American raptors for its diet of live fish and ability to dive into water to catch them, Ospreys are common sights soaring over shorelines, patrolling waterways, and standing on their huge stick nests, white heads gleaming. These large, rangy hawks do well around humans and have rebounded in numbers following the ban on the pesticide DDT. Hunting Ospreys are a picture of concentration, diving with feet outstretched and yellow eyes sighting straight along their talons.

Find this bird near open water with an abundant supply of fish, listen for the Osprey’s whistling or chirping calls overhead, or look for this bird's distinctive flight profile and heavy wingbeats. From spring into fall, a boat or raft can provide an especially good vantage point. Scan treetops and other high spots along the shore for perched adults and untidy stick nests piled atop a platform, pole, or snag out in the open. - allaboutbirds.org

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>>>>•<<<< OCEAN CITY WORKERS Sam Florio interviews a few hard workers around town Jay Graham, Jay's Crab Shack Where are you from? Originally and primarily, Annapolis, MD. How did you get to OCNJ!? Well, years ago I thought I was going on vacation with my family to Ocean City, MD and turns out we were going to NJ. I just ended up staying. I loved it that much.

It’s Ocean City, NJ - it’s peaceful.

So it was only natural for you to open Jay's? I loved it here. I worked here some summers before I graduated college. After college, I fell flat on my face pretty hard and decided to make a change and take over.

Cats or Dogs? Dogs. I don’t have one, but I play with them at the Humane Society on the weekends.

What show are you binging on Netflix? Right now, Dexter. The first few seasons are great.

What do you do during the week? I teach at Ocean City Primary. I teach special education. I started six years ago and I love it.

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Jamie Himes, Kay Jay’s Doll Shoppe

PJ Keiter, City2Shore Gourmet

Where are you from?

I live in EHT. I've been working here since I was eight. My three sisters and I have worked here since we were little. My mom and grandmom own the store.

Where are you from?

I live in Somers Point. I am a senior at Mainland.

Cats or dogs? Both. I love animals. I also work at PetSmart! I've always had dogs, but now I have cats.

What are their names? There are two: Pinkie and Onyx. I started fostering kittens in September. We started with six kittens, now we are down to two. I told myself, I wasn’t going to keep any, but I think we are going to keep these two!

What is your favorite toy? Probably American Girl Dolls. The clothes sold here are all original. The mermaid tails are made by my mom, and all of the doll clothes are designed by her.

Best thing to eat in OC? I love Jay’s Crab Shack.

His crab bisque is my favorite!

TV Show you are binging right now? Pretty Little Liars, but I watch old Grey’s Anatomy episodes, Law & Order and Criminal Minds.

What do you do outside of work? I play the trumpet. I'm in a band called Plaid Salmon. Me and my friends started the band kind of as a joke for a competition, and everyone ended up loving our band.

Are you going to study music in school? Yes. I am going to NJCU college. I want to be a music teacher for high school students.

If someone were to visit OC for the first time, what would you tell them to do? First, I would say stop in City2Shore! Then I would bring them to mini golf at Congo Falls and we would end up stopping at Drip n’ Scoop.

Do you have a favorite doughnut? Wow, so hard to choose. If it has chocolate and peanut butter, I automatically love it.

Best Boardwalk food? Buffalo Chicken pizza at Primavera. - Photo by Terry Carrelli

The Interview Nick Matousch interviews James Smith - The New Ocean City Fire Department Chief What plans do you have for the Ocean City Fire Department in your time as Chief?

I am trying to set up the department for my successor. We are staring down a potential turnover with retirements, so I want to make sure the guys that are here are ready for the next step. There are certain processes in place that I want to streamline, and I want to make sure the guys already here are ready for that. When my retirement day comes, I want the next Chief to be able to have all of the grunt work already done, so they can take their ideas to the next level.

What are the highlights of being a fireman in Ocean City?

Being part of the solution and ingrained in the community. You’re in this neighborhood and community and get to know people. When people call the fire department distressed, it’s nice to see a friendly face show up.

Photo by Kerri Janto

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SK most young kids what they want to be when they grow up and chances are a firefighter might be the answer. For James Smith, this childhood dream was realized last month when he was sworn in as the new Chief of Ocean City’s Fire Department.

How long have you been a fireman? Why did you join the fire department?

I am now in my 25th year. I joined when I was 24. I liked the idea of helping people, so I followed in my dad’s footsteps, who had been a fireman. I saw the camaraderie he had with his co-workers. I love working as a team with my coworkers. We see bad things happen to people, but I can help them.

Tell more about your family history with fire fighting.

My dad was a firefighter for 41 years. He served long enough to be Deputy Chief. My uncle is a captain in Philadelphia, and my younger cousin is a firefighter there.

What did you want to be when you were a kid?

I wanted to be a carpenter; I always liked woodworking. But what little kid doesn’t want to be a firefighter at some point growing up?

What are the challenges of being a firefighter here?

Unfortunately we see people we know fall on hard times for whatever reason. People on call are losing their worldly possessions. You can try and help salvage them, but an arm around the shoulder at the end of the day is still not making those things reappear.

What is your first thought when you wake up?

I check my phone for all the calls we have had through the night, and go through in my head the schedule for the day.

Name a piece of fire fighting advice a co-worker has given to you?

Be safe. Never stop learning, read something every day. 15 minutes a day doesn’t sound like much, but if you read for just that long the time adds up.

Favorite place to eat in Ocean City?

Tony P’s Pizza or Express’ cheesesteaks. I love all the Ocean City staples.

What is your motto?

Be smart and be safe.

Who is your favorite author?

I love Dan Brown novels – the Da Vinci Code, Angels and Demons, I love his writing.

Favorite Movie?

The Quiet Man with John Wayne from 1952.

Do you have any children, and are they interested in fire fighting?

My son at ten years old talks about it. It gives me a little pride to say I think he would do well at it.

What is a little known fact about you?

I’m a puzzle guy. Sudoku, I don’t mind doing a jigsaw. If it’s challenging, I’m on it.

How does this promotion make you feel?

It’s quite humbling, driving over that 9th Street bridge into the city to see the density of the structures. There’s a lot of responsibility with the position.

Any fire around here could spread quickly; I’m responsible to make sure each one of my guys goes home, and everyone on the island is safe and treated professionally. It’s a monumental task.

Did you get to go to the Philadelphia Eagles parade?

I did! I took my son and met my cousin. We were standing at Citizen's Bank Park, just as they Eagles came out of the parking lot. Once they passed we came right home and watched Jason Kelce’s epic speech on TV at home. ABC picked up my pictures on Twitter! It was a great event to witness, and I hope I can do the same for a Flyers parade real soon.

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Local Ocean May Events Spring Block Party

May 5 SPRING BLOCK PARTY 9am-5pm from 5th-14th streets on Asbury Avenue. Over 350 crafters, food vendors, music and more.

May 5 & 6 BOARDWALK & DOWNTOWN MERCHANT TABLE SALES (No Vendors) 6th-14th streets on the Boardwalk and Asbury Avenue.

May 6 WALK MS 2018 Walk to create a world free of MS. Walk MS helps you team up with friends, loved ones, and coworkers to change the world for everyone affected by MS. Together we become a powerful force. With every step we take, every dollar we raise... we’re that much closer. Together, we will end MS forever. Registration begins 9am at the Sports & Civic Center, 6th & Boardwalk. Walk begins at 10am. For more information, call 215271-1500 or visit www.walkms.org.

May 12 MARTIN Z. MOLLUSK DAY Come and find out if summer is coming early, 11am at the 9th Street Beach.

year of the OrlandoFest competition, they received a Gold trophy, a Superior Rating, as well as, the Grand Champion Trophy, against six other orchestras! In 2014, they traveled to Charlotte, NC, where they competed in the Carowinds Music Festival. There they received a Superior Rating with A+ scores in every adjudicated category, plus a standing ovation from all three judges. In 2016, they traveled back to the OrlandoFest competition, where they repeated their previous success, in addition to winning the newly created, National Championship Trophy.

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May 25 UNLOCKING OF THE OCEAN AND BUSINESS PERSONS PLUNGE Participants dress in business suits, carry briefcases and march into the ocean to the strains of Pomp and Circumstance to welcome the new season.

12pm Moorlyn Terrace beach.

May 19 AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION HEARTWALK Registration begins at 9am at the Sports & Civic Center, 6th & Boardwalk, walk begins at 10:30am.

May 19 & 20 “ON CLOUD NINE” TREASURE HUNT Annual open beach metal detecting hunt at the Ocean City Music Pier. Special hunt for kids Saturday morning, only $5. Loaner detectors available. Optional big silver hunt on Saturday and optional gold hunt on Sunday in addition to two regular prizes each day. Access the website at www. ecrda.org for registration information or sign up at the Music Pier day of event. Sponsored by the East Coast Research and Discovery Association. For more information, call 732-276-8251.

May 20 WALK FOR LUPUS NOW 9am registration, 10am start @ 6th Street practice field, 6th & Boardwalk. For more information contact: info@walktoendlupusnowsj.org or call 1-866-517-5070.

May 20 OCNJ TRIATHLON/DUATHLON 1/4 mile pool swim, 2m run/16m bike/2m run.

Plus a kids course 1/8 mile swim, 1m run/8m bike/1m run. Pool swim start 6-8am. Run/Bike/ Run starts 9am. $50 Tri/Du. $25 kids course. For

May 12 MODERN MUSCLE CAR INVASION Modern muscle cars will be displayed on the Boardwalk between 5th-14th streets, 12-5pm. For more information or to register, please email NJJeepInvasion@gmail.com.

May 13 THE WEST CHESTER SENIOR STRINGS Free Mother’s Day Concert, 4pm at the Music Pier, Moorlyn Terrace. In 2011, at the inaugural

more information, call 609-399-6111 or www. ocnj.us/race-events.

Unlocking of the Ocean and Business Persons Plunge

Martin Z. Mollusk Day May 26 MEMORIAL BEACH CHALLENGE The main obstacle course challenge is a soft sand adventure race followed by a kids fun run. Staging at 9th Street beach. For registration information, visit www.memorialbeachchallenge.com or call 856-905-0583.

May 28 MEMORIAL DAY SERVICE 11am at Veteran’s Memorial Park, between 5th and 6th streets on Wesley. Rain location: Ocean City Tabernacle, 550 Wesley Avenue. Miss NJ Parade is a highlight of the summer.

May 28 NATIONAL MOMENT OF REMEMBRANCE Americans, wherever they are at 3pm on Memorial Day, pause in an act of national unity for a duration of one minute. The moment of remembrance will take place on the Boardwalk (5th-14th streets) as Greg Murphy of Buglers Across America sounds Taps to commemorate the moment.

Plan Ahead

June

June 1-3 Ocean City Flower Show June 7 Wonder’s Birthday Bash 2018 at Wonderland Pier June 8-15 Ocean City Restaurant Week June 9 Cop Chase June 13-16 Miss New Jersey Pageant Parade & Competition

WHAT’S HAPPENING AT THE COMMUNITY CENTER Ocean City Free Public Library Free Movie Night May 1, 6:30-8:30pm showing Dunkirk - 2005.

This is a WWll thriller about the evacuation of Dunkirk, France. (105 minutes) OC Pops Spring Concert Series May 4 OC Pops Strings - 7pm May 18 Musical America presented by OC Pops Wind Quintet

Ocean City Arts Center Monthly Exhibitions Pastel artist Linda Robinson will exhibit at Ocean City Arts Center throughout May. Linda is a former Art Teacher in Millville. She will show her beautiful landscapes. A free Meet the Artists reception is held the second Friday of the month. Everyone is invited to attend.

Local Author Showcase May 10 from 4-8pm Come meet local authors, purchase a book and have it signed.

June 23 Antique Auto Show

OCFPL Book Club May 15 from 6-7pm Jurassic Park by Michael Crichton. Read the book and join the discussion on May 15.

June 27 Broadway on the Boardwalk

Game Day May 17 from 3-5pm. Grades 6 and up. Come play your favorite board game.

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Local Ocean Snapshot

Doo Dah Parade

Clockwise from top: Alysse Rodrigues, Brooke Rodrigues & Jeremy Rodrigues; Becky Nickles, Damian Wodarski & Debbie Nickles; Jackie Trostle, Heather Trostle and Marissa Trostle; Susan Swider and Rick Wojton; Carmen & Linda Devito; Brooklyn Cybulski, Siena Cybulski & Piper Brydges. Photos by Terry Carrelli.

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Easter Egg Hunt

Clockwise from top: Charlotte & Harper Hoffman; Holden & Violet Dzikoski; Nicholas Kalatsjov & Emmett Schroeder; Liam Dobias, Emma Dobias & Lilyanna Williams; Charlotte & Rhyan Irwin; Malania, Sophia & Sadie Curley. Photos by Kerri Janto.

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Local Ocean Snapshot

Clockwise from top: Iannaeelle Cruz & Madeline Taylor; Michael, Mick, Dominic (baby), Michelle & Millie Lombardi; Sue Fazio & Bella Vemezia; Jonathan & Andrew DeHart; Brian, Kate & Tania Spiesman; Diego Accame, Dan Fredeman, Joe Fazio, Boris Burkov, Mike DeLucia & Dan Wong. Photos by Kerri Janto.

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Around the Island

Clockwise from top: Renee, Lucy, Ingrid, Graham & Eric Chekemian; Sue & Allie Hawk on left, and Steve, Katie and Ben McQuirns on right; Kathy Barney, Gino Russo, Donte Russo & Daniel Louis; Steve West & Victoria Allegretto; Raymond & Joanne Maturo; Kenny Jansen & Jon Maresch.

Photos by Kerri Janto.

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

Memorial Day 1918

By Fred Miller

One hundred years ago, May 30, 1918, Memorial Day was a solemn event with America fighting in the World War.

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Top Left: Alfred R. Smith, former captain of the lifeguards, was fighting in the World War in 1918.

Top Middle: One hundred years ago, Mayor Joseph G. Champion led the Memorial Day ceremony on the lawn of City Hall.

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EMORIAL DAY, or Decoration Day as it was originally called, has been commemorated in Ocean City for 137 years. While the day signals the beginning of the summer in America’s Greatest Family Resort, residents and visitors have always remembered the country’s war dead.

The patriotic tradition dates back to May 30, 1881, when Gainer P. Moore, a local resident and a veteran of the Civil War, led a small group of men along Asbury Avenue in the city’s first remembrance of America’s fallen soldiers. Moore was elected mayor in 1884, and under his leadership, the parade grew and became an important annual event.

Under the headline, “Memorial Day,” R. Curtis Robinson, editor and owner of the Ocean City Sentinel, wrote an article in the May 26, 1898 newspaper giving the history of the special day. It began, “One of the most beautiful and sensible anniversary days of the year is the 30th of May, called Decoration Day. The day is not a religious holiday, but rather a patriotic, memorial, decoration day.

The right way to spend the day will be largely

according to the individual or community’s selections. It is first in order to visit the cemeteries with muffled music and to strew to heroes’ graves with flowers, but we do not spend the entire day in the cemetery or in memorial services. It is a great thing to have a holiday on our hands.”

One hundred years ago, May 30, 1918, Memorial Day was a solemn event with America fighting in the World War. Mayor Joseph G. Champion led the ceremony which was held on the lawn around City Hall. He spoke about Ocean City’s involvement in the war and expressed his hope that the war would soon be over.

Alfred R. Smith, longtime captain of the Ocean City lifeguards, was a member of the U. S. Army stationed in France. Mayor Champion read a letter he received from Smith: “Just as we were starting the attack, the Germans turned their machine guns upon us, and also their artillery. Well, if hell can be pictured any worse than this, I fail to see it. Men were lying shot all round us. In one case as the doctor was attending to one man two shots struck the wounded man and killed him instantly. Then we went over the top toward the German lines, and hell broke

The World War I memorial names all of the Ocean City residents who served. It is located at Memorial Park, between Fifth and Sixth streets, on Wesley Avenue.

out again. Machine guns, trench mortar, etc., were turned on us and men fell right and left. How I ever got through it more than I can tell. Our boys never stopped, went right through into the enemy’s trenches and drove them out.”

Smith continued, “We found out afterward that this was one of the strongest points of the German lines, and the French said could never be taken by them. Well, we captured 200 prisoners, killed as many, and captured ammunition, several carloads, and machine guns.”

Ocean City’s 137-year-old Memorial Day tradition will continue on May 28.

The Ocean City Beach Patrol will begin the program at 9am on the Moorlyn Terrace beach. A lifeguard crew will row their lifeboat a short distance from the beach and place a wreath on the ocean. And there is a Memorial Service at 11am at Memorial Park, between Fifth and Sixth streets, on Wesley Avenue.

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MAKE IT A MASTERPIECE

By Lauren Avellino Turton. Photos by Stef Godfrey.

Spring’s finally sprung, much to the delight of Ocean City artist, Tina Marshello. As the weather warms up, the wife and mom of three can spend more time in her home workshop.

Since her studio is set up in the garage, it can get pretty chilly in the winter.

Through her unique painting techniques and creative eye, Tina gives new life to wooden furniture that needs some TLC. As her company name notes, her goal is to “Make It A Masterpiece.”

“I spend hours online, and shopping in the tri-state area looking for pieces to upcycle. I don’t restore antiques,” she says. “I renew and recycle vintage furniture to make it a unique masterpiece. Each piece is one of a kind.”

Like her work, building her business has been a one of a kind experience, and quite a journey.

Tina grew up in Plymouth Meeting, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, but since 1990, has called the Jersey Shore her home. After a decade and a half as a certified court reporter, Tina says it was time for a change.

“It just didn’t feel like me.”

Tina worked part-time at Borgata, then at Revel casino doing special events. When Revel closed, she was out of a job.

“I prayed that God would take care of me and make me happy,” she recalls. “I didn’t pray for money. I prayed for something that would make me satisfied and fulfilled.”

Tina’s dream came true.

“I always loved arts and crafts, and being creative. I love home decor,” she says. “I painted an armoire for my daughter and posted a picture on Facebook. Then, a friend asked me to paint a dresser. My business took

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off, one person after another. I haven’t been out of work since 2014.”

The busy entrepreneur gets help from her husband and kids, but for the most part, she’s a one-woman band. She shops, travels, hauls, cleans, repairs, paints, and sells.

Once she’s chosen the piece, Tina says there’s a method to her creative process.

“I wait for the piece to talk to me,” she says. “If I’m not 100% sure, I won’t start it. It has to give me inspiration. I let it resonate and sit, then the idea pops up like a lightbulb. It’s like a labor of love.”

Most of Tina’s sales are pieces she picks out herself, paints, and posts, but a small part of her business is custom work.

“I had a client who had his grandmother’s hutch, and didn’t want to throw it away. There were initials carved into it and it was a family heirloom,” she says.

“I restored it. I have a duty and an obligation to make people happy. Color makes me so happy, and so does the moment a customer picks up their piece. Seeing someone’s face is priceless.”

Tina says another one of her favorite pieces is a tall chest she painted for her husband for Christmas.

While furniture is her primary palate, she’s had quite a few interesting interior design projects too.

“I’ve refinished banisters and kitchen cabinets, and hung tons of wallpaper. I once faux-painted an 18 foot foyer by hand, top to bottom.

One of the coolest things I did was a wallpaper ceiling!”

The 1830’s barn renovated into a home is pretty cool too. Tina consulted on interior design, and went to estate sales to choose items that would compliment the home and the clients’ personal styles.

Then there’s the staging wall in her studio.

“It’s a cool story,” she shares. “I was walking my dogs one day and noticed the Ocean Manor was under renovation. There was a huge heap of wood outside. I asked the owners if I could take it, and they said yes.

I ran over with my truck, and immediately brought

it home and put it up on the wall. There was not one piece of wood left. It was meant to be, and has become my trademark. Plus, now I have a piece of the island in my art space.”

While working tirelessly in her studio, Tina says she loves listening to tunes.

“I can’t paint without music! I love James Taylor, he’s my number one, but also like country, '70s soft rock, The Eagles, Rob Thomas, Stevie Wonder, and pop hits too,” she says.

Though she spends most of her days painting and creating, in her free time she likes going to concerts.

“I’ve been to more than 350 shows! I’m also an avid reader,” she says.

Tina spends time in the kitchen, and enjoys dining out at local eateries too, like Jon & Patty’s Coffee Bar & Bistro, Ready’s Coffee Shop, Piccini,The Crab Trap, Charlie’s and Diorio’s.

“We’re also huge RV fans, and take a three week RV vacation to Myrtle Beach every year when the ocean is warm there, but still too cold here. We love the beach,” she says. “When we get back here, this island is jumping! Then, I dive right back into my work, but still make time here and there for the beach at 10th Street.

I also love riding my cruiser on the Boardwalk.”

If you see Tina cruising by, give her a wave, or stop and say “Hi” on her social media sites. To see her work, visit facebook.com/makeitamasterpiece or instagram. com/makeitamasterpiece. If you’d like to purchase a piece, Tina says “You have to be quick. Most of them sell the same day, or within a day or two. The longest a piece has ever sat was a week and a half.”

If you have a piece of wood furniture that needs sprucing up or a pop of color, send a photo or two, let her know what you’d like done, and she’ll consider the custom request and provide a quote. A piece takes about a week, weather permitting, and requires a 20 percent down payment.

Tina offers a 30-day warranty within reason, and also provides the customer with touch-up paint and home care instructions.

Contact Tina at 609-703-3021 or email her at tmarshello@comcast.net.

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THE LOOK

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Summer is within reach... gear up for

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Nora Perkins is wearing Vintage Havana. Bag by Peter Grimm.

Photos by Sam Florio.

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1. Glass House

The term "unicorn" refers to something that's one of a kind, and that's exactly what these seaglass art pieces are, created by Johnis at The Lucky Find, 1035 Asbury

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2. Cash Flow

I'm pretty confident I'd have way more cash if I got to feed it to a magical creature bank every day. Bowfish Kids, 956 Asbury

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3. S'not Right

You're thinking how could it be that you've lived this long without a jar of unicorn snot aren't you. I am.

Bowfish Kids, 956 Asbury

4. Let's Bounce

Ball meet kids, kids meet ball. See you in a half hour! Just kidding.

Or am I? Jilly’s Dollar Store, 1168 Boardwalk

5. Sole Sisters

These shoes whispered to me through the glass walls of Alyse's Shoes.

"You know you want us.... come in, try us on... you looooove us."

Shoes are so smart!

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There are so many styles of this fab shoulder bag for the 4 and under crew. And me. I've got to put my phone somewhere!

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3. Sucker

How can I ever put on a pair of socks again without thinking there should be a unicorn head on them? At least I have this rainbow teether for my angst. Bowfish Kids, 956 Asbury

4. Heads Up

I'm not sure if I should smile at or wince in fear of these hand puppets.

Let's go with smile. Either way it's a win. Those eyes, though...

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How does one even make a pompom? And who invented these fabulous little things?

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Cool swim trunks are to summer like milk is to cereal. Completely necessary. Surfers Supplies, 3101 Asbury

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May MUST HAVES 1. Drink it in

I take my coffee only in unicorn mugs from now on. Thank you very much.

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2. Clutch Object

This bag has so much style I want to ask it who its wearing.

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

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

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

Bohemian Mama 741 Asbury, 938-6466.

Bowfish Kids 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, 9380691.

Sunseekers 751 Asbury, 399-1640.

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

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

Sea Oats 710 Asbury, 398-8399.

HOME GOODS l JEWELRY Blind Express 916 Asbury, 399-9940.

Butterfly Boutique 1125 Asbury, 3910812.

P. Francis 846 Asbury, 399-5570.

August Heart 715 Asbury, 399-1565.

Cricket Box Your favorite store at the shore. 810 Asbury, 391-0055.

SPORTS l ATHLETIC WEAR Harbor Outfitters 625 Asbury, 9380175.

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

Sneaker Shop Janet and Maureen know their stuff. Sneakers and apparel. 704 Asbury, 391-5223.

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

Cake Studio 1046 Asbury, 231-1851.

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Stainton’s 810 Asbury, 545-8681.

VARIETY l BEACH ITEMS Hoy’s 5 & 10 Literally everything is here.

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Artisan Body Products Handmade soaps, facial/body products. 920 Asbury, 3985661.

BOOKS l CDS l OFFICE Sun Rose Words & Music Books Music, CDs, office supplies. 756 Asbury, 399-9190.

DEPARTMENT STORES B&B 827 Asbury, 391-0046.

FLORIST Spinning Wheel 858 Asbury, 398-1157.

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RENTALS Surf Buggy 8th & 12th on the Boardwalk. Cribs, strollers, TVs, coolers, bikes. 976-5679.

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

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

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HOME GOODS l JEWELRY Flying Carp Gift Gallery Jewelry, cards, gift, home decor. 225 West, 741-7717.

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You can get sight and sound, but that’s it. Touch and smell only come in person.

“Alright, try that,” says Ione Talese, holding out a translucent slab of peppermint soap for a deep sniff. “The fun part is picking them up and smelling them.”

Ione opened Artisan Body Products about five years ago. This spring, she moved the store to its current location at 920 Asbury, close to the original site but with double the space and wash of natural light that pours into the store on this spring morning.

“We were next door for about five years, and this became available. We jumped at it,” she said.

Ione agreed to talk soap, trends and business one morning before she opened the shop for the day. She’s made the most of the expanded space, fitting in more skin care items and lotions, as well as prints from several artists. Her husband, George, created a workspace for her to create gift baskets, which have quickly grown into a big part of her overall sales.

For now, we’re near the back of the shop, examining cut soaps from some of the many artisans featured at her shop. Some, like peppermint, French lavender or citrus, are pretty straightforward, but others get more surprising.

The various layers of one called “Sunday Morning Breakfast” smell, in turn, of maple syrup, pancakes and bacon. Another dish holds nearly perfect replicas of Oreo cookies.

These soaps come in a rainbow, with visual appeal aiming to match the smell and feel.

Customers can buy any sized slice of the cut soaps, which run $2 an ounce. That works out to be about $5 a bar, Ione said.

“We try to cut them in that increment, so people can gauge what they’re spending.”

Set between the varieties are little bowls of coffee beans. Unlike the cookies, the coffee is real.

“The coffee’s there because when you’re in here for a while your nose quits,” Ione said. “The coffee beans are like a reset for your nose.”

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the front is a table devoted to lavender, with bouquets of the aromatic plant and numerous skin care products featuring lavender. She also makes her own soaps. Another spot features unscented soaps for those sensitive to aromas.

Lately, scrubs and lotions have been very popular, she said. Bath bombs are a big trend right now, one she expects to see grow through the summer. For the uninitiated, including this writer, it’s more or less what it sounds like: A scented ball for the bath. Some bubble up like an Alka-Seltzer tablet, others spin and change the color of the water or add glitter that floats to the top.

“Right now everybody loves bath bombs.

We sell a ton of them,” said Ione, holding up a blue and pink example. “You throw this in your bathtub.

“These are beautiful. That’s all Himalayan salt, with a little bit of lavender salt. That stays on the top of the water and when you get out of the tub it sticks to your skin.

Another display of Farmhouse Fresh products promises to be all-natural, vegan and gluten free.

They include scrubs, cleansers and masks. Ione sees a renewed interest in face masks.

“Young girls love the masks. They’re all about the face products.”

Last summer, Ocean City magazine profiled a tackle store, which the owner described as a man cave on Asbury. That is not Artisan Body Products.

The vast majority of the customers are women, Ione said, shopping for gifts or for products for themselves.

“We do get a lot of men in here, though, looking for gifts. We wrap anything and everything. They’ll come in and say I don’t know what my wife likes, here’s 50 bucks,” Ione said, hoping for the store staff to pick out something thoughtful. “And we’ll do it.”

Men also visit for grooming products unavailable at the local drug store. Ione carries a line of shaving soaps and old-fashioned shaving brushes, as well as the kind of single-blade razor your grandfather probably used, in which the disposable razor blade can be replaced in a steel handle that will last for years, if not decades.

Artisan Body Products is located at 920 Asbury Avenue.

“I have more young guys coming in here with interest in the old-school razors and shaving creams,” Ione said. The very traditional ones use a cup and a brush – badger hair for the purist – to foam up lather from soap. Those convinced of the need for five or more blades may be skeptical, but once someone makes the initial investment, a single replacement blade costs pennies.

“I think it’s a little bit of a revolt against the high-priced plastic that fills landfills,” Ione said.

Even someone who won’t let a razor near his face will find beard grooming products, including beard oils to soften those long, well-groomed whiskers.

Ione spent 28 years in business in Ocean City, selling hand-painted furniture.

But like so many in town, her life and her business changed dramatically in the fall of 2012.

“Hurricane Sandy really punched us all in the gut,” she said. She closed her former business and started looking for something new.

“I decided that I would always have a soap problem, so I opened up a soap store,” she said.

A soap problem?

“I’ve always loved artisanal soap. I went into a Crabtree & Evelyn in Annapolis. I came out in a trance with bags of soap. I like good products.”

After Sandy, she took a year to immerse herself in the soap business, learning how it’s made and hearing the stories of the people making it in artisanal batches.

Ione’s family has deep roots on Asbury Avenue, starting with her grandfather, Joe Talese, who opened a tailor shop in the 1920s. That’s part of the reason Ione wanted the Talese name on the shop awning. A few blocks away, her brother and his wife operate Jon and Patty’s Coffee Bar & Bistro.

This spring, she’s getting ready for a new season, with plans for an outdoor market for fresh cut flowers in the walkway between her building and Sack ‘O Subs.

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Hoy's 5 & 10 In Ocean City, nostalgia and fun are offered up at Hoy's Text and photos by Bill Barlow

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UMMERS come and go, children grow up to have families of their own and generations pass, but there are a few things that remain through the decades. It turns out that whoopee cushions are one of those things.

David Hoy remembers one little girl playing with a whoopee cushion in the toy aisle of one of the locations of Hoy’s 5&10. For those who were never 12, a whoopee cushion is a flat rubber air bag, about eight inches across, that makes a “brrrrrrpt” sound when squeezed or sat upon. Ideally, one is placed surreptitiously under a seat cushion. This little girl opted for the squeeze method.

“She just couldn’t stop laughing,” he said.

Another day, a dad set about eight of them up in the middle of the aisle. He had several kids with him. “They were just bouncing from one to the other.” This was not exactly the manufacturer’s recommended use, especially prior to purchase, but he said he let them have their fun.

“They were having such a good time, I can’t say no.”

These days, there are electronic devices that make a similar sound, and about 15 more besides, and can be controlled remotely. Because of course there are. But there’s something disarmingly analog about the classic whoopee cushion. The big advance since its introduction in the 1920s is a piece of foam in the middle that allows it to self-inflate.

That old-fashioned, hands-on connection is part of what has kept Hoy's 5&10 going long past the age of the five and dime. David Hoy’s grandfather, Bernard Joseph Hoy, started the first Hoy’s store in Newcastle, Del., in 1935. He grew the chain for years until he had numerous locations throughout the tri-state area.

David’s father, also Bernard Joseph Hoy, continued the store. But over time the business changed, and several of the former locations closed.

“I think they were pretty much all gone by 1975, except for the beach stores,” David said.

There are now four stores, all at the Jersey shore. One in the Stone Harbor downtown, one in Avalon and the 34th Street location in Ocean City all opened in

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the 1960s. The other Ocean City location – 732 Asbury Avenue – is the only one currently open all year. Ocean City has a larger year-round population, David said, and the downtown store does enough business to pay for itself through the winter. That location was once a Woolworth’s, the original 5&10 chain, which closed across the country in the 1990s.

“That’s our most recent addition, and I think it’s been 20 years,” said David. There was a location on the Ocean City Boardwalk as well, but that closed years ago.

Nostalgia is a big part of the Hoy’s business plan. Most of his customers have been coming to the shore throughout their lives, and a visit to Hoy’s reminds them of the fun they’ve had in the past. David doesn’t carry much in terms of electronics, although he said there is some demand for them. But one of the biggest sellers are the bags of those green plastic army men kids have played with on the beach for decades, along with many other items that would have seemed perfectly familiar to shoppers 40 years ago.

Board games, puzzles and card games are another huge seller, he said. David recently saw an article indicating millennials are now big fans of board games for grownups, while the classic card game Uno remains the top game at the store. He figures families on vacation have more time to shop and more time to spend together playing games when they get off the beach.

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Sitting in his Stone Harbor office, David is happy to talk about the business, his life and his family. He seems happiest talking about his six children. The youngest is getting ready to head to college, and the others are either still in school or beginning their careers. One daughter works with his wife, attorney Jane Hoy, at the Stone Harbor law office, another is spending a year on volunteer work in Nicaragua.

One son, Daniel, works at the stores. Daniel said his brothers and sisters have sometimes worked summers when they need the money, or else they’ve taken summer jobs elsewhere. He spent a couple years on the beach patrol in Stone Harbor, mostly guarding the longboard surfing area known as Nun’s Beach. On a recent family trip to Nicaragua to visit his brother, he spent some time surfing those tropical Pacific waves.

Daniel said he’s happy to be in the family business. One day he expects to be running the show, but in the meantime he’s content to learn everything he can about an operation that’s worked for more than 80 years. Is there anything he’s looking forward to changing?

“I don’t think you can change very much,” Daniel said. “I’d like to expand, maybe open some more locations.”

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time when even some dollar stores carry few things that cost $1. That was different in the 1930s, at least for a while.

“I hear stories, and it was way before my time, when my grandfather ran it, that they would separate a pair of socks and sell each one for 5 cents and not sell them at 10 cents.”

David’s grandfather got his start at Woolworth’s in Philadelphia before deciding to start his own business. He worked with a man named Jim Wood, who also started his own stores as well, opening the locations in Stone Harbor and Avalon.

“They both went out on their own, and eventually my grandfather bought the stores from Jim,” David said.

The old five and dimes used to have soda fountains and lunch counters. David said he thought about going that route “for about a minute.” Food is very perishable. Besides, he heard the stories from the old timers about getting to work at 4 am to start baking for the day.

“I’m happy where I am,” he said.

David was about 30, already working in the family business, when his father died unexpectedly.

David took up the reins in the 1970s and has run the business ever since. But he had help. He said he had a lot of good people to help him from the start,

mentioning John Garniewski and Tom Thornton.

“John worked with my family for 60 years. So he helped a lot in the beginning.”

David spends much of each spring buying for the new stores. Today’s customers want choices in everything, he said. Hoy's used to carry one style of beach chair. Now, they stock chairs from several vendors. As a kid, David spent a big part of every summer in the stockroom blowing up those canvas rafts. Today, the stores offer a variety of body boards.

Other items tend to be souvenirs of the shore.

“Every once in a while I try to do a plain shirt that doesn’t say Ocean City on it. It just doesn’t move.”

After a lifetime in the business, David Hoy said he still loves his work, loves seeing happy families in the stores.

“We have novelty hats. They look like jellyfish or crabs or bishop hats. It’s a pain in the neck because the customers throw them all over, but they have such a good time. They laugh,” he said. “If you can get them to laugh and have a good time, then they’ll come back.

“You see families shopping together. You don’t see that a lot of times when they’re not on vacation.”

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Y BUDDY Joe and I spent a lot of the winter in the gym. After a handful of snowstorms and more leg days than we cared to count, eventually all we wanted to do was go outside for a bit. When it first started to get warm out, I received a text message from him: “Bro, I want to try to dunk.”

Joe and I have spent so many hours in the gym seriously training, but a little bit of fun never hurts.

So we figured we would shoot our shot and play some pick up basketball at the 34th Street courts.

34th Street’s playground is site to one of the more than half dozen basketball courts in Ocean City to go to if you want to play a game of pick up basketball. If you go there and find it too crowded, there are always the courts at North Street, the Civic Center of 6th Street right next to the Boardwalk, 8th Street, 15th and Bay Avenue, and 52nd Street and Haven Avenue. The courts are almost always open – even if you can only go after nightfall, the city will light up the basketball courts for nighttime games.

If you want to play at the courts on 6th Street and the Boardwalk, where the Civic Center has indoor and outdoor courts, you have to get there at the right time. The outside facilities are first come first serve, and the gymnasium courts inside are reserved mainly for Ocean City residents and the students of Ocean City schools. There are times when the outside courts are taken over by a

plastic hockey rink and other summer programs, but the courts are open for people to come and play their own game, at no cost to them.

“We only take collateral from people who need basketballs,” said Kristie Fenton, Executive Director of the Civic Center on 6th Street and the Boardwalk. “We ask for phones, keys, and backpacks from the kids. There are not set hours at the Civic Center, and we host a lot of programs in mid-June inside. The facility is closed in the summer, but the outside courts the city keeps open.”

There are two courts next to the 34th Street playground, running from east to west (so pick your net wisely if you are worried about the sun in your eyes). At the western side of the facility are restrooms and a few picnic benches on a pavilion deck, in case you get winded after an intense game with a team of buddies.

An important thing to remember, Joe and I are both five feet ten inches. Definitely not the first people you would pick for a game of pick up basketball. The middle to high school aged kids playing when we arrived were probably glad they didn't ask us to join their teams. They allowed us one of the east side nets while they played their own pick up game. Joe and I played one-on-one, shooting around and trying to out maneuver each other. The nets are low, maybe eight feet six inches, and though he was able to get the bottom of the net, I was able to get only a nice handful of spring air.

A second thing to remember, I have extremely poor aim. I cannot make a basket to save my life.

When I was able to get around Joe, my shots were way off. I made maybe five shots all day, mostly hearing the metal double rim vibrate as the ball bounced off. Sometimes my shots were not even flying anywhere near the net. However, there was no one to judge, no one to keep score, so it was good to just be able to shoot and play around.

After we became a little winded we settled into just shooting around, doing what we could to get the ball toward the net.

For being a gym rat, I found basketball to still be a hard sport. The constant moving around, sprinting up and down even a half court is exhausting. It's constant movement, and thinking on the fly to try and out maneuver your opponent takes some effort.

But it's definitely fun being outside and feeling the bay breeze blow over you. You can get all the exercise you want in the gym, but nothing really beats being outside and getting after it in trying to shoot a few threes or make some layups.

“Anyone of any age can play pickup basketball, that is the great thing about it,” said Kristie. “We have kindergartners and adults alike come to play.”

Ocean City does not lock up their courts after the lights go off, which is usually around ten o clock.

However, Joe and I only work out maybe two hours at most together, and that was more than enough time for us to execute our dreams of trying to dunk.

We were not staying there all night, exhausted just from a short game. We’ll be back though hopefully soon with some more guys to take on your own team. Tomorrow night you will probably find us at the gym, where we continue our workout plan. But isn’t that the beauty of pickup basketball, that you can just come back whenever?

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HE 2018 summer season in Ocean City’s shaping up to be Fun, Fun, Fun in the sun, on the sand, and on stage.

Back by popular demand, The Beach Boys will bring their Good Vibrations to the island once again.

“We’ve had amazing success in Ocean City,” said Mike Love, singer-songwriter and founding member of The Beach Boys. “Great vibe, great people. We’re excited to come back!”

The Rock and Roll Hall of Famers will join an amazing lineup of musicians to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Music Pier Summer Concert Series.

For two and a half decades the series has brought a diverse group of entertainers to shake up the seashore town. From The Temptations to George Thorogood, Jason Mraz to G. Love and Special Sauce, music lovers have tapped their toes to everything from classic rock to pop.

While the stars shine on stage, so do the forces behind the scenes. The dynamic duo booking the bands each year are Bob Rose of Rose Relations, and BRE Presents. The two companies have been in tandem for two decades, and have packed the house with multiple sell-out shows over the years.

“Our first four concerts were held back in 1994, and now, as we celebrate the 25th anniversary, we’re thrilled how much it’s just grown, and grown,” said Bob. For Bob, who hails from Bridgeton, the concert series is a labor of love for a guy whose passion is music.

“In junior high school, I promoted my first music show. A few local bands from town were looking for gigs, so I booked them for school dances,” he recalled.

“Then in the early ‘70s, I put together my first outdoor concert at the former Palatine Race Track in Centerton, Cumberland County. A thousand people showed up!”

The rest, as they say, is history. Bob knew, at that moment, he had a knack for creating concerts and bringing people together. He started booking shows at the Jersey Shore in the ‘70s, and eventually hooked up with BRE Presents. Now he co-produces the Music Pier events with Rich Mancinelli, BRE’s vice 46 OCEAN CITY MAGAZINE MAY 2018

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president of booking and marketing.

“Working on the series together has changed the whole dynamic,” said Bob. “Both our companies bring different skills, ideas, and experiences to the table. We’ve definitely brought it up a notch.”

Rich couldn’t agree more, and holds Ocean City near and dear to his heart.

“We love working on the Music Pier series because it provides us with such a unique and special environment for the artists we bring through,” he said. “They love being a stone’s throw from both the Boardwalk and the beach, and are big fans of the family-friendly atmosphere.”

Mike Love couldn’t agree more.

“It’s so great to perform two nights, that way we can come the day before and spend a few days,” said Mike. “It’s such a nice hang for us. Ocean City’s clean, pristine, and perfect for families. The beach setting is fantastic. It’s a great time all around.”

This summer, Bob and Rich have lined up some spectacular sets. The series kicks off Monday, June 18 with Aimee Mann. The Grammy Award-winning rock singer-songwriter, bassist, and guitarist cofounded the new wave band ‘Til Tuesday in the 1980s. The band’s debut song, “Voices Carry,” hit the top ten on the Billboard singles chart.

“All You Zombies” will enjoy the ska, reggae and rock sound of The Hooters for a two-day showing

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June 19 and 20. The band can’t wait to return for their second year.

“In addition to being a unique venue for the band and our fans, it certainly brings back some sweet personal memories of summers there with my kids,” says Rob Hyman, singer-songwriter of The Hooters.

“The early morning bike rides and sticky buns on the Boardwalk, dizzy rides at Wonderland, miniature golf

upstairs at the funky Junkyard, and of course, all the food. Oh yeah, there’s a beach there too great views from the stage! We’re ready to rock it once again!”

Get The Led Out’s got a “Whole Lotta Love” for Ocean City. The Philadelphia-based group highlights Led Zeppelin’s hits June 25 and 26.

The Grammy Award-winning folk rock duo, Indigo Girls, hit the stage July 9. Amy Ray and Emily Saliers’ are known for top songs, including “Galileo” and “Closer to Fine.”

“You Can Do Magic” on the Boardwalk with America. The pop/soft rock band, known for singles “A Horse With No Name” and “Ventura Highway,” is in town July 16.

Professional a cappella group, Straight No Chaser, will delight crowds with their amazing voices for two shows July 23.

Get footloose and fancy free when The Bacon Brothers take the mic. The Hollywood stars, Kevin Bacon and Michael Bacon, are ready to jam August 6.

August 13, when the sun goes down, folk-rock and country singer-songwriter Gordon Lightfoot makes his debut at the Music Pier with hits like “If You Could Read My Mind” and “Ribbon of Darkness.”

Get “Hook”ed and jam out with Princeton, NJ’s own Blues Traveler. John Popper leads the “Run Around” August 30.

The Machine celebrates 30 years of performing Pink Floyd. You’ll “Wish You We Here” August 27.

The Beach Boys, will catch a wave into Ocean City August 20 and 21 with two shows each night. Get the tickets while they’re hot. Back for their fourth go-round, the Boys have had 12 sellouts the past three years. What better way to celebrate summer than rockin’ and rollin’ with a group of guys harmonizing about surfing, cars, and summer romance?

The Music Pier offers a spectacular view of the beach, ocean, and boardwalk. Plus the bands get their pick of Boardwalk bites, from pizza to peanuts, french fries to funnel cake. For Mike Love, he’s got a sweet spot for ice cream.

“Every time I’m there, I have to get my coffee ice cream milkshake,” Love laughed. “I even got comped and I was in love!”

The Beach Boys and all the other musicians have come to count on the dedicated team who create and coordinate the concerts.

“We have such great teamwork between the band and their crews, folks from Ocean City, my great volunteers, and the BRE crew,” said Bob. “We all gel well. It’s our combined effort to put fantastic shows together. People are spending their hard-earned money to enjoy a concert, and we deliver.”

And deliver, they do, Rich notes.

“The crowds are always so supportive, and we’re proud to provide top-notch entertainment to local fans and vacationers alike who are looking to have some fun.”

For tickets, visit the Ocean City Music Pier Box Office website, www.ocnj.us/boxoffice.

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TEVE BLAIR loves nor’easters.

So when March 2018 opened with four of them in two weeks, Steve reacted differently than many of his coastal neighbors.

“The best time to go out hunting is right after a bad storm,” he said. “The water gets churned up and the tides come up so high and just leave all this stuff up here on the beach. I can find some good things after a storm.”

Just what is it that Steve hunts for after storms, you ask? He hunts for Native American arrowheads and spearheads, the very artifacts once used to hunt animals and fish. Eager to share his passion with others, Steve readily agreed to my request to join him on a hunting expedition. Our first attempt was ruined before it could start due to, yes, you guessed it, a nor’easter which dumped eight inches of snow on the beach, rendering any post storm 48 OCEAN CITY MAGAZINE MAY 2018

exploration impossible. On the day of our rescheduled trek, Steve was there early and ready to share his wealth of knowledge. Our hunting grounds were the small beach area at Beesley’s Point, on the mainland side of Great Egg Harbor Bay in Upper Township. The beach extends past the Tuckahoe Inn towards the B.L. England plant in one direction, and away from the Tuckahoe Inn, towards the new parkway bridge span in the other direction.

This stretch of beach served as a summer camping area for the Lenni-Lenape people, who inhabited New Jersey long before any European settlers arrived. The Lenape traveled with the seasons, using the same trails each year to move between their villages and summer residences. A 1913 New Jersey Geological Survey identified Beesley’s Point, Dennisville and Tuckahoe as sites where significant archeological evidence exists to support possible permanent settlements and

definite seasonal settlements. Contemporary scholars agree that these areas served as summer residences for the Lenape, who came here to fish, to catch oysters and clams, and to stay cool.

Steve’s interest in searching for ancient Native American arrowheads and spear points, generally classified as “projectile points,” began when some of his family members caught the collecting bug.

“My brother was sitting on the beach right in front of the Tuckahoe Inn, just drinking a beer, when his foot brushed up against something in the sand. He picked it up and it turned out to be a spearhead, so then my sister got interested and then I started looking for them too,” he laughed, adding “We can get a little competitive sometimes. My sister is the best though,” Steve continued, “She just has an eye for it. She can walk so fast along the beach and still spot them like they are jumping right out at her.”

Steve still recalls the exact spot where he made

When the tides give you arrowheads…

Start collecting! his own first discovery.

“I spent two whole years looking without finding anything,” he told me, “and then one day I was standing right in this spot and I found my first one!”

The excitement of that first find was still clear in his tone, as he chuckled and exclaimed, “And from there on, I was hooked!”

While Steve and his siblings may be competitive with one another, Steve had no qualms about sharing his tips on when to search and what to look for with me. Before we started walking, he produced a framed case of arrowheads he has collected over the past 15 years and pointed out the differences in shape and size between some the artifacts. The larger, highly triangular finds which lack notches are older, he informed me, and were likely used as spear heads. The smaller examples exhibit clearly beveled edges where they were worked over with flint and they are notched at the sides along the base where they would then be wrapped with bay grass, using tree sap for glue, and attached to an arrow shaft. Steve has had the collection reviewed by an archeologist, who dated most of the items in a range of 1500 to 2000 years old and stated some of the pieces might be even older.

Pointing out some color variation in his samples, Steve told me to keep my eyes open for unusual color (his brother’s first find was orange) and anything triangular.

Interestingly enough, a 2012 article from The Press Of Atlantic City, reported that workers at the B.L. England electric plant in 1991 discovered thousands of prehistoric artifacts in the ground there. Archaeologists estimate the artifacts to be at least 4,000 years old, giving additional credence to the likelihood that some of the items in Steve’s collection may pre-date the Lenape and are artifacts from an earlier people.

Armed with my newfound and rudimentary knowledge of what to look for, we set off along the beach. I must admit, my automatic setting in beachcombing is to search for perfect intact shells, sea glass, driftwood, and perhaps the occasional infamous Cape May Diamond. The notion of looking for flat triangle shapes was a new one, but I trained my eyes obediently along the top edges of each “ebb tide marking,” as Steve called them. For those not in the know, “ebb tide” technically refers to the period between high tide and low tide when the water flows away from the shore. If you have walked a beach at low tide, especially after a storm, you are familiar with the lines of debris (sea grass, seaweed, shells and rocks) that 49

leave behind evidence of the various lines up to which water had pushed in the successive stages between high tide mark and the low tide mark. According to Steve, these piles of debris are often the best places to search; “If you find a lot of stones, the odds are much better that you might find an arrowhead mixed in.”

“After a while,” he said, “you just develop an eye for it. See that one right there?” He leaned over and picked something up. “It looks kind of the right shape, so I might pick it up…”

He inspects it for a moment before he muttered, “nah, it’s nothing,” and tossed it back into the water. We continued walking, under the parkway bridge and away from the construction. For a moment, my mind lit on the seeming disconnect between combing a beach

for 1500 years old artifact while the heavy noise of modern progress roared above me. I was pulled back to the task at hand by Steve’s philosophical observation, “Wow,” he said, “Look at the level of sand over there.” Noting my confusion, he continued, “This changes every day… this level of sand. The current is so rough through here. That’s why every day is a new beginning and a new chance to find something. That’s what keeps me coming back.”

Indeed, the thrill of discovery has kept Steve coming back to walk the same beach for over 15 years. In that time, his finds have stretched beyond arrowheads and spearheads. He has also uncovered old glass bottles, pottery shards, dead sea horses, and tools made from animal bones. His sister found a clay pipe.

While we did not find an arrowhead or projectile point on this outing, we did find some flint, which was exciting enough for this newbie. Flint is not native to coastal southern New Jersey so finding it can be the prelude to finding an arrowhead as flint was used to shape them. The Lenape resided along both the New Jersey and Pennsylvania sides of the Delaware river, so it is possible that they brought flint with them from Pennsylvania. They may also have obtained it through trading with tribes who resided farther west in Pennsylvania or other regions where flint was plentiful. Regardless of how it got here, finding it and knowing it may have been used to shape an arrowhead in the past was an exciting end to the day.

Now that I have some flint in my pocket, perhaps I too will greet the next nor’easter with something other than dread and resignation. After all, who knows what ancient secret the tides may reveal after the storm passes.

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On Cloud Nine

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REASURE HUNTING IS something that everyone can remember doing as a child, but there are few people who can truthfully say that they still hold on to the innate curiosity for discovery that all humans are born with. However, the members of the East Coast Research and Discovery Association (ECRDA) are reintroducing this curiosity to the public, via the “On Cloud Nine” treasure hunt at the Music Pier beach, May 19 and 20.

Ever since its founding in the 1980s ERCDA has been a way for people who enjoy the hobby of metal detecting to meet and talk about their hobby. Nine years ago, however, they decided to give the public a chance to learn about, and try their hand at, metal detecting via a treasure hunt.

“The first year we had the event, it was at the John Taylor Pavilion, out in Belmar,” said club member Harold Lowenfels.

Unfortunately, the club was left dissatisfied with how the local government treated them, and didn't feel welcome. Still it was after the destruction of the pavilion during Hurricane Sandy, when the ERCDA had no choice but to find a new area where their annual hunt could be hosted.

After discovering Ocean City, the club knew they’d hit the beach town jackpot.

Members were especially excited about the

Music Pier, which provides both shelter for them and for anything that they might have on display, while being close enough to see the event as it takes place.

The ECRDA's hunt is open to the public - anyone who wants to search for buried treasure can join. This isn't always the case for metal detector hunts.

“We’d participated in other hunts before, and [had run] some hunts that were just for club members, but we saw some things that we could improve on, so we wanted to run a public hunt, and see how it’d go,” said club member Joe Jorgenson.

It seems to be going well. The hunt is celebrating its ninth year, and 8th year in Ocean City.

So how will it work?

To start, all money from registration, $125 per day, goes towards purchasing targets, prizes and lunch for the hunt’s participants.

Around 10,000 targets will be put into the sand for finding over the two days, and seven hunts. Prizes include high quality metal detectors from Minelab and White’s, other detectors, and silver and gold coins.

One of the things that makes the On Cloud Nine treasure hunt unique, is the club’s willingness to include children. There is a hunt for children on Saturday, and registration for a child (ages 2-13) is only $5.

Children don’t need a metal detector, or any

prior experience to participate, and will be paired with a club member on their own plot of sand, with a certain number of targets, and the club tries to get every participating child a prize.

You may be asking why a hobby that requires relatively expensive equipment and lots of patience would be so eager to include children? It is one of the few hunts in the area that encourage kids to participate.

“Children are the future of everything, including all hobbies,” said Harold. “So we really wanted to make an effort to include them in this, and to make sure that the hunt was accessible to all children.”

Metal detecting isn't all about the potential to find a treasure buried deep below the ground. Other benefits can include an excuse to get outside in the fresh air, and meeting people that have similar interests.

“Everybody has a little bit of a treasure hunter in them,” said Joe, who started metal detecting around age 12.

All of us human beings have innate curiosity, so come give your curiosity a little exercise, and participate in the On Cloud Nine treasure hunt.

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Humane Society of Ocean City

PETS OF THE MONTH

“Dogs do speak, but only to those who listen " ~ Orhan P amuk

>>>>•<<<<

Aurora & Athena -

Sisters!

Aurora and Athena are wonderful sisters that must be adopted together. They are black and white with amber eyes and are about a year old.

They are good with other cats. They've seen dogs and seem like they would be okay if given time to adjust. They seem like they would be good with children. They are smart, sweet, affectionate and playful.

Dusty - Playful Pal!

Penny - Shows Affection!

Dusty is tall, sleek, and lean with a short, soft double­coat of white-blonde fur lightly "dusted" with cinnamon highlights.

His personality is as engaging as his appearance. Highly intelligent, affec­ tionate and playful, Dusty's favorite thing is you.

Penny is a pretty gray/silver domestic short haired cat about two years old. Penny is shy at first, so patience is necessary. However, once she knows you, she is very affectionate. She will let you know how she feels as she is extremely vocal. Penny has never been with children and would probably do best in a low activity household with kids over 12.

The Humane Society of Ocean City presents...

BARKS

on the Bay

June 9

10-1

Pie Eating Contest Dress Up Your Pooch!

Games, Prizes, Treasure Hunt, Contests, Photo Ops, Food & More!

Live Music by Cosmic Charlie of Dead Recokoning

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$15 donation per pooch!

Join us for the fun!

Raindate June 10

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Directory

PLACES TO STAY 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.

Pete Madden Berkshire Hathaway 5134781.

Daniel Maimone Remax 3301 Bay, 6709978.

Balsley Losco 1137 West, 399-1137.

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

Century 21 Alliance 909 West, 399-5711.

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

1001 Little Atlantic Avenue, 391-9614.

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

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

Coastal Kitchen & Bath Custom cabinetry, free estimates, wide range of budgets. 708 West, 399-0900.

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

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

675-0867.

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.

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

Wild Dunes Inn Luxurious suites – spacious and furnished near Boardwalk. 801 10th Street, 399-2910.

ASSET MANAGEMENT Reich Asset Management 110 Roosevelt Boulevard, Marmora, 486-5073.

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

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

Monihan Realty Multiple locations. 800255-0998.

Berger Realty Multiple locations. 888399-0076.

Patrick Halliday Berkshire Hathaway 754 Asbury, 957-6787.

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

TANNING & MASSAGE Still Waters Stress Center Acupuncture, massage, skin care. Amazing facials. 801 Wesley, 525-2125.

Tan Boss Professional spray tanning. 1214 West, 816-2244.

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.

AUTO & BOAT DETAILING Executive 110 Woodland, Somers Point, 653-1658.

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Real Tour

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1560 Boardwalk, Ocean City Inspired by Tuscan Design Santa Rosa is the only gated oceanfront estate in Ocean City.

Tailored to exceed your demands, this exquisite single family home holds the highest standard of architectural authenticity and attention to detail. Amenities feature an open courtyard with lush landscaping and fountains, two car garage, tumbled travertine ground level flooring with sitting room and full bath, arched mahogany doors and passageways, elevator, elegant spiral stair tower with iron railings, hand-distressed teak hardwood, four spacious bedrooms on the second floor, master bedroom with direct ocean views and beachside deck with flexed iron railings, third floor living room with vaulted ceilings, distressed coffer beams, panoramic ocean views, spacious decking, sophisticated kitchen with Sub-Zero and Wolf appliances, granite and handmade cabinetry, custom tile, arched windows, open dining area, and lighting upgrades. $3,895,000

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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

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Last Shot

Ponch Out

Erik Estrada was the Grand Marshal of this year's Doo Dah Parade.

Photo by Terry Carrelli.

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