Ocean City SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2016
America’s Greatest Family Resort
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Contents
September/October 2016
Run for it
The OCBP hosted its annual Women's Invitational competition at 34th Street Beach in August. Photo by Bill Godfrey
Features
50 Blue Streak 53 Spin Cycle 56 Let There be Surf Part V
In Every Issue 5 5 58 69 74
From the Editor Facebook Fan of the Month Look & Sea Good Karma Last Shot
Shore Eats 6 10 12 16
In the Kitchen Battle Crepe Famished Foodie Dining Guide
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Local Ocean 20 22 22 24 26 30 32 34
Ocean City Girl Adorable Creature Ocean City Employees The Interview Snapshots September/October Events It’s History Matter of Art
Shopping OC 36 37 42 44 47 48
The Look Must Haves Store Guide In the Biz Ocean City Style Trends
On The Beach 60 62 64 66 67
OC Beach Guide Book of the Month Word Search Ocean’s Eleven Activities Guide
Services
68 Pets for Adoption 70 Service Directory 72 Real Tour
On the Cover Autumn is almost here... artist Traci Sally captures its crisp feeling with this cover painting.
From the Editor We’re not allowed to say the “f” word in our house during summer.
My daughter fulfilling her Pre K dream by meeting Ariel after OC Theatre Co's performance in August
But when August comes to a close and September rolls in, it’s hard not to think of fall. Falling hard for fall is something I love to do. Summer will always be my true love, but fall is like my best friend. The sky has the most gorgeous blue tint during crisp September and October days… and I’m sure I’m not breaking any ground by telling you fine readers this, but these months are truly magical in the OC. The crowds have thinned (we’ll miss you… see you next year!), but the days are still warm enough for the
beach and everything is still open. One of the best ways to enjoy the island spring, summer, winter, and fall is by bike. Riding around on two wheels offers you a pace and maneuverability a car cannot provide. Read where writer Lucia Casaleno went when she headed out on two wheels. Here’s a sneak peek… did you know there is a street filled with tiny homes so adorably charming it's known as “dollhouse row?” A couple days ago I took my three kids to see it because, gasp, I had never heard of it before. As I made my way down the little alley, I met Dave, a resident on this adorable street. Dave was used to gawkers, and was incredibly polite even though I went by twice. Another thing fall brings is football. This month we sat down with OCHS football coach Kevin Smith… When he was growing up, his parents told him if he could find something he loved doing for a living, it's like winning the lottery. As a history teacher and head football coach, Kevin is living the dream. Read the interview on page 24. For most of us, the men and women in blue are a welcome sight. On bikes or in cars, the OCPD are keeping us safe day after day. Writer Deb Worchel sat down with Captain Steve Ang to learn what it's like to be an OC police officer. As you read this magazine you have in your hands, it’s either almost autumn or already fall. I hope you’re ready for the season of sweaters, crisp leaves, caramel apples, and pumpkin pie. I know I am. See you on the beach,
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FACEBOOK FAN OF THE MONTH
Lucille Carbo
I AM FORTUNATE TO SPEND THE SUMMER IN OC, NJ with my children and grandchildren all under one roof. Each year, our summer starts on the Boardwalk, participating in the July Jubilee activities. We usually talk about what we plan to make over breakfast before heading to the Music Pier. The following weeks, the kids participate in the many camps Ocean City has to offer. When they are not in camp, traditionally we like to spend a Tuesday or Thursday on Asbury Avenue getting a face paint and balloon sculpture, listening to the mummers, watching the street entertainment, and getting a pony ride. A trip to Asbury would not be complete without a meal at Yianni's Restaurant. When August approaches, we usually gear up for the Baby Parade either as participants or spectators, and another round of wacky creations and contests on the Boardwalk during Weird Week. At night, you can find us either at the children's book club watching one of their fabulous shows and receiving our free ride tickets awarded for each book read over the summer, or singing and dancing at Johnny B Goode's when they have their dance contests and karaoke nights. We also enjoy a OC Pops concert or an OC Theatre Co. production. With so much offered in Ocean City, we are never at a lost for something to do. We even find time to enjoy the beautiful beach. But the best part of our summer is being together as a family sharing meals and memories. If you'd like to be our next FFOTM, send an email to editor@ocnjmagazine.com.
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Shore Eats
In the Kitchen
Keith Symonds Chief Soup Maker & Owner at Varsity Inn
“Anything we do, we do it the best we can” Jersey Tomato Soup is Varsity Inn's famous dish
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OMATO, tamato. It doesn’t matter how you say it at The Varsity Inn because once you try their famous tomato soup all you will be saying is YUM. The Varsity is capable of selling soup during the summer and it’s no mystery as to why. A cup of soup from this iconic Ocean City restaurant is sure to make anyone with taste buds happy with its tangy, creaminess that goes way beyond your average can of Campbell’s. Its tomatoes are from Jersey, and we all
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know that New Jerseyans do everything better (perhaps I'm biased being a Jersey Girl myself ). Keith Symonds, The Varsity's owner amiably had me join him in the kitchen to explain just how he makes this delicious meal. It all starts with the boiling down of the tomatoes. “It’s a par boil just to take the skin off and not just get mushy,” said Keith. Once the water and heat makes the tomato expand, the skin is peeled right off by hand. In fact, everything in this process is done like that. “There are no machines it’s mostly my
hands doing all the work,” said Keith. Once the tomatoes are naked they go for a skinny dip back into the huge metal pot. They are then cooked down and accompanied with a roux. This fancy French word isn’t exactly a fancy ingredient; a roux is a thickening agent used in many sauces and meals that generally consists of flour and butter, which is how Keith makes it. After the tomatoes and the roux combine, Keith adds in the fresh herbs, a little bitta of this, a little bitta that, some basil, salt, pepper and baddaboom you got a
flavorful tomato soup. "All the veggies are fresh, you can see the produce truck stop by every day here," said Keith. I can vouch for the fresh taste of any of their food, I have gone to The Varsity with family and friends for years and have never ever had a bad meal; it is always amazing. “Anything we do, we do it the best that we possibly can,” said Keith.
And who doubts that fresh is best? Back to the soup, as all the mouthwatering ingredients get stirred together, milk and heavy cream is also added giving it a creamier and thicker texture and lighter red/orange color. That completes the process of the actual liquid, but not the entire soup. Homemade croutons elevate this soup into one to die for. To start, the loaves of bread are cut so that each piece is a cute
little cube of carbohydrate goodness. They then get seasoned and drizzled with some olive oil, and off into the oven to be baked they go. What emerges is a tray full of golden brown, crunchy treasures. Just when you thought that was the best part, something arguably even better than bread comes along cheese. When you order a cup or crock, you can’t see actual soup at first because it's hidden under the baked gooeyness
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of provolone and a mix of cheddar and monterey cheeses. Even the croutons get covered. The baking process is another special touch that gives The Varsity Inn its very slogan of “Famous Baked Jersey Tomato soup!” You don’t have to be a Seinfeld fan to know one of the most iconic episodes of the show - the soup Nazi. A man who would deny you soup just for looking at him the wrong way or asking for bread, which as we know Jerry, Elaine, Kramer and George
found out the hard way. Well at The Varsity it is a complete 180 degrees. “Since 1969 the greatest asset we have is the kids that work here and the customers. I believe that if you have nice people, good food, and a nice environment (the customers) come,” said Keith. The last thing you will hear here is “No soup for you!” Loyal customer Chuck Betson from the radio station WOND saw Keith and I talking on the bench outside.
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"You want an honest review? I’ll give you one. The reason I keep coming back to this place is because it’s affordable and consistently good. Keith realizes his clientele are the most important thing. The restaurants that realize that do well,” Chuck said. Next time you want some good home cooking, a killer cup of tomato soup to warm a chilly fall day, and friendly service stop by The Varsity Inn, open year around on 8th and Ocean.
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I was strolling the Boardwalk on a warm late summer day, my face shaded by my large chapeau when, sacre bluer, I spotted a creperie among the many shops that face the Atlantic. Crepes aren’t my first thought when I think of Boardwalk aliment, but, oui, a crepe will do nicely for my mid-day snack. Today I was going to indulge in la galette (a savory crepe). Did you think that all crepes were sweet? I’m here to tell you that is false – in fact, a savory crepe is perhaps even more delish than its sweet cousin. Urban Crepes has both varieties, and I suggest getting one of each, because, sometimes
C’est la crepe! This oft-used expression is French for “life happens, eat crepes.” And who am I to argue with French idioms? So I went to Uncle Bill’s Pancake House at 21st and Asbury for a crepe. Crepes are thin pancakes stuffed with all manner of fillings, sweet or savory. UBPH offers strictly sweet crepes with strawberry or apple. I ordered the hot apple version (autumn is apple time) and I thoroughly enjoyed this oversized platter of yuminess. UB’s crepes are not paper thin in the traditional sense but they were delightfully doughy and delicious just the same (thick crepes are
She Said indulging is raison d'être. I ordered the urban avocado crepe, which came out warm, and filled with diced chicken, avocado, bacon, lettuce, tomato, and provolone cheese. A perfectly-spiced chipotle sauce brought the crew of ingredients together. The chicken balanced perfectly with the spicy sauce, and the creamy avocado paired well with the crunch of the bacon and lettuce. The tomato gave my mouth a cool reprieve from the chipotle. All in all, this was a French masterpiece. The creme de la creme!
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He Said no sin). I’m a fan of UB’s well-prepared breakfasts. I thought the apples were properly cooked – soft but firm with a nice feel on the teeth. The sauce was just right – not too sweet – and the cinnamon added just the right hint of spice. I got both the whipped cream and sour cream toppings. Both added richness but the sour cream gave an additional tang that brought a savory element to this otherwise sweet dish. J’adore les crêpes et Uncle Bill’s! (Apportez moi champagne tout de suite!)
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LA BORGATA
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OTHING beats dining al fresco, and nothing beats dining outside in Ocean City, especially in autumn. The weather is perfect in fall and with many of our visitors back home, those coveted outside tables are more easily accessible. So the entire gang of us, including myself Tony Stark, Godzilla, Mothra, Kid Danger and the always fabulous Pepper Potts strolled down Asbury Avenue on a perfect late-summer evening and slid smoothly into a large table outside of Cafe Trattoria La Borgata at 755 Asbury Avenue. “What a beautiful evening,” I said to Pepper who nodded wordlessly as she soaked up the warm night air on the Avenue. Ocean City’s Historic Downtown is straight out of a Rockwell painting. There are over 100 businesses including shops and restaurants and it’s a cool place to stroll. The crew and I enjoy the variety of businesses and I do a large portion of my Christmas
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shopping there. It’s a nifty part of the OC that shouldn’t be missed. We’d heard good things about this new Italian eatery on the “Ave” (that’s what the cool kids call Asbury Avenue) so we decided we had to try it. We found a clean table framed against the charming Downtown and we were off to a good start. There was Italian music playing low on the outside speakers, the breeze was cool, the sun was warm, but not baking and we were ready to eat. Our server Guestina greeted us promptly and warmly (always a good thing) and I had a cold San Pellegrino mineral water in front of me in no time (good Italian restaurants always offer San Pellegrino). We perused the Italian offerings on the menu and ordered some homemade meatballs with ricotta to
get the festivities rolling. “We do everything fresh; the pasta the sauce the meat, the pizza,” said Pino Delto, the owner of La Borgata who emerged smiling from his restaurant to greet us. Pino opened only a few months ago and he’s earned good reviews so far. His thick Italian accent (he’s from Salerno) was reassuring and we had a nice conversation about Italian food and the views along the Amalfi Coast (“go, you’ll love it, and so will the kids” said Pino. “April and September are best”). “We also have gluten free,” he added. “We’re a family place and kids love it here. This is what we do.” Guestina took our order and brought us a basketful of warm bread that proved irresistible to everyone at the table. “This bread is really flavorful,” said Pepper. “It has a nice garlic flavor. It’s buttery with a crunchy exterior and a soft interior. It’s bread you wouldn’t make yourself. Can you pass me some more?” La Borgata may be a new addition to the restaurant scene, but I like their style. It’s simple Italian food at reasonable prices. The white table cloths add a bit of panache and being able to people watch on Asbury Avenue is a great way to spend some time.
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There are always different people walking around the Downtown – surfers, families, exchange students – we even struck up a few short conversations with some passersby (Ocean City is beautiful AND friendly). The meatballs arrived and were promptly devoured. They had that delicious combination of sweet and salty that, together with a big scoop of ricotta cheese in the center of the dish, made us long for more. For her entrée, Pepper ordered the homemade cheese tortelloni with a separate chicken cutlet for some added protein. “I love the sauce. It’s got a tangy flavor and the tortelloni is really good with a nice peppery kick to it. I wasn’t expecting that. And my chicken cutlet is very thin, the way I like it.” I ordered the shrimp broccoli alfredo. I must admit I’m hesitant to order shrimp unless I’m at a seafood restaurant because many times the shrimp are boiled to the point of rubberiness, but I was quite
pleased with my dish. The shrimp were a good size and had a nice flavor and texture. The pasta tasted fresh-made and the sauce was rich and creamy, but definitely not too heavy. The broccoli was flavorful as well, which was nice because broccoli can often taste like water. I would order this dish again. Kid Danger ordered the chicken tenders as is his habit. “My chicken nuggets are nice and crispy. I like to dip mine in ketchup – my fries too.” Mothra barely looked up from his spaghetti and meatballs. “My pasta is soft and thin and the meatball tastes really fresh. I love the cheese on top and the sauce has a good flavor.” Finally dessert! My meal was tasty, but in the end it’s all about the dessert. And I must say that the cannoli at La Borgata are outstanding. Pino told me he makes the filling himself and it was superb with a perfect balance of sweet and savory – overall a powerhouse of flavor. The shell,
which Pino told me he didn’t make, was thin and crispy and my team almost came to blows over this plate. The tiramisu (also made in-house at La Borgata) was scrumptious. The firm texture of the cake was the perfect foundation for the tangy sweet mascarpone. The delicate undertone of espresso and chocolate was invigorating. When we were finally all finished, we sat back hoping someone would come load us into a wheelbarrow and push us home. We really felt relaxed and at home during our meal. Pino is a great host and made us feel very welcome, and the service was courteous and prompt. We didn’t eat inside, but I did explore the dining room and found it quaint and romantic. La Borgata serves breakfast, lunch and dinner and also accepts reservations. Prices are reasonable and the meals are a good portion. I enjoyed the all the flavors in my meal and the freshness of the ingredients was noticeable. Shop the Downtown and then sit down for a pleasant meal at La Borgata.
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Shore Eats The Dining Guide BURGERS l FRIES l CRABCAKES l CHEESESTEAKS
Barefoot Market Scones, bread, coffee, artisan lunches. 241 West, 399-0221.
Blitz's Market Beach bucket lunches. 34th & Asbury and 21st & Asbury, 399-6080; 9983.
Browns Restaurant Better pancakes than you can make at home. Hot donuts worth walking nearly the entire span of the Boardwalk just to get one, or ten. St. Charles & Boardwalk, 391-0677.
CJs Corner Grill Creative and tasty plates for breakfast and lunch. 701 Shore, Somers Point, 927-4701. Chatterbox Restaurant From full breakfasts to gourmet burgers, thick shakes, and homemade soups. 500 E. 9th, 399-0113. Chickie's & Pete's Famous crabfries. Catering too! 908 Boardwalk, 545-8720. Del’s Oceanside Grill Menu is time-tested and sure to please adults and kiddies alike. 934 Boardwalk, 399-3931. Flippers Grill Outside at Port-O-Call. Burgers, etc. 1510 Boardwalk, 399-8812. Jilly’s Ice cream and fries... it's the best day ever! Ice cream, 1172 Boardwalk. Fries, 1034 Boardwalk. Oves Restaurant Fresh seafood dinners, homemade apple cider donuts. 4th & Boardwalk, 398-3172. Sack O Subs Italian and seafood dinners, calzone, pizza, hot and cold subs. Two locations: 926 Asbury, 525-0460 and 55th and Central, 525-0434. Sandwich Bar Creative, spectacular sandwiches; including a lobster roll. 955 Asbury & 3255 Asbury, 741-9888. Somers Point Diner The classic diner is open 24 hours. 8 MacArthur Boulevard, Somers Point, 927-2284.
BREAKFAST l SWEETS A' la Mode Fresh, homemade ice cream. 55th & West, 398-2207. Aunt Betty’s Ice Cream Shack Seriously fresh ice cream. Even treats for your doggies. 2100 Asbury; 40th & West. 398-4001; 398-4005. Baked Pastry Shop Baked with love as well as fine ingredients. You can taste the difference. 32 Tuckahoe Road, Marmora. 226-6859.
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Chester's Pastry Pantry Bakery Donuts, cookies, honeybuns, and cakes. 506 New Road, Somers Point, 927-6760. Fractured Prune Donut Shoppe Hot, donuts, thousands of combinations. Try the Prunewich. 1225 Asbury, 399-0482; 3339 West, 267-614-6295.
PIZZA l BREAD l ROLLS Bennie’s Bread and Italian Market Fresh bread, pastries, brick oven pizzas, and tomato pie. We'd live here if we could. 1159 Asbury Avenue, 398-9450. Kirk’s Pizza We order the buffalo chicken cheesesteak and the kids get the chicken fingers. 44 Route 9, Marmora, 390-1845. Manco & Manco Pizza Celebrating 60 years in OC. Three locations on the Boards. 7th, 9th, and 12th Streets. 9th Street open year round, 399-2548.
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Hug A Mug Cafe Breakfast, lunch, pastries, empanadas. 100 Asbury Avenue, 525-0200.
16th Street Seafood Take out platters, fresh seafood market. 1555 Haven, 399-0016.
Johnny B Goode Waffles, ice cream, family entertainment. 14th & Asbury, 525-0646 & 34th & West, next to Hoy’s, 525-0648.
Adelene Serving breakfast and lunch daily; dinners weekends. Gorgeous beachfront space. 1510 Boardwalk, 800-334-4546.
Johnson’s Popcorn One whiff of this corn a cookin', and you'll be hooked. 1368 Boardwalk, 800-842-2676.
Bashful Banana Home of the original Banana Whip. B, L, D. 946 Boardwalk, 398-9677.
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 Try the Pirate's Brew. Extensive selection. Fresh noshes too. 928 Boardwalk, 917 Asbury, 399-5533. Positively Fourth Street Breakfast and lunch. Dinner in season. Innovative dishes. 400 Atlantic, 814-1886. Starbucks You know. 1061 Asbury, 938-6905. Wards Pastry Butter cookies, sticky buns, scrapple pie. 730 Asbury, 399-1260. Open year round. Yoasis The original Acai Bowl is one of the most refreshing meals we've had in a while. 838 Asbury, 525-2100. Yoasis Beach Bowls In its sophomore year on the Boardwalk. Fro yo, acai bowls, pitaya bowls, smoothies. 1242 Boardwalk, 938-0898.
Cinco De Mayo Authentic awesome Mexican. B, L, D. Try the flautas de pollo. 1039 West Avenue, 399-0199. Cousin’s Varied and sophisticated menu. Outside dining, catering too. 104 Asbury, 399-9462. Crab Trap Seafood, prime rib, steak and pasta dishes. 2 Broadway, Somers Point, 927-7377. Emily’s Ocean Room Cafe High tea all summer, breakfast and lunch year round. 11th & Boardwalk, 398-5700. Frankie's on the Bay Large menu with lots of options to create your perfect dish. 1050 Bay, 399-2520. Hula Restaurant and Sauce Company Tasty Hawaiian cuisine. Try the shrimp tacos. 940 Boardwalk, 399-2400. Ike's Famous Crabcakes Dine in or take out. 13th & Boardwalk, 814-1700. Island Grill Seafood and steak, open for breakfast, lunch, dinner. 1st & Atlantic, 391-9616. Jon & Patty’s Healthy, creative bistro fare. New second floor seating. 637 Asbury Avenue, 399-3377.
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Uncle Nick's Sweet Spot Breakfast, lunch, dinner. They make a really good breakfast sandwich. 3401 Asbury, 545-8641.
La Fontana Delicious Italian cuisine; outdoor dining. 5000 Landis Avenue, Sea Isle City; 486-6088;1 S. Commonwealth, Strathmere, 263-7700. Marco Polo Delicious homemade pasta. 1151 Asbury, 399-1168.
Tomatoes High-end fare and sushi. Killer Halloween party every year. 9300 Amherst, Margate, 822-7535.
Mildred's Strathmere Restaurant Italian specialties, seafood. 901 Ocean Drive, Strathmere 263-8203.
Tuckahoe Inn Back Bay Cafe with live music, Boat Bar. 1 Harbor Road & Route 9, Beesley’s Point, 390-3322.
La Borgata Italian fine dining. 755 Asbury, 399-3399.
Uncle Bill’s Pancake House Legendary breakfasts, lunches. 2112 Asbury, 40th & West, 398-7393.
Red’s Jersey-Mex Superior Mexi/Southwest food. Gluten-free menu. We still have a hard time ordering anything except the Mexi Tacos. They are that good. 11th & Haven, 399-2272. Spadafora's Restaurant & Clam Bar Famous dockside fresh local flavor. 843 Atlantic, 398-6154. Spadafora's Seafood Market Large, fresh selection of takeout fish and shellfish. 932 Haven, 398-6703.
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Varsity Inn A local favorite for its delicious cuisine and open air restaurant. 605 East 8th, 399-1500. Voltaco’s Everything Italian. Sandwiches, dinners, sauces. 957 West, 399-0753. Yianni's Cafe Hot Bagels and More Greekinspired dishes. Two locations. 841 Asbury & 1735 Simpson, 391-1113.
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In the Know with Ocean City Girl Hello my Summer Friends! How are these last days of summer treating you? We have had warm and sunny beach days plus a few overcast days as well. They both help make the end of summer a fabulous time to center ourselves and regain our inner peace. Let's throw the schedule out the window and enjoy the lazy, hazy final days of summer relaxing and rejuvenating. I've got some good questions for this month so get your sunglasses and iced tea and we can check them out together. If you have a question for me send it in, you might not be the only one wondering the same thing.
Dear Ocean City Girl, I know there are lots of kid-friendly activities around, but do you have any playground recommendations? Sometimes my kids want to swing and slide or other days it's all about climbing. Thanks, Playground Hopper Dear Playground Hopper, I totally can relate, I have two kids and they always love our playground days. My favorite is the playground at 52nd and Haven Avenue. I used to come here when I was little so it's not just my kids enjoying it, I get to relive some memories, too. They have a climbing area for toddlers and the older kids; swing-sets for everyone, a basketball and hockey area as well as the old reliable push-it-yourself merry go round! Our second favorite is SandCastle Park located at 34th and West. I believe this one is the most popular and the largest. There is something here for kids of all ages, plus they have restrooms within the playground area and picnic tables to grab a bite and relax while the kids play. Sometimes I like to walk through it and read the fence which lists names of all the sponsors who contributed to get the playground built. My third favorite is adjacent to one of the Fire Department Stations. It is located at 29th and West. This one has climbing areas with slides but what I love is that they are covered. Either in the heat of the day or a slight rain the kids can still enjoy themselves. Of course, there is always the chance of a fire call coming in while you are there which can be good if you like to see the lights and trucks or bad if the loud sirens scare you. My last recommendation is at the airport located at 26th and Bay. This one is tiny with only a slide and some bouncing planes to play on. However, what I love is with picnic tables right there you can bring your own picnic lunch or dinner while watching the airplanes take off or land. After you eat, work off the food in the playground! There are other playgrounds through out the island – explore them all! Happy Hopping :-)
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Dear Ocean City Girl, I love taking pictures of our family when we go on vacation. We always try to find something new or different. What do you think are the best places for taking memorable pictures while we are in Ocean City? Sincerely, Photo Fanatic Dear Fanatic, I too tend to take a lot of pictures and have earned the nickname "Paparazzi." Here are my top Ocean City locations best for fabulous photo ops. The first is Soifer Park at the corner of 9th and Asbury. At this park you can get three in one. This park has a set of giant Flip Flops that everyone can get their faces in. There is also a gazebo spacious enough for the entire family to gather inside or pose at select parts. Finally is the lifeguard boat. This one can hold a few people or you can take everyone's picture in it separately. We always take photos here every year. Next is the Music Pier at Moorlyn Terrace and the Boardwalk. You have a few options. First, walk through to the back of the pier where it is open and close to the water. Here you can take a shot of the ocean and beach or turn to the boards and get an action shot of the visitors and shops or a selfie with the ocean behind you. Next would be the second set of flip flops at the entrance to the Pier. This shot will allow you to get both the Boardwalk and the ocean as your background. Last would be around the base of the Music Pier Sign. This sign is such an iconic part of town, it's recognizable to anyone who frequents here. See my other photo op places at www.ocnjmagazine.com. Until next time - Wishing you all Ocean Waves of Peace, Love & Sunshine
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How long have you worked here? This is my sixth summer. Favorite item in the store? Ah there’s this blue and white
Last movie you watched? Pulp Fiction. Cats or dogs? Dogs, any breed. Favorite place to travel to? My family and I love to visit Ireland, my favorite thing to do there is to go hiking and take in the beautiful sights. If you could eat two foods for the rest of your life, what would they be? Nachos with chicken, cheese, beans, jalapenos-all the fixings, and plain pancakes. Describe yourself in one word: Sweaty. Favorite thing to do in OC? I love going to 51st Street beach and just soaking in the sun and laying in the sand.
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How long have you been part of the OC Beach Patrol? This will be my sixth year as a guard. What is your favorite water sport? Surfing for sure. I started when I was about seven years old. If you could travel anywhere now, where would you go? Definitely Indonesia for the awesome waves. I’d love to do some surfing out there. Best Ocean City memory? In high school (Ocean City High School), we won the surf team championship every year. Have you ever done yoga before? Nope, but I would give it a try. Favorite slice of pizza? Buffalo chicken from Express.
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Favorite thing about OC? There’s so much to do in the summer and I love the family environment. If you could be any animal, what would you be? A dog! They are so cute and always seem to have a lot of fun. Would you rather watch a sunrise or sunset? Sunrises in Ocean City are so beautiful on the beach. Describe your perfect summer. My perfect summer would definitely include a vacation to Hawaii. I would love to go to the beaches there and just be surrounded by palm trees. Favorite ice cream flavor? I love anything with peanut butter. Hobby Horse’s peanut butter pie is my absolute favorite.
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The Interview For OCHS Football Coach and history teacher Kevin Smith confidence is key
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HAT do you get when you combine a person who loves football with a person who can’t get enough of history? A history teaching football coach! Kevin Smith is the current head coach on the Ocean City Red Raiders, and has been teaching history at Ocean City High School for 24 years. He has a love for the game, and for the books. Kevin finds new ways to motivate his players on and off the field while building their confidence. In his free time, you’ll find him hanging out with his wife Wendy and sons Jake and Aidan. How did you become a football coach? I got into teaching and coaching together right out of college. I was really lucky. I played football in college and I grew up around the game and loved it. I always thought I would do something with football when I graduated college. One piece of advice my parents always told me was, if you can find something that you love to do for a living, it's like winning the lottery. So I just thought, "what do I like to do?" I like to read, I like history, and I like football. So I went with that. So you went to school to become a teacher? I went to Gettysburg College where I was a history and education minor. I also played football at Gettysburg.
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How did you end up in Ocean City? Right out of college, I got an interview and was hired at 22. I grew up in this area, and at the time I didn’t really want to stay here, but in the end I thought if I could get a job in Ocean City that would be the dream. Has it been challenging? Teaching is challenging and coaching is challenging. The coaching aspect is challenging in that when I got the job, I kind of took over a program that was not very successful. So I had to come up with a plan, hire the right people, build a weight room, get the support of the community, booster clubs, all of those types of things. I have never been very good at stumbling my way through life without a plan, so creating a plan was the best way for me to handle the challenges. How long have you been coaching? I've been teaching for 24 years, and coaching for most of those years, but I took a few years of to go to grad school. Do you have football tryouts? We don’t have official tryouts, but we have weight training and conditioning programs, and generally from that the kids will cut themselves. We started the off-season with about 60 kids and we have around 50 now. So there are kids who decide maybe this isn’t for them. In July we spend a lot of time working on the
conditioning aspect, we do a lot of weight training and running. In August things start to get really intense with the training. What about Carey Field's construction? The field isn’t done yet, so for practices we will go off island or use the baseball field on Bay Avenue. This is really a unique environment, and I am really excited for the field, because now we have a beautiful area and also a top of the line field. I went to Mainland High School right across the bridge, and I remember I always loved coming to Ocean City to play, so I’m really excited to make the field even better. Does your family like football? Yes, my family loves football. My dad was an athlete growing up, and my mom was as well. My mom was never really vocal about her worries about football, but today there are a lot of concerns about the health and safety of the sport which I am a big advocate of. My parents loved competition. How old are your children? My son Jake is 17, and will be a senior here. I also have a little guy Aidan who is three. I really spaced it out with the kids. Does Jake play football? No, he is really into music, theater, and politics. My son was just the lead in Footloose at the Music Pier. How do you motivate your team? There is a lot of psychology involved. The notion that you are going to give this great inspirational speech like you see in the movies – that’s fiction, man. That stuff matters for about two minutes in a real football game. Then the reality of football kicks in, and it is so physically demanding. I think the best motivation I can provide is to have my team know they are properly prepared for their competitor. If you can feel prepared for any situation you are going to face then you acquire confidence, and confidence is the best motivator. I think Upper Township/Ocean City is a great place to grow up, but it is a little sheltered, and the kids aren’t exposed to a broader culture, so sometimes the kids can be immature or lack confidence. This is something we work really hard on, on developing each of their maturities and confidence levels.
What is an important leadership skill you must have in order to be a coach? Communication. You have to have great communication, and not just to your players, but to the other coaches, to the parents, the community. You have to be able to have a message and communicate that message to people, so one, they understand it, and two, they buy into it. The slogan we use to promote our program is “We are stronger together,” which Hilary Clinton stole from us. I want to put on the record that we had it first. I think that slogan represents what we are trying to be about: physical strength, mental strength, and as a community, we are stronger together. If you won $10 million what would you do? I would love to buy a house on the bay. I think it is extremely peaceful and that it is really a wonderful place to be. But $10 million, wow, that's a number I can’t even conceive. I'd take care of my family and friends and throw a big party, and do some good with that money. But there are some selfish things too. What is your favorite '90’s jam? I am a Chili Pepper guy, and I just listened to “In Love Dying” by them the other day, and it was awesome. I love their new album. If you could be any animal in the world what would you be and why? I would be an eagle for sure. I think the notion of flight is so fascinating, just the vantage point and perspective you would have from up there. What was the last thing you watched on TV? Last night I watched “The Night Of” on HBO. The series is a murder mystery and it is really good. HBO does a great job of putting those on. I love True Detective too. What is the funniest thing that has happened to you recently? Well I mean, having a three year old, every day is funny. He is at that age where every day is a new discovery and adventure. He actually said something to my wife the other day; she said to him “Aidan, you know I love you right?” and he said back “Well you keep taking my stuff away.” It was such a great response.
Who inspires you? I like to read and as a history teacher I read a lot. I like Jack London – people who write about their adventures through life. I like to watch people who are great at what they do, like musicians, or read a great book, or see a great artist. I'm awed by how talented people really are. That inspires me. Who was your favorite historical figure? Teddy Roosevelt I admire a great deal. I think that his will was strong. He was a person who understood how to inspire people, motivate them, and he wasn’t afraid. His “In the Arena” speech was one of my favorites. In that speech he talks about how the real heroes are the ones out there doing something. Speaking of heroes, who would win in a fight against Spiderman and Batman? Well you see, I know this is very controversial, but Batman is not really a superhero. He is just a dude with cool gadgets. So I would have to go with Spiderman, because he is truly a superhero. How would you convince someone to do something that they didn’t want to do? I have to do that every day. When a person doesn’t believe in themselves, or the cause, or the people around them, they are incapable of doing more than they think they can. One thing I say to the football players is, "your brain is going to want to quit before your body does." The voice that doesn’t want to keep going and push harder will register within the person, and they won't push. Once you get past that voice though and realize you can do this thing, then people are capable of so much more. It takes a lot of persuasion for the player to realize that. If you could give your younger self a piece of advice what would you say? I wish I were more aware of the opportunities I had. I think as a younger person sometimes you really don’t see what you have. If I worked a little harder, and pushed myself a little more in certain areas that would have been better. But with that said, I am extremely happy with where I am right now. - Interview and photos by Paige Benedetto 25
Local Ocean Snapshot AROUND THE ISLAND
Clockwise from top left: Caroline Dudek and Karen Matthews from Jon & Patty's Bistro; Catherine Reisig and Faelyn Clark; Molly Hamilton; Mary Louise Donovan; Katie Bowman, Chad Callahan, and Sydney Rossiter. - photos by Shannon Oteri
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ART OF SURFING FESTIVAL
Clockwise from top left: Nicole Dickinson owner of Olfactory Archeology; Aaron "Bogy" Bogushefsky; Scott Fisher, founder of Amphibia Apparel; Trish and Chloe Byrne, volunteers from Heart of Surfing; Adam Polinger; Steve Miller and Josh Friedrich, coordinators of Art of Surfing.- photos by Macy Oteri
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Clockwise from top left: Dean Weisshaar, Julian Z., Landon Weisshaar, Jack Smalley and Reid Weisshaar; Milja Dann, Lydia Smalley, and Iona Dann; Talia Mustaccio, Lauren Derose, Grace Glenn, and Claire Perry; Sarah Gallo and Jess Rathgeb; Taylor Kennedy; Josh Kristobich, John Dare, Greg Pippa, Evan Adam, Paul Menz, Jr., and Joey Lawrence (whoah!) - photos by Macy Oteri
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TWINS CONTEST
Clockwise from top left: Bailey and Thomas Hodnett; Janet Moore and Joyce Myers; Ruby and Willow Martin; Joseph and Michael Zaleski; Mackenzie and Evan Landrum; Gregg and Jeff Johnson. - photos by Macy Oteri
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Local Ocean September/October Events September 2 KING AND QUEEN OF PLOP The event will be held at 11am on the 9th Street Beach. Contestants are asked to greet the fall season by falling dramatically into the sand. Those performing the most dramatic renditions will be crowned the King and Queen of Plop. Registration begins at 10:30am at the 9th Street Beach. Entry is free and prizes will be awarded. For more information, call 609-399-6111. September 4 OCEAN CITY POPS PRESENTS-JOHN WILLIAMS TRIBUTE! John Williams is one of the greatest film composers of all time with 50 Oscar nominations. This tribute will begin at 7:30pm at the Music Pier. Tickets are available at www.ocnj.us/ boxoffice. September 5 OCNJ LABOR DAY RACE The race will include a five-mile beach run and a one-mile fun run/walk. This event costs $20. Preregistration, $25 on race day – 14 years old and younger, $10. The race will benefit Ocean City Recreation scholarships and programs. For more information, call 609-399-6111 or visit www. ocnj.us/Race-Events. September 7 FARMERS MARKET This is the last Farmers Market of the season at the Tabernacle from 8am-1pm. September 7 OCEAN CITY POPS PRESENTSBEST OF THE POPS! Broadway arrangements, marches, classic favorites and more. The concert begins at 7:30pm at the Music Pier. Tickets are available at www.ocnj.us/ boxoffice.
of Classic Broadway. This event is at 7:30pm at the Music Pier. Tickets are available at www.ocnj. us/boxoffice. September 14 OCEAN CITY POPS PRESENTSA NIGHT IN OLD VIENNA! Come see Viennese favorites by the “Waltz-King,” Johann Strauss, Jr., with wonderful singers and the musicians from your Ocean City POPS. This begins at 7:30pm at the Music Pier. Tickets are available at www.ocnj.us/boxoffice. September 18 CORVETTE SHOW There will be over 350 cars exhibited, from every year Corvettes were manufactured in this colorful car show. The cars will be displayed on the Boardwalk from 6th-10th streets from 11:30am4pm. For more information, call 609-457-0081. September 18 OCEAN CITY POPS PRESENTSCARTOON CLASSICS Come hear some cartoon classics at the Music Pier at 7:30pm. Tickets are available at www.ocnj. us/boxoffice. September 24 MS CITY TO SHORE RIDE 7,000 cyclists raising $5.6 million for MS will complete their one to two day bike journey in Ocean City. If you want to ride for the cause, the route is fully supported with catered rest stops, bike support and SAG transportation. You can 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. For more information, call 1-800-445-BIKE or visit www. mscycling.org
September 10 STREET ROD WEEKEND There will be classic cars on display on the Boardwalk from 12-4pm. For more information, call 609-399-6111. September 11 OCEAN CITY POPS PRESENTS-CLASSIC BROADWAY WITH RICHARD TROXELL Ocean City’s Favorite Tenor Richard Troxell is the special guest in an evening featuring the best songs
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September 24 OCEAN CITY AIRPORT FESTIVAL This is the annual festival at the Municipal Airport at 26th Street and Bay Avenue from 10am3pm. It will feature a ground display of unusual airplanes ranging from World War II Planes to Classics and Warbirds. For more information, call 609-399-6111. September 24 WALK FOR THE WOUNDED Registration will begin at 8:30am in front of the Music Pier. This is a three-mile walk on the Boardwalk to raise money for wounded soldiers returning from overseas. A ceremony honoring our military will be held just prior to the walk kickoff. All money raised will benefit Operation First Response. For more, information visit www. walkforthewounded.org. September 25 OCNJ HALF MARATHON, 5K & 10 MILE NON-COMPETITIVE WALK/RUN Register for the half marathon in advance, as prices to register will increase as the event comes close. There is no registration for the half marathon on race day. For more information, call 609-399-6111 or visit www.ocnj.us/Race-Events. September 25 BOARDWALK AEROBATIC AIRSHOW At 1pm between 6th and 14th streets you will get the best views as you watch some of the best stunt pilots and aerobatic champions perform in the air. For more information, call 609-399-6111. September 30- October 1 BOARDWALK & DOWNTOWN MERCHANT TABLE SALES Between 6th and 14th streets on Asbury Avenue and also on the Boardwalk there will be merchant table sales.
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WHAT’S HAPPENING AT THE COMMUNITY CENTER October 2 JOHN R. ELLIOT HERO WALK Registration will begin at 9am and the ceremony starts at 10:30am. The walk begins at 11am and starts at the Civic Center (6th & Boardwalk). This is a 5k walk to promote the use of sober designated drivers and reduce the number of drunken driving tragedies and also to raise funds for important educational and awareness programs. For more information, visit www.theherowalk.org or call 609626-3880. October 2 CHILI-CHOWDER FESTIVAL Ocean City Restaurant Association members will bring their favorite chili or chowder recipe for people taste from 12-4pm at the Tennessee Avenue Soccer Complex. Tickets available online. Sponsored by Ocean City magazine. For more information, visit www.eatinocnj.com. October 8 FALL BLOCK PARTY AND FIREWORKS SPECTACULAR From 9am-5pm between 5th-14th streets on Asbury Avenue there will be over 400 crafters, food vendors, music and more. In the evening there will be family night entertainment on the Boardwalk with fireworks. For more information, call 1-800-BEACH-NJ. October 8-10 INDIAN SUMMER WEEKEND Seafood vendors will be set up at the Music Pier and there will also be Boardwalk table sales. For more information, call 1-800-BEACH-NJ. October 8-10 BOARDWALK & DOWNTOWN MERCHANT TABLE SALES Between 6th and 14th streets on Asbury Avenue and also on the Boardwalk there will be merchant table sales. October 26 OC CHAMBER OF COMMERCE’S ANNUAL WELCOME NIGHT Come meet OC groups, businesses and organizations from 6-8pm at the Ocean City Sports and Civic Center. This is a free event. For more information, call 1-800-BEACH-NJ. October 27 HALLOWEEN PARADE At 7:15pm on Asbury Avenue between 6th and 11th Street. For more information, call 609-3996111.
OCEAN CITY FREE PUBLIC LIBRARY French Language Conversation Group Every Monday in September and October from 4-5pm in room N111. Come practice your French language conversation skills in a relaxed and welcoming environment. All levels of experience welcome and no registration needed. Classic Film Nights September 12 - Back to the Future 1985 September 26 - The Usual Suspects 1995 October 10 - The Spanish Prisoner 1997 October 24 - Office Space 1999 Come watch in the Chris Maloney Lecture Hall from 6-8:30pm. Admission is free. September 6 Ocean City Fine Arts League Movie Series From 6:30-8:30pm in the Chris Maloney Lecture Hall, Room 110, see a film about the story of Dr. Lily Penleric.
September 21 and October 19 Game Night For Grown-Ups From 5-8pm get your game face on at the library in room 116! There will be a variety of card and board games ready. Bring your friends out for this fun filled night and your favorite game to share, or try something totally new. Refreshments will be provided. Call 609-3992434 x5222 for more information or questions. October 4 Ocean City Fine Arts League Movie Series From 6:30- 8:30pm in the Chris Maloney Lecture Hall, Room 110, see a film about Queen Victoria discovering the value of common friendship. OCEAN CITY ARTS CENTER Monthly Exhibits The Arts Center will showcase shoe designer Chris Donovan in September and in October artist and jewelry designer Jen McCleary. You're invited to meet the artist at the monthly receptions - Friday, September 9 and Friday, October 14 from 7- 8:30pm.
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November/December November 11 Veterans Day Program November 11-13 Quiet Festival November 12- 13 Christmas Craft & Fine Art Festival November 19 "Earlier than the Bird” Downtown Shopping November 19-20 Holiday Fine Art & Handcraft Fair November 25 Christmas in the Downtown December 2 Christmas Parade December 3-4 Train Show
December 3-4 FREE Horse & Carriage Rides December 3-4 Photos with Santa December 10-11 FREE Horse & Carriage Rides December 10-11 Photos with Santa December 17-18 FREE Horse & Carriage Rides December 17-18 Photos with Santa
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ALLOWEEN has been celebrated in Ocean City since the earliest days of the resort, sometimes with too much enthusiasm. An editorial titled “CRIMINAL ACTS” was in the November 9, 1893 Ocean City Sentinel. Editor R. Curtis Robinson wrote, “Some of the pranks played by those who celebrated Halloween in this place merit severe condemnation.” One hundred and twenty years ago, the November 5, 1896 Ocean City Sentinel reported, “Hallowe’en masqueraders no doubt contributed in their own gayety whether they do so much as they think to that of the spectators. Hallowe’en sports at home contribute considerable amusement to most well conducted family circles. In the country and smaller towns the masqueraders get a little too exuberant sometimes, their mischief taking the form of tipping over outhouses, carrying off gates, removing the wheels from wagon, stripping the belated cabbage patches and other pranks more or less vexatious to those at whose expense they are played.” “Masqueraders Were Out in Force on Hallowe’en” was the headline in the November 2, 1905 Ocean City Sentinel. The article reported, “Old King Comus held high carnival on the streets of
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Above: This ad was in the October 19, 1922 Ocean City Sentinel
Ocean City on Hallowe’en. Never before were there seen so many masqueraders as were out on Tuesday evening last. The streets were alive with fun-lovers attired in fantastic garb.” “MASQUERADERS FILLED STREETS ON HALLOWE’EN” was the headline in the November 3, 1910 Ocean City Sentinel. The article reported, “The main streets of Ocean City were filled with bands of merry makers Monday night Hallow-e’en and the get-up and antic of many of the masqueraders attracted much attention from on-lookers.” One hundred years ago, this was the headline in the November 2, 1916: “Large Crowd of People in Varied Costumes, Had Pleasant Evening.” Trophies were award in various categories. “HALLOWE’EN CARNIVAL HERE WAS SPLENDID SUCCESS” was the headline in the November 4, 1920 Ocean City Sentinel. The article began, “Ocean City, through the Young Men’s Progressive League, demonstrated on Monday evening that the people of this resort can accomplish results when they attempt anything. “The Hallowe’en parade was the prettiest (and parts of it the most grotesque) affair of its kind ever seen in this resort.” Ocean City’s Halloween parade has been held every year
since 1920 even during World War II. During the war years (1942, 1943 and 1944), the annual parade was held inside the Music Pier. The parade had been organized by the Young Men’s Progressive League, the Chamber of Commerce, the Firemen’s Mutual Benevolent Association, the Department of Public Relation, but since 1948 it has been run by the Exchange Club of Ocean City. The tradition continues: the Halloween Parade sponsored by the Exchange Club, will be held Thursday, October 27 at 7:15 p.m. The parade will go from Sixth Street to Eleventh Street on Asbury Avenue. This is the 69th year the Exchange Club has organized the march down the avenue. Clockwise from top left: Halloween Parade Banner; Mark Soifer, in his trash buster outfit, leads the Exchange Club Halloween Parade; This ad told people where they could buy their Hallowe’en costumes. The ad was in the October 20, 1921 Ocean City Sentinel;There are many floats in the Halloween Parade.
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MATTER OF ART Text and photos by Paige Benedetto
Staring at a stark white canvas can be intimidating. It's white and extremely empty; adding color to the bareness seems like a daunting task. The artist slowly dips the brush
into the rich paint contemplating how to create the first stroke. And then, just as quickly as you can blink an eye, the first stroke of color is made. The contrast of the pigment against the white canvas is harsh, but the original anxiety is gone. The painting has begun. The artist has started the creation of something beautiful. Artist Rae Jaffe believes that the first stroke can often be the hardest part of the whole painting. “My motto for making art is just do it. The hardest part is getting started, but once you get started you just get in the zone and it’s beautiful,” said Rae. Rae is the current president of the Ocean City Fine Arts League at 608 Asbury Avenue; a gallery of local art for purchase. She taught art in Philadelphia for 35 years, but she is now retired and spends her time working at the Arts league. Rae attended Tyler School of Art and graduated with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in painting and a minor in education. “I actually went back to school and got a master's degree in education and a masters plus sixty credits, so it’s equivalent to a doctorate. I was considered a senior career teacher when I retired in Philadelphia,” Rae said. As long as Rae can remember she has always been interested in art. “I always kind of liked art and I remember I would be inside drawing when I was little and my mother would tell me to go outside and play. So I would take the crayons outside and color on top of the trash can lid. I remember one of my first Christmas gifts as a child was an easel. It’s funny how certain things resonate with you when you are little,” Rae said. In her high school, everybody was required to take art two days a week. One of the assignments the students had to complete was a watercolor of the person sitting in front of them in class. Rae’s art teacher took her painting when she was finished and ran it under water, so that the colors would
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flow together. After seeing the final product, the teacher suggested she major in art. “I decided to take art because I thought it was easy and then I ended up staying up all night to get the art projects done! It is crazy,” Rae said. Rae really enjoys painting for the Ocean City Fine Arts League, especially because there is always a theme. The League is constantly changing the artwork they have on display, and for each new opening, a new theme is chosen that gives the artists an umbrella idea about what to paint. Plein air painting offers a similar relief. Plein air is painting in the open air what you see in front of you. Throughout the years Rae’s style of art has changed. “I went to school in the 1960s when it was pop-art Andy Warhol and figures that filled canvases that were six feet by five feet. At the Arts League, there is nowhere to display a piece that large. So it has been a challenge for me to paint small because I have always painted really large in the past due to my training,” Rae explained. This isn't the only challenge she is facing in her work. “I've been working on becoming looser. This is another reason why I like plein air painting or painting a model, because it forces you to be looser," said Rae. "It's impossible to hone in on every little detail. This has been a challenge for me with the painting because my normal inclination is to put in every detail. I pull back and force make myself do the suggestion of it as opposed to every little tiny feather stroke." Rae primarily sticks with oil paints, but also enjoys acrylics and chalk pastels. Her favorite things to paint are flowers, landscapes, and the human figure. “It’s really nice being in the Arts League because you get inspiration from each other. That’s what art school was like; you were always looking at each other’s work and asking questions and helping each other. Another really nice thing about us, is we are the safe gallery. As long as your pieces fit the theme and the size requirements it is allowed to go on the wall,” Rae said. Rae has surrounded her life around art and painting, something she has loved since she was a little girl. To find something you love in life and be able to immerse yourself in it is extremely inspirational to anyone who has a passion - keep following your dreams. Artist Rae Jaffe with her paintings.
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The transition to fall season clothes can be subtle in September like this dress from Pappagallo Three Dots dress from Pappagallo. Jewelry from Bella U; both Downtown. Modeled By Orsalia Palapanis Styled by Macy Oteri and Orsalia Palapanis. Photographed by Macy Oteri
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Cricket Box 810 Asbury, 391-0055. Kitschy Things 700 Asbury, 365-6585. P. Francis 846 Asbury, 399-5570. August Heart 715 Asbury, 399-1565. Spotted Whale Coastal inspired gifts. 943 Asbury, 840-6667. Stingray Lovely home accents. 854 Asbury, 399-0660.
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Want to get inked but can't commit? Try a henna tattoo at The Henna Shop on the Boardwalk. Text by Victoria Cleveland. Photos by Macy Oteri.
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ENNA tatoos are a vacation staple – take a closer look and chances are you'll see vacationers hands printed in detailed designs. Same goes with getting your hair braided or wrapped – all temporary body decorations that scream summertime. But have you ever wondered exactly what goes into that brown ink used to draw on your body? These beautifully drawn designs last on your body for the perfect amount of time, and it's all thanks to the right ingredients. Stephanie Triggiani, owner of The Henna Shop on the Boardwalk, knows exactly what is going on to your skin because she makes it all herself. “I make it in my kitchen, so I have total control over what goes into it. Henna is natural and healthy; it conditions your skin. You could even technically eat it. It’s not hard to make, just time consuming and tedious. It’s made mainly with coffee, henna plant, and eucalyptus. We don’t add any dies, that’s really important to us,” Stephanie explains. “I would never let my child get a henna that has artificial dyes in it, which is basically like getting a Sharpie tattoo.” Before opening The Henna Shop, Stephanie worked in New York City in the multimedia industry. So how exactly did she transition from that, to doing henna tattoos? 46 OCEAN CITY MAGAZINE
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“Both my sister and I are artists. We were in Key West once, and we watched a girl doing henna, and were mesmerized. When we went back to NYC we hired someone to teach us to do it. It was actually the girl who did henna on Madonna,” Stephanie said. She and her sister decided to move to Ocean City and start The Henna Shop and Bad Kitty, but split ownership of the businesses about ten years ago. “I said that if I wasn’t successful in that first year, I was going to go back to NYC,” Stephanie said. “We were the first place to offer henna on the Boardwalk.” So, using the same methods of applying henna that are evidently also used on Madonna, Stephanie explains the process to me. It is actually fairly quick and simple: first and foremost, you pick your design, or you can ask for a custom one. “It takes more time for customers to pick it out
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than for us to put it on,” Stephanie said. Carly Cherone, a henna artist for two summers at The Henna Shop, also explained the process as she was applying it on me. “First, we put Mendi Oil on your skin. It keeps the tracers on and it opens up your pores,” she explains. The “tracer” is a sheet filled with ink in the form of the design you have chosen, so that the henna artists can trace your specified design. The ink comes off your skin the first time you wash it. The henna artist then traces the design with the actual henna, and you let it dry for 15 minutes. It is then covered with skin tape. Finally, you remove the tape eight hours later, and have a semi-permanent tattoo. After having personally tested the process myself, I can say that the henna artists are very careful and precise when applying the henna tattoos, not to mention clearly welltrained. “Our theory here is, no matter the size of the henna, it has to be perfect. I tell my girls to go slowly and take their time,” Stephanie said. “We find people with an artistic background. They train with me anywhere from a month to the whole summer, however long it takes to make sure they are good fit. We take two weeks just to teach them how to put a line down. We let them work on simple designs for a few weeks. It is a very tedious process. To get a painter to senior level at The Henna shop takes at least a year.” Gabby Danahy, an art major at George Washington University, is just one example of a Henna Shop employee with an artistic background. “I really like doing the hennas. The people that I work with are cool. The customers are really awesome,” she said. When you come to The Henna Shop, you are in good hands. The artists get plenty of practice during peak summer season. “We could do 100 in a night so you get skilled very quickly,” Stephanie adds. The variety of designs offered is very extensive. “The more traditional looking, floral hand ones (are the 48 OCEAN CITY MAGAZINE
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most popular). We have a very wide variety of hennas, and a lot for boys too. A lot of boys and older people get them. The most popular age group we get is probably pre-teens and teens. But they’re for anybody,” said Carly. The Henna Shop does cornrows, feathers, and rope twists for hair and they sell a wide variety of jewelry, accessories, and home decor. “But, the most important thing is the henna,” Stephanie said. The Henna Shop has been around on the Ocean City boardwalk for 17 years, and also has a location in Stone Harbor. There are certain employees designated to just do cornrows and rope twists. One of the girls who does this job, Sherie-Ann Golding is from Jamaica here for the summer on a cultural exchange program. “I like Ocean City because you get to see the parades passing and the different activities going on, and the ocean front,” she said. “I also like the staff here. Everyone is really nice. We have random dance sessions.” Braids, pretty designs, and dancing: to get in on all the fun, make sure to stop at The Henna Shop. The Henna Shop is located at 974 Boardwalk in Ocean City.
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cean City has been charged with this offense and fined $10, makes a big difference.” “America’s Greatest but his fine was waived when he promised The Ocean City Police Department is Family Resort” since he would not commit the offense again. divided into multiple divisions, including the 1920’s. While Though I doubt promising not to commit patrol, special services, and professional there is little doubt speeding offenses again will get your fines standards. The officers in the patrol that the beach, Boardwalk and plethora waived today, I did learn that the Traffic division work 12 hour shifts and belong of fun family activities make this motto Unit issues more warnings than citations, to one of four different squads ensuring true, the members of the Ocean City so the historical spirit of second chances that there are officers on patrol 24 hours, Police Department work hard every day carries on. seven days a week. Their squad cars are to keep us all safe no matter where we In light of recent events across the literally mobile offices, containing all are on the island. Traveling on foot, bike, country, my assignment to delve into of the equipment necessary to respond Segway, car or boat, one of the 56 full the daily job of the OCPD by talking properly to any type of call, as well as time officers or 45 seasonal officers is to multiple officers in person felt much the computer equipment to write up a sure to be nearby if one of us needs help heavier than when I had initially received detailed report after the call. The special locating a lost child, reporting a fender the assignment back in the spring. I services department contains the detective bender, recovering missing property or approached the Police Department at bureau, the traffic safety unit, and the any other type of assistance. These are 835 Central Avenue with a fair degree community oriented policing unit, as their stories. of trepidation. It was just a few days well as some additional seasonal specialty “We’re a seasonal town,” says Captain after the incident in Dallas and surely units. Generally speaking, the officers on Steve Ang. “In the winter, we have about people would be on edge. Besides, I had duty at any given time are all assigned a 15,000 full time residents, fairly specific geographic part of but in the summer we get the city, boardwalk, or bridges “You wouldn’t have taken this job for any up to as many as 150,000 to patrol and while they do get reason other than to help people." residents. Those summer breaks, they must be constantly - Sergeant Dennis Jones people are coming from ready to respond to calls. other towns and cities that Though he was the last person I maybe do have problems or people never actually been inside a police station spoke to during my visit, Sergeant Dennis have formulated a public opinion that before. The building which houses the Jones of the detective bureau conveyed they’re (the police) no good.” He pauses police department began life as a school most clearly the feeling I got from every a minute and adds, “But we strive to building and is identifiable today as a person I spoke to. A seasoned 24-year maintain a community police mentality police station because of the sea of police member of the department whose father here which means building relationships cars parked outside. The traditional brick was also a detective for OCPD, Jones by talking to people, meeting people, exterior blends into the surroundings, spent ten years riding a bike on patrol knowing their needs and addressing those making it look a natural part of downtown before joining the detective unit. He says, needs. Those are the basics and they community, as well as an approachable “You wouldn’t have taken this job for any never change.” building to enter. reason other than to help people. There In fact, one of the founding reasons for Upon entering, I was greeted by a desk just isn’t any other reason to do this job. the Ocean City Police Department was sergeant, who called someone to come and Every little tiny case is the biggest case in to enforce the strict bathing regulations walk me upstairs to meet with Captain the world to that person who called and of the community and maintain a family Steve Ang. Captain Ang explained that we have to treat it that way.” He shakes friendly atmosphere. The department maintaining a desk sergeant to greet people his head, “I’ll tell you, TV shows have began in 1884 with the appointment in person as they enter the police station hurt real police work. They really have. of the first “marshal,” Andrew Burleigh. is a big part of the community police They don’t show what it is really like, so At that time, bathing on Sundays philosophy to which the OCPD adheres. people think we can put a fingerprint in was prohibited, and there were strict He tells me that this is no longer the case a computer and have our guy in seven guidelines regarding appropriate bathing in other neighboring municipalities, who minutes.” He laughs curtly and continues attire. An early police report from 1901 have all switched to simply having a phone in his deep voice, “We go very slow and indicates that racing a bicycle on the on the wall that people must pick up when methodical. We can’t skip a step or it could boardwalk was also a punishable offense. they enter. Captain Ang says, “It may go wrong. Most of our cases have to do A man named Vernon Carson was seem like a small thing, but being greeted with stolen property. When someone is in person instead of seeing a sign on the robbed, they tend to feel very violated, wall telling you to pick up the phone especially if someone was in their house. 51
We can’t always change that, but when we can put a case solidly together and get the guy, recover the property, that is very fulfilling.” Contrary to another popular belief, the traffic safety unit has no such thing as a monthly quota for tickets. Sergeant Brian Hopely oversees this unit, and describes its main goal is to decrease the number of accidents per year. A fairly recent “road diet” project implemented at 34th Street and West Avenue has helped achieve this goal. A road diet reduces car traffic lanes so bicyclists can safely share the road. In OC's case, the project reduced the original two lanes in each direction on West to one lane and added the bike lane to ensure safer travel for cyclists. Hopely says “(It’s) eliminated a variety of potentially hazardous conditions.” As far as tickets go, there are more warnings issued each month than citations. Officer Brian Teeney, who works in Traffic Safety, shares a few favorite excuses he hears when he pulls someone over for speeding. He laughs, “I can’t believe how many people tell me they are on their way to church! Or, I have to go to the bathroom, that’s another favorite one. And a few I probably can’t say here.” Officer Teeney emphasizes that since he is in the traffic unit, people generally expect their interaction with him will be negative because they often begin when he pulls a car over for something. Sometimes, however, the interaction can be turned around and he recalls a recent example with clear pride and satisfaction. “I noticed an out of state vehicle making multiple violations, so I pulled them over. It was a family travelling with young kids and in the course of talking to them, I noticed that while the kids were in car seats, none of the car seats were actually anchored into the vehicle seat at all. So I offered to install the car seats correctly and the parents were like, ‘we had no idea’ and they were so thankful.” He leans backwards in his chair and waves his
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hands in the air, “It’s kinda hard to explain but I felt good then, you know? It was a positive interaction from something that may have started out as a negative.” “So did you give them a ticket after that?” I asked. “No,” he smiles, shaking his head, “No, I don’t think I did. And I felt good to have fixed the car seats and maybe have stopped something terrible from happening down the road.” Sergeant Steve Sullivan of the community oriented policing unit echoes the sentiment of feeling good about making a difference as he recounts an episode from June, “I noticed a man walk up on to the boardwalk and head directly across it towards the entrance to the beach. Something drew my attention to him,” he pauses and raises his eyebrows, “Well, he was stumbling more than walking, so I figured he was under the influence of something so I went over to him and asked if he needed help with anything.” Sergeant Sullivan looks down for a minute and then continues, “He said he was just going down to the beach for a swim… well, that he wanted to make it his last swim. So I started to get him talking a little more and finally we did manage to talk him out of it and get him some help.” He smiles and finishes, “I felt really good about that because I was sure he was going to do it. It felt really good.” In actuality, searching for children who become separated from their parents on the boardwalk consumes much of his unit’s time on a day to day basis. He leans forward and says, “We always keep in mind what a traumatic event this is for parents. It is amazing how quick it can happen that a child wanders and also how far they can wander in a short time. We train our officers to calm the parents down enough to get a good description or a photo from their phones and we circulate that to all the other officers as fast as possible.” He pauses, knocking his hand on his desk, “And so far, we have never lost a kid.”
In addition to reuniting lost children with their parents, much of the summer work for this unit involves fielding questions like “where’s the bathroom?” or simply talking to people to increase awareness regarding some of the city ordinances. The officers do go out of their way to talk to people, and often to families with children. Officers on and off the boardwalk carry a variety of things from toy footballs to tickets for free rides on the boardwalk that they hand out to children who are wearing bike helmets, using crosswalks or who look like they might need a little pick me up. While the community oriented policing unit covers the beach and the boardwalk during the summer months, in the winter it works in and with the Ocean City public schools to provide a variety of educational programming. It partners with the Municipal Alliance Committee to offer “Friday with Friends” for teenagers from both Upper Township and Ocean City. The purpose is to provide teens a safe place to go and have fun during the winter months. This unit also sponsors “Coffee with Cops,” which is intended to offer the community an informal chance to sit down with members of the community policing unit and ask questions or voice concerns and are held at different local restaurants. The variety of responsibilities and experiences an officer working the 10 square miles of Ocean City encounters in a day or a summer is a lot to think about. Captain Ang reminds me that many such calls can be avoided if we take the same precautions while on vacation that we would at home. But when asked what he would like to convey to the public, he said “Relax, slow down, and take it easy. Remember, you’re in paradise!”
Lucia Casaleno with her parents Angela and Dino
Spin Cycle Lucia Casaleno takes a spin through Ocean City family-bike-ride style Photo by Macy Oteri
The homes in Dollhouse Row - photo by Stefanie Godfrey
SO YOU’RE THINKING ABOUT RENTING BIKES HUH?
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or a little family fun time, on possibly the hottest day of the summer so far, my parents and I headed to the 34th Street Garden Market and Bike Rental to tour the town on two wheels. Hopefully, as you’re reading this you are enjoying the cooler September weather, but we certainly were not. Still, I was excited to take a leisurely bike ride with my mom Angela and dad Dino, because it was sure to be more relaxing than my usual running late, seven minute mad dash to work. We had our water bottles packed and ready to go. I even put a banging play list on my phone and connected it to a portable speaker, so we could listen to everything from Frankie Valli to Beyoncé while we rode. At the bike rental place, we chose three cruiser bikes. The nicest boys 54 OCEAN CITY MAGAZINE
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helped us adjust our comfy wide seats, and we quickly got our pedals moving. Cruisers are the best for casual bike rides because you don’t have to worry about switching gears. We started heading north towards the Boardwalk so we could ride on it before noon, which is when surreys and bikes are no longer allowed. In the 12 blocks before we reached the 23rd Street entrance, my dad and I had no choice but to remember that my mom was… rusty when it came to riding a bike. Suddenly the tables turned and I was the parent, making sure she wasn’t swerving into traffic or running over her own feet; which somehow she managed to do. But she adjusted and eventually got back in the flow. As we approached the boards we met three little girls with a lemonade and rainbow loom stand. Who can say no to some
pink lemonade for only a dollar and some cute faces? So we stopped and bought some. After a few sweet sips we got on our way and made it down the entire Boardwalk – all two and a half miles of it. Along the way we smelled all the scents you crave in winter. There was so much sun tan lotion in the air my mom said, "Man, I don’t even have to put any on I’ll just ride right through some.” Since it was almost noon, restaurants were starting to kick into cooking gear. The smell of funnel cakes floated by, cotton candy was being spun, and the seagulls sure did want some. We saw a flock of them around a spilled bucket of fries (shocker!). They were the boldest ones I’ve ever encountered. Must be something in the water these days. Although (or maybe because) it was
sweltering out, we couldn’t imagine being anywhere else other than catching an ocean breeze from the Atlantic Ocean as we sped by. We were lucky to be outside and not at work. As we neared the north end of the Boardwalk, we stopped to grab lunch at Oves Restaurant, and as usual it was delicious. We ordered fish tacos and french fries, and one of the warm, cinnamon sugar covered apple cider donuts. How can anyone resist these? As we ate facing the ocean my dad and mom came to a bold decision – that this view was the best view of the water. They said it is the prefect sand to umbrella ratio, all leading to the bright beautiful blue ocean. “If you can’t be sitting on the beach this is the second best place to be,” they said. After finishing the boards we went to the center of town on Asbury by all the shopping, people, music and cars. It was like a live action game of Frogger. My suggestions to all bikers: if you need to cross the street, do it at a light; Always ride going with traffic not against it and wear your helmet. Also, it's illegal and dangerous to ride your bike on the sidewalk, so stay on the street. While we were Downtown my mom and I needed to get inside in the air conditioning, so we chose to shop at few of our favorite stores like Colette and Ta-dah. Cliche or not, this was my dad’s least favorite part of the trip. However, the universe noticed his patience and sent some good karma his way at our next stop, New York Cafe and Grille. When we took to the pavement again after our shopping trip, we didn’t get too far before stopping for a refreshing strawberry and mango smoothie at this spot next to Spadafora's Seafood Market across from the bus terminal. We had the whole place to ourselves except for one other table. As we waited for our order, I noticed the man sitting there looked familiar, but I couldn’t quite place his face. I went and asked dad to come in and see if he recognized him, and sure enough he did. The man was defensive player Vinny Curry - number 75 of the Philadelphia Eagles! I should have known by his cool Nike outfit that he was a professional athlete. He was so friendly
and talkative to my family and the employees. Though he was sad that he wouldn’t be able to eat at the Grille again until March when football season is over. We sent him our good luck wishes and got on our way. So far our bike tour was going so great I didn't think it could have gotten any better until I asked my parents if they wanted to ride by "tiny town." When they looked at me and shook their heads, I realized even they hadn't heard of this street, one of Ocean City’s best kept secrets. Located on a side street named Wovern off of 15th are 10 little homes that look so much like doll houses they are referred to as "dollhouse row."
