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Contents
September/October 2018
Commotion
Aaron "Bogy" Bogushefsky is an OC artist, teacher and coach. This painting "Commotion" shows his unique fun style. Read about Bogy on page 32.
Features 52 On Deck
OC's Dan Nunan goes big
5 Letter from the Editor 50 Activity of the Month
Shore Eats
In the Kitchen Battle Fried Chicken Famished Foodie Sunday Girl Eats Dining Guide
56 Old School
6 8 10 16 18
58 Look & Sea
Local Ocean
54 House Rules
Explore the original cottages of OC Antiquing on the island Jason W. captures sunrise beauty
On the Cover This iconic postcard is given an update by artist Sue Rau. See Sue's work at the Fine Arts League, 711 Asbury.
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20 20 21 22 24 28 30 32
Adorable Creature Ocean City Workers Ocean City Girl The Interview Snapshots Sept/Oct Events It’s History by Fred Miller Mattery of Art with Bogy
Shopping OC 34 36 42 44 46 48
The Look Must Haves Shop Guide Seagull Shop AtlantiCare Ocean City Style
On The Beach 60 62 64 65
Book of the Month Ocean’s Eleven Quiz Word Search Activities Guide
Services 68 69 70 72
Pets for Adoption Services Guide Real Tour Last Shot
From the Editor
Whiz Bang To say goodbye to summer is like hugging a departing friend who lives far away. You know you’ll see them again, but, sigh, it’s going to be a while. To me, summer – that fabulous whimsical lady – is a best friend I want to hold on to until she changes her mind and decides to stay. Stef and Bill Godfrey whiz banging Even as I write this, the through summer like... tears are welling up for the freedom, lazy, hazy, crazy days summer provides. Right now, it’s mid-August and the fun is whizzing and banging on. But there is an undercurrent. This whiz bang has an expiration date. End of summer signs are popping up everywhere. My friends are filling up their calendar with the must dos before the close, we’re all giving in to filling calendars with September tasks, and last night, I went to middle school orientation with my oldest son. Boy did the passage of time do a number on me. More often than not, I can handle the way the seasons and years pass on at lightning speed, but as I saw my son grin from ear to ear in front of his new locker, I couldn’t help but think of him grinning ear to ear holding a stuffed animal, toddling along with bare feet across the soft Ocean City sand. Luckily September is a salve on our summer souls. The beach is at its finest with blue skies so bright it seems like they’ve been colored in. The days are still lingeringly long and the temps are still warm. Ocean City keeps the fun rolling on. There are so many events that fill up these months you never need to look back. From Fall Block Party to the Jeep Invasion, let OC call you in on the fun. This month, our conflicting connoisseurs battle it out with fried chicken dishes, the Famished Foodie takes on the new Dockside Kitchen, we say hi to the Seagull Shop and AtlantiCare’s Urgent Care staff. There are features on baseball wonder Dan Nunan, the original OC Cottages and we go antiquing through the island. There is so much more to see, do, feel, laugh about, and enjoy on these pages. Whiz bang through them like you mean it. See you in November,
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Shore Eats
In the Kitchen
16th Street Seafood Photos and text By Sam Florio
"Success is working hard. We have a great time and it's fun" -Dan Parsons, owner
T
HE fragrance of the steamed clams in lemon garlic butter sauce sitting in a to go container on my lap as I Ubered through OC were overwhelming and making me hungrier with each passing minute. These stories for In the Kitchen often have a theme – family or small business, hard work. It comes to me usually on my way home from the restaurant I was visiting that day. This
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time, with 16th Street Seafood, all the themes were flooding my head along with the freshly cooked seafood that sat inches from my nose and mouth. With every new restaurant interview there seems to be a pattern. I walk in and quickly become part of the family. I listen to the owners and chefs tell stories of how hard they work and recognize the struggle of a seasonal, small business. It’s inspiring. Inspiration hit a whole new level with
Dan Parsons, the owner of 16th Street Seafood on Haven Avenue. Dan lets the food speak. At 16th Street Seafood there are no pretty plates. There is no rhyme or reason to the styling of the food. What is there is flavor. And the heart of the market gets you at first bite. Their pasta noodles are homemade. The sauces are made in house, too. Almost all of the fresh seafood is locally sourced in Cape May. They even offer a
whole chicken for non-fish lovers, and it’s amazing. “Even the chicken breast is juicy. You know how a lot of the time you get chicken, and it can be dry," asked Dan. "This is the complete opposite.” 16th Street Seafood just celebrated 30 years in business. Dan didn't go to culinary school, but he has been fishing for his entire life. He still fishes now, and smiles a huge smile when he talks about it. “My boat and a golf cart are my two favorite places to be,” he said. "I was always interested in food, but I hadn’t done anything but eat it.” Dan knows the fish he is sourcing. He takes his family fishing, teaching them the ropes like he learned as a child. This is why the food speaks for itself, like the wild, organic salmon. Dan understands its make-up, why it tastes different. It's orange, with each visible line of fat gleaming through, lined up perfectly to make a beautiful piece of fish. Together, we move towards the steamer while he scoops clams for steaming. I can tell in his stories and the way that he speaks, Dan doesn’t love the attention on him... it's more important to showcase the efforts of everyone around him. “Donna is my wife. Danielle is my daughter,” he said as he poured tightly sealed clams into a tin container. “I
wouldn’t have this success without them. If I didn’t have their help, I’d be in trouble!” He grabs some bright yellow lemons from the fridge and squeezes them over the clams along with some garlic, black pepper and other seasonings. A quick shake of the container, and we add the clams to the steamer. While we wait I ask about making them at home. 16th Street Seafood offers tons of takeout meals and platters, but it's also a fresh fish market. “You can do it just like this. Steam them up. We are going to steam them until the shells open. Drain some of the juice, but not all of it. Then add some butter,” Dan said. I watch him take the tray over to the warm, drawn butter on the stove and ladle some across the clams. He highlights the clams without overpowering them, letting the nuance of the clam speak for itself. Dan’s knowledge of fish blends so well with the flavors he chooses. As the clams soak up the juices, he showed me raw salmon, scallops and fluke. “These scallops are so fresh you can eat them raw. In fact, I do eat them raw. The salmon is organic, it’s sushi grade," Dan said. "Fluke is what you want to get. It’s flounder, but it’s the best kind of flounder.” As Dan moved to the walk-in refrigerator to grab some crabs, he introduced me to
Jake Blehyl, a young man who is working hard in the kitchen, taking orders. When we met he was cooking up crab stuffed shrimp and waiting for it to broil. “I want to introduce you to Jake, and I have another name I’d like you to mention, Anthony West. He’s not here, but these two, they help me so much," said Dan. "Anthony has been with me since 1988. I couldn’t do it without them.” Dan's excitement about the people who help him with 16th Street Seafood was overwhelming. I was holding a tray filled with beautiful big, blue claw crabs, but my attention was on the positive environment Dan created at his shop. “Success is working hard. We work really hard, but we have a great time and it’s fun,” he said. That day, I drove away with more than clams on my lap after cooking in the kitchen at 16th Street Seafood with Dan Parsons. I was inspired. I was ready to go home and let those clams speak for themselves. 16th Street Seafood closes in late October, so be sure to get there for some of the freshest fish and tastiest pastas in Ocean City. When asked what he does in those short few months off Dan didn't skip a beat. “Get ready to go again!”
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Shore Eats
Battle Fried Chicken
The fresh tang hits ya!
A pleasure to eat!
I looked left, I looked right… my eyes darting back and forth like I was in trouble. Maybe I was. I dared open the box even just an inch. They were on me like pigs on mud. Cuh Caw! I looked up. Four angry looking birds had suddenly appeared around me. I shut the box and stormed forward. Not today my friends. Not today. Crunchik’n on the Boardwalk is worth eating on the wooden planks in front of the pesky Laughing Gull Gang. I pulled out a piece of Honey Soy Glazed Popcorn Chicken and popped it right into my mouth… in full view of the
I walked into Spadafora’ Seafood Market on Haven Avenue between 9th and 10th streets and there was owner Tom Spadafora behind the counter working the line. Like it was 19freaking73 or something. That guy is a machine. Anyway Spadafora’s is seafood right? What’s with the fried chicken? Well let me tell you Tom serves a mean bird – their Broasted Chicken. Broasting is a technique using a pressure fryer to cook the chicken and produces a crispy skin and juicy meat, without all the fat accumulating. It works. You get a really juicy bird that’s a pleasure to eat with your choice of four, eight or 12
She Said
He Said
LGG. Yes, this chicken elicits a devil may care attitude and I couldn’t be happier. As soon as the box opens, the fresh tang hits ya hard. It’s not your typical Boardwalk munchie but it makes perfect sense as one. It’s portable, finger licking good (I actually did lick my fingers… TMI?), and can be shared with your crew. The chicken can be glazed in a variety of ways and despite the glaze, stays crunchy. Did I play it safe with Honey Soy? Maybe I did, but it was delicious. Who’s laughing now gulls?
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pieces. I like that you get different parts of the chicken so each piece has its own flavor – don’t get caught in that breast meat trap. Spad’s broasted wings are gooooooood. Spads is so old school cool. The kids working there are nice, they give you a number and then it takes about 10 minutes for you to get your bird. I so enjoyed this. This place is legit Ocean City. There’s a sticker above the door that reads, “Work sucks. Go surfing.” That’s all you need to know.
