It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year!

Vol. 1

NOV. - DEC. 2012

“Keep your face always toward the sunshine and the shadows will fall behind you.” ~Walt Whitman

Where YESTERDAY and TODAY meet by-the-sea

No. 4

Ho! Ho! Ho! If it’s Free it’s for me!

IT’S THE MOST

WONDERFUL

TIME OF THE YEAR!

Live by the Tides. . . Love by the Moon

Starring in “A Miracle on Asbury Avenue” are J.T. Williams, aka Santa, with Marissa & Laney Guido Photo by Sissy Rutkowski of Shooters Old Time Photos in Wildwood, NJ Ocean City background photo Courtesy of Ocean City Historical Museum, edited.

enjoy your special holiday edition! it’s 2 suns in 1! flip over to see the wildwood sun. . . the sun by-the-sea magazine p.o.box 31 OCEAN CITY, new jersey 08226 609.522.2721

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NOVEMBER ~ DECEMBER 2012

OCEAN CITY, Did we knock your flip NJ flops off?

“Giving makes a holiday for the soul.” ~Anon.

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OCEAN CITY, NJ

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OCEAN CITY, NJ the Sun by-the-Sea HOLIDAY 2012

“Appreciation can make a day—even change a life. Your willingness to put it into words is all that is necessary.” ~Margaret Cousins

November

30 Days Hath November.

December Hath 31 Days.

FULL Beaver Moon November 28th Of autumn’s wine, now drink your fill; the frost’s on the pumpkin, and snow’s on the hill.

–The Old Farmer’s Almanac, 1993

When the winter cold fastens its grip and the nights become long and dark. This full moon is also called the Long Nights Moon by some Native American tribes.

T O D AY I A M

Pave the way for a new holiday tradition.

Ring in the holidays with a new Jeep and discoveR the fReedom fRom the poweR within.

thankful 11/22 Thanksgiving Day.

“Giving thanks to God is what ushers one into the very presence of God. And this is why He asks us to always give thanks.” ~Ann Voskamp, One Thousand Gifts

11/23 Christmas in the Downtown – “Our Miracle on Asbury Avenue” 2pm - 5pm. Join the merchants & Chamber in kicking off an old-fashioned Downtown Christmas.

11/24 Small Business Saturday. Shop Local. Shop Small.

11/24-25 Breakfast with Santa 8:30am–11:30am every weekend at a different restaurant downtown. Photos with Santa, 12pm–3pm at the Music Pier.

11/30 Christmas Trolley Tour & Carol Sing - Two tours~ 6:30pm & 7:30pm

OVER 250 NEW & USED LUXURY CARS, TRUCKS, SUVS and CONVERTIBLES ON LOCATION

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Starting from OCHM viewing prominent light displays through Ocean City’s Historic District. Along the way Dr. Richard Stanislaw will be leading us in songs of the season. See centerfold for more info.

Ocean City

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PANCAKE BREAKFASTS EVERY 1ST SUNDAY

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Visit our HUGE Sale on Audi and VW thru December

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December

VFW POST 6650

Meeting Address: 1501 Bay Ave., Ocean City, NJ 609-391-8660 www.oceancitynjvfw.org

PANCAKE BREAKFASTS EVERY 2ND & 4TH SUNDAY

FULL Cold Moon December 28th

12/1 Ocean City Pops Orchestra presents their annual Christmas Concert in Ocean City High School’s Hughes Performing Arts Center at 7:30pm.

12/1-2 Train Show Music Pier, Boardwalk & Moorlyn Terrace, Sat. 10am – 5pm., Sun. 11am-4pm Weekends in December ~ Breakfast with Santa 8:30am–11:30am every weekend at a different restaurant downtown. Photos with Santa, 12pm– 3pm at the Music Pier.

Weekends in December ~ FREE Horse & Carriage Rides – 12noon – 3pm, in front of City Hall, 9th & Asbury Ave. