September/October 2015 by Ocean City Magazine

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Contents

September/October 2015

Set Sail

Sisters Jacque and Dani Senour stand beside the colorful sailboats on the beach. Photo by JT Williams.

Features 48 50 52 54 57

Ticket to Ride Buzz Worthy Linked In Look & Sea A Look Inside

In Every Issue

5 5 44 69 74

From the Editor Facebook Fan of the Month Activity of the Month Good Karma Last Shot

Shore Eats 6 8 10 14

In the Kitchen Battle Sticky Buns Famished Foodie Dining Guide

Local Ocean 20 20 21 22 26 28 30

Adorable Creature Ocean City Employees Six Questions Snapshots September/October Events It’s History Matter of Art

Shopping OC 32 33 38 40 42 46

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

On The Beach

56 Book of the Month

58 60 61 62

Word Search Ocean’s Eleven Activities Guide A Healthier Lifestyle

Services

65 Pets for Adoption 70 Services Guide 72 Real Tour

On the Cover Is he screaming because summer is ending? Ginny Mulford painted her take on Edvard Munch's The Scream for our September/October issue. Munch's original hangs in Oslo, Norway. 3

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From the Editor Wrapping up the September/October issue while the real world is approaching mid-August is a bit of a mind warp. My computer

is filled with images of warm spice cake and apples and pumpkins, and I love all those, but nothing, nothing tops the feeling of walking outside in bare feet and a tee shirt and shorts. Luckily, September and the early part of October around these parts are truly gifts from Mother Nature. The weather’s here, the crowds have thinned, and the days are still filled with light. Pick anyone who lives here year round and they’ll be quick to say “September’s the best month.” Come see for yourself. Take a sailboat ride. Reporter Nikki did just that with the adorable crew from the Ocean City Sailing Foundation. The back bays of the island are serene and ready for fun. Summer’s last few weeks are fleeting… barefoot weather is winding down. You can bet I’ll be strolling Asbury, picking shells on the sand, and pounding my sneakers down the Boardwalk as long as I possibly can. So many shops and other businesses on the Boardwalk and Downtown are open, including both amusement piers. Our writer Tina took on riding every ride on both piers this month and rated them on a quease factor and thrill scale. Check them out and see if you can pull an all-rider. While the scent of cinnamon can indicate fall, a plate of sticky buns is the definition of a summer Shore morning to so many. Our Food Battle this month takes on the rolled up confection. See how the offerings from Mallon’s and Wards stacked up. Here’s to making summer last by eeking out every last minute of these two gorgeous months in beautiful Ocean City. I’ll see you on the sand.

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FACEBOOK FAN OF THE MONTH Fran Zuccarelli

MY PERFECT DAY in OC... (kind of hard to describe because every day is perfect as far as I'm concerned) starts with rising early and having that first cup of coffee on my porch or deck. Ocean breezes give that little chill to the morning air as I take in the salt water ocean breeze. Ah, perfect alone time. As the troops arise, it's time to get everyone ready for breakfast at Uncle Bills at 21st and Asbury. For me, there's nothing like their apple pancakes with warm apples inside and cinnamon on top... mmm, I can almost taste them now. Then it's home to get ready for the beach. Taking orders and packing lunches, soda and drinks for everyone... sandwiches and plenty of Jersey fruit bought at the local Acme. We pack everyone up and head for the 34th Street beach where this year they have put down a pathway that gives everyone easy access. Let me pause for a moment and give a great big shout out to the city of Ocean City for their beach wheelchair program. I access this every year as I am handicapped. Without it, the beach would probably be impossible for me to enjoy... and it's free! We spend hours of fun in the sun and sand, kids with their boogie boards, ocean water just perfect. This is my favorite part of vacation. After beach, we head home to get ready for dinner. Tonight it is Frankie's on the Bay. I'll have the wedding soup (just like Mama's), the sweet thai chili shrimp salad and the linguini with red clam sauce. No room for dessert, gotta move around a little. Now off to the Boardwalk for some minigolf at Goofy Golf, some rides at Gillian's Wonderland Pier and just enough room for some waffles and ice cream. Wish I could fit some Manco and Manco pizza, but that will have to wait for another perfect day in Ocean City, NJ. Kids are yawning (me, too) so it's time to head back and put our heads on the pillows to dream of all the good days ahead in Ocean City.

Fran with her grandsons Connor and Carter

Shore Eats

In the Kitchen with Tina Notaro

Nick Ballone Manco’s Pizza Dough Maker and Nightly Greeter

“I don’t have time for hobbies. This is my hobby right here, taking care of people and making them happy.”

T’S A cool Friday night in Ocean City and there’s a line spanning the width of the Boardwalk. No, they are not waiting for their turn on Jilly’s 10-cent skeeball. These patient patrons all have the same two delicious words on their lips; Manco’s Pizza. And down at the original 9th Street location there is only one man fit to shepherd the hungry masses. Enter Nick Ballone,

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Manco’s nightly greeter, better known by staff and customers as Uncle Nick. When I ask for him at the counter, amicable hollers fill the air. Ambling towards the queue, Uncle Nick asks “how many?” of his next guests. Over the years, Nick’s perennial charm has become as much of a fixture at Manco’s as the pizza itself. After he seats a family, I explain how I was hoping to chat about his story. With an unapologetic pivot,

Nick tells me frankly, “Well right now I’m busy... Six?” he holds up his fingers to the next in line. As if baffled by my interest, Nick returns asking what I want to know. Between his trips back and forth to tables, I was able to learn a thing or two about Ocean City’s beloved uncle. “I was born and raised in Trenton, East Trenton,” he tells me. Never one to idle, Nick worked two jobs to support his family and put his two daughters,

Margaret and Maria, through college. It was 1978 when sister-in-law Kay Manco asked him to come down and help with the family business. “They needed help to make the dough,” Nick recalls. Amazingly, 38 years later, Nick still makes the dough for all three Manco locations. “I make the dough so they can make the pizza,” he says plainly. If there is one thing that stands above Nick's charisma, it is his undeniable modesty. “Nick wins your heart,” a customer says as she eats her pizza. Charmed by her genuine affection, I forget to ask her name. “He’s the best ever.” Such sentiments are echoed across Manco’s huge customer base, where many cherish Uncle Nick’s lasting influence. Manco fan Joe Shoenfelt said, “Nick is a wonderful man who transcends the age gap and has helped so many young men and women grow into better, more mature people.” As for server Charles Perks, Uncle Nick always brings the mood up. “He’s like a 110 years old and still doing it,” Charles says with a smirk. “He works all day, but

he has a nice long siesta, then he comes back and seats people at night.” At 85 years old, Nick’s youthful energy radiates to those around him. “I tell the

“Nick wins your heart,” a customer says as she eats her pizza. “He’s the best ever.” girls I’m 58... you can write that down,” he says with a wink. After whipping out a comb to brush back his hair, Nick points out his crisply-pressed slacks, which he describes as “for the ladies.” He then asks if I would like to get a photo with him (of course!). Taking advantage of our newfound friendship, I ask Nick what the secret is behind Manco’s dough. “That’s my secret, top secret,” Nick said, just short

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of "I’d tell you, but I’d have to kill you." As the dinner rush dies down, I ask Nick what has kept him at Manco’s for so long. Aside from the money (and obviously the pizza), he says it’s the people. “Taking care of customers,” Nick said warmly, “that’s the best part. I don’t have time for hobbies. This is my hobby right here, taking care of people and making them happy.” With close to four decades working at Manco's, Nick has seen a lifetime’s worth of memories made at the Shore. After finishing our chat, I decide to sit and grab a bite. Before leaving for the night, Nick picks up the tab on my slice and soda. “That one's on me,” he says to the pie guys. With a glint in his eye he wishes everyone in earshot a good night. After all these years bringing smiles to hungry faces, Uncle Nick has undoubtedly become one of Ocean City’s most treasured gems. Stop in next time you’re around, he will be happy to see you.

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Shore Eats

Battle Sticky Buns

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You know how it goes when you're on vacation... you are mindful about what you eat for the first couple days, then you gradually succumb to the fabulousness all around you. It's pretty much the same when you live in or around OC. I mean, there are only so many times you can pass by Mallon's Homemade Sticky Buns on Bay without pulling into that 15 minute spot and grabbing some buns. And these aren't just any buns, these are world famous. Once you get close – the sweet spicy smell of cinnamon greets your senses with a strong handshake. Let's just say I nearly knocked my three children out of the way to get in the door first. I'm not proud. But I

I love to peel my cinnamon buns. I don’t just bite into it, I peel a section off – enjoying the ribbon of roll I’m left with. And when I peel Wards Pastry cinnamon bun I’m left with a ribbon of yumminess. I like the balance of flavors in the Wards bun – not too much cinnamon, not too much sugar, and neither of them overpowering the flavor of the roll itself. There’s no icing on the Wards bun but I’m good with that, the flavor of the bun itself gets to shine through. This is a dense roll folks, but the dough has a really nice texture. It’s nice on the teeth with a chewy center and just a touch of

She Said did let them eat first, that counts for the nice points I lost, no? Inside, Mallon's has an entire case of buns in all sorts of flavors, including blueberry and peach as well as the raisin, raisin/walnut, walnut, and plain I was accustomed to. Since I was going "buns to the wall" so to speak, it had to be raisin and walnuts for my crew. And whoa – these didn't disappoint. The topping was sticky and abundant, keeping my palate moistened and alive with delight. The insides were layered, buttery and full of that warm cinnamon flavor that melts your insides into their own ooey gooeyness when you take a bite.

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He Said firmness on the outside. I really enjoy that soft, chewy, sugary bite as it rolls on my tongue and slides down my gullet. I think you will too. Wards has been doing cinnamon buns for a long time. There’s nothing new or fancy here, but the buns are always fresh. If you loved these buns as a kid you’ll love them now which I think is a good thing. I love getting close to Wards and getting a whiff of their baked goods. And they’re right in the middle of Asbury Avenue so the location is perfect.

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TOMATOE’S For the Love of Good Food

E – MY trusted companion Pepper Potts and I – really needed a night without the kids, so we got a babysitter and headed north across the Longport Bridge. You can do almost anything in OC without driving, a huge bonus, but if you’re looking for some new scenery, then make the most of it and go to Tomatoe’s in Margate. I can boil our Tomatoe’s experience down to three words that Pepper kept reciting over and over throughout the meal. “I love good food. I love good food. I love good food…” So whether you fit the dining demographic of the early crowd with the family in tow, or you’re a late-nighter with nowhere to be in the morning, you’ll find something that suits you at this multi-dimensional establishment, including sushi. Outstanding sushi. “Sushi is a huge part of the business,” said Karen Sherman who not only owns and operates Tomatoe’s with her husband Carmen Rone, but is a fabulous dinner companion complete with a smooth voice,

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witty banter and good stories. “Carmen went to California, to Venice Beach to a famous place called Hama, and he learned to make sushi. But also to learn what he was doing as far as hiring and purchasing and having the right tools to do the job. And when we opened I went to bartending school. I handle the wine and the alcohol here so I wanted to know what I was doing.” “You definitely know what you’re doing with this mojito,” chimed Pepper as she slowly sipped on her drink. “We make a wicked drink” laughed Karen. “A balanced cocktail is the real deal. It shows when you have bartenders who know what they’re making and who care.” The menu is not big but it’s diverse and has a large selection of sushi. And after some delightful dinner conversation with Karen (punctuated by a thoughtful mojito or two) I’m convinced that Karen and Carmen are

meticulous business owners fully invested in their business. And their immersion in the business shows in the food, the drinks, the ambiance and the service. All were noteworthy. “I refer to my husband as ‘Captain Anal,’” said Karen with a chuckle. “But I am too. We’re both perfectionists. If we’re going to be here seven nights a week I’m going to like it. I’m going to be proud of what I serve you. We have a long history here. Most nights I know 75 to 80 percent of the people here and we seat 300. “In a nutshell we want you to come here and have a blast. Come here and have fun. It’s not so serious and we don’t take ourselves seriously. Relax and have a good time and try not to offend the table next to you. Other than that we’re good.” You know what they say... what happens at Tomatoe’s... Pepper and I showed up early as is our custom. We weren’t surprised that the other diners around us were our demographic – parents with kids. Karen was able to perfectly

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describe the nightly flow of the restaurant’s patrons. So pay attention and decide which set you belong to and then show up at the appropriate time. “You start with families that come out early. Then it morphs into an older crowd whose kids are mostly grown and they’re looking for a leisurely dinner and cocktails. Then as the night goes on the crowd gets younger and younger and you get sushi late at night – they don’t want a heavy meal – and they’re here basically to party. It’s like a ‘supperclubby’ thing. The music gets bangin'’. We really weren’t expecting that, but it can be boomin'’.” We were in no danger of getting caught in the “supper club” crowd, but we did enjoy watching the crowd evolve just as Karen predicted. Good looking crowd too. Put a decent shirt on when you go. I started with the Pan Seared Shrimp Gyoza served by our delightfully professional server Meg. Seriously good service. This dish was essentially shrimp dumplings coupled with a tangy kimchee. Prepared just right – soft but with some resistance with the kimchee – yes kimchee, awesome – providing an excellent counter punch to the shrimp's more mild taste. “Our staff has really helped make us successful,” said Karen. “You can get good food in a lot of places but I like the way the staff cares for people here. It’s the whole

experience that stays with you from start to finish, the little things. A couple years ago I re-did the restrooms. Restrooms are very important.” Pepper started with a deconstructed salad with a mix of grilled crostini bread (with a nice char) roasted beets with fresh basil on top, roasted tomatoes and burrata cheese. Pepper seemed to revel in the simple act of consuming the fresh vegetables. “This is so delicious,” said Pepper. “I love being able to take some of the burrata and spread it on the crostini and really enjoy the flavor of each bite.” When it came to an entrée I had to go sushi. Meg was more than happy to patiently explain the workings of the sushi menu and I decided on the “Atlantic City” roll which is a California roll topped with shrimp. It was a nice-sized portion and excellently crafted. I added some wasabi, a little soy here and there and Pepper and I swayed ourselves into the beginning of the younger crowd (they didn’t mind us and we didn’t mind them). Pepper opted for a chicken rollatini entrée rolled with goat cheese and asparagus and served with warm farro and snap peas. “The snap peas are cooked perfectly with a little crunch left in them. I can taste the freshness of all the ingredients. It was served with a lemon tarragon sauce and tarragon is my absolute favorite. This is bright and fresh and citrusy and perfect.”

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Over 40 Varieties of Pan Fried Omelettes! 13 Varieties of Waffles! 609-391-0222 • 709 E. 9th Street One Block from Boardwalk 12 OCEAN CITY MAGAZINE SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2015

Lest you think we bailed before dessert, au contraire. We were on a roll and not to be denied. I ordered the warm (warm!) homemade chocolate chip cookies served with vanilla ice cream. Pepper had the coconut cream pie. “There are vanilla bean specks in this pie” exclaimed Pepper. I can’t confirm that, but it was delicious and I walked out of Tomatoe's smiling and stuffed and satisfied and into one of the most beautiful sunsets I’ve ever seen. So maybe you should try this place. Oh, and the Halloween Party! “Ooooooooh,” said Karen. “It’s a great time. It’s just a great time and this year it’s actually on Halloween since Halloween is a Saturday. We started having this little party and it just sort of escalated into this big thing. I dress up too. We have prizes and everything – it’s a thousand dollars for the grand prize. Last year the winner was Noah and the Ark. I saw this commotion at the door and in walks this guy. His ark was as big as this table, he was standing in the ark, there were animals in the windows, there was fake water flowing on the bottom. It was incredible. Some folks come early and have dinner in costume, but we don’t judge until midnight. Two years ago the winners were seven-foot tall Tiki gods with flames on their head – incredible. Your server Meg was Medusa last year. She was great.”

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Shore Eats The Dining Guide PIZZA l BREAD l ROLLS Bennie’s Bread and Italian Market Fresh bread, pastries, brick oven pizzas, and tomato pie. 1159 Asbury Avenue, 3989450.

Nonna's Trattoria & Pizzeria Simple, fresh, locally-sourced Italian fare. 755 Asbury, 840-6440.

Brown's Restaurant Homemade donuts made fresh daily. St. Charles & Boardwalk, 391-0677.

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

Crazy Susan’s Cookies So good, they made a TV show about them! 1345 West, 3911919. Open year round.

Kirk’s Pizza The white pizza with tomatoes is awesome. 44 Route 9, Marmora. 3901845. Open Year Round.

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

Fratelli's Wood Fired Pizzeria Gourmet pizzas and salads at La Fontana Strathmere. 5000 Landis Avenue, Strathmere, 478-2542

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

Manco & Manco Pizza Fabulous pizza. Three locations on the Boards. 7th, 9th, and 12th Streets. 9th open year round, 399-2548.

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

Mario’s Pizza A whole new spacious dining room, delicious Italian pizza and dinners. 1510 Bay, 398-0490.

Tomatoes High-end fare and sushi. Try the Atlantic City Roll. 9300 Amherst, Margate. 822-7535.

Sal's Cafe Coal-fired pizza 501 New Road, Somers Point, 927-8700.

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

Adelene Serving breakfast and lunch daily; dinners weekends. Gorgeous beachfront space. 1510 Boardwalk, (800) 334-4546.

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

Cinco De Mayo Authentic awesome Mexican. B, L, D. Try the tostadas de tinga. 1039 West Avenue, 399-0199. Open year round.

Vittorio's Casual, yet upscale Italian on Asbury. 1018 Asbury, 398-7800

Cousin’s Varied and sophisticated menu. Outside dining, catering too. 104 Asbury, 399-9462. Emily’s Ocean Room Cafe Breakfast and lunch year round. 11th & Boardwalk, 3985700. Open year round. Frankie's on the Bay Large menu with lots of options to create your perfect dish. Try the Explosive Burger. 1050 Bay, 399-2520. Hula Restaurant and Sauce Company Tasty Hawaiian cuisine. One of the best in town. 940 Boardwalk, 399-2400. Jon & Patty’s Healthy, creative bistro fare. 637 Asbury, 399-3377. Open year round. Mildred's Strathmere Restaurant We loved the Chicken Saltimbocca and the cool decor. Italian specialties, seafood. 901 Ocean Drive, Strathmere 263-8203. 14 OCEAN CITY MAGAZINE SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2015

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.

BREAKFAST l SWEETS Augie's Omelette & Waffle House Loads of omelette and waffle choices. Open seven days. 709 E. 9th Street, 391-0222. Aunt Betty’s Ice Cream Shack Seriously fresh ice cream. Even treats for your doggies. 2100 Asbury; 40th & West. 3984001; 398-4005. Baked Pastry Shop Baked with love as well as fine ingredients. 32 Tuckahoe Road, Marmora. 226-6859. Barefoot Market Scones, bread, coffee, artisan lunches. 241 West, 399-0221.

Fractured Prune Donut Shoppe Hot, custom made donuts. 1225 Asbury, 3990482; 3339 West, (267) 614-6295. Johnny B Goode Waffles, ice cream, family entertainment. 14th & Asbury, 525-0646 & 34th & West, next to Hoy’s, 525-0648. Johnson’s Popcorn We want to try the cheddar, but the little caramel corn devil on our shoulders won't let us. 1368 Boardwalk, (800) 842-2676. Open year round. Mallon’s Homemade Sticky Buns Fresh, gooey buns – a must while in town. 1340 Bay Avenue, 399-5531, 410 55th Street, 399-7220. Ocean City Coffee Company The perfect cup of coffee. Fresh noshes too. 928 Boardwalk, 917 Asbury, 399-5533. Open year round. Positively Fourth Street Breakfast and lunch. Dinner in season. Innovative dishes. 400 Atlantic, 814-1886. Wards Pastry Butter cookies, sticky buns, scrapple pie. 730 Asbury, 399-1260. Open year round. Yoasis This froyo is good for you. Even if you top it with those sea salt caramel cups. 838 Asbury, 525-2100. Yoasis Beach Bowls New this year on the Boardwalk. Fro yo, acai bowls, pitaya bowls, smoothies. 1242 Boardwalk, 938-0898. Starbucks 1061 Asbury, 938-6905.

BURGERS l FRIES l CRABCAKES l CHEESESTEAKS Blitz's Market Beach bucket lunches. 34th & Asbury and 21st & Asbury, 399-6080; 9983. CJs Corner Grill Creative and tasty plates for breakfast and lunch. 701 Shore, Somers Point, 927-4701.

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Del’s Oceanside Grill Menu is time-tested and sure to please adults and kiddies alike. 934 Boardwalk, 399-3931. Fitzpatrick's Deli and Steakhouse Deli-dine for dinner Tuesday through Sunday. 650 New Road, Somers Point, 653-8155. Flippers Grill Outside at Port-O-Call Hotel. Burgers, etc. 1510 Boardwalk, 399-8812. Jay’s Crabshack Awesome crabcakes, kid friendly. 737 Asbury, 399-4022. Open year round. Jilly’s With an ice cream and a french fry factory you can’t go wrong. Ice cream, 1172 Boardwalk. Fries, 1034 Boardwalk. Outrageous Rings Hand-battered rings, tater tots, chicken tenders, sweet potato fries. Choice of drizzles including tzatziki, truffle and marinara. 1348 Boardwalk.

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Somers Point Diner The classic diner is open 24 hours. 8 MacArthur Boulevard, Somers Point, 927-2284. Open year round. Varsity Inn Baked Jersey Tomato Soup - yum! 605 East 8th, 399-1500.

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ADORABLE CREATURE OF THE MONTH Greater Yellowlegs Shorebird Photographed by Ray Zaleski

Though her little legs are sticking in the sand nearly hidden from view, this is indeed a Greater Yellowlegs shorebird. Our photographer Ray captured this beauty at the Howard Stainton Wildlife Refuge through the green marsh grasses. It won’t be long until our green back bay grasses changed to that golden straw color so head out for bird spottings this month. A common, tall, long-legged shorebird of freshwater ponds and tidal marshes, the Greater Yellowlegs frequently announces its presence by its piercing alarm calls. – allaboutbirds.org.

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>>>>•<<<< OCEAN CITY EMPLOYEES Interviews with a few hard workers around town by Macy Oteri Cathy Greene owner of Cathy’s 14th Street Bakery

Steve Campbell from Surf Buggy Center on 13th Street

Francine Notaro of Little Egg Harbor Soap

How long have you worked at Surf Buggy? This will be my sixth summer.

Fav thing to do in OC? Walk the Avenue. I love finding unique stores.

How did you get into baking? When I was 12 I bought a cake decorating kit with my birthday money and soon went from decorating to baking. My dad would always bake cakes for birthdays, too.

What’s your favorite part about working here? I love being near the beach in the mornings and watching people have fun. It’s awesome getting to ride around in the surreys, too.

Favorite thing to bake? I love baking oatmeal raisin cookies when I’m home with my family.

Surreys or bikes? Definitely bikes. You can go more places around the island on them. Surreys are still pretty cool, but you’re limited to only the Boardwalk.

What kind of baked goods do you sell? Fruit and cheese danish, French pastries. We make chocolate and plain croissants, sticky buns, cinnamon rolls, donuts, cookies and crumb buns. Our specialty is the cream donut and apple cider donuts. What’s a crumb bun? It's kinda like a coffee cake – it's a sweet bread with crumbs.

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Last movie you saw? I’m actually going to see Mission Impossible today after work.

Favorite soap that is sold here? I love the new hibiscus soap. It's not too flowery, plus it looks so pretty. Coolest place you’ve ever traveled? Upstate New York on a missionary trip. I was in a Native American Reserve at a Christian college. It’s beautiful up there. There are so many waterfalls everywhere. I love all of the mountains, too. I’ve also been to Niagara Falls when it was frozen over. The water was frozen along the walls. Did you ski while you were in NY? We got a lot of snow in the winter, but I didn’t ski.

Questions

for Wendy Moyle, Ocean City's Recreation Manager by Victoria Cleveland

What do you do for the City of Ocean City? I'm the Recreation Manager in our Community Services department. My team (we have a great group of strong supervisors and employees), provides recreation and leisure activities for the community. Ocean City is so fortunate – we have so many great assets for recreation. When I first started, the Sports and Civic Center was just being built, and since then the Community Center was renovated. We are one of the few communities that have a 12-hole golf course, neighborhood playgrounds, and the Bayside Center. We also have fantastic tennis courts throughout the island, and one of the new projects the city is working on is providing more pickle ball courts. How did you get the job? I'm originally from Ocean City. I grew up here, and the former recreation director Don Pileggi and I attended the same church. When I was about 16 years old he said to me, ‘I’d really love for you to consider working at the Recreation Department.’ So I did for a few summers, and then went away to Rutgers University and got a Bachelors of Science degree in Human Kinetics with a concentration in Recreation Administration. After that I went to graduate school for a short period at what was then Glassboro State College (now Rowan University) and I worked in the athletic department. I got a lot of great experience working as a student trainer there. The year after I graduated from college, a position opened up with the Ocean City Recreation Department, and I was hired as the City Sports Director. I've worked for the City of Ocean City in our Community Services department for over 30 years in various capacities; about seven years ago I became the Recreation Manager.

What do you do everyday? It’s varied. Every single day I usually have a plan to go out and visit our different programs. We are usually one season ahead of time, so right now we are planning our fall programs. It’s a lot of fun because it’s so different each and every day, and that’s what I love. There’s some down time, but there’s also some chaotic times. What do you love best about Ocean City? I'm a native... I came when I was two. In fact, a lot of people from the Community Services department grew up here. I just really love Ocean City, it’s a special place, and I will always have sand in my shoes. It has a small town feel in the off-season, but I love the energy and excitement in the summer when we have visitors. What’s your favorite beach in Ocean City? I like to go to Surf Road because it’s a great place to gather with my friends when they come to visit Ocean City. I also like 10th Street beach because that’s where I grew up going, and my cousin has a hamburger stand there, Hamburger Construction Co. So 10th Street, for sentimental reasons, is one of my favorites. What do you like to do when you’re not working? I like to cook, I like to walk, I love to travel, and I like to read. I like to read food magazines and see what’s in season, and take advantage of what’s at the produce market. I’ve traveled to France and Italy when I was younger. We also take a family trip to the Outer Banks every other year with some friends from Pittsburgh and New Jersey. I also love to go into the city, like New York City or Washington D.C. I love visiting big cities, but I don’t know that I would be able to live in one full time. Photo by Macy Oteri

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On the Beaches of Ocean City

Opposite page, clockwise from top left: Andrew Gallagher; Irene and Art Sarnese; James L.; Gia Finaldi; Devon Grisbaum and Phoebe Prettyman; John and Michelle Condo. This page, clockwise from top left: Justin Rahl; Forrest Allen and Kayla Kendrick; Steve, Maria and Adrian Grantz, Nina Markovic, Tracy and Debbie Vanella, Heidi Smith; Jackson Kirk and Tommy Cusak; Bethany, Graham and Corinne Macarthur; Katarina Fantini. Photos by Macy Oteri 23

Local Ocean Snapshot Around Ocean City

Clockwise from top left: Donna Elias; Greyson Stravalacci and Gabby Quinones; Harry and Lily Anderson; Phil, Luke and Genevieve Bocchino; Nicholas, Jamere and Julia; Jeff Gross and his 1963 Thunderbird. Photos by Macy Oteri and JT Williams

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106th Annual Baby Parade|August 13

Clockwise from top left: Annaleise, William, Jennifer, and David Visscher; Amy, Ashley, Tori, Travis and Lynn Duncan; Antonio and Sophia Lepore; Avery Watts, Mia McMahon, Michelina Buglio; Jonathan Jones-Carafa, Jennifer Jones, Joe Carafa, William and Michael Fedeli; Matt, Jen and Emma Schuetz. Photos by Macy Oteri 25

Local Ocean September/October Events FARMERS MARKET September 2 & 9 At the Tabernacle Grounds also crafters in Fire House parking lot on 6th Street. 8am-1pm. KING AND QUEEN OF PLOP COMPETITION September 4 Ocean City has an unusual way of welcoming the fall season. Four years ago, they initiated the Mr. Fall Gal and Mr. Fall Guy contest also known as the King and Queen of Plop. The event will be held at 11am on the Ninth Street Beach opposite the Music Pier. Contestants are asked to greet the fall season, always a lovely time of year, by falling dramatically (and in slow motion) to the sand. Those performing the most dramatic renditions will be crowned the King and Queen of Plop. Registrations begins 10:30am at the 9th Street Beach. Entry is free and prizes will be awarded. OC POPS - THE WORLD GOES ‘ROUND September 6, 8 & 11 Fully staged musical at the Music Pier with Greater Ocean City Theatre Company. Filled with humor, romance, drama, and nonstop melody this is a thrilling celebration of life and the fighting spirit that keeps us all going. Five individuals find themselves careening through the world of love, babies, and coffee. From Cabaret to Chicago the non-stop hitparade features unforgettable gems including Mr. Cellophane, Maybe this Time, Cabaret, and New York, New York. 7:30pm at the Ocean City Music Pier, Moorlyn Terrace & Boardwalk. Tickets $30/25. For more information, call 609525-9248 or visit www.ocnj.us/boxoffice. OCNJ LABOR DAY RACE September 7 Five mile beach run and one mile fun run/ walk. Great end of the summer season event. $20 Pre-registration. $25 Race Day. $10 14 years & under. For more information, visit www.ocnj.us/RaceEvents.

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STREET ROD WEEKEND September 12 Features classic cars on display. Boardwalk display noon-4pm on Saturday. OCEAN CITY AIRPORT FESTIVAL September 12 Annual festival at the Municipal Airport, 26th & Bay Avenue, 10am-3pm. Features include a ground display of unusual airplanes ranging from World War II Planes to Classics and Warbirds. BOARDWALK AEROBATIC AIRSHOW September 13 1pm, 6th-14th Streets. Thrill to some of the best stunt pilots and aerobatic champions in the world plus military demonstrations. OC POPS - A NIGHT IN OLD VIENNA! September 13 The Best of Johann Strauss, Jr. with wonderful singers and award-winning Violinist Robyn Bollinger. Sponsored by Manco and Manco in memory of Frank Ruggieri. 7:30pm at the Ocean City Music Pier, Moorlyn Terrace & Boardwalk. Tickets $20/15. For more information, call 609-399-6111 or 609525-9248 or visit www.ocnj.us/boxoffice. OCEAN CITY BOARD . . . . WALK TO DEFEAT ALS September 19 Join this two mile walk on the Boardwalk to raise funds to support patient services and research into finding a cure for ALS. Registration begins 9am at the 6th Street practice field. Walk begins at 10am. For more information, visit www. alsphiladelphia.org. CORVETTE SHOW September 20 Over 350 cars exhibited. One of the largest shows of its kind in the East. Models from every year Corvettes were manufactured comprise this colorful show. Displayed on the Boardwalk from 6th-10th Street,

11:30am-4pm. For more information, visit www.boardwalkcorvettes.com. OC POPS - TWISTED STRINGS! ALEX DUPUE AND MIGUEL DE HOYAS September 20 Fiery violin and guitar duo in an exciting program with the POPS. These virtuosos combine Latin and rock with a classically contagious blend at Hughes Performing Arts Center, 6th Street and Atlantic Avenue. 7:30pm. Tickets $20. For more information, call 609-399-6111 or 609525-9248 or visit www.ocnj.us/boxoffice. WALK FOR THE WOUNDED September 26 A three mile walk on the Boardwalk to raise money for wounded soldiers returning from overseas. A ceremony will be held just prior to walk kickoff to honor military heroes. Registration begins 8am in front of the Music Pier, Moorlyn Terrace & Boardwalk. For more information, call 609-399-0012 ext 1106 or visit www. ochome.com. ATLANTIC CITY WEEKLY HEALTH & WELLNESS EXPO September 26 Noon–5pm at the Music Pier, Moorlyn Terrace & Boardwalk. Come celebrate all things healthy where visitors will be able to participate in fitness instruction, listen to live music and learn from vendors how to get and stay healthy. For more information, call 609-272-7017 or visit www.acweekly.com. OCNJ HALF MARATHON, 5K & 10 MILE NON-COMPETITIVE WALK/ RUN September 27 Half marathon registration is $60. September 1-23, $70 September 24-27. NO RACE DAY registration for the half marathon. For more information, visit www.ocnj.us/Race-Events.

MS CITY TO SHORE RIDE October 3 With 7,000 cyclists raising $5.6 million this ride promises to be the best cycling experience on the east coast. This ride is fully supported with catered rest stops, bike support and SAG transportation. Choose one of the several route options and enjoy flat terrain as you travel through the quaint towns and back roads of Southern New Jersey. The sense of accomplishment that you’ll feel as you cross the finish line can only be matched by the difference you’ll be making in the lives of people affected by MS.

and awareness so they can continue their mission to prevent drunken driving tragedies by promoting the use of safe and sober designated drivers.

BOARDWALK & DOWNTOWN MERCHANT TABLE SALES October 3-4 (No Vendors) 6th – 14th Streets on the Boardwalk and Asbury Avenue.

BOARDWALK & DOWNTOWN MERCHANT TABLE SALES October 10-12 (No Vendors) 6th – 14th Streets on the Boardwalk and Asbury Avenue.

JOHN R. ELLIOTT HERO WALK October 4 Join the John R. Elliott HERO Campaign for Designated Drivers for its annual HERO walk. The 5k walk helps to raise funds

INDIAN SUMMER WEEKEND October 10-12 Seafood vendors at the Music Pier (SaturdayMonday) and Boardwalk table sales. For more information, call 1-800-BEACH-NJ.

FALL BLOCK PARTY AND FIREWORKS SPECTACULAR October 10 9am-5pm from 5th–14th Streets on Asbury Avenue. Over 400 crafters, food vendors, music and more. In the evening, family night entertainment on the Boardwalk with fireworks at 9:30pm. For more information, call 1-800-BEACH-NJ.

THE ENDLESS OC SUMMER; AN EVENING WITH SOUL SURFER BETHANY HAMILTON October 23 Featuring dinner, live entertainment and a silent auction. 6:30pm at The Flanders Hotel, 11th and Boardwalk. OC CHAMBER OF COMMERCE’S ANNUAL WELCOME NIGHT October 28 6-8pm at the Ocean City Music Pier, Moorlyn Terrace & Boardwalk. Meet OC groups, businesses and organizations. Free event. HALLOWEEN PARADE October 29 7:15pm on Asbury Avenue from 6th-11th Streets. Sponsored by the Ocean City Exchange Club.

Local Ocean It’s History

Early Motels in Ocean City

By Fred Miller

HE FIRST motel in the United States – the Motel Inn – opened on December 12, 1925 in San Luis Obispo, California. Thirty-three years later, July 1, 1958, Ocean City’s first motel – the Seaspray Motel – opened. After World War II, most of the hotels, guest houses, and apartments in Ocean City hung out their “NO VACANCY” sign during the summer months. Everything was going great for them, but they were concerned about their future. Modern motels were being built in neighboring resorts and giving the old hotels serious competition. During the spring of 1950, the local hotel and guest house owners convinced Mayor Edward Bowker, Commissioner Augustus S. Goetz and Commissioner Henry Roeser, Jr. to adopt an amendment to the zoning law to forbid the building of motels in Ocean City. This was effective in keeping America’s Greatest Family Resort motel-free during the early 1950s. “City To Introduce Motel Building Law; Action Scheduled Friday to Amend Zone Ordinance” was the front page headline of the May 17, 1956 Ocean City Sentinel-Ledger. Mayor Bowker reported the purpose of the proposed new ordinance was to regulate motels to make sure they would be built in accordance with modern standards of design, safety and convenience, thus making them real assets to the resort. The mayor was forced to change the local ordinance after a Superior Court ruling stated motels were legally permissible anywhere hotels or guest houses were allowed. The following week, the Sentinel-Ledger printed the new ordinance: “No structure shall contain less than 15 units. Each unit shall be composed of a minimum of 200 square feet inside dimensions, and shall consist of a minimum of one bedroom with a closet or closets, and a bathroom, which shall be not less than five feet by seven feet in size, and shall contain a tub or shower, lavatory and toilet facilities. “The distance between the floor and the ceiling in each room shall be not less than eight feet. A window in each bathroom is required unless the room is ventilated by a shaft connecting thereto. Doors shall be not less than two feet six inches, and the minimum size of windows, except bathroom windows, shall be not less than 12 square feet.” Off-street parking of automobiles was provided for by a stipulation that motels

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must provide on their premises not less than 200 square feet of parking space for every sleeping unit. Ocean City’s first motel was the Seaspray Motel. When it opened on July 1, 1958, on the corner of 34th Street and Bay Avenue, it was the largest motel between Atlantic City and Wildwood. It cost Stoeco (Howard Stainton, Mary Oehischlager and Ewing T. Corson) Homes, Inc. $170,000 to construct the 68-unit building. The Fountainview, on the corner of Atlantic Avenue and Moorlyn Terrace, was really Ocean City’s first motel, but it was built in 1955 before the zoning ordinance change. The owners, the West family, called the 18-unit building a hotel. When it opened on June 15, 1956 an advertisement called it “Ocean City’s newest and finest MOdern hoTEL.” Fifty years ago, the 1965 Ocean City Vacation

Guide listed 12 motels: Coral Sands (9th and Atlantic Avenue), Forum (8th and Atlantic Avenue), Fountainview (811 Atlantic Avenue), Impala (10th and Ocean Avenue), Pavilion (8th and Atlantic Avenue), Royal Crest (12th and Ocean Avenue), Seano (14th and Ocean Avenue), Seaspray (34th and Bay Avenue), Sifting Sands (9th and Ocean Avenue), Springhaven (9th and Wesley Avenue), Sting Ray (13th and Ocean Avenue), and Willis Motel (1421 Ocean Avenue). Most of Ocean City’s old hotels that were here in the 1950s have been torn down. The list includes: Alden Park Manor, Alvyn, Arlington, Bellevue, Biscayne, Breakers, Colonial, Comfort, Delaware, Illinois, Lincoln, Oceanic, Raleigh, Seaview, Southern, Strand, Surf, Swarthmore, and White Hall. If you want to know more about the old hotels read the book Historic Hotels of Ocean City. It covers the hotels and guest houses built between 1880 and 1950.

Hotels Pictured Opposite page from top: The Coral Sands, Forum, Fountainview, and Impala. This page clockwise from left: Pavilion, Sting Ray, Royal Crest, Willis Motel, Seaspray and the Seano. Above: Sifting Sands and Springhaven.

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MATTER OF ART

OES THE name David Dunleavy ring any bells? Well if you walk the boards every year and have not heard of him, chances are good that you have seen his work. David is the artist behind the “Endangered Blue Whales” mural on the side of the Fudge Kitchen. By combining his love of nature with his outstanding talent, David has created a truly unique enterprise that aims to make a difference in the world, one mural at a time. Those giant blue whales, both striking and beautiful, are one way David raises awareness for endangered marine life. “It is awe-inspiring when you stand next to them and say, “Wow, that’s a massive animal,” David explained. As a Jersey Shore native, David has always felt a connection to the environment and its creatures. He described how growing up in Cape May he spent a lot of time fishing with his father; “I caught my first fish, which happened to be a flounder, under the Cape May Bridge.” Soon after his first catch, David’s aquatic interests turned to scuba diving, where he could observe marine life up close. Unfortunately, doctors forbade a young

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By Tina Notaro

David from diving because of an ear problem. Despite their warnings, his tenacious nature urged him into the water. “I defied the laws of medical practice and forced myself to do it,” David recalled of his first dive. “It was painful and it took me about a week afterwards to fully clear my ears.” Since then, David has dived all along the East Coast and as far as the Galápagos Islands. It was in that “underwater Disney World” where he swam with over a thousand Hammerhead sharks. “Sharks are awesome, it heightens every dive when you see one,” David told me of his favorite subject. He explained how sharks have garnered an undeserving rep over the years. “A lot of people have a misinterpretation about sharks – we’re not on their menu.” Ironically, much of the shark-shaming likely stems from David’s first major inspiration; the 1975 summer blockbuster Jaws. “It scared a generation out of the ocean, whereas it intrigued me to dive into it.” After seeing Jaws, David began painting what he saw under the water. He easily captured his youthful fascination of marine life through his developing skills as a painter. Now, after 23 years as a professional artist,

David understands the importance of outreach to children. Often while working on his murals (he has done 61 to date), he will invite local students to talk about endangered species conservation, catch and release ethics, and sustainable fishing. “Some of these kids know more about these animals than I do,” he laughed. David admitted that his career did not always have this focus. “It started out as just pure passion and then it evolved into something that I could use to make a difference and reach the masses.” Being able to engage the public about the species in his murals is a unique opportunity for David, who said, “that’s why these murals are really cool, I get to raise an awareness for the people that don’t know about these animals.” Before getting to paint the murals, David first has to find a wall. While some murals are commissioned, he often scours the coast for the perfect canvas. “Sometimes I see a wall that has such tremendous visibility,” David said of an ideal location. “With a mural you’re watching that thing develop from day one. It’s like an old Polaroid picture.” Many of his murals are seen by thousands of people a day, and sometimes more. With a constant audience, it is even more impressive that David usually paints freehand. “It’s easier,” he said of his unconventional method. “I’ve got an obvious God-given talent and have done the best I can with it.” Without grids or a sketch to reference, David is able to watch, much like the passersby, as his paintings come to life. “It’s like trying to capture lightning in a bottle,” David described working on a mural. “The feeling you get as an artist when you’re up 40 or 50 feet in the air painting this bad-ass animal, there’s that moment that you’re real proud. I always look forward to that, and it happens on every single wall.” This enduring passion stretches across David’s other creative ventures, which include a popular t-shirt brand featuring his incredibly-detailed SeaLife art. After recognizing the waning public interest in high-end art, David found a niche in watersports apparel. “I can put my art onto a product someone will wear,” he said. “If they’re buying a shirt for 20 bucks there’s no buyer’s remorse.” With his talent and the business mindset to sell it, David proudly labels himself as a self-coined “biz-artist” who is always raising the bar on what he can do. Never giving up on his passion, David remarks, “I’m lucky, because not everybody gets to do what they love.” From the Bahamas to Australia, his inspiring art spans the globe. David’s next mural, a 32’ x 256’ scene featuring 70-foot Mahi Mahi, will be completed over the course of one month in the Florida Keys. Driven by the hope that one day he might inspire the next Jacques Cousteau, David plans to continue his art and outreach indefinitely. “Hopefully I can inspire one person to get out there and make a difference,” he shared. “If I can do that, then mission accomplished.” More information about David Dunleavy and his art can be found on his site dunleavyart.com.

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Admit it. You’ve been waiting to pull out all your fabulous denim and fall cozies since mid-July. Are they buried too far in the back of the closet? Then head to Sun Seekers and grab a few new pieces! Modeled by Dana, Tara and Lynn Cates Styled by Sun Seekers and Shannon Oteri Photographed by Macy Oteri

Tara (Left) Tribal- Jeans & Jacket Bella Dahl-Shirt Baroni- Necklace

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Lynn (Right) Curio-Poncho Soft WorksLeggings Not Your Mother’s PearlsBracelet And Necklace

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UCKED IN between the eclectic, exciting mix of stores along Asbury Avenue, Shore Home Outlet is a haven for anyone looking to add a touch of the shore to their décor or to freshen up the look of their beach oasis. Cape May resident Bernadette Kocis opened Shore Home Outlet in June 2014 after having a store in Somers Point. “This location has been perfect. The foot traffic has been very good and there is better visibility,” said Bernadette. In addition to her store in Ocean City, she continues to maintain a home-based consultant business. After marrying Bill, whom she met in Cape May over 25 years ago, this former Montgomery County, PA resident and Drexel University graduate was exposed to art and design at a very young age. “My father was a true, talented craftsman,” she said. He worked as an industrial designer and he passed along his creative side to his daughter. “He had a basement workshop where he made clocks and other wonderful hand-crafted items,” she said reflecting upon the times she spent watching her father immersed in his craft. The basement workshop was where the Bernadette learned how to use tools of the trade and developed an eye for designs, patterns and textures. While most of Bernadette’s clients have homes in shore or beach communities, her portfolio showcases her ability to inject design flair in homes that are not nestled within a seaside resort. “Every project is unique and personal. It reflects the lifestyles of the homeowners,” she said. Bernadette’s recent design projects include a trip to North Carolina with a client who wanted a welcoming atmosphere for the family’s grandchildren. Along with her background and expertise as an interior designer, Bernadette is also a licensed contractor and an expert in real estate home staging. “I offer interior design services and I do work with plumbing, lighting, flooring, etc. I am soup-to nuts and everything in between,” said Bernadette. Bernadette loves giving her clients the personal attention of a “mom and pop” shop and not a “big-box” store. Being so hands on also allows her to stay on top of the trends. One she’s seen is the emergence of very strong geometric patterns that make a bold statement from the moment you set your eyes on them. “I have a whimsical approach to my decorating so seeing and working with these bold choices is so fun,” she said. Another trend she has been keeping a close watch on is the use of repurposed or recycled material. “The focus is incorporating green products into design projects,” she said. Mixed throughout the store are items made of recycled materials. “I like to feature and showcase custom furniture pieces done by local artists and most of the pieces are recycled materials,” she said. When it comes to enhancing the décor of a rental or vacation home, Bernadette helps clients choose fabrics that can withstand all the elements… like water, sand and even suntan lotion. She recommends washable cottons and linens and the newest trend setter – synthetic fabrics. “Engineered fabrics are a great alternative to the traditional canvas that you see in shore properties. There are new patterns that can be

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easily cleaned with a little bleach,” Bernadette said. Even if a total home makeover isn’t right for you, try something on a smaller scale. A simple way to breathe new life into a room is with pillows. Bernadette has fabrics and patterns to recover pillows that can make a big impact. For homes in Ocean City that have limited amount of space, Bernadette utilizes tools that focus on spatial relationships. She can show clients how a texture or pattern can enhance and bring out the beauty of their space. “Scale is really important especially in small spaces,” she added. From seashells and woven rugs to bolsters of fabrics that are tucked into the corner of the upstairs level, Shore Home Outlet is a delightful, treasure trove that fits nicely into the groove of shops along Asbury Avenue. “Shortly after I opened the store, I had a customer come through the door and she just said “Awesome,” smiled Bernadette. One step inside and you might just say “awesome,” too.

>>>> Shore Home Outlet is located at 1050 Asbury Avenue, Ocean City. For more information call 609-439-6160 or visit shorehomeoutlet.com

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Bowfish Kids

Trendy, fun, and colorful - all these describe this specialty kids store by the sea. Owner Caitlin’s passion for finding unique and fabulous products brings a bounty of beautiful things to our Boardwalk. By Lauren Avellino Turton

HANK HEAVEN, for little girls. And little boys too! That’s what Bowfish Kids is all about. From pretty pink barrettes to handsome swim trunks, Bowfish offers something unique for every kid. “We carry fun clothing, accessories and gifts from infants to teens,” says owner and creator Caitlin Quack. The 20-something launched Bowfish Kids three summers ago. Located at 14th and Boardwalk, it’s the perfect spot for locals and vacationers alike to shop for their little ones. “I was pleasantly surprised. I first expected to see all out-of-town tourists, but I’m now seeing people who stop in once a week,” Caitlin explains. “I have a group of moms who stop in during their morning walks. The thing is, I have so many different items, they want to come in to see what’s new.” In just three years, Caitlin’s seen such great success that she’s already expanded and rebranded. She’s renamed the former Bangles N Bows kids’ clothing store to attract not just little girls, but boys too. “I kept hearing people coming in saying ‘Wow this place is so cute!’ Though I tailored to both girls and boys, no one got past the pink. Since that was the general consensus, I decided it was time to make the name change,” she said. Caitlin says the change isn’t just about the name. “My whole rebranding speaks more about the store itself. It’s trendier, I carry more products and more interesting things. I find ‘mompreneurs’ who bring in their own ideas and their own niche,” she says. “It’s a work in progress.” Caitlin adds that many of the people she buys from are local designers, especially when it comes to hair accessories. She carries ‘Made in Ocean City’ products, and then some. “In the off-season, I travel all around the country to trade shows to find the most unique, different products that people don’t see around here. I love ‘Made in America,’” she says.

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Caitlin always had an eye for fashion and a passion for Ocean City. She went to Bishop Eustace High School and grew up in Washington Township. She was lucky enough to spend her summers in Ocean City. “I was here every summer. I worked in every possible place on the Boardwalk you can think of,” she recalls. “And I always had a sweet spot for kids.” A graduate from Philadelphia University with a degree in fashion design, Caitlin started designing children’s wear while in college and set a goal to design her own brand. “I figured it was easier to sell my product out of my own store rather than someone else’s.” The rest, as they say, is history. “A year after I graduated, I started creating my business. I began learning the ins and outs,” she says. “While my background is in fashion design, the more I get into the business end, the more I realize how much I appreciate the buying aspect.” With her rapid success, Caitlin’s launched her own online marketplace. “My goal was to bring the products online.” she explains. “The ecommerce aspect of Bowfish is the icing on the cake and it’s doing really well.” Caitlin’s brand new web site www.bowfishkids.com recently went live. It offers everything in the Boardwalk boutique and a whole lot more. But if you can visit the store, it’s worth the experience alone. “I have as much for the kids to buy as I do for them to play with,” she laughs. “I remember when I was a kid shopping with my mom. It wasn’t too fun. So while parents look around my store, I have tons of toys to keep the kids busy. I have shopping carts filled with fake groceries. I write a question on the window and they have to figure out the answer, and they can even color on the windows. I have a station where they create their own soaps, perfumes, and custom-made flip flops. It’s very interactive.”

>>>> Bowfish Kids is located at 1358 Boardwalk in Ocean City. For more information, call 609-938-1901 or visit bowfishkids.com

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ACTIVITY OF THE MONTH “OC Sailing Foundation is definitely the place to com e for potential sailo rs of any age”

OCEAN CITY SAILING FOUNDATION

Control the rudder, tighten the jib... It’s sailing time! Text by Nikki Sammartino. Photos by Macy Oteri.

Driving across the 9th Street Bridge into Ocean City and looking out across the bay to see the sailboats has always made the summer traffic a bit more bearable. Sailing is one of the

many activities that has been on my bucket list for what feels like forever. Thanks to the Ocean City Sailing Foundation, I was finally given the opportunity to join the sailors I’d always envied from above. The OC Sailing Foundation was founded in 2007 when former OC Yacht Club Commodores Harry Bellwoar, Hank Manzoni, and Mike McGuckin wanted an organization that would appeal to people of all ages that may not fit the profile of the Yacht Club. It wasn’t long before the nonprofit was official and began to receive various grants for creating a fleet of boats. And now it was my turn to get on one. Upon my arrival at the Bayside Center, home to the OC Sailing Foundation, I was quickly fitted with a life vest and given a wind lesson from Director Pat Leonardo. Pat’s been sailing for nearly 50 years and teaching the sport for almost 40. He raced for the University of Notre Dame and later returned as racing team advisor and summer sailing director while also serving as the secretary of the Midwest Collegiate Sailing Association. He returned to New Jersey and began teaching at Saint Augustine College Preparatory School in Richland where he founded and coached the sailing team. Needless to say, he knows he stuff when it comes to sailing. During my wind lesson, Pat explained

the techniques for sailing successfully and safely. It’s important to sail at an angle to the direction of the wind in a zigzag pattern, a technique called tacking. He also explained that to stop the boat you must sail directly into the wind. “The most interesting and challenging thing about sailing is the ability, or lack thereof, to ‘see the wind,’” explained Pat. Soon after my lesson in wind, Pat introduced me to my instructor, Pete Bellwoar, founder Harry’s grandson, a seasoned sailor in his own right (even racing as a team with his father and grandfather on weekends) and upcoming sophomore at Pennsylvania State University. Pete was filled with tons of knowledge that he quickly imparted to me. After a run down of all the boat parts, I was told to beware of the boom. Why? Because, as its name implies, you do not want it to hit you (Boom!) The boom is a rotating pole supporting the main sail. The boat we took was a brand new American sloop, a sailboat with both a mainsail and a jib. Pete explained that the rudder controls the direction of the vessel and I control the movement of the rudder through a long pole called a tiller. Are you keeping track of all the terms? I learned so much before we even left the dock. Once we got on the water it all began to make more sense: how to tighten the jib, use the tiller, watch the boom when gybing, tacking, and trying to adjust to the constant changes in the wind. Whew! I didn’t realize how much of a workout I was getting until

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much later when a hint of soreness crept into my arms. Sailing in the bay has a unique set of challenges because of the currents and the heavy traffic from other boaters, sailors, jet skis, stand-up paddleboards, and other watersports. Pete made it look easy, almost as if the boat were sailing itself, but sailing in strong currents takes a bit of athleticism. At the end of my ride, though my brain was full of new terms and my arms slightly sore, all I could think was that I could not wait to go sailing again. I owe that to the OC Sailing Foundation. The Sailing Foundation focuses on individual student attention through small student to teacher ratios (four to one). Half-day group lessons are available in both the mornings and afternoons. If you’re looking for a more oneon-one experience, private lessons can also be scheduled. “OC Sailing Foundation is definitely the place to come for potential sailors of any age who only have a limited amount of time to learn the sport,” said Pat. He added that anyone who wants a more social scene, the ability to become the best racer possible, or has most of the summer to sail, then the Ocean City Yacht Club is the place to be. “Both organizations support each other wholeheartedly, allowing us to follow the path of teaching the wonders of sailing to eager and willing children and adults who want some adventure in their lives,” said Pat.

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Shopping OC Store Guide DOWNTOWN Shop Ocean City! OC’s Downtown is ready for you! Shop. Dine. Relax. ANTIQUES l COLLECTIBLES The Gingham Whale 636 Asbury, 391-0996. APPAREL l SHOES Alyse’s Shoes 951 Asbury, 391-8859.

Blue Eden Eclectic finds for home and body. 813 Asbury, 391-5210.

HOME GOODS l JEWELRY Artisans Alcove Estate Jewelry Diamonds, vintage timepieces. 714 Asbury, 399-2050.

bracelet, Alex & Ani, more. 1236 Boardwalk, (800) 214-4435.

Butterfly Boutique 1119 Asbury, 391-0812.

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

P. Francis Come visit at new location. Heirloom-quality gifts and more. Mariposa. 846 Asbury, 399-5570.

SURF SHOP/SUNGLASSES By the Sea Surf Shop Private and semi-private surf lessons. 850 Boardwalk, 398-0159.

Cricket Box Come visit at new location. Featuring OC Byers’ Choice Carolers and OC Cat’s Meow. 810 Asbury, 391-0055

Flying Carp Clothing Gallery Quality, timeless design. 745 Asbury, 391-1546.

Potomac Bead Company 944 Asbury, 3994400.

Sunglass Menagerie Shades for all budgets. 1124 Boardwalk, 391-8000.

Could Be Yours 716 Asbury, 703-4457.

Shore Home Outlet Custom pillows, cushions. 1050 Asbury, 439-6160.

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

Frey Boutique 935 Asbury, 840-6531. Colette 900 Asbury, 525-0911.

August Heart 715 Asbury, 399-1565.

Donna Gay Dillon 725 Asbury, 399-0082.

Sting Ray Lovely home accents. 854 Asbury, 399-0660.

Gatherings/Bag Room 700 Asbury, 938-0691.

PET SHOP Animal House 705 Asbury, 398-3771

Ta Dah Affordable fashions. 925, 952, 1026, 1038, 1040 Asbury, 398-6771.

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

Pappagallo 744 Asbury, 398-4009.

Sunseekers 751 Asbury, 399-1640.

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

Sneaker Shop Come visit at new location. 704 Asbury Suite 1, 391-5223.

Sea Oats 710 Asbury, 398-8399.

Static Skate Shop 947 Asbury, 464-3679

ART GALLERIES Accent Gallery 956 Asbury, 398-3577.

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

Fine Arts League Local art available for purchase. 608 Asbury, 814-0308. Scott Griswold Art 854 Asbury.

BEAUTY Lindsy James Salon 945 Asbury, 525-9900.

Cake Studio 1046 Asbury, 231-1851.

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

Artisan Body Products Soap Shop 918 Asbury, 398-5661.

VARIETY l BEACH ITEMS Hoy’s 5 & 10 7th & Asbury, 398-Hoys.

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

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DEPARTMENT STORES B&B Department Store 827 Asbury, 3910046. FLORIST Spinning Wheel Florist 858 Asbury, 398-1157. GALLERY Stainton’s Gallery Of Shops 810 Asbury, 545-8681.

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Island Beach Gear Stop by on your way to the beach! 9th & Bay, 788-3836. APPAREL Jilly’s T-Shirt Factory Get your Phillies at Jilly’s and lots more. 762, 936 And 1048 Boardwalk, 385-1234. Bowfish Kids Adorable children’s fashion. 1358 Boardwalk, 938-1901. BEAUTY LEH Soap Handmade soaps and body products 1312 Boardwalk. HOME GOODS l JEWELRY Henry’s OCs Landmark Jeweler OC hook

Shriver’s Salt Water Taffy Taffy, fudge, candy. 9th and Boardwalk, 399-0100. Shriver’s Gelato Only gelato on Boards. 9th and Boardwalk, 399-0100. VARIETY/BEACH ITEMS Jilly’s $1 Store One dollar! 1044 Boardwalk, 399-1234. BAY/WEST AVENUE & SIDE STREETS BIKES Tuckahoe Bike Shop Sales, service and rentals. Nice guys too. 1214 West Avenue, 398-9700. RENTALS Relax Concierge Rent linens, and more online. Store front too. 1213 West, 601-5077. SURF Heritage Surf Shop Big selection surf fashions and gear. 744 West, 398-6390. 14th & Boardwalk, 391-SURF. ON THE WAY TO OC BEAUTY LEH Soap Handmade soaps and body products 232 S. Shore, Marmora, 390-9500. SPORTS TackleDirect Fishing tackle. 6825 Tilton, EHT, 788-3819.

Tuckahoe Bike Shop Great bikes, great service. 2151 Route 50, Tuckahoe, 628-0101. GARDEN CENTER Vaughan’s Farm & Garden Jersey produce, flowers, barbecue HQ. 312 Roosevelt, 3901864. JEWELRY Nikkay Fashions Jewelry www.nikkayfashions.com

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If you had a ticket to ride each ride on the Boardwalk, would YOU do it? TINA NOTARO rode and rated nearly all of them... so you can be brave or bashful.

PLEASE KEEP YOUR ARMS AND LEGS INSIDE THE RIDE AT ALL TIMES.

The sun is out, the kettle corn is hot, and the kids are screaming. Luckily this time it’s because they are on a thrill ride. No trip to Ocean City is complete without a stop to either Gillian’s Wonderland Pier or Playland’s Castaway Cove. With only so much time in the day, it can be hard to stick with a game plan for each park. To make things easier, I’ve done the research (yes, very scientific research) to find the best rides across both parks and rate each one individually. It’s important to note that I am a person who occasionally suffers from motion sickness (see Maximum Fun Day in our August issue). Knowing this, and in anticipation of getting on some topsy-turvy rides, I took a dose of Dramamine beforehand. If you’re like me, considering doing the same before trying out some of my top picks! Since Gillian’s and Playland have so much to offer, it would be a challenge to explore both in one day. Knowing this, I chose to split my research over two nights; Friday night spent at Gillian’s and then Saturday evening in Playland. Keep in mind that Gillian’s offers more rides for younger children, whereas Playland boasts some intensely thrilling rides perfect for the older kids. The great thing about both parks is that no matter how busy they are, you will not have to wait in line more than a few minutes for any ride. Both nights took between three and four hours to hit nearly all the rides, including a detour to grab fries and a vanilla cone with rainbow sprinkles – my own personal Boardwalk tradition. After two nights of exhilarating speeds and physics-defying twists and turns, I confidently bring you these ratings to hopefully ease your next trip to America’s Greatest Family Resort. Now pull down your lap-bar, buckle up, and enjoy the ride! All ratings are on a scale of 1-5 (5 = mind blowing thrill) and are based on two factors; amusement and thrill. I have also included a quease-factor for those with sensitive equilibriums.

QUEASE-FACTOR: N - No Nausea M - Mildly Disorienting S - You Will Get the Spins D - Dramamine Necessary GILLIAN’S WONDERLAND PIER 600 Boardwalk Alien Abduction: A spaceship-like contraption spins around and uses centrifugal-force to plaster you against the wall. As far as these rides go, it was a good one. 4 + D Canyon Falls Log Flume: Log Flumes are very nostalgic for me and Gillian’s has a great one. Scenery leads you to the drop and it doesn’t disappoint. Also has a photo-op. 5 + N

Haunted House Dark Ride: Good spooks for young kids without being too scary. Neon colors illuminate the scenes inside – a neat sight for us “adults.” 3 + N Musik Express: A classic three-seater ride with dips and hills, set to some rockin’’ tunes. Spins around both forward and in reverse. 5 + M Galleon: This pirate ship gets some good height as it swings like a pendulum. My dad used to scream for it to go “all the way around.” 3 + M Airborne Shot: This two-seater swings you sideways into the air as you rotate around the center. Just fast enough to give you a good lift out of the seat. 3 + M Glass House: A glass and mirror maze that’s both fun to do and even funnier to watch. 4 +N Scrambler: This ride spins groups of seats on separate axes in one direction, while the ride itself rotates in the opposite way. Great use of centrifugal force. 5 + S Ferris Wheel: This giant wheel is a must for great views, day or night. The taller of Ocean City’s Ferris Wheels, it only takes two trips around. 4 + N Runaway Train: This coaster had good turns, decent speed, and a smooth track. 4 + M Kite Flyer: In this ride you get to lay flat and glide about the center post. A nice calm ride to sneak a brief nap on. 4 + M Moby Dick: A long line of seats rotates around along a vertical plane. Fast and lots of chances to feel a brief moment of anti-gravity. 5 + M Skooter (Bumper Cars): These bumper cars were not very fast or violent, making it a good option for kids. 2 + N Frontier Express: A train ride circles the park from above. Great way to map out a plan, or end the night. 4 + N PLAYLAND’S CASTAWAY COVE 1020 Boardwalk Double Shot: 3-G’s of pure adrenaline, twice! From just above ground level, it shoots you straight into the air, followed by freefall. Sit ocean-side for a great view. 5 + N Gravitron: Much like Alien Abduction, these rides are a spin-junky’s white whale. 4 + D High Seas (Log Flume): This flume has two medium-sized drops, but no scenery. Photo-op! 4+N Rip Tide: Like the Musik Express, this ride rotates over slopes. Its swinging cars make it a little more daredevily. 4 + M

Ferris Wheel: The smaller of the wheels, it moves quite fast. But you do get four trips around. 5 + N Buccaneer: Another swinging ship like the Galleon, except higher. Sit in the back for the most thrill. 4 + M Air Race: The most intense ride of the weekend. Two seaters at the ends of propellerlike beams spin vertically while the ride rotates. 5+S Kite Flyer: Another horizontal glide around the center; calm and relaxing. 4 + M Tropical Storm: This spinning disk moves insanely fast as you are lifted at a high angle above the ground. Definitely one of the more intense rides. 5 + D Bumper Cars: There’s no track to follow here, so you get a little more action than the Skooter. 3+N Hurricane: Much like Moby Dick, but seemed faster. Again, lots of anti-gravity. 4 + M Python: This coaster had a very bumpy ride, but there is a loop in the track. 3 + S Extreme Cyclone: This spinning claw ride gets good height as it swings across a pivot point. 3+S Classic Train: Another good way to end the day, except this one circles the park on ground level. 3 + N If you still can’t imagine getting on all the rides (c’mon, I did 28 of them!), I’ve narrowed the list down to my Top Five rides between both Gillian’s and Playland. These five offer the best in both thrill and amusement, and are totally worth any motion-sickness they may induce.

BEST OVERALL RIDES THAT DAY 1. Air Race 2. Double Shot 3. Moby Dick 4. Tropical Storm 5. Scrambler HM: (Honorable Mention) Canyon Falls Honorable Mention goes to Canyon Falls Log Flume. Maybe it’s my love for “the flume.” Maybe it’s the bearded bather that waits for you before the climb. Whatever it is, this classic ride will always have a place on my list. There you have it! A fairly-comprehensive list for your Boardwalk amusement needs. Make a game plan to get to both parks during your trip. Then try the rides with the kids and see how your Top Five list compares. Don’t forget to pack the Dramamine!

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By Janet Yunghans Photos compliments of the Jersey Cape Beekepers Association

HIS PAST spring, my husband Karl and I became the proud owners of our very own beehive. Every day, as I take our dog for his morning walk, I check in on this bustling hive of activity and observe our 40,000+ bees flying in and around the hive. They are hard at work, searching our Upper Township farm for pollen and nectar. Next year we hope to be rewarded with a harvest of fresh honey they have produced from the wildflowers and blueberries on our family farm. As I pull on my long-sleeved shirt, long pants, and boots along with my beekeeper’s hat and veil, I think about how unlikely it was that I would find myself in this role. But I have embraced it, thanks my husband’s persistence and the dedication of the Jersey Cape Beekeepers Association (JCBA). I have to admit that when I enrolled in the JCBA’s seven -week class, my main motivation was to offer support, and spend some quality time with my husband. Karl is a true farmer, tending Littleworth Tree Farm, our Choose and Cut Christmas Tree Farm just a few miles from Ocean City beaches. Last year we began offering “U -Pick” blueberries and we thought that honey bees would be helpful in pollinating our acre of blueberry bushes. Since Karl’s retirement, we have become active within the farming community and have heard quite a bit about the plight of the honey bee in recent years. Nothing in our weekly classes could have prepared me for the day we picked up our hive of bees. We stood in a farmer’s field with the other students from our class, surrounded by bees in flight. Nearby there were over 50 “nucs”boxes of bees that each student had purchased once our class was completed. We were learning how to transfer the frames of bees into our own hive. The members of JCBA demonstrated endless patience as they taught us how to lift out each frame filled with bees and insert them into our new hives. When it was my turn, I put on my hat and veil, but was discouraged from using gloves (they can crush the bees). So here I was, lifting a full frame of bees with my bare hands! I came to understand that I would have to get used to the possibility of being stung. My instructors told me that if I stayed calm and steady, I would probably come away unscathed. However, it was a certainty that I would get stung eventually. Not a matter of if… but when. With this in mind, one might ask why people have always been fascinated with the honey bee. History shows us that humans have interacted with bees for thousands of years. Cave paintings dating from 6000 B.C. show figures harvesting wild honey. Domestication of bees is depicted in

Egyptian royal tomb paintings. In 1852 Lorenzo Langstroth created a hive with moveable frames that is the standard for most modern hives around the world. This design allows the beekeeper to manage the hive without damaging it when collecting honey. Honey bees are not native to North America. Early settlers brought them over from Europe. Today, beekeeping has become an increasingly popular hobby among people of all ages. Experts tell us that bees are an essential link in crop development and productivity due to their pollinating behaviors. Scientists and farmers agree that the bees and other pollinators play an essential role in our ecosystem. Sadly, the news is filled with disturbing articles about a decline in the bee population and discussion of possible causes. We must continue to explore ways to save the honey bee from destruction as a result of disease and the widespread use of pesticides. Many organizations like JCBA have emerged and are dedicated to educating others about honey bees. If our class of over 50 student beekeepers was any indication, we were certainly on the right track! Since that first day when we were introduced to our “nuc” of bees, our hive has grown in size. Since it seems like a nice, healthy hive, we estimate that is contains about 40,000-60,000 bees. The vast majority of these are female worker bees. There are a smaller number of larger male drones (300-1,000 per hive), whose singular purpose is to mate with the queen. Each hive contains only one large queen who is responsible for laying an average of 1,500 eggs a day. The colony is dependent on her for its survival. A female worker bee lives only about 45 days. Her hive assignments change throughout her short lifetime. When she is born she is responsible for cleaning and preparing hive cells for eggs or the storage of pollen or nectar. Early in her life she may be responsible for removing dead bees or insect invaders or working in the nursery feeding and caring for developing larvae. During the second half of her life, she will leave the hive daily to forage for pollen or nectar. It is the nectar that is transformed into honey. I found it interesting that the reason bees work so hard to create honey is because this is the food they need to survive the winter. They eat this, along with the pollen they have gathered. Bees will forage a two-three mile radius from the hive and will visit five million flowers to produce a single pint of honey. When harvesting honey, a beekeeper must leave at least 60 pounds of honey in the hive in order for their bees to survive the winter. Because of this, Karl and I cannot harvest any honey during this first

summer of our new hive. If our bee colony continues to thrive, we can expect to harvest a minimum of 30 pounds next summer. Later this month we will open our hive and treat for varroa mites. These mites are a parasite that feed on the bee pupae and adults, and can threaten the survival of a hive. We must also inspect for a variety of other deadly diseases and pests such as European foul brood and small hive beetle, among others. We will do all we can to keep our hive strong so it can survive the winter and avoid colony collapse disorder, which causes most of the bee population to disappear. Scientists have not been able to identify one cause for this, but speculate that new forms of pesticides may contribute to this phenomenon. Every other week, we head out to the hive wearing our long sleeves and veils, determined to stay calm and steady during our hive inspections. I’ll admit that it is a challenge for me to leave behind my gloves. However, I have observed that the bees are actually quite peaceful. A bee will normally only sting if provoked, since she dies as her stinger pulls out from her body. I can happily report that I’ve only been stung once, when I got too close to the hive without my hat and veil. A beehive is a wonder to behold. I am fascinated with the intricate patterns and beauty of the honeycomb. Our frames are filled with thousands of bees, all busy at work. Most take no notice of our interruption. I am in awe of this tiny world of social insects, which are all working together for the good of the hive. I am so grateful for the opportunity to glimpse into their ordered world and privileged to have a role in nurturing the amazing honey bee. -Janet and Karl Yunghans are owners of Littleworth Tree Farm in Petersburg, New Jersey. To learn more about their farm, please visit their web site www.littleworthfarm.com.

The Jersey Cape Beekeepers Association (JCBA) is a branch of the New Jersey Beekeepers Association (NJBA). They will offer a seven-week course in beekeeping during the months of February and March, 2016. JCBA meetings are held every third Thursday of the month (except for July and December) at 7pm at the Cape May County Extension Office, 355 Court House/So. Dennis Road (Route 657), Cape May Court House. For more information email Joe Alvarez, JCBA Outreach, at phytaman@verizon.net. To learn about beekeeping associations in New Jersey visit the web site www.njbeekeepers.org.

T.J. watches on as Hanna attempts her first stroke. Opposite: Dave, T.J. and Hanna get ready to hit the links. Photos by Stef Godfrey

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family outing options are endless. I was looking for something different mid-August as I headed to Ocean City Municipal Golf Course on Bay Avenue. I found the afternoon

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adventure I was looking for...

HILE I’VE played my fair share of mini-golf games, I was a little nervous heading to the full-sized par-3, 12-hole course that sits by the bay. I had a lot of questions. Would I be the only inexperienced golfer? What’s the correct stance? What club do I use? I was very thankful to find that I would have an experienced mentor guiding me during my first ever golfing experience. 14-year-old T.J. Stanton has grown up on this course and explained that all golfers of any age and experience level are welcome and encouraged. T.J. told me his dad, Dave Stanton, who works at the course, had exposed him to golf when he was 10 years old. It was here that the family found he was a natural, and he now plays golf most days in the summer. According to T.J., he is the youngest golfer in his group of friends, but he has a great time doing it. I was ready to learn. The weather was perfect, and the first hole was open. It was time to take a swing. It should be easy enough, I thought. After all, if my mentor began his golf career at 10, surely taking a few good swings couldn’t be that hard. I was wrong. Golf is hard. Or, at least, requires practice and patience. My first swings met nothing but air. The third made limited contact with the ball, which, with a thud, skidded to a halt a few feet away from the tee. Not quite enough to make it the 60 yards to the hole, (which is by far the smallest distance on the course). And to think, the rest of the holes average around 100-150 yards. I had visions of large divots being hit up in my near future, which I imagined would make for an irritated groundskeeper. But you have to start somewhere. The good news was, according to T.J., I shouldn’t be discouraged – I was in exactly the right place. This is the course you can use to make such mistakes and to learn. Golf, he said, was not something that just comes naturally to most people, even those of us who are athletically inclined. While aim and distance are major components in other sports, I realized how technical and different this one is. “A lot of kids say if you’re good at baseball, you should be good at golf. It’s not even close.” At this 1,560-yard course, just being curious

is enough to get you started. And at $12 for a round of golf, it’s an affordable activity the whole family can do. Driving up to the course, which has plenty of free parking and is a very close neighbor to the Ocean City Municipal Airport, I saw tall nets keeping errant balls in line and away from Bay Avenue drivers. Little did I know this would not be protecting anyone from any of my shots. It didn’t need to with their short distance of a few feet. But I learned while the game is largely about distance and judgment, it isn’t all about force. “I think the thing that is most misinterpreted about golf is that you have to swing as hard as you can to get a good shot,” T.J. said. “It’s actually one of the worst things you can do.” T.J. explained that a mentor of his had instructed him to let the club

do the work. The advice, while useful, was a little over this beginner’s head as I was still questioning how one knows which club to choose for which distance. But with guidance from people like the Stantons, even as a complete novice, I had a fantastic afternoon enjoying the course. Enjoying it is easy because although you are among homes, businesses and the busy Bay Avenue, once you step onto the greens, there’s wildlife, quiet and a breeze off the bay. The sea air is ever present and refreshing. For hotter days, or for when the sky’s color turns more menacing than the picturesque sun and clouds I was lucky enough to get, there are pavilions every few holes. The mini-shelters get those not

in a cart into the shade as they wait for their turn at a hole. The stations also have cold water to replenish water bottles and clean golf balls. Moving to the middle of the course on the golf cart, I spotted more wildlife. One of my favorite features was the group of ponds in the middle of the course. A few holes prior we were close to traffic and houses, but suddenly all I could hear were birds, frogs and ducks. T.J. described it perfectly: the course is where urban life meets wildlife. Five ducks splashed their way around a pond and were unfazed by close passersby. A wall of cattails and small trees part for holes eight through 10, which adds challenge to them. T.J. and I guessed thousands of balls lay amongst the thicket. Coming to the end of the course, I had the chance to see a few things I hadn’t planned on which are staples in a day on the course. The first, a slow-moving flock of geese that reluctantly parted for golf carts. They were a testament to how calm it is in the middle of the course. The end of the course however, seems to have a lot of action as the other surprise was getting the chance to see a small plane take off – definitely something unique to this course. It’s not every day that I get to see so much wildlife and planes in flight all from a golf cart. It’s these details that make the course popular with multiple generations. More than one grandparent-grandchild duo made their rounds that afternoon. I could see why this course been around for about 50 years. It’s an activity that never goes out of style and one that makes for a perfect outing with friends or family. A stop in the pro shop told me everything a golfer needs is right there. Carts and clubs are available for rent, and the shop is stocked with t-shirts, towels and cold drinks for a morning or afternoon round. All golfers need to bring is a little patience and interest or curiosity. The Ocean City Municipal Golf Course supplies the rest. Many families turn a day on this course into tradition, and the fairway fun is endless for the price. “It’s the best deal in town,” Dave Stanton said. Whether you live locally or are visiting Ocean City on vacation, this is a unique course to try on any day of the week. For more information on Ocean City Municipal Golf Course and their clinics and activities, visit www.ocnj.us. 53

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Think You Know Ocean City? Sit back, get comfy in your beach chair and see how many questions you can answer!

Where is the rock wall on the Boardwalk?

Who coined the phrase “America’s Greatest Family Resort” for OC?

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What types of fudge are commonly handed out at Fudge Kitchen? True or False: there is a gazebo in the park next to City Hall.

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How many steps are at the City Hall entrance on Ninth Street?

Does local roadway Ocean Drive go through Ocean City?

What color is the big fish at 15th Street Playground? The OC Football team is the …?

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What was the first hotel on the Boardwalk?

True or False: Playland once had a skating rink and a bowling alley.

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Bayview Marina Waverunners, parasailing. 312 Bay Avenue, 399-5100.

Ocean City Municipal Golf Course 12 hole, par 3. 26th and Bay, 399-5762.

Ocean City Parasail Safe and fun. 232 Bay, 399-3559.

Boardwalk Bounce & Boardwalk Adventures Waterpark at Plymouth and Boardwalk, 3990483. Bounce at 9th and Boardwalk, 385-0855.

Ocean City Historical Museum Check out OC’s past through postcards, photos and exhibits. 1735 Asbury, 399-1801.

Wet N Wild Waverunner 244 Bay, 399-6527.

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

Playland’s Castaway Cove Over 30 rides, two mini golf courses, and Go Karts. 1020 Boardwalk, 399-4751.

Greate Bay Racquet and Fitness 90 Mays Landing Road, Somers Point, 925-9550. Greate Bay Golf Club 901 Mays Landing Road, Somers Point, 927-5071. Jilly’s Arcade Ten cent skeeball machines! 1172 Boardwalk, 385-1234. OC Aquatic & Fitness Center Newlyrenovated. 1735 Simpson, 398-6900. Ocean City Library Filled with DVDs, games, and books! 1735 Simpson, 399-2434. Ocean City Arts Center Classes, shows, summer art camp. 1735 Simpson, 399-7628.

Tuckahoe Bike Shop & Surf Buggy Center Rent bikes. Fun. 1214 West, 398-9700.

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The Moorlyn Family Theatre is dedicated to bringing quality, family friendly entertainment to the Ocean City Boardwalk. We’re raising the curtain on amazing shows, cinema and theatre events seven days a week, May through October. Tuesdays at 7pm

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Laugh along with family-friendly illusionist and comedian Joe Holiday

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Tim Lucas Philadelphia Organ Quartet Ellie Lofaro Laura Story and Band Dr. Tom Phillips Kings Brass Duffy Robbins Lynda Randle

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8:30 & 10:30am 7:00pm 8:30 & 10:30am 7:00pm 8:30 & 10:30 am 7:00pm 8:30 & 10:30am 7:00pm

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For show times and information, visit moorlynfamilytheatre.org or call 609.399.0006.

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Humane Society of Ocean City

PETS OF THE MONTH >>>>•<<<<

“The greatnes s of a nation and its moral progre ss can be judged by the way its animal s are treated.” ~ Mahatma Ga ndhi

Lucy - Relaxed Princess Ana - Pretty Purrfect Ana is a pretty one year old female. She’s young and playful yet likes to take a nap on your lap and cuddle. She’s just waiting for her forever home; could it be yours? She may be a little shy at first but once this kitty warms up to you, it’s all purring from there.

Lucy is a 20 pound, two and a half year old Brussels Griffon/Schnauzer mix who adores love and affection. She’s shy at first, but quickly warms up to anyone who shows her a little kindness. She is very much a princess who is looking for a relaxed lifestyle with adoring owners. Lucy is looking for an affectionate owner preferably with no other dogs, a calm household, and a warm lap to curl up on!

Elsa - Shy Baby Girl Elsa is a pretty kitty looking for her forever home. She is a blue-cream calico, who is probably barely five-months old. Although not absolutely necessary, she could get adopted along with her funny, little sister, Ana. She may do best in a slower paced household, with less to adjust to day in day out.

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• Shoe Repairs • Pick-up & Delivery Available • Expert Alterations • Wash-n-Fold Laundry Service

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Dreams Do Come True with jumbo loan programs for as little as 10% down!*

PMA’s mortgage advisors have been helping people make their dream of a “house at the shore” come true for over 20 years as Ocean City’s Second Home Specialists. We can now make it even easier with jumbo mortgage options for as little as 10% down!* As local mortgage lenders, we offer the best of both worlds: access to more programs than the “big banks” with local service and knowledge you can count on from mortgage advisors who live right here in your neighborhood.

Let us show you what sets us apart with:  Local Processing

 Second Home Financing

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 Jumbo Loans (loans over $417,000)

 Local Appraisers

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Mark V. Cassidy, Senior Vice President phone: 609.517.6035 mcassidy@phillyadvisors.com www.mcassidy.phillyadvisors.com NMLS# 209223

16 E 9th Street, Ocean City, NJ 08226

Kim Porto, Senior Mortgage Advisor phone: 609.457.7903 kporto@phillyadvisors.com www.kporto.phillyadvisors.com NMLS# 589226

*Must meet program guidelines. PMA is a licensed mortgage lender by the PA Department of Banking & Securities, NJ Department of Banking and Insurance and by the State of DE. NMLS# 128570.

Don’t wait until the eye is on you!

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National Flood Insurance Program Agency of the Year

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MAZZITELLI & MEROLLO Plumbing and Heating Call us for service! PHONE: 609-399-3193

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Investments & Retirement Planning Over 70 years combined experience

Jeﬀ Shirk, John Shirk & Dave Allegretto Financial Advisors

800 Asbury Avenue | Ocean City, NJ 08226 609-399-7600 | www.FortressOCNJ.com Securities and Insurance Products: NOT INSURED BY FDIC OR ANY FEDERAL GOVERNMENT AGENCY • MAY LOSE VALUE • NOT A DEPOSIT OF OR GUARANTEED BY A BANK OR ANY BANK AFFILIATE

Investment products and services are offered through Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network, LLC (WFAFN), Member SIPC. Fortress Financial is a separate entity from WFAFN. 0814-01946

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Good Karma

Ocean City Community Food Cupboard By Lauren Avellino Turton

October 29, 2012 is a day no one in Ocean City will ever forget.

Superstorm Sandy, the most intense, deadliest storm of the 2012 Atlantic hurricane season, barreled into the Eastern Seaboard on that ill-fated fall day. The economic losses to businesses were heavy. The personal property losses to residents were heart-wrenching. But, as we near the three year anniversary, we can clearly see Ocean City has rebuilt and continues to redevelop from the North end to Southern tip – from its iconic Boardwalk to beloved beaches – once left damaged by fierce winds and severe flooding. We never know when a natural disaster like Superstorm Sandy will strike, but we do know one thing, and that is Ocean City’s community is like no other. Organizations like the Ocean City Community Food Cupboard are always there to help the shore resort’s residents all year long. The Food Cupboard, located at St. Peter’s United Methodist Church on 8th and Central, helps an estimated 100 families per month in Ocean City. The numbers significantly increase during extraordinary events. “During Hurricane Sandy, our numbers surged. We saw 600 people per day,” says Dottie Cianci, coordinator of the Food Cupboard. “It was quite an experience. We were flooded out, too. We lost a lot of food, but we worked through it together,” Dottie said. Cianci has been a volunteer with the Food Cupboard since 1999. “I was a member of Holy Trinity Episcopal Church at that time and began to volunteer for the Food Cupboard,” she says. “I wanted to do more, so I became the coordinator.” Created by a group of volunteers from Ocean City’s faith-based churches, the Food Cupboard dates back to 1976. When the Ocean City Ecumenical Council (OCEC) was formed in 1983, the Food Cupboard became a program under OCEC. OCEC’s mission was and continues to be providing nutritious meals and warm clothing to those who need it most, especially families facing emergency situations. The Food Cupboard is stocked with donations from community food drives, churches, Ocean City schools, Ocean City Postal Service, Ocean City Library, the list goes on. In addition, food is purchased with monetary donations and various grants. Food is also received from the State Food Purchase Program, a program coordinated by the NJ Department of Agriculture. “How it works is a family in need of emergency food supplies will apply. We then work with social services and make sure they are qualified for the program,” explained Dottie. “We provide pre-packaged bags of groceries

depending on the size of the family. They are eligible once every 30 days according to the Council’s regulations. We serve more than 100 families per month in Ocean City.” Items include canned goods and other non-perishables, and because the Food Cupboard has freezer space, they sometimes give out hot dogs, cheese, butter, margarine or other refrigerated foods, depending on what an individual or family has room for. Cathy and Pete Guinosso are co-presidents of the Ecumenical Council. Now retired, the couple spends their days putting packages together at the Food Cupboard. “On any given day, my husband and I both volunteer until 1pm,” says Cathy. “Every day there is usually a box of donated food at the entrance of the church. Plus parishioners bring in food every week. We sort through all the food and stock it on the shelves. Depending on the size of the family, we follow the food pyramid to make sure every family is receiving wellbalanced, nutritious items.” The holidays are an especially important time for the Food Cupboard. Working closely with local churches during Thanksgiving and Christmas, they collectively help provide extra special meals during an extra special time of year. It’s the true meaning of the holiday spirit. “We donate food to St. John Lutheran Church during Thanksgiving and they provide free meals to anyone who would like one,” said Dottie. “On Christmas Day we help St. Peter’s provide hundreds of free dinners.” Cathy wells up when thinking of the grateful people receiving food during the holidays. “There are so many individuals who need our help at Thanksgiving and Christmas. I just can’t believe it sometimes. We had a mother with several children come in. We had a woman from India who gave us huge hugs and smiles. Everybody is so appreciative for what we can give them,” Cathy said. It’s folks like the Guinossos who are devoted to their entire community. Dottie acknowledges that and gives credit where credit is due. “This isn’t a one person job. We couldn’t do this without the volunteers. We have over 100 of them,” beams Dottie. “A lot of us at the Food Cupboard are in our 70s and 80s and we just can’t lift the heavy boxes of food. We appreciate the younger ones, like the boy scout troops and men’s organizations. Some volunteers handle inventory, others pack the grocery bags, and others are technical, and help keep track of our computer system.” And what a genuine team effort it is – within the Food Cupboard, the Ocean City Community, and far beyond. “Coordinating the Food Cupboard has given me the opportunity to work with so many caring people from all faiths who are looking to give back to our community,” she says. “I have made many new friendships that I treasure. It’s very rewarding.” Want to help? Call and ask for Dottie and she’ll find a spot for you!

›››› Ocean City Community Food Cupboard is open

Monday through Friday 1 to 3pm and closed on holidays. 501 E 8th St, Ocean City, 609-398-3191 69

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