Spadafora's Seafood Market 932 Haven, Ocean City
>>>> Next month the battle continues with that sweet slice of love... pie! 8 OCEAN CITY MAGAZINE SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2018
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Shore Eats
Famished Foodie
DOCKSIDE KITCHEN
The Famished Foodie grabs a spot at this brand new eatery on the bay
S
O AS we prepared to leave Hogwarts for lunch, Luna – Luna Lovegood that is – suggested we make a reservation for lunch on a Saturday at Dockside Kitchen on Bay Avenue between 2nd and 3rd streets. “Balderdash,” I proclaimed. “Never have I had to make a reservation for lunch. On a Saturday.” Well I wish I had made a reservation (Luna is always right. When will I learn that?). And you may want to make one too. Dockside Kitchen was in full swing as we arrived and we had to wait a few minutes, because you know, I didn’t make a reservation. But no worries, It’s a good sign when there’s a wait. And Luna and Hermione were running a bit behind so a few extra minutes to gather ourselves before our meal was a good
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thing. There’s a lot to do and see on Bay Avenue – jet skis, kayaks, all kinds of stuff – so we just chilled, turned our faces towards the sun and soaked up that Ocean City vibe. The wait wasn’t long and soon we were at a table for three with a view of the bay. Loved that. Dining on the water while you’re at the Jersey Shore is a great thing and Dockside has a great view. Samantha, our charming server, made us feel relaxed right away and soon had coffees and waters in front of us. Good coffee from Drip N Scoop, too. Robust and hot. It was hot that day and that coffee was still good. I was intrigued by the lobster benedict. How could I not be? I’d never
had it. There were several other lobster dishes on the menu including short rib benedict (with braised short ribs), smoked salmon and crab cake benedicts. But the lobster benedict was highlighted in red! That means you have to get it. Luna was not feeling the breakfast vibe and decided on something more savory and brunchish; short rib tacos (highlighted in red!) with Old Bay mac and cheese. “Excellent choice,” I commended. Hermione decided on a stack of buttermilk pancakes with powdered sugar and some fresh berries and Samantha used a hand-held to order electronically. Perhaps the days of paper slips being rushed back to the kitchen are over. Seems efficient and away went our orders. We all enjoyed the great view of the bay, discussed its ecosystem for bit, what watersports we enjoy and how great it is to be in Ocean City, especially on
>>>>Rock Lobster Dockside Kitchen has an entire section of
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By the Sea
Server Samantha serves up meals while patrons take in bay views for days.
a sunny August afternoon. The bay was quite active that day and really added to the show. We watched all manner of boats and crafts pass by and it was very conducive to keeping the conversation going. Each new vessel coming into view sparked its own line of conversation. There was a good crowd at the restaurant. These guys just opened this year and they were hopping. But the service looked good all around and the crew seemed to be handing the action quite well. Our food came out quickly. Luna’s tacos were lovely in their plating and very colorful. It has a nice chipotle aioli, roasted tomatoes and a jersey corn salsa with cheddar. A nice ratio of all the
ingredients made it look all the better. “This is really good. It’s tender with a nice sauce and it’s juicy,” said Luna, her mermaid hair tousled by the breeze. “And the mac and cheese is also good; creamy, tangy, rich and fresh.” “I really like it here,” said Samantha, who hails from Linwood across the bay. “The people are good and so is the food. We take classic dishes and make them extraordinary. That’s what makes it stand out.” If you’re a regular reader of this column you’ll know that I’m a big fan of all these new restaurants opening around town. I think it’s great for everybody. Ocean City is a good place to live and do business and
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I’m happy to see business grow organically. And I really enjoyed the lobster benedict consisting of bacon, butter, braised tomatoes, poached egg, chive hollandaise and a side of home fries. The lobster had a nice taste and there was a lot of it. I also enjoyed the hollandaise which had a classic flavor and good consistency. The egg was fresh and the entire dish was quite tasty. I’d order it again except I might want to try one of the other benedicts. At this point I really didn’t want another coffee, but I so enjoyed the first cup that I had another anyway. These guys have a full service espresso bar for all you serious coffee heads and they also offer a take out menu.
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When we were there, Dockside was serving brunch everyday from 7am-2pm. Come autumn, I’d call ahead for possible dinner options and hours. The menu looks thoughtful; tacos, sandwiches (including the lobster roll highlighted in red!), and some attractive salads. The breakfast menu included the highlighted-in-red Dockside burger (which is a burger with a fried egg) as well as a seasonal quiche. There were several varieties of pancakes as well as an avocado toast (recommended by Samantha), omelets and an intriguing array of breakfast sandwiches (the menu reads “breakfast sandys” and I was thinking “what the heck is a breakfast ‘sandy’.” But it’s, you know, a sandwich. Never mind). Hermione’s pancakes were good quality. Firm but still moist and they held up well to the maple syrup which was also good
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quality. Hermione is possibly the best lunch date ever and was her charming and always-a-scene self. I’m going back to Dockside. The menu was a good size but not expansive which is good – concentrate on a few things and do them well. Good service, good coffee, nice views and good food – yeah, I’ll be back. But I’ll make a reservation next time.
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1 Ready-to-Bake 9” pie crust 1 medium butternut squash, cubed 1 medium Vidalia onion, peeled and sliced into rings 5-6 slices thick cut bacon, cubed 2 tablespoons butter 1/2 cup heavy cream 1 clove garlic, minced
4 ounces Grand Cru® Original cheese, grated 2 ounces Italian cheese of your choice, grated (I used Bella Vitano Black Pepper cheese. You can find it at Passion Vines in Somers Point) Olive oil Kosher salt Freshly ground pepper
DIRECTIONS Preheat oven to 425ºF. Arrange cut squash on a rimmed baking sheet and drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Roast for 30-40 minutes until lightly browned and tender. While squash is roasting, cook bacon and begin caramelizing onions. Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the onions and season with kosher salt. Cover and reduce heat to low. Cook until lightly browned stirring occasionally, about 30-45 minutes. Remove from pan. When squash is done, remove from oven and reduce heat to 350ºF. Press pie crust into a nonstick or well greased 9” tart pan. Prick bottom all over with a fork. Bake for 10 minutes. While pie crust is baking, heat a small amount of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the garlic and heavy cream. Increase heat and cook until the liquid is reduced by half. Season with salt and pepper. Add all of the Grand Cru and half of the Italian cheese. Stir till melted and well combined. Arrange the onions, squash and bacon on the prepared pie crust. Pour the melted cheese mixture on top and top with the rest of the Italian cheese. Bake at 350ºF for 15 minutes until lightly browned. Serve with a green salad.
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Shore Eats The Dining Guide BURGERS l FRIES l CHEESESTEAKS Del’s Oceanside Grill Menu is time-tested and sure to please adults and kiddies alike. 934 Boardwalk, 399-3931. Flippers Grill Outside at Port-O-Call Hotel. Burgers, etc. 1510 Boardwalk, 399-8812. Jilly’s Ice cream and fries... best day ever! Ice cream, 1172 Boardwalk. Fries, 1034 Boardwalk. BREAKFAST I LUNCH I SWEETS A La Mode Fresh, homemade ice cream made on the premises. 55th & West, 3982207. Aunt Betty’s Ice Cream Shack Seriously fresh ice cream. Even treats for your doggies. 2100 Asbury; 40th & West. 398-4001; 3984005. Barefoot Market Scones, bread, coffee, artisan lunches. 241 West, 399-0221. Brown's Restaurant Hot donuts daily, awesome breakfasts. 110 Boardwalk, 976-3825. Christine's Italian Pastry Shoppe Custom cakes, delish pastry, gluten free options. 314 Tilton, 646-5666. CJs Corner Grill Creative and tasty plates for breakfast and lunch. 701 Shore, Somers Point. 927-4701.
Positively Fourth Street Breakfast and lunch. Dinner in season. Innovative dishes. 400 Atlantic, 814-1886.
Emily’s Ocean Room Cafe High tea all summer, breakfast and lunch year round. 11th & Boardwalk, 398-5700. Open year round.
Wards Pastry Butter cookies, sticky buns, scrapple pie. 730 Asbury, 399-1260. Open year round.
Hula Restaurant and Sauce Company Tasty Hawaiian cuisine. We love the Firecracker Shrimp. 940 Boardwalk, 399-2400.
Yoasis Try the Cookie Monster. 838 Asbury, 525-2100.
Ivy Pho Vietnamese cuisine by Chef Bryan. 403 E. 14th Street, 609-938-4292.
Yoasis Beach Bowls Fro yo, acai bowls, pitaya bowls, smoothies. 1242 Boardwalk, 938-0898.
Jay’s Crabshack 737 Asbury, 399-4022. Open year round.
Starbucks 1061 Asbury, 938-6905.
Jon & Patty’s Healthy, creative bistro fare. New second floor seating. 637 Asbury Avenue, 399-3377. Open year round.
Starfish Cafe Unprocessed, organic ingredients locally sourced when possible. 822 E. 9th Street, 609-432-2686. Uncle Bill’s Pancake House Legendary breakfasts, lunches. 2112 Asbury, 40th & West, 398-7393. Open year round. PIZZA I BREAD I ROLLS
Mildred's Strathmere Restaurant Italian specialties, seafood. 901 Ocean Drive, Strathmere 263-8203.
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6th Street Pizza Salads, apps, pizza, sandwiches. Credit cards accepted. 600 Boardwalk, next to Gillian's, 609-525-0022.
Oves Restaurant Fresh seafood dinners, homemade apple cider donuts. 4th & Boardwalk, 398-3172.
Bennie’s Bread and Italian Market Fresh bread, pastries, brick oven pizzas, sandwiches, and tomato pie. 1159 Asbury, 398-9450. New location at 4th & Ocean.
Red’s Jersey-Mex Superior Mexi/Southwest food. Gluten-free menu. 11th & Haven, 399-2272.
Kirk’s Pizza Amazing steak sandwiches. 44 Route 9, Marmora. 390-1845.
Spadafora's Restaurant & Clam Bar Famous dockside fresh local flavor. 843 Atlantic, 398-6154.
Johnny B Goode Waffles, ice cream, family entertainment. 14th & Asbury, 525-0646 & 34th & West, next to Hoy’s, 525-0648.
Manco & Manco Pizza Three locations on the Boards. 7th, 9th, and 12th Streets. 3992548.
Spadafora's Seafood Market Large, fresh selection of takeout fish and shellfish. 932 Haven, 398-6703.
Johnson’s Popcorn One whiff of this corn a cookin, and you'll be hooked. 1368 Boardwalk, (800) 842-2676. Open year round.
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Tomatoes High-end fare and sushi. 9300 Amherst, Margate. 822-7535.
Mallon’s Sticky Buns Fresh, gooey buns. 1340 Bay Avenue, 399-5531, 410 55th Street, 399-7220.
Adelene Serving breakfast and lunch daily. Gorgeous beachfront space. 1510 Boardwalk, 800-334-4546.
Ocean City Coffee Company The perfect cup of coffee. 9th & Boardwalk, & 1066 Boardwalk, 917 Asbury, 399-5533. Open year round.
Cousin’s Varied and sophisticated menu. Outside dining, catering too. 104 Asbury, 399-9462.
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16th Street Seafood Take out platters, fresh seafood market. 1555 Haven, 399-0016.
Crab Trap Seafood, prime rib, steak and pasta dishes. 2 Broadway, Somers Point, 927-7377.
Tuckahoe Inn Back Bay Cafe with live music, Boat Bar. 1 Harbor Road & Route 9, Beesley’s Point, 390-3322. Open year round. Voltaco’s Everything Italian. Sandwiches, dinners, sauces. 957 West, 399-0753. Yianni's Cafe Hot Bagels and More Greekinspired dishes. Two locations. 841 Asbury & 1735 Simpson, 391-1113.
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ADORABLE CREATURE OF THE MONTH
White Ibis
Photographed by Ruth Connaught White ibises gather in groups in shallow wetlands and estuaries in the southeastern United States. At each step, their bright red legs move through the water and their curved red bill probes the muddy surface below. As adults, these striking wading birds are all white save for their black wing tips but watch out for young birds that are brown above and white below. White ibises nest in colonies in trees and shrubs along the water’s edge, changing locations nearly every year. Male white ibises are super protective. They guard the nest and their female to prevent other ibises from stealing sticks from the nest and from advances of other males during nest building and egg laying. It’s not until night when the risks are lower that the female is left alone. When baby white ibises hatch their bills are straight. Their bills don’t start to curve downward until they are 14 days old. Female white ibises are smaller than males, weighing nearly 10 ounces less on average with a smaller bill and shorter wings. - allaboutbirds.org
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>>>>•<<<< OCEAN CITY EMPLOYEES Sam Florio interviews a few hard workers around town Aileen Lynch,
Sabrina Marziano,
Brian Ladd, Mike’s
Cats or Dogs: Dogs. I don’t have a dog, but I love them. I have kids!
Cats or dogs? Cats! I have a cat named Kitters, she is a girl. She’s nine months.
Cats or Dogs? Dogs. But I’m not a cat hater! I just like dogs better.
Beachin’ Bakery
How many kids do you have? Two - Sebastian and Isabella. They are five and two. They were born two days apart. How did you start Beachin’ Bakery? I wanted to make cakes for my son and now daughter, so they had something fun to remember from their birthdays when they grew up. Then family and friends started asking me to make them! I had to move out and get my own place. What is everyone loving from the bakery? The mermaid cupcakes. The tails are edible white chocolate. Favorite thing to do on a rainy day? Relax with the kids. I watch a lot of Disney movies. My current favorites are Coco and Moana. And we love to do bike rides on the Boardwalk. Best boardwalk snack? Crunchik’n! It’s so good.
Bungalow Bowls
Where are you from? I am from Ocean City! I grew up here. Favorite thing to do on a rainy day? Paint. I just go to Peace of Wood and paint there. I want to open my own art studio, so I am saving money for that. What else do you do outside of work? I love making jewelry, it’s really fun. I like to paint on canvas, like sneakers. Are you watching anything on TV? Rick & Morty! It’s so funny. I love the first episode. What do you order from Bungalow Bowls? One Love. The green bowl. It has kiwi, mango, strawberry and honey. How long have you worked here? Since April. Bungalow Bowls is owned by all girls so it’s girl power! It just feels good to work here as a woman myself.
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Seafood
Where are you from? West Chester, PA. I work here in the summers. I go to school at West Chester University. What are you studying? Marketing. I want to do sports marketing for the Sixers. I have an internship this fall at NBC Sports, so I hope to get my foot in the door there. Are you binging anything on Netflix? The Office. It’s my third time watching, but it never gets old. What do you love on the menu? The salmon. Order it blackened, with corn and potatoes. It’s the best. How long have you been working here? Six years. I hope to keep working here after I graduate. I have one semester left, but I am starting my MBA right away. Favorite thing to do in OC on a rainy day? Play Fortnite.
In the Know with Ocean City Girl Happy Labor Day everyone! This time of year is always bittersweet. When you love the shore and all things OCNJ, it’s hard to see summer come to an end. In summer you can sleep in, wake to the sound of the waves crashing the sand and that lone seagull searching for breakfast. Head to the beach for a few to catch some rays, read your favorite magazine (hint, hint). After Labor Day, the cooler weather starts and the flurry of activity continues with so many wonderful fall happenings that you just can’t help but love this town. I know I am excited so happy fall y’all and let’s get ready to see what my readers are asking this month. Grab your coffee and chair and get comfy while we answer the questions. Are you wondering something that only Ocean City girl can answer? Email editor@ocnjmagazine.com. - Jenn Wean Dear Ocean City Girl, I am going to be in your terrific town the first weekend in October for a quick getaway. During the summer there is always a different event each weekend, after all of these activities is there still something fun to do while I’m here? Signed, Forever Festive Dear Festive, I’m happy you are getting to see our town after summer, trust me, OCNJ is amazing year round. Whether it’s the super spring days, sensational summer time, fantastic fall season or wonderful winter months they all entertain and keep you happy. As for your dates – that’s when Fall Block Party and Indian Summer Weekend are happening. These events run Saturday through Monday. The Block Party is on Asbury Avenue from 5th Street to 14th Street. The Avenue gets blocked off so that you can literally walk down the middle of the street as you shop, eat, dance or sing! It starts at 9am and you can shop the mile-long path of tents. There will be food vendors, arts and crafts vendors, music both live and for sale and so much more. Once the Block Party ends at 5pm, head over to the boards where you can spend your evening having dinner and watching the fireworks display. Now, if you would rather stay close to the beach and Boardwalk for the day you can always go to the Music Pier where there will be seafood vendors selling their fresh catches cooked in a myriad of ways. Or you can stroll the boards where a lot of the Boardwalk stores have tables set up as well as some of our Downtown businesses. No matter which event you choose or if you try all of them, your weekend is going to be outstanding! Have a great time enjoying all things OCNJ.
Dear Ocean City Girl, I love Black Friday shopping and the beach, does OCNJ offer anything for us seaside shopaholics? Sincerely, Surf’s Up Shopper Dear Surf ’s Up, Terrific question with a turkey-rific answer! We have the Earlier Than The Bird Shopping Extravaganza. This annual event is held the weekend prior to Thanksgiving giving it the unique name it has. It starts at 8am and continues to noon. You can truly have a blast with this no matter how old you are. Come dressed in your pajamas or Black Friday shopping attire (think comfort) and see what awaits. There are special sales offered at a variety of merchants throughout our Downtown area, prizes for best dressed, contests, horse and carriage rides, photos with none other than Santa Claus himself and so much more. OCNJ will surely give you enough awesome activities at this much-anticipated event… you will just gobble them up!
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The Interview Administrative Clerk Carol Longo on family, free time, and fall plans How has the city developed since you started? The building has changed. Zoning and construction has changed. A lot of people have sold their homes or redeveloped. Younger families come and buy homes – which is good because it is a family resort town. What are some big projects you have been involved in? The bench dedication program. Ocean City means a lot to many people. They can take the sand and the seashells, but they want to leave something here. We are currently trying to find another solution because there are so many dedicated benches. Otherwise I have been a part of special events in the community services, making sure people have information about all the names who have come through the Music Pier. What is one thing you have learned from your career? To be patient. There are a lot of calls, and when you go to address it, you need to know how to understand and be patient with someone’s inquiry or problem. Every day is something different, so you need to know all work days are not on the money.
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CEAN City is full of family fun, from the rides to the Music Pier and every attraction in between. But if you go to City Hall, you will find something more than just attractions to prove that it is a family resort. Those who help run the day to day operations in the city, such as Carol Longo prove day in and day out that the entire staff of the island truly is all about service with a smile. Longo’s long career of almost 30 years in City Hall has been all about making sure the city is as rich of an experience for your family as it is for hers. What is your official title? My title has always been Administrative Clerk for the City. I have recently been moved into administration with George Savastano. How would you best describe your job? My job is consistent in trying to get the answers, satisfy the customers and be the voice for many things. What is your daily routine like? It’s whatever the day brings. My role in administration involves checking and following up on emails, and checking up on staff. I’m hands on, listening to people’s complaints about potholes and requests for information about the city. How long have you been in this position? How has it changed over the years? I’ve been here since 1989. I don’t think it has changed, because I have been doing the same job just in different departments. I try to take a leader role and help whatever department needs help. I try to do the best I can for everyone. How many calls do you think City Hall receives a day? Probably a couple hundred. 22 OCEAN CITY MAGAZINE SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2018
What do you hope for this city to be like in 10 years time? I hope in 10 years the city has just enhanced what is already here – to keep the charm of America’s Greatest Family Resort and not change anything that makes the city what it is. What were some of the highlights of your summer? I got to be on John Dorenbos’ boat at the Night in Venice parade. Just looking back to shore and seeing the hundreds of faces staring back at you. I also got to wear the Eagles Superbowl Championship rings, courtesy of Dave Spadaro. They’re gorgeous but very heavy. The inside is inscribed with the underdog and the game with the final score. Is there anything you are looking forward to in the fall? Some peace and quiet and to spend time with my family. I now have a granddaughter and am looking forward to spending a lot of time with her. I watch her at certain days on my lunch break. How do you spend your free time? What are your hobbies? My family and I eat crabs every Sunday. I like to cook Italian or Japanese foods – mainly for my mom. I like to ski, but haven’t been able to go for a while. Hopefully once my granddaughter is older we can get back to skiing and teach her. Do you have a motto? Family is by far the most important. Why is family such an important part of Ocean City’s culture? At the end of the day family is really what you have. You can have ten million friends but you only have one family. No matter where you go in life, you always have family to go back to. When in the office, what do you listen to? I’m all for rock, specifically Chris Cornell. Other times whatever is on the radio. - Text by Nick Matousch. Photo by Stef Godfrey.
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Local Ocean Snapshot
Baby Parade
Clockwise from top: Martin Z. Mollusk; Cara Croke, Nick D’Aniello & Zuri D’Aniello; Shari & Rowen Russo; Madeline, Kaitlyn & Natalie Peterson; Wendy, Noelle, Willow, Misty, Sadie & Derrick Emerson; Nancy White, Ruth Good, Ann Marie Garcoa; Billy, Ally, Elizabeth & Nancy Mensch. Photos by Terry Carrelli. 24 OCEAN CITY MAGAZINE SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2018
Boardwalk Art Show
Clockwise from top left: Karen Kappe-Nugent, Joseph Nugent, Meghan Nugent & Joe Nugent; Lee Abraham, Mary Jean Conway, Tricia Reilly & Frank Reilly; Matt Benfield, Courteney Varich & Carol Varich; Jaimie Doyle, Joseph Doyle Jr. & Joseph Doyle Sr.; Howard & Marilyn Levinsky; Beverly Beveridge & Carole & Jack Wiederwax. Photos by Terry Carrelli.
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Local Ocean Snapshot
Clockwise from top: The Sessa, Becker, Riley, Lombardo & Scialla families; Kaelan Cronan & Jimmy Lanshe; Camryn Slenn, Chloe Nguye & Samuel Deal; Brian, Jayne & Benjamin Celeste; Sullivan & Harrison Scheff. Photos by Kerri Janto.
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On the Beaches
Clockwise from top: Dean, Callie & Brooke Cancaro; Amelia Celeste & Ava Rosario; Sophia Haarmeyer & Talai Conway; Hillary & Dorothy Heywood; Joe, Mark, Tara, Grace, Luke & Brooke Fedyna; Mollie Mullen, Danny Boyle & Erin Bethel; Joshua Lenko & John Stamm. Photos by Kerri Janto. 27
Local Ocean September/October Events 15 PARACHUTE PYROTECHNIC SHOW
Consists of several highly trained and specially licensed Team Fastrax™ demonstrators exiting the aircraft 6,000 feet above Ocean City’s beach and Boardwalk. Brilliant white or multi-colored projectile pyrotechnics are then ignited and flown in formation, creating a dazzling display for spectators on the ground. 8pm jump with landing on 7th Street beach. Viewable along the entire Boardwalk.
Board Walk to defeat ALS
september
16 BOARDWALK AEROBATIC AIRSHOW 1pm, 6th-14th streets over the ocean. Thrill to some of the best stunt pilots and aerobatic champions in the world plus military demonstrations.
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FARMER’S MARKET At the Tabernacle Grounds every Wednesday 8am-1pm. Crafters in the street at 6th and Asbury Avenue. Ends September 5.
Over 350 cars exhibited. One of the largest shows of its kind in the East. Models from every year Corvettes were manufactured comprise this colorful show. Displayed on the Boardwalk from 6th-10th streets, 11:30am-4pm.
THROUGH SEPTEMBER
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OCEAN CITY POPS ORCHESTRA Performances at the Music Pier.
5 mile beach run and 1 mile fun run/walk. Great end of the summer season event. $20 preregistration. $25 race day. $10 14 years & under. For more information, visit www.ocnj.us/RaceEvents.
With 7,000 cyclists raising $5.6 million this promises to be the best cycling experience on the East Coast. This ride is fully supported with catered rest stops, bike support and SAG transportation. The sense of accomplishment you’ll feel as you cross the finish line can only be matched by the difference you’ll be making in the lives of people affected by MS. For more information, call 1-800445-BIKE or visit www.mscycling.org.
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29 & 30 BOARDWALK & DOWNTOWN
3 OCNJ LABOR DAY RACE
LATIN NIGHT WITH THE POPS FEATURING CONDUCTOR BRADLEY THACHUK As summer winds down, the heated melodies and driving rhythms of Latin music come to Ocean City with an exciting program of light classics featuring Mexican/American violinist Maureen Conlon-Gutierrez and Los Angeles guitarist Steven Thachuk. 7:30pm at the Ocean City Music Pier, Moorlyn Terrace and Boardwalk. Tickets: $20/$18. Call 609-399-6111 or visit oceancityvacation.com/ boxoffice.
MERCHANT TABLE SALES (No Vendors) 6th-14th streets on the Boardwalk and Asbury Avenue.
30 OCNJ HALF MARATHON, 5K & 10
MILE NON-COMPETITIVE WALK/RUN No race day registration for the Half Marathon. Sign up early to save on registration fees. For more information, visit www.ocnj.us/Race-Events.
october
7&8
STREET ROD WEEKEND Features classic cars on display. Boardwalk display 12-4pm on Saturday.
15 OCEAN CITY . . . BOARD WALK TO
DEFEAT ALS This two mile walk raises funds to support patient services and research. Help take steps towards a cure for ALS. Registration begins at 9am at the 6th Street practice field. Walk begins at 10am. For more information, visit www.oceancitywalktodefeatals.org or call 215-664-4143.
15 OCEAN CITY AIRPORT FESTIVAL
Annual festival at the Municipal Airport, 26th & Bay Avenue. 10am-3pm. Features include a ground display of unusual airplanes ranging from World War II Planes to Classics and Warbirds. The event will feature a parachute jump from Team Fastrax.
4 FALL AUTHOR LUNCHEON
FEATURING DENISE KIERNAN Denise Kiernan is an author, journalist and producer. Her titles include The Last Castle and The Girls of Atomic City. Luncheon at The Flanders Hotel. Book signing 11:15am and seating at 11:30am. Ticket sales in the Library September 7, 6-8pm. $35 per person (limit 10 per person). Please bring a self-addressed stamped envelope when purchasing tickets. For more information, www. friendsvolunteersocfpl.com.
6 FALL BLOCK PARTY AND FIREWORKS
SPECTACULAR 9am-5pm from 5th-14th streets on Asbury Avenue. Over 400 crafters, food vendors, music and more. In the evening, fireworks over the Boardwalk from 6th-14th streets.
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6, 7 & 8 INDIAN SUMMER WEEKEND
Seafood vendors at the Music Pier (Saturday - Monday) and Boardwalk table sales.
6, 7 & 8 BOARDWALK & DOWNTOWN
MERCHANT TABLE SALES (No Vendors) 6th-14th streets on the Boardwalk and Asbury Avenue.
13 OCEAN CITY, NJ JEEP INVASION
Jeeps will be displayed on the Boardwalk between 5th-14th streets, 12-5pm. For more information or to register, please email NJJeepInvasion@gmail.com.
14 CHILI CHOWDER FESTIVAL
The third annual fest at the Music Pier features chilis and chowders from OC Restaurant Association
Halloween Parade members. Taste your way through the offerings and vote on the second annual Firefighters Chili Cook Off! eatinocnj.com for more info.
19 & 20 PORSCHE 356 EAST COAST
HOLIDAY IN OCNJ Vintage (1948-1965) 356 series Porsche will roll into town and will be displayed on the Boardwalk between 5th-14th Streets. For more information, visit eastcoastholiday2018ocnj.org.
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JOHN R. ELLIOTT HERO WALK & 5K RUN Hero 5k run will take place at 9:30am. Hero ceremonies are at 10:30am. The walk is a 5k walk along the Ocean City Boardwalk. They raise awareness of the importance of sober designated drivers. Registration begins at 8:30am at the Sports & Civic Center, 6th & Boardwalk. For more information, visit www.herocampaign.org or call 609-626-3880.
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ANNUAL WELCOME NIGHT 6-8pm at the Ocean City Sports & Civic Center, 6th & Boardwalk. Meet OC groups, businesses & organizations. Free event!
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7:15pm on Asbury Avenue from 6th-11th streets. Sponsored by the Ocean City Exchange Club. For more information, call 1-800-813-5580 or visit ochp. blogspot.com.
Plan Ahead
Nov/Dec
November 3 Trail of Two Cities November 12 Veterans Day Program November 17 Earlier Than the Bird Shopping Extravaganza November 23 Christmas in the Downtown December 1 Train Show December 7 Christmas Parade December 31 First Night New Year's Eve Celebration January 1 First Day at the Beach
WHAT’S HAPPENING AT THE COMMUNITY CENTER Ocean City Free Public Library September 4 Book Club – The Tea Girl of Hummingbird Lane Lisa See. A powerful story about circumstances, culture, and distance, The Tea Girl of Hummingbird Lane paints an unforgettable portrait of a little known region and its people and celebrates the bond of family. September 4 Ocean City Fine Arts League Movie Night The Light Between Oceans – 2016. September 14, 21, 28 The Fall 2018 Concert Series Free admission at the Chris Maloney Lecture Hall from 7-8:15pm. September 19 Game Night for Grown Ups Get your game face on from 5-8pm at Room 116. September 27 American Sign Language Classes Beginner and Intermediate ASL classes offered
free Thursdays from 6:30-8pm for 10 weeks. To register, contact Julie Brown 609-399-2434 x5222. October 5, 12, 19, 26 The Fall 2018 Concert Series Free admission at the Chris Maloney Lecture Hall from 7-8:15pm.
Ocean City Arts Center
Monthly Exhibitions In September, the Arts Center is featuring photographer Taylor Hadley of Marmora and in October Rick Phillips, an award-winning painter from Delaware will exhibit. There is a free meet-the-artist reception the second Friday of the month at 7pm.
Ocean City Historical Museum
Annual Luncheon Meet artist, teacher, and coach Aaron Bogy Bogushefsky at the Historical Museum's annual luncheon on September 19. Call 609-399-1801 for tickets or more information.
609-399-1315
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Local Ocean It’s History
A Legacy of Firsts By Fred Miller
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Reverend S. Wesley Lake
Reverend William H. Burrell
Plaque
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N 1879, Ocean City, then known as Peck’s Beach, was a blank canvas, poised for development. On September 10, 1879, Ezra B. Lake, S. Wesley Lake, James E. Lake, and William H. Burrell sailed from Pleasantville to Peck’s Beach in search of land to build a city. This first trip is memorialized on a plaque in 1937 and is now inside the Tabernacle. Returning to their father’s home, they outlined a plan to found a Christian seaside resort. The plan became fact when the Ocean City Association was incorporated on October 20, 1879. They began buying all the property. They wanted to own all the property so they could place restrictions in the deeds prohibiting the manufacture or sale of alcohol and strictly regulating the forms of commerce and recreation allowed on Sundays. The men moved their families to Ocean City and began the task of building not only a summer resort, but a fully functioning year-round community. They sold lots and encouraged craftsmen and businessmen of all kinds to come to the new town. Within the first five years, they had organized a railroad company and a ferryboat to the island. They built a school and a place to worship, and organized water, electric light, and sewage companies. A weekly newspaper also began publication that first year.
Here are some of the firsts that happened during Ocean Cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s first five years:
1879 1880
First officers of the Ocean City Association elected: President William B. Wood, Vice President William H. Burrell, Secretary S. Simon Lake, Treasurer Charles Mathews, Superintendent Ezra B. Lake Reverend William B. Wood
First survey of lots and streets First streets named: Wesley Avenue, Central Avenue, Asbury Avenue, West Avenue, Atlantic Avenue, Ocean Avenue First public sale of lots First public transportation to Ocean City; a train from Pleasantville to Somers Point and steamboat (Mizpah) to the Fourth Street wharf in Ocean City First Sunday religious service: June 13, Rev. William H. Burrell preached the sermon on the lawn at Fifth Street and Wesley Avenue First hotel - The Brighton
1881
First observance of Decoration Day held on May 30 led by Gainer P. Moore First school opens in the Ocean City Association Office First National Temperance Convention was held at the Camp Ground Park from Wednesday, August 24 to Sunday, August 28
Parker Miller
First Ocean City Sentinel published First postmaster - William H. Burrell First doctor - Gilbert E. Palen
1882
First man arrested for bathing on Sunday; George G. Lenning was fined $5.00
1883
First bridge to the mainland opens at 34th Street
1884
First school built - Central Avenue between 8th and 9th streets
Reverend Ezra B. Lake
First city councilmen elected - William H. Burrell, Parker Miller, Carrell Doughty, Enoch Green First mayor elected - Gainer P. Moore First county freeholder from Ocean City - William Lake First train into Ocean City
Gainer P. Moore
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Local Ocean
AARON "BOGY" BOGUSHEFSKY By Lauren Avellino Turton. Photos of artwork provided by Aaron Bogushefsky
Whimsical, beachy, and full of seashore fun. That’s what Aaron Bogushefsky’s artwork celebrates. Better known as “Bogy” since his childhood days, this Ocean City artist portrays everything that makes our Jersey Shore town magical.
Bogy’s style is uniquely his own. Take a look at one of his watercolor works, and you’ll discover something new at each glance. His pieces reflect a day at the beach, a night at the Boardwalk. Families and friends enjoying carefree summer R & R. Take, for instance, Pizzapalooza, an eclectic scene showing beachgoers lining up for renowned Manco & Manco slices. Sugar Rush Hour shows the crowd of devoted Browns Restaurant fans waiting for their coveted morning donuts. And, capturing everything that makes Ocean City thrive and lively, is Ocean City Boardwalk. Playland and Wonderland amusement parks, the fishing pier, the Flanders Hotel, the Music Pier, boating, parasailing, playing, basking in the sunshine. Bogy says he draws upon, literally, his experience growing up in Ocean City. “I was about three years old when I started drawing and doodling,” he said. “As I got older, I thought I was doing it wrong, but eventually felt confident I should keep going. It has always been a great release.” Bogy says his passion for art took off while attending Ocean City High School. “My art teacher Ginny Mulford really inspired me and encouraged me to experiment.”
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That inspiration carried on through college. Bogy earned a degree from the University of Delaware, studying photography and painting. “While I was learning, I used to really struggle,” he recalled. “My artwork was not very realistic, and mainly cartoonish. I enjoyed illustration-style, which was different than the rest. One day somebody said to me, ‘That’s your style.’ I stopped, and thought, ‘Yeah, it is!’ Ever since, I embraced it, and it’s taken off like gangbusters.” Bogy’s creative process is forever-evolving. “My brain never shuts off. I’m observing, watching all the time,” he said. “I’ll first write down an idea, and start drawing in my head, involuntarily. I’ll see a crowded scene on the beach or Boardwalk, and from memory, I’ll recreate it in my own way. So far, I’ve gotten a great response.” Bogy, who went on to earn an education degree from the Richard Stockton College of New Jersey, is now sharing his talents and guidance with budding artists. “Mr. Bo,” as the kids call him, has been teaching for six years in the Ocean City School District as an art teacher. He’s currently at the Ocean City Intermediate School, and prior, taught at the Primary School, as well as Advanced Placement Art at Ocean City High School. “When I’m teaching, I find the kids are such a good inspiration,” he said. “They all live in town, and see lots of things in my paintings that they recognize and like. I take that home with me.” Home is where he resides with wife Samantha, and two little girls, Zoe and Willow. “After school, I go home, play with the kids, then I’m in my studio every night until midnight, even later. I don’t get much sleep,” he laughed.
Each piece, he says, takes more than a week to complete. “It depends on how large it is, but 16 by 20 is an average size,” he explained. “I work in three steps. I lay the idea out in pencil, then draw it in black, and fill it in with watercolor.” His work, he says, appeals to everyone of every age, “From five to 95. It’s lighthearted, for the young, and young at heart.” All ages can enjoy his new series Dead Giveaways which is a farce focusing on beach etiquette. You’ve seen it, the guy in sneakers and socks traipsing through the sand, the seagull-feeding families, the cart packed with everything, but the kitchen sink, the no-sunblock-really-red lady, and the way-too-close-forcomfort neighbors who shake their sandy towels on you. “The You’re a Shoobie Doodle Series,” Bogy said, “is the perfect conversation piece for your coffee table. It’s not meant to be offensive, just a look at the beach experience between locals and visitors." “My Pennsylvania friends think it’s kinda funny. Just joking around.” Bogy also has delved into other artistic ventures. He has an adult coloring book. Look closely, and you’ll find a watermelon slice that’s hidden on each page. Think “Where’s Waldo” of watermelons. You’ll also find flip flops and seagulls. Take a stroll around town, and you’ll see his underwater/fish-themed murals. One is inside the Island Grill, and one is on the outside of Spadafora’s Restaurant. “I like to learn about many different things. I love the outdoors, and painting marine life,” he said. And his 1971 Volkswagen bus too – you’ll see it cruising around town. He painted it using all acrylic. “I like working with all media, and trying new things,” Bogy said. “I started making coasters using a wood-burning technique. I like exploring and pushing myself.” While not perfecting his painting palette, you’ll find Bogy on the soccer field. He’s Ocean City High School’s varsity boys’ soccer coach. He played as a starting fullback on two State Group III championships in 1999 and 2000. Find his work at bogyart.com. Email him at bogy@ bogyart.com.
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THE LOOK
Beautify back-to-school with these cool threads found at Onni on the Boards Erin Clawson is wearing a turquoise dress by Sun Moda California, hat by Wallaroo Hat Company, and sand dollar necklace by Shore Art Pewter. Photo by Sam Florio.
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Fill your calendar with these events!
Silver Paws Holiday Fur Ball
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TURKEY TROT November 22 Thanksgiving morning... trot down the OC Boardwalk
December 1 6-10pm at Flanders Hotel, OC with live music by Animal House, buffet dinner and auction. Tickets $70 a person or $135 a couple.
Shelter Road off of Tennessee Avenue • www.hsocnj.org • 609-398-9500 For any questions on events, email phil.bellucci@hsocnj.org
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I'm pretty sure Monet used this very kit as he walked the streets of Giverny. Be like Claude. Shoppes at the Flanders, 719 E 11th Street
2. Morning Glory
Walking in to Mia's is like waking up on Christmas morning. I literally squealed as I stepped in. There are gems everywhere you look like these morning mugs. Miaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Christmas Gallery, 755 Asbury Avenue
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3. Statement Piece
Normally, I wouldn't do something a necklace asked me to do... but since these necklaces are all about helping our head states, I'll oblige. Sun Seekers, 751 Asbury Avenue
4. Thanksgiving
It's about time someone came up with this idea of a gratitude jar. Er, I mean, thank you! Martyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, 1262 Boardwalk
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Shop Ocean City! OC’s Downtown is ready for you! Shop. Dine. Relax. 6th-14th streets on Asbury Avenue. APPAREL l SHOES Alyse’s Shoes 951 Asbury, 391-8859.
HOME GOODS l JEWELRY August Heart 715 Asbury, 399-1565. Blind Express 916 Asbury, 399-9940. Butterfly Boutique 1125 Asbury, 3910812.
B&B 827 Asbury, 391-0046.
Cricket Box Your favorite store at the shore. 810 Asbury, 391-0055.
Blue Lotus Eclectic, Gypsea-inspired finds for home and body. 813 Asbury, 391-5210.
Glazed Over 704 Asbury, 398-8880.
Bohemian Mama 741 Asbury, 938-6466.
P. Francis 846 Asbury, 399-5570. Spotted Whale Gift, home, coastal living. 943 Asbury, 840-6667.
Bowfish Kids 956 Asbury, 938-1901. Flying Carp Clothing Gallery 745 Asbury, 391-1546. Could Be Yours 716 Asbury, 703-4457. Colette 900 Asbury, 525-0911. Donna Gay Dillon 725 Asbury, 399-0082. Hearth & Sole 636 Asbury & 918 Asbury, 545-8562. Pappagallo 744 Asbury, 398-4009. Gatherings/Bag Room 700 Asbury, 9380691. Sunseekers 751 Asbury, 399-1640. Ta Dah Nine and Ten block of Asbury, 398-6771. 7th Street Surf Shop Clothing, sunglasses, surfboards. 720 Asbury, 398-7070. Sea Oats 710 Asbury, 398-8399. Seagrass Boutique Chic womens clothing. 752 Asbury, 938-2398 Stainton’s 810 Asbury, 545-8681. ART GALLERIES Fine Arts League Local art available for purchase. 711 Asbury, 814-0308. BEAUTY Lindsy James Salon 945 Asbury, 525-9900. Artisan Body Products Handmade soaps, facial/body products. 920 Asbury, 3985661. BOOKS l CDS l OFFICE Sun Rose Words & Music Books 756 Asbury, 399-9190. FLORIST Spinning Wheel 858 Asbury, 398-1157.
PET SHOP Animal House Everything for your pet including Made-in-the-USA products. 705 Asbury, 398-3771. SPORTS l ATHLETIC WEAR Harbor Outfitters 625 Asbury, 938-0175. Sneaker Shop Janet and Maureen know their stuff. Sneakers and apparel. 704 Asbury, 391-5223. SWEETS/GOURMET FOODS Rauhauser’s 721 Asbury, 399-1465. The Beachin' Bakery 1046 Asbury. VARIETY l BEACH ITEMS Hoy’s 5 & 10 Literally everything is here. And we love it! 7th & Asbury, 398-Hoys. Island Beach Gear Stop by on your way to the beach! 9th & Bay, 788-3836.
BOARDWALK APPAREL Jilly’s T-Shirt Factory Get your Phillies at Jilly’s and lots more. 762, 936 and 1048 Boardwalk, 385-1234. Marty's Beach Wear Apparel, jewelry, home goods. Great prices. 1262 Boardwalk, www.MartysOC.com. BEAUTY LEH Soap Handmade soaps and body products. 1312 Boardwalk. 937 Asbury, open year round. HOME GOODS l JEWELRY Henry’s OCs Landmark Jeweler OC hook bracelet, Alex & Ani, more. 1236 Boardwalk, 800-214-4435.
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RENTALS Surf Buggy 8th & 12th on the Boardwalk. Cribs, strollers, TVs, coolers, bikes. 9765679. SWEETS AND TREATS Fudge Kitchen Candy that melts in your mouth. 800 Boardwalk, 398-7457. Jilly's Candy Factory 1040 Boardwalk, 385-1234. Mallon's Sticky buns, donuts, and more! 1340 Bay, 399-5531. Shriver’s Salt Water Taffy Taffy, fudge, candy. 9th and Boardwalk, 399-0100. Shriver’s Gelato Only gelato on Boards. 9th and Boardwalk, 399-0100. VARIETY/BEACH ITEMS Jilly’s $1 Store One dollar! 1044 Boardwalk, 399-1234.
BAY/WEST AVENUE & SIDE STREETS BIKES Tuckahoe Bike Shop Sales, service and rentals. 1214 West Avenue, 398-9700. RENTALS Relax Concierge Rent linens, and more online and at 232 West, 601-5077. HOME GOODS l JEWELRY Flying Carp Gift Gallery Jewelry, cards, gift, home decor. 225 West, 741-7717.
ON THE WAY TO OC SPORTS TackleDirect The finest in fishing tackle and value. 6825 Tilton, EHT, 788-3819. Tuckahoe Bike Shop Modern bikes, old-fashioned service. 2151 Route 50, Tuckahoe, 628-0101. APPAREL Yes She Can Bras, swimsuits, workout clothing. Bra fittings too. 30 Tuckahoe Road, 478-3266. HOME FURNISHINGS Coastal Designer Outlet In stock and custom order furniture more. 556 Sea Isle Blvd, Ocean View, www.coastaldesigner. com.
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Sea Gull Shop Step into the past at the Sea Gull Shop Text and photos by Bill Barlow
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HANGE comes slowly to the Sea Gull Shop, the 55th Street stalwart that’s sold beach gear, toys, fishing rods and tackle to generations of southend summer visitors. As if to make the point, Janice Pearson grabs a Pinky ball off the shelf. “How long have these been around?” she asks, holding up the palm-sized ball that’s been a centerpiece of childhood games since the 1940s. “I think we’ve always had the Pinky ball.” The center shelves with the toys are filled with familiar pieces, Wiffle balls and bats, paddleball sets, Frisbees and Nerf footballs, bean bag toss and kites. Balsa wood planes come in two varieties; gliders and ones with rubber bands to spin the propeller. The idea is to keep things affordable, so that if a child wants a toy for a couple of dollars, mom or dad can usually indulge them. Newer items include the Waboba ball, which bounces on the surface of the water, and a plastic surfer dude. Kids toss him into the shallow waves and he rides back in. It’s a simple toy introduced last summer and one Janice says has proven exceptionally popular. When one kid brings one to the beach, five more come in asking for their own. At $18.95, it’s priced higher than most of the toys. Janice said she thought carefully before stocking them, but they’ve been a hit. Janice grew up in this small shop, where most of the customers arrive on foot or bike, many stopping by on the way to the beach. She started helping out when she was eight or nine. “As soon as you could stand up and reach the cash register, we got behind it and started working,” she said. Her Aunt Barbara and Uncle Bud Thomas opened the shop in 1968, the year she was born. She and her family thought about having a blow-out 50th anniversary and birthday celebration but summers go quickly and there is always more to do than time to do it. You can’t talk about the shop without talking about the family. Most years, the
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shop does not have any employees that aren’t relatives, with the exception of Corky Cantera, who started helping out years ago. “I’m like the caretaker. I live next door upstairs,” he said. “He’s family,” Janice said. He even has a few family photos up in the store, including a faded black and white photo of his grandfather holding a freshly caught weakfish. His grandfather wears a suit and tie and a felt fedora in the image. Near the front door is a board loaded with photos of relatives and customers. At one point, customers came in with Polaroids of themselves holding their catch, to be posted on the wall. The store sells beach chairs and umbrellas, along with inflatable rafts and other water toys. Janice said some regulars stop in on their way to the beach for the first time, or just after they arrive in the rental once the groceries are put away, completing one more ritual of their annual summer vacation. When a dad comes in trailing two kids, looking to get set up for a week of beach fishing, he heads straight to Corky behind the register. Corky immediately starts making recommendations on gear, the lures, the tides and where to try, rattling off a series of southend spots, many in the nearby Corson’s Inlet State Park. One customer asks about bobbers for the line. “What are you going to do with that?”
>>>> TAKE THE BAIT The beloved Sea Gull Shop, located on 55th Street, has sold beach gear, toys, fishing rods and tackle to many generations of summer visitors.
Last year, Corky launched a regular introductory fishing course in the shop, covering things like how to tie a knot in fishing line, casting and other basics. It seemed popular, but so far he hasn’t continued it. He worked for a supermarket chain for years, cutting down to part time before retiring completely. He stayed in an apartment owned by Bud and Barbara and started helping out from time to time. Eventually, Corky became a fixture at the shop, opening things up early in the year before Janice and her family arrive and keeping the shop open into the fall before heading to Florida for the winter. Most of the customers buying lures, line and tackle are either beginners or very occasional anglers who want to try some surf casting while on vacation. The shop prints up free tide tables. Aside from the Facebook logo and website address, the small folded paper looks like it could have been printed any time in the 1960s, ‘70s or ‘80s. According to Corky, some customers have saved them from each year to remember each shore summer. Corky is a dedicated fisherman. With the air of someone confiding a humorous but slightly embarrassing family secret, he lets on that Bud was not. Apparently he never baited a hook or cast a line. Instead, he listened to the old salts talk about the best baits and lures, and the best spots in the area, and then passed that on to the customers. Bud was a decorated US Navy veteran who served in the Pacific in World War II, working as an aviation Machinists Mate 2nd Class. A flag-flanked photo of him in his uniform sits in a place of honor in the shop. At one point, his plane was shot down over open water, a fatal situation all too often at that time. Janice said he and the rest of the crew were picked up after about 12 hours. All survived. Bud and Barbara worked at the Campbell Soup Company for decades before opening the shop, taking over what had been something like a thrift store, as Janice describes it. Bud and Barbara had no children of their own, so their nieces and nephews worked in the shop each summer. When the time came, they took it over. Charles “Bud” Frederick Thomas died in 2014, at the age of 91, two years after his beloved wife Barbara. Now Janice’s sons are getting their turn at building memories in the Sea Gull Shop. Janice lives in Illinois most of the year. She said when her husband’s job transferred him there, she went along on one condition. Summers at the shop in Ocean City were not negotiable. Thomas is working at a surf camp at 59th Street for the summer – doesn’t everyone in a family
business need to try a different boss at some point? Zach, the youngest, seems to embrace the nostalgia, right down to the big band music that plays constantly through the shop. A sophomore at Notre Dame, he’s learning to fish and already has plans for his 21st birthday next year: Go to the Lobster House in Cape May, his great-uncle’s favorite, and order his uncle’s drink, a VO old fashioned, “and don’t muddle the fruit.” He’s getting fishing lessons from Corky. His mom says he has some summer rituals of his own, putting on Moonlight Serenade by Glenn Miller and rolling down the windows as soon as they hit the bridge into Ocean City at the end of the long drive from Illinois. Zach has helped with some touches of modernization. Thank him for the Facebook page. But he does not want to see much change in his small corner of Ocean City. He wrote his college application essay on the store. He said he sees it as his responsibility to embody the story of the Sea Gull Shop to carry it into the future. “I can’t think of a better place to be in Ocean City,” he said, sitting in one of the canvas beach chairs lined up at the front of the shop.
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HE AtlantiCare regional medical network has numerous Urgent Care centers throughout South Jersey, including two close to Ocean City – one in Marmora, the other in Somers Point. This summer, one more opened up. “For the first time in a long time there is an Urgent Care center right there in Ocean City,” said Jatin Motiwal, the vice president of the AtlantiCare Physicians Group and Regional Network. He described the organization as a leader in New Jersey in opening urgent care centers. The medical network that began in 1898 as Atlantic City Hospital has continued to grow. An AtlantiCare spokeswoman, Jennifer Tornetta, believes it is now the largest medical group in South Jersey after Cooper. It involves around 900 physicians, 374 of whom are employed by AtlantiCare.
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AtlantiCare opened its first in Egg Harbor Township in 2002, described as its flagship Urgent Care center. With the Ocean City Urgent Care that opened in June, there are 14 AtlantiCare Urgent Care centers in five counties, with still more on the way, including one planned in Atlantic City by the end of the year.
“It has been an extremely successful model,” Jennifer said. According to Jennifer Little, the assistant vice president for AtlantiCare Urgent Care, a big part of that model is getting people the right level of care in the right location. There had been an Urgent Care center in Ocean City before, but there has not been one open for several years. Jatin said it’s probably been since Hurricane Sandy. There are options just over one or the other main bridges into town, just a few miles from the foot of the 34th Street Bridge at 210 South Shore Road in Marmora or near the Ninth Street Bridge at 443 South Shore Road in Somers Point. But on
Find the closest AtlantiCare Urgent Care to you at www.AtlantiCare.org.
The medical group is working to educate the public about when to head to urgent care and when to call an ambulance. For all life-threatening emergencies, including a stroke, the staff recommends calling 911 and a trip to the ER. A migraine, a deep cut, an infection, a minor wound, back pain or respiratory infections could mean a trip to Urgent Care. Board certified staff can quickly see patients, treat injuries and write prescriptions. “And you can just walk in without an appointment,” Jennifer said. On a earlier visit to the Somers Point Urgent Care, Dr. John Edoga met with staff to confer on a patient. Jennifer toured the facility with a reporter, showing the examination rooms. Dr. Edoga lives in Long Beach Island and works in Urgent Care Centers throughout the region. As Jennifer showed the examination rooms, she pointed out the large framed photos of local scenes decorating the walls. She said AtlantiCare has started an initiative to support local artists in decorating its facilities. The physician group provides primary care and specialty care in South Jersey, in addition to the Urgent Care centers. AtlantiCare is a member of Geisinger Health System. AtlantiCare’s Urgent Care teams have treated people who are 12 days old and 101 years. By the end of this year, AtlantiCare anticipates more than 200,000 patient visits to its Urgent Care facilities. - Text and photos by Bill Barlow a busy summer weekend some families wanted a closer option. “We have heard from a number of our consumers, especially in the summertime, folks with families don’t want to cross the bridge,” Jatin said. AtlantiCare already has a Primary Care Plus office in Ocean City, the practice of Dr. Jason Chew at 201 West Avenue. That office is open weekdays 8:30am to 5pm, opening a half-hour earlier on Wednesdays. The office is closed weekends. The Ocean City Urgent Care center was launched at that office this summer and will operate until September 16. The hours are Monday-Friday 5:30-9:30pm; Saturday and Sunday 8:30am8:30pm; Holidays from 8:30am-8:30pm. The Urgent Care model was developed as a response to overcrowded emergency rooms, Jennifer said. For life threatening emergencies, the ER offers the best options for patients. But for times when lives are not in the balance but medical help is needed – anything from a bad splinter to a broken bone – the Urgent Care Centers are there to help, she said. She described it as one-stop shopping. An emergency room visit costs more for the hospital and for the patient. It also may not be the best option for treatment because the ER works on triage. That means the most serious cases are seen first, so that could mean a long wait for treatment for a patient who is stable, even if they are uncomfortable. “Part of the reason we’ve created this is to help people get the right care at the right time in the right setting,” Jennifer said. “There’s also a convenience factor. We’re trying to do this to help fit this into people’s lives and to bring the care where they need it.”
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S IT POSSIBLE to stay confident all winter long, through Thanksgiving dinners and Christmas cookies and Valentine’s chocolates? That’s what I had on my mind when I decided to dive into the world of gym trainers. I am a pretty fit person. I love the gym. I mean, I love food, but fitness is a huge part of my life. I didn’t always used to be this way, though. I used to think that the only way to fix anything I did wrong in the kitchen, was to run for hours, and I never wanted to do that. I bet you know what I mean. Are you thinking summer “set you back” or are you dealing with guilt from too much pizza and ice cream? We worry more about the foods that were wrong than we celebrate the fun we had with our families and friends. Forget that worry and call up a trainer at one of the gyms Ocean City has to offer. To help get me through the off season with zero guilt and worry, I called up Local Gym & Fitness at 908 Asbury Avenue. At Local, a meeting with a trainer is 50 OCEAN CITY MAGAZINE SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2018
more than teaching you about the gym. A trainer teaches you about balance, mental strength, and tailors workouts specifically to your body. A trainer holds you accountable when you want to quit. I want to quit a lot, but I don’t because of the things I have learned from trainers like the one I spoke to when I called… Donna Patrizzi. She started off right away by giving her best advice. “This is something you have to commit to. It’s a lifelong process. It’s not something you use to get ready for something, like a wedding. This is about your mind, body and spirit,” she said. That advice is something I often forget about when I walk into the gym. “Think about future you. You want to be healthy and alive,” said Donna. Working out makes you mentally tough, helps with depression, anxiety. It keeps you consistent, persistent, and healthy. We started with a seemingly simple workout plan (keyword: seemingly), but it is Donna’s signature that she believes she can change any body. It is a workout
you can do at home or add variations to for an even more challenging experience: cardio, push-ups, sit-ups and pull-ups. “I tell everyone, ‘If you were stranded on a desert island, and you did those four things, you would still lose weight, and have a strong, fit body.’ Run around the island, do push-ups and sit-ups in the sand, pull-ups on a tree, and there you go! It’s a great workout,” said Donna. Push-ups and pull-ups seem simple enough, but they use your entire body. Donna started me with push-ups. Next, I worked on my core (and worked up a sweat) with sit-ups on the exercise ball. Finally, she sent me to the TRX straps bolted to the ceiling for a great body weight workout and a “pull-up” variation that worked similar muscles. If you don’t know what a TRX strap is, don’t fret. Local Gym prides themselves in keeping up with all the trends they believe in. They have equipment for CrossFit and powerlifters, room for bodyweight exercises, a punching bag and TRX straps. Every single person at
Opposite page: Atilis Gym, Sam Florio on the TRX at Local Gym. This page clockwise from top left: Local Gym; Sam perfecting plank; the OC Aquatic and Fitness Center has a salt water pool for swimming all seasons; The check in desk at Local is made from the original OCHS gym floors.
Local Gym & Fitness is willing to make you feel at home. I spoke to three of the four owners that day and all of them said the exact same thing, Local is home to anyone who wants to come from teenagers doing sports, to senior citizens who want to lift weights or walk on the treadmill. I asked Donna what her best advice to someone who feels intimidated by the gym would be. Her answer rang loud and clear. “Get a trainer!” Even if it is for one session, a trainer will make you feel more confident, welcomed and show you what you are truly capable of (which is a lot more than you think). I have been intimidated by the gym myself, but Donna didn’t care who was around, she still pushed me, taught me, and made me feel comfortable and confident. She gave me her 100 percent, so I wanted to give her mine. I even walked home to make sure I didn’t skip cardio.
The owners of Local have tailored this gym for all styles of athlete, and this is because they are athletes themselves. Covering the desk when you walk in are photos of them, powerlifting 30-plus years prior, training each other. The experience and knowledge they can offer you is really special and they love Ocean City. Proof? The welcome desk is made from the old Ocean City High School gym floor. These small touches create a great energy for new goals and a fresh workout. It immediately envelopes you in this
“don’t quit” vibe, that I often need for motivation. I know that it’s not your typical New Year’s Resolution time, but who says those have to happen on January 1? Summer is ending. Any new day can be a fresh start. Ocean City offers gyms and athletic centers like Atilis Gym on 12th & West or the Aquatic & Fitness Center at 17th & Simpson. There are so many opportunities, and trainers like Donna at Local Gym, will help you achieve your goals, and strengthen your mind, body and spirit.
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On Deck By Nick Matousch
It is not easy to become a professional athlete. Not only does it take power that few are able to produce, but it also requires an intense level of commitment that a lot of people are not prepared to make. Between camps and travel games, it requires persistence, focus, and patience. Many are only able and willing to do this for some time in their lives before deciding to pursue other dreams.
Those aspects of professionalism have been no problem for Ocean City High School graduate Dan Nunan. A four-year pitcher for the school’s Group III baseball team, he has recently made the first steps towards becoming a professional athlete. In the June 6 Major League Baseball draft, Nunan was selected in the 12th round as the 361st pick overall by the Los Angeles Angels. Nunan spent all of summer in the extended spring training session with the AZL Angels preparing himself to make his way up to the majors. “I think it will actually take three to five years to get there, but I’m willing to do whatever it takes to get to the big leagues,” said Dan. Dan was a star athlete for most of his career at Ocean City. Reaching Junior Varsity as a freshman, he spent his first year of high school throwing pitches in the mid to upper 70 mile per hour range. Sophomore year found him breaking into the 80 mile per hour range, which was considered fast for his age. But Dan was still hungry to get faster. “Junior year I began to put in more workouts,” said Dan. The extra practices paid off in the 2017 season when the Raiders came back after trailing in a game against Northside Christian Academy from Northside, Florida. This was a victory which made Dan believe he was ready for the next level of baseball. “I went to the Area Code tryouts in California last June just to put my name in the hat. I didn’t make the national team, but I got a call back.” Area Code was apparently the right move, as it threw Dan in the spotlight for scouts. An invitational showcase camp in California, Area Code allows select high school players to display their abilities for hundreds of scouts and college coaches. The furthest Dan went in Area Code was a secondround tryout in a Massachusetts camp. Though he was cut, it was still an excellent opportunity to show scouts and coaches of his promise as a pitcher. “I went to a pitching session in Philly after Area Code, and I did pretty well,” said Dan. “Scouts started to follow me. From all the advice they gave me, I had to just keep pitching my game and I would get into the draft. I’d always wanted to play baseball professionally, but it didn’t feel real until I went to Area Code.” With his name out there on some scouts’ minds, Dan continued to push himself for his final season of being a Raider.
The Raiders started off their season well until Dan hit a slump, walking five at bats in one game. Though it may have been a tough time, he continued to play his game through a senior season with as many ups as there were downs. He managed to bounce back however, helping the team reach the playoffs. Ocean City was successful in conquering Delsea High School in the playoffs, but they were eliminated in the second round against Seneca High School. Dan ended his senior season with 37 and 2/3 innings pitched with a 1.49 era. “There were times I was pitching to try and impress scouts,” said Dan. “Mid-season I had to not do that and find myself again. I couldn’t think about the scouts. I had to keep focused on striking out each batter that stepped up to the plate, one at a time.” His reward for all the hard work he has done? Getting to play more baseball. While many kids his age slept in all summer, Dan rose at six o’clock each morning as he attended extended spring training out in Arizona. He worked on his pitching speed, and bettering himself as a baseball player. And though he may have missed surf sessions in Ocean City all summer, he chipped away at his mission to prove to the coaches that he deserves to be on the mound. "It's going well," said Dan. "I'm making steady improvements and getting a lot stronger. I love the training environment here." Even though he is on his hopeful journey to the MLB, Dan intends to further his education. His commitment to professional baseball has forced him to forego a baseball scholarship to University of Delaware, where he'd have studied sports science and kinesiology. Instead he plans on attending classes at Atlantic Cape Community College, while working towards the 2019 spring training session. “I took sports medicine at Ocean City High School, and enjoyed learning about the muscles and ligaments of the body,” said Dan. “I want to eventually help athletes with any future problems they have.” Dan knows the road to being a professional athlete isn’t going to be easy, but he’s willing to put in the work and have good faith that it will pay off. And if he gets to face his favorite and home team, the Phillies? “I’m not going to feel bad about it if I strike one of them out,” said Dan. “It is still a game at the end of the day.”
“I think it will actually take three to five years to get there, but I’m willing to do whatever it takes to get to the big leagues,” said Dan.
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house rules By Deborah Worchel
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AVE YOU EVER experienced the paradox in which something you expect to be short lived or temporary somehow ends up lasting longer than you ever imagined? Perhaps it’s a job you thought you would do only for a summer or two and before you know it, you’re in your 20th summer at that job. Perhaps it is that car you thought would just tide you over for a few years but chugged along beautifully for ten. Often, it is exactly the things we don’t expect to last which end up having inexplicable staying power. In a town in which houses are constantly demolished to build new structures in their places, the story of Ocean City’s Association Houses is a remarkable tale of the “temporary” enduring beyond any expectations the founders held when they were first built. Those familiar with the early history of Ocean City’s founding fathers and the summer camp meetings in the “Christian Seaside Resort,” already know that the earliest accommodations for summer visitors were tents rentable on a weekly or monthly basis. Designed for people who wanted to enjoy the summer resort and camp meetings, but who were either unable to or uninterested in investing in property here, the tents were put up at the beginning of the summer season on the grounds near the Tabernacle and rented through the Association. They varied in price according to how much shelter they offered and ranged from tents providing merely a literal roof over one’s head, to tents complete with three walls and a fly front. Renters could pay extra for the “luxury” of a wooden floor inside the tent and/or for portable kitchens. After several successful seasons offering tents for rent, the Association decided to expand its rental offerings, which is when the “cottages” were born. Officially referred to as “Association Houses,” the cottages were constructed close to one another on 4th Street across from the Lifesaving Station. Some accounts report that there were 18 such cottages constructed in all, though local historian John Loeper believes there were 18 smaller cottages and two slightly larger ones constructed at the outside corners of the lot for a total of 20 cottages. The idea behind the cottages was simply to get people out of tents and into something a little more substantial. They were not intended to be permanent or lasting residences but merely to serve as simple summer housing rental options for visitors attending the summer camp meetings run by the Tabernacle Association. John, bed and breakfast owner, boat builder, and someone who has been hands on instrumental in the restoration of the 4th Street Lifesaving Station, took some time to meet with me and explain the construction methodology used for the early Association Houses. “They were not built to last,” John said. “The construction was quick and easy.” John explained that each wall to the house was built flat on the ground using 2 X 4’s and beadboard on the 2 X 4’s. When all four walls were complete, the workers would stand them upright and nail the four pieces together at the corners. To illustrate his point about the simplicity and transitory nature of the construction, John held up a piece of beadboard he was using in his restoration work at the lifesaving station and said, “See this? This is how thick your walls would have been…that’s about three quarters of an inch.” As there was no insulation and a mere three-quarter inch of wood between the inside and outside of the house, these summer accommodations truly were simple and clearly not at all intended for long term use. The houses were 11 feet wide and 22 feet deep. The first floor consisted of a parlour in the front and a living room/kitchen in the rear of the house. The two rooms were divided in the middle by a staircase which was entered from the side. The upstairs had two bedrooms, one in the front of the house and one in the rear. Both floors had a
porch on the front side. All 18 of the smaller “Association Houses” were built and laid out identically to one another. It is unclear if the larger two cottages had the same layout on a larger scale or if they were configured differently. Eventually the Tabernacle Association determined it no longer wanted to be in the business of renting summer accommodations to visitors. In keeping with its business-minded tradition, the Association sold off the cottages with the understanding that buyers would relocate them. Amazingly enough, many of these original relocated Association Houses still exist scattered around Ocean City today. John was kind enough to take me on a driving tour past a few of them, pointing out where the original features were retained as well as highlighting additions. Once we saw a few, it became easy enough for me to spot some others on my own. Often those who are familiar with the fact that the Association built and rented cottages early on in Ocean City’s history and know that some still exist today, believe they resembled the one-story cottages like the black and white one on 6th Street not far from the Tabernacle grounds. Prior to conducting my research for this article, I was certainly guilty of this erroneous notion, so I was quite shocked to learn that the Association Houses were actually two-story homes. Some cottages may have been relocated south of the Tabernacle grounds, but many of them are still clustered in the area that was populated at the time in which they were sold off. If you wish to take a walk or a drive and search for them, I suggest you weave your way up and down the streets running parallel to the ocean and the bay between 1st Street and 5th Street. John told me that at one point, he had scoured the entire island and believes he found at least 16 that were still standing, but that he does know for a fact that some have since been taken down. John said one of the most common additions was a “bump out” at the rear of the house to accommodate a more modern kitchen. He also related an interesting anecdote regarding the original architecture of the second story porches. The original cottages had a decorative piece of woodwork trim that extended down from the peak of the roof line and would cast a shadow of a cross onto the wall of the front upstairs bedroom when the sun came through the window in the morning. John believes this was an intentional construction detail and would have been part of all the Association Houses when they were originally built and rented for Summer Camp meetings. Though the cottages still in existence today have been altered and modified to be habitable (insulation, siding, plumbing, etc.) one can still recognize the original form beneath. Those “temporary” summer abodes have weathered over 130 years of storms and salt air. Standing on the sidewalk and gazing at one, I cannot help but marvel at the paradoxical enduring staying power of these simple structures and hope that they continue to be a cherished part of our local history. 55
Old School Not just antiques - collectibles too! By Nick Matousch
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HEN the idea of an antique store comes to mind, you may think of old china and elaborately patterned chairs with plush pillows. Some old paintings likely flash in your mind’s eye, perhaps of a bowl of fruit. Ocean City is a society in total contrast to the practical uses of antiques. We’re a city where we eat on paper plates, sit on beach chairs, and take snapshots of sunsets. So why is antiquing such a big thing down the shore? “It is the hunt, the thrill of looking for things that brings people in,” said Ed Cox, owner of Again on Asbury, an antique shop at 9th and Asbury. “There is so much to look for – there are collectibles as well as antiques. Older people like the antiques because they remember what it was like to have that old dish ware or that type of chair. The younger people enjoy looking at it because it is novelty.” Ed isn’t wrong. Antique stores in Ocean City have a lot to offer. There are antique sets of 56 OCEAN CITY MAGAZINE SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2018
plates, and lots of old stitching and pillows. But the more you look around, the more you will find. Even if you are just browsing, everything in the store will catch your eye, because no two displays next to each other are identical. If you look closely at the Snow White-esque porcelain figures in a cabinet in the center of Again on Asbury, every one of them is posed differently. For the older crowd who grew up with these, walking into an antique store is a trip back to the familiar sights within their childhood home. For the younger crowd, it is an opportunity to see totally unique, non-mass-produced home decorations. And it isn’t an antique shop at the shore unless there is a seashore section. I’m a sucker for a good beach picture. There’s always seems to be a lighthouse or sailboat oil painting in an antique shop around here, and the ones I found had me staring in awe. The artwork strikes the chord in all of us who love the seashore. Not
only that but it also shows the shore homes and restaurants of Ocean City long before they underwent renovations. Even more, antique shops have a myriad of postcards with old jokes from summers past. I found myself in Again on Asbury laughing at a “Busy persons correspondence card,” a template postcard which would help someone writing a letter home from the shore in the early days of Ocean City. “We usually have a lot of oil paintings. They sell really well,” said Ed. “Everyone enjoys the seashore, so they want to collect it. We won’t have a painting of hunting or the mountains or the woods in here because that isn’t the local appeal.” With the appeal of the shore so strong, it inspires people to collect. People naturally want to hold on to things. Antique stores are not the cheapest places in the world, but if a buyer really wants to take that part of the shore back home with them, they will pay the price
for it. People do it with antique records all the time – if the record is enough of a gem, they will pay an arm and a leg for it, because it is so financially and sentimentally valuable to them. My aunt has always been obsessed with Betty Boop. We call her “Betty” for just that reason. She always loves old vintage memorabilia, and the one place I remember her going to search for Betty Boop collectibles is antique shops. When I went with her to Only Yesterday on the Boardwalk as a kid, looking for Betty Boop memorabilia, the prices were considerable. But for a good reason – scarcity gives antique collectibles their considerable value. “I was willing to pay more because it was something I wanted,” said Aunt Betty. “Antique shops are a museum of people reliving their childhood.” said Debbie Emerson, a clerk at Only Yesterday. More of a nostalgic center, the antiques in this Boardwalk antique shop are pop culture artifacts from vintage baseball cards to Hess trucks and even the
original Elmo dolls – they are antiques of the golden days of seashore culture. “Just like listening to music, People want to have their memorabilia. They come in to say, ‘Oh I had that!’ and show their kids the past. It’s a generational thing, from grandparents or parents to the young kids,” said Debbie. Aunt Betty agreed. “I noticed mostly toys and games that I had as a kid.” said Aunt Betty. “We went wandering in there to look for Betty Boop memorabilia and stayed to hang out and relive the memories of going down to the shore.” Although they may have all these little things in addition to what is commonly associated as an antique, antique shops are distinct from thrift shops. Whereas thrift shops are for living essentials, antique shops are for past cultural essentials. Thrift shops often take in materials that have little sentimental value, antique shops are for the finer things in life, the culture. “Antique stores differ due to their contracts,”
said Ed. “Whereas people donate to thrift shops, we sign consignment contracts with people who bring stuff in to us. We don’t own any of the things in here, it is still owned by the people who brought it in. They would rather just have someone else other than themselves sell it. We split the profits of whatever we sell 50/50. In a thrift shop, all the profits go to a cause.” For Debbie, it’s all about the collectibles. “The stores differ on their intent,” said Debbie. “The scope of these stores is usually limited to fit into what people collect. But whatever an antique store has, they usually have good curb appeal and a loyal following by true collectors.” Exploring the streets is a great way to get to know Ocean City. But if you really want to get to know the city go through its antique stores. It gives insight into what really decorated the city’s homes, and by collecting an antique or two yourself you can get a real sense of what the city values. 57
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Posey is a large framed black, brown and orange tortoiseshell cat. She is short haired and has striking yellow-green eyes. She’s about five years old and friendly and affectionate. A calm, quiet household would be best but some activity would be okay too.
Vinnie is a male hound mix who is about two years old. Tall and lean he is a super sweet fellow who can’t wait to play and explore. He is a curious and energetic guy who is well mannered and has plenty of energy for walking and playing. Vinnie is a larger dog however is somewhat gentle and not very (ruff).
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PLACES TO STAY Atlantis Inn Luxury B&B Europeaninspired b&b, beach block location. 601 Atlantic Avenue, 399-9871. Beach Club Hotel Ocean views, pool, sun terrace. 1280 Boardwalk, 399-8555. Beach Club Suites Near Boardwalk, wellappointed, one-bedroom suites. 1217 Ocean Avenue, 399-4500. Ebb Tide Suites One and two bedroom apartments with balconies steps from beach. 1001 Little Atlantic Avenue, 391-9614. The Flanders Hotel Modern, luxurious accommodations on Boardwalk. 719 East 11th Street, 399-1000. Harris House Motel Clean, comfy and quiet rooms and a heated pool. 1201 Ocean Avenue, 399-7800. The Impala Island Inn Refrigerators, free Wi-Fi and cable. 1001 Ocean Avenue, 3997500. Osborne’s Inn 50 yards from Boardwalk, free Wi-Fi, ocean view decks, parking and beach tags. 601 East 15th Street, 398-4319. Port-O-Call Hotel Wi-Fi, meeting areas for gala receptions, small board meetings or large conferences. 1510 Boardwalk, 3998812. Wild Dunes Inn Luxurious suites – spacious and furnished near Boardwalk. 801 10th Street, 399-2910. ASSET MANAGEMENT Reich Asset Management 110 Roosevelt Boulevard, Marmora, 486-5073. INSURANCE AGENCY McMahon Insurance Agency Multiple locations, 399-0060. REALTORS Goldcoast Sotheby’s International Realty 200 34th Street, 399-2500. Monihan Realty Multiple locations. 800255-0998. Berger Realty Multiple locations. 888-3990076. Patrick Halliday Berkshire Hathaway 754 Asbury, 957-6787. Pete Madden Berkshire Hathaway 5134781.
Balsley Losco 1137 West, 399-1137. Century 21 Alliance 909 West, 399-5711. Long & Foster 14 E. 9th Street, 398-6762. HOME IMPROVEMENT Ocean City Carpet & Tile 1360 Asbury, 398-7923. Coastal Kitchen & Bath Custom cabinetry, free estimates, wide range of budgets. 708 West, 399-0900. DESIGN Gone Native Ad design, brochures, rack cards, logos, more. 675-0867. TANNING & MASSAGE Still Waters Stress Center Acupuncture, massage, skin care. Amazing facials. 801 Wesley, 525-2125. Tan Boss Professional spray tanning. 409 E 8th Street, 816-2244.
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