These bungalows used to be places for fishermen to live in the past, but now are adorable vacation homes. I’ve taken so many coworkers, family members and friends down this street I’m surprised I haven’t worn my own pathway there. After tiny town, we headed along the Haven Avenue bike path and went to the wildlife refuge filled with bunnies and honeysuckles. Finally, our legs were telling us that they have had enough and our four hour journey came to a close. Our bike ride was a fun bonding experience for us and I think it would be for any family. 55
Clockwise from top: John Flood, Jerry Klause, Jim Mitchell, and Larry Friedel on 13th Street and the Boardwalk in 1965 or 1966; Larry Friedel jetty jumping in 1987; Paul Friedel (left) with his Duke Kahanamoku 14-foot redwood board in 1959; Jerry Klause and Larry Friedel next to the Friedel's summer home at 13th Street and the Boardwalk around 1966.
Let there be surf part V
by Stefanie Godfrey photos provided by larry friedel
“Surfing is for life.” Bruce Jenkins A SOUL SURFER is a surfer who loves the sport of kings – with little to no interest in competing. These surfers long to relive the stoke they caught that morning, last week, or thirty years ago. In Ocean City, there’s an entire crew of soul surfers who grew up surfing the break here. “In the surfing world, Ocean City is a big deal. Everyone knows OC is a hot spot for surfing (and not just because of the waves). It’s because of the existing culture that started back in the 1950s, 1960s,” said Larry Friedel, owner of Seventh Street Surf Shop, who grew up coming to OC for long summers to work at his parents’ Boardwalk arcade. “My doctor Gary Raab is a surfer. My friend the attorney Art Ford is a surfer. His son Ricky is a great surfer. It’s embedded in this town. It’s thicker than you think and it has been and it continues to be.” This seed of surfing in OC was planted back when OCBP guard John Carey first saw surfing legends Tom Blake and Duke Kahanamoku surf waves straight in on longboards. When John Carey and his friends began surfing, a crew of young kids watched them and started surfing themselves. Surfing caught on around the island and the tradition continues today as young kids watch their siblings or parents surf and learn alongside them. “Ocean City was a very nurturing environment for surfers. There was an older group of people, including Mr.
Pileggi (then head of the Recreation Department) – that were very encouraging,” said Sandy Ordille, a former pro surfer from Ocean City who competed in Hawaii and Australia. One of the people in the original group of surfers was Larry’s dad Paul. He surfed on a huge Duke Kahanamoku 14-foot redwood board from Hawaii until a bad leg injury kept him out of the water. But it didn’t deter Larry, a tall, tan water kid, who would go on to carve his entire future around the sport of kings. “My close friends and I – surfing consumed us. I went to college in Boca Raton, Florida because I could surf. I chose to go into business here (in OC) because I wanted the flexibility to continue the lifestyle that meant so much to me,” said Larry. As the ‘60s flowed into the ‘70s, surfboards went from long to short and as a result maneuvers like “hanging ten” (when a surfer noserides and gets all ten toes over the top of the board) went out of fashion. Short boards brought in a new era of turns and tricks that weren’t possible on longer boards. George Gerlach’s Surfers Supplies had been around for a while and a whole crop of other surf shops popped up and popped back down. Through the mid to late 1970s, surfing was still riding the crest of its 1960’s boom. The sport shifted though, from strictly fun to professional. Companies like Hurley, Quiksilver, and RipCurl helped push the industry that way. Ocean City turned out a few pro surfers of its own back then including Barbie Belyea and Sandy Ordille who both were recently inducted into the East Coast Surfing Hall of Fame. The Heritage Family had just opened Aqua Sport on West Avenue and Larry left his job managing his
parents’ arcade to open his own arcade at 7th Street on the Boardwalk, a street that was synonymous with surfing even back then. “When I started my arcade on 7th Street, I would get up early, surf 7th Street, open the arcade, and sit there overlooking the beach. Anytime I could take a break, I was out in the ocean,” said Larry. The good wave breaks tend to shift over the years. But it wasn’t the only thing surfers had to follow. They didn’t have full time access to any beaches on the island. “Back in those days, before they pumped the beaches, the 7th Street beach had no beach. The waves used to run under the Boardwalk, hit the pilings, splash up. (It was) very dangerous for swimming. It was just this open area with good waves that broke better. There was a movement in the surf community to get a beach,” said Larry. “In 1970, 7th Street became the surfing beach all day. Back then, it stretched from the 5th Street jetty to the 7th Street jetty. We’d jump off the rocks to get out on the big days. It was great.” Sandy also surfed the waves at 7th Street after it was designated a surfing beach. It wasn’t long after that she went pro and travelled the world. “The wetsuit company RipCurl was my first sponsor. I got to compete in Bells Beach, Australia. When I went there, RipCurl made me a bunch of wetsuits and paid my entry fee into the event. This was 1979, said Sandy. "I was the first woman on their team. I was the only woman. That’s a great honor. They’ve become a huge corporation now. We all had these very small beginnings.” Next issue: The LONO tribe forms, and Seventh Street Surf Shop opens its doors.
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Think You Know Ocean City? Sit back, get comfy in your beach chair and see how many questions you can answer!
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Is the top attendant at the Wonderland Log Flume on the right or left? The Flanders Hotel has a ghost named Emily, but what else is she known as? When did OCBP become a paid lifesaving service? Where is the OC Block Party held?
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The giant pirate at Golden Galleon golf has a patch over which eye? True or False: The OC Boardwalk is 2.5 miles long.
What colors are the flipflops on the city logo? Where on the island were beach plums purposely planted?
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How many fire stations are on the island?
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Ocean City
Activities Guide
24-7 Bait and Tackle Rental boats available. 609601-BAIT.
Ocean City Library Filled with DVDs, games, and books! 1735 Simpson, 399-2434.
OC Theatre Company Broadway style shows. 1501 West, 525-9300, oceancitytheatrecompany.com.
Atilis Gym OC's newest & largest gym. 1214 West, 545-8830.
Ocean City Arts Center Classes, shows, summer art camps. 1735 Simpson, 399-7628.
OC Pops An Ocean City tradition. 525-9248, oceancitypops.org.
Bay Cats Kayaks HobieCat and kayak rentals. 316 Bay Avenue, 391-7960.
Ocean City Municipal Golf Course 12 hole, par 3. 26th and Bay, 399-5762.
Pirate Voyages 232 Bay, 398-7555.
Bayview Marina Waverunners, parasailing. 312 Bay Avenue, 399-5100.
Ocean City Historical Museum Check out OC’s past through postcards, photos and exhibits. 1735 Simpson, 399-1801.
Dak’s Paddleboards Eco tours. 1101 Asbury, 938-1185. Fine Arts League A gallery of local artists. 608 Asbury, 814-0308. Gillian’s Wonderland Pier Tons of exciting rides. 6th and Boardwalk, 399-7082. Glazed Over Create your own pottery and more. 704 Asbury, 398-8880. Jilly’s Arcade Ten cent skeeball machines! 1172 Boardwalk, 385-1234. OC Aquatic & Fitness Center Salt-water pool. 1735 Simpson, 398-6900.
Playland’s Castaway Cove Over 30 rides, two mini golf courses, and Go Karts. 1020 Boardwalk, 399-4751. Potomac Bead Co. Tons of beads for any jewelry you want to make. 944 Asbury, 399-4400. Totally Tubular Watersports Tubing, wakeboarding, waterskiing. 314 Bay, 398-9000. Tuckahoe Bike Shop & Surf Buggy Center Rent bikes. Fun. 1214 West, 398-9700. Moorlyn Theatre Movies and live theatre. Between 8th & 9th at Boardwalk, 399-0006.
Ocean City Parasail Safe fun. 232 Bay, 399-3559. Wet N Wild Waverunner 244 Bay, 399-6527. Many of the water activities close after Labor Day. Please call all activities first before visiting.
Ocean’s 11 Answers 1. The right 2. The Lady in White 3. 1898 4. Downtown on Asbury Avenue 5. His left eye 6. False: It's 2.45 miles long 7. Green, purple, pink, and orange 8. On sand dunes 9. They help hold the dune in place 10. Three 11. Navy blue, white, and red
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Chewie - likes a quiet lap Chewie is a Shih Tzu, about 8-9. He has some difficulty seeing and skin allergies that require routine bathing and a special diet to maintain his good health. He is a bit shy, but friendly, preferring a quite lap and a nap. Lillie and Chewie would like to stay together. Chewie is Lillie’s uncle.
Nelson - Look at that face! Nelson is a six month old yellow lab/ great dane mix searching for a forever home. He is very much a puppy but also very smart and interactive.
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HE ride is more rewarding than you know; about 10-15 miles out when you want to quit, you can smell the salt air, you start to see all the inlets, and then the adrenaline kicks in. The next thing you know, you’re finally climbing up the bridge. On the bridge, you can see the beauty of the shore, and the goose bumps come, and you know that you are about to finish the ride of a lifetime. There are no words for the sense of accomplishment, especially for me. The above quote is from Sandy Carter, a math teacher at Penncrest High school in Pennsylvania, mother, grandmother, and strong woman living with multiple sclerosis, a disease of the central nervous system. This will be Sandy’s ninth year riding in the City to Shore Bike Ride, whose finish line is in Ocean City every September. She and the other participants ride to raise money for the MS Society. “Team Carter was put together by Penncrest alumni Kim Hudicka Kenworthy and Bob Kenworthy, as a way to support me in my fight against MS. Over the last ten years, we’ve had anywhere from three riders to 30 riders. My whole family now rides with me and we’re getting close to the $100,000 mark in fundraising,” Sandy said. Kevin Moffitt works at the MS Society and is the local chapter president for the greater Delaware Valley area- his chapter is in charge of running the City to Shore Bike Ride. Annually,
the MS Society raises over $13 million and more than half of that money comes from the City to Shore Bike Ride. This event is the MS Society’s largest fundraiser, and it is incredibly important to the society. “Over 7,000 cyclists typically ride from Cherry Hill to Ocean City. There are other smaller routes but most people do the 75 miles route. This will be the 36th year and the ride is a great tradition; a lot of people who take part in the event have been doing it for many years,” Kevin said. The ride takes place on back roads to ensure the safety of the cyclists. Along the way, there are rest stops for the cyclists to take breaks. Everybody working during the ride is a volunteer. Kevin has a huge part in planning the race, but he also plays a major role on the day of the race. “Imagine getting 7,000 cyclists on the road at 6:30 in the morning. This can be a bit of a challenge. My goal is always to keep them safe. A part of my job is really to focus on anything that could be a risk to cyclists, like weather or traffic issues,” Kevin said. Sandy is one of those 7,000 cyclists and her reason for riding is simple, but extremely powerful. “I ride because physically I can ride, mainly because it’s flat! I also ride for those who can’t. Originally, my oldest daughter and I used to fundraise by doing the Challenge Walk, but walking for 30 miles took a toll on my body and for some reason, riding, no matter the distance, does not. Plus, when you get to the finish line,
you are in Ocean City,” Sandy said. There are two main missions of the MS Society. “One mission is to fund research to finding better treatment and also a cure for MS. The other mission goes to helping people living in our community. We have a lot of programs to help make people's lives better and overcome the challenges that come with living with Multiple Sclerosis. We have a home able program – if your MS is progressing your home may need to be altered to make it more accessible. For example, if you are starting to use a wheel chair your counters may need to be lowered and your doorways may need to be widened. In addition, we provide transportation to people living with MS so that they can go see their neurologist. This may sound like a simple thing, but in some cases if the person has progressive MS they may need to be taken in an ambulance. This can get quite costly, but we think it is really important that people see their MS specialist,” Kevin explained. The City to Shore Bike Ride is a fun and rewarding way to raise money for people living with MS. “Prior to the ride, I’m always anxious about the logistics and about my body if it will allow me to finish. But once I’m riding, that all goes away. There’s nothing better than hearing the volunteers cheer you on! Along with the excitement, I feel gratitude for all those who ride. I ride with a huge thank you sign attached to my bike, knowing that together, we are raising money for those living with MS in the Delaware Valley. All along the route you will see those living with MS cheering you on. There’s nothing like it. For me, the ride is fun, we make it fun, I am usually laughing most of the way,” Sandy said with a huge smile. 69
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PLACES TO STAY Adelmann’s Guest House Celebrating 37 years. 1228 Ocean, 399-2786. Atlantis Inn Luxury B&B European-inspired b&b, beach block location. 601 Atlantic Avenue, 399-9871.
REALTORS Century 21 Alliance George Rumer, 909 West, 399-5711. Goldcoast Sotheby’s International Realty 200 34th Street, 399-2500.
Beach Club Hotel Ocean views, pool, sun terrace. 1280 Boardwalk, 399-8555.
Monihan Realty Multiple locations. 800-255-0998
Beach Club Suites Near Boardwalk, wellappointed, one-bedroom suites. 1217 Ocean Avenue, 399-4500.
Berger Realty Multiple locations. 888-399-0076.
Ebb Tide Suites One and two bedroom apartments with balconies steps from beach. 1001 Little Atlantic Avenue, 391-9614. The Flanders Hotel Modern, luxurious accommodations on Boardwalk. 719 East 11th Street, 399-1000.
Berkshire Hathaway Multiple locations. www. FoxRoachShore.com. Long & Foster 10th & West, 398-6762. Down the Shore Realty 2163 Asbury, 609-398-3199.
Harris House Motel Clean, comfy and quiet rooms and a heated pool. 1201 Ocean Avenue, 399-7800.
HOME IMPROVEMENT Ocean City Carpet & Tile 1360 Asbury, 398-7923.
The Impala Island Inn Refrigerators, free WiFi and cable. 1001 Ocean Avenue, 399-7500.
Island Carpet Cleaning Call for an estimate! 390-7722.
Osborne’s Inn 50 yards from Boardwalk, free Wi-Fi, ocean view decks, parking and beach tags. 601 East 15th Street, 398-4319.
DESIGN Gone Native Communications Ad design, photography, brochures, rack cards, logos, more. 675-0867.
Port-O-Call Hotel Wi-Fi, meeting areas for gala receptions, small board meetings or large conferences. 1510 Boardwalk, 399-8812. Seaport Inn Motel Clean, newly-renovated rooms close to Boardwalk. 1116 Wesley Avenue, 399-1122. Wild Dunes Inn Luxurious suites – spacious and furnished near Boardwalk. 801 10th Street, 399-2910. ASSET MANAGEMENT Reich Asset Management 110 Roosevelt Boulevard, Marmora, 486-5073. INSURANCE AGENCY McMahon Insurance Agency Multiple locations, 399-0060. Barra Vaughn Insurance Agency 226 West, 391-1856.
PLUMBING Mazzitelli and Merollo Plumbing and heating. 255 West, 399-3193.
MEDICAL Atlantic Coast Dentistry 450 Shore, Somers Point, 601-9566. Ocean City Dental Center 6th & West, 3994542. Ocean City Family Practice Center 500 6th Street, 399-1862. AtlantiCare Primary care, clinical laboratories, and urgent care services. 888-569-1000.
NAIL SALONS Yes Nails 640A Asbury, 391-1818. Vogue Nails 1033 Asbury, 938-9873 FUEL/FOOD/AUTO SERVICE Schock’s Sunoco 24 hr fuel. Marchiano’s Bread. 201 E. 9th Street, 391-1200. Weisanthal’s Auto Service Complete automotive services. 860 West, 399-9741. AUTO DETAILING Executive Auto & Boat Detail Makes your car and boat look brand new. Seriously. 6531658. MORTGAGE ADVISOR PMA 16 E. 9th Street, 517, 6035; 457-7903. *All phone numbers have a 609 area code unless noted.
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MASSAGE Massage Mend Me Massage, reflexology, facials, more. 1039 Asbury, 513.3204. CLEANERS Sharp Cleaners 115 E. 8th Street, 399-7399. Lisa Schultz Reliable experienced house cleaner. 335-2929. HAIR STYLING Ideal Hairstyling & Barber Shop 1315-A West, 399-6730. Cerruti’s Beauty Shop Friendly service since 1930. 1025 West, 399-1394.
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This home comes wit h three boat slips!
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2208 Bay Avenue Ocean City Enjoy the water views! Wonderful lagoon front home with four or five bedrooms, and four full baths. Two of the bedrooms are on the first floor and three are on the second floor. This home has a very nice kitchen which is open to dining area and living room. There's also a family/TV room with fireplace. Amenities include gas heat, central AC, and 50 feet of waterfront with floating docks for three boat slips. Enjoy the sunsets from lower and upper decks and the fenced waterside yard. There is ample off street parking. Come and take a look.
SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2016
DO YOU SEE AN ENJOYABLE RETIREMENT IN YOUR FUTURE?
You are invited to join local retirement planning specialist T. Eric Reich for his informative Enjoyable Retirement Solution seminar, which will explore the following and more: • How to spend down your assets so they last over your lifetime • Which Social Security claiming strategy will help maximize your retirement income • Why sequence of returns are more important than rates of return in retirement Tuesday, September 27th-5:30 pm Atlantic City Country Club 1 Leo Fraser Drive, Northfield Wednesday, September 28th-5:30 pm Stone Harbor Golf Club 905 Route 9 N, Cape May Court House *Light hors d’oeuvres will be served. RSVP Only. Seating is limited. Reserve your spot today! Call (609) 486-5073, email info@reichassetmanagement.com, or visit www.reichassetmanagement.com/seminars. Guests welcome! 110 Roosevelt Boulevard, Ste 2W • Marmora, NJ 08223 Securities offered through Kestra Investment Services, LLC (Kestra IS), member FINRA/SIPC. Investment advisory services offered through Kestra Advisory Services, LLC (Kestra AS), an affiliate of Kestra IS. Reich Asset Management, LLC is not affiliated with Kestra IS or Kestra AS.
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DEEP SOUTHEND BEAUTY!
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Newer Construction (2006) 3 Bedroom 2 Bath 1st Floor Condo Just Steps to the Beach! This Beauty Features: Gourmet Kitchen with New Countertops, New Dishwasher, Hardwood Flooring in Great Room, Stairs & Hallway, New Carpets in all Bedrooms, New Blinds, Beautifully Furnished & Decorated, Front & Rear Decks, Garage, Storage Room, Enclosed Outside Shower, Gas Heat, C/A, Never Rented and Meticulously Maintained. Great Property! Excellent Location! Best Value! Sold Furnished with Exceptions. See you on the Beach! Mikecontino.com Call 399-8200 MLS#470767 $525,000
This stunning oceanfront oasis is located on one of Ocean City's most desirable beaches. Overlooking a miles of beach this luxurious property features breathtaking panoramic ocean views, 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, a gourmet kitchen, granite counter tops, stainless steel appliances, handcrafted trim work, hardwood floors, an expansive beachfront deck, full bonus cabana storage room, and much more! Call 957-6787 MLS#472314 $1,399,000
This amazing 1st floor features 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, hardwood floors, open floor plan for easy entertaining, plenty of living space, granite counter tops, stainless steel appliances, central air, gas heat, vinyl siding, plenty of storage and parking. Great front porch to enjoy the summer sun! Easy to get many OC attractions such as Downtown Asbury ave, the great schools, Boardwalk, beach, and many more. Must see! No work needed! Move right in! Call 399-0041 MLS#464622 $445,000
This meticulous oceanside retreat features a spacious floor plan, 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, central air conditioning, gas heat, fireplace, ceiling fans, a large deck, private off street parking, outside shower, vinyl siding and much more. Located just steps from the playground, basketball and tennis courts, dining, shopping and one of Ocean City's most desirable beaches. Tremendous Rental History!!! MLS#471655 957-6787 $599,900
THIS HOME HAS IT ALL!
SHORE LIVING MEETS URBAN CHIC!!
NEW CONSTRUCTION!
BAY AREA BEAUTY!
Custom built home, including a pool, an aircraft hangar & direct access to Ocean City Municipal Airport. Views of the bay and wildlife as well as airplanes. Quiet court with little car traffic. Home offers; 2 bedrooms & full bath on entry level, master suite on the 2nd floor, w/ beautiful bathroom including steam shower & Jacuzzi tub, walk in closet/wall safe and enclosed private porch w/ exquisite views. Office on entry level easily converted to 4th bedroom. Italian tile on first level with a bar/kitchen and sliders to deck and pool. Dramatic entry foyer and stairs to upper level with hardwood floors and sliders to another deck. Good quality appliances, laundry room, powder room, gas fireplace, multiple porches. Call 399-8200 MLS#470918 $1,250,000
Renovated 1st Flr Condo located in close proximity to all that Ocean City has to offer. This unit is within walking distance to the island's downtown and seasonal farmer's market. Enjoy the boardwalk and beaches without being too close to all of the action. Perfect as a shore getaway or primary home. This 1,110 square ft 3 bedroom 2 bath condo has been completely renovated inside and out. Newer exterior siding, windows, and roof. Newer Kitchen (cabinets, floor, granite counters, newer appliances). Newer hardwood floors in living room and dining areas,as well as the interior which has been freshly painted. Newer bath fixtures and counters. Newer HVAC system. Fenced in rear yard; that's right...a yard in Ocean City. Call 399-0041 MLS#469147 $329,000
Spectacular 5 BR, 4.5 BA Waterfront Single on the prestigious Gardens Lagoon. Property features an ELEVATOR, high end finishes throughout, custom kitchen with granite countertops & Jenn-Air Appliances, 3rd flr Bonus Room, 3 huge decks totaling over 800 sq ft and panoramic views from the Inlet to Somers Point. 28 ft of LAGOON FRONTAGE with new bulkhead & floating dock. A boater's dream - This fantastic property is one of a kind. OCJS.COM Call 399-0066 MLS#460685 $1,999,000
Magnificent Bay Area 4BR, 2BA 1st floor condo with lots of updates. Situated on an oversized 40x115 lot, this beautifully maintained home boasts over 1600 sq ft of living space and features a fully renovated kitchen, quartz countertops, hardwood flooring, tankless hot-water heater and more. Spacious front deck with awnings is ideal for enjoying summer sunsets while the oversized attached garage offer lots of extra storage space. Other highlights include gas heat, central air, maintenance free vinyl siding and separate utilities. Located steps from a few of OC's best attractions including the new 9th Street Bridge Walkway, several fishing piers and the upcoming "10th Street Wharf" project. OCJS.COM Call 399-0066 MLS#464043 $464,900
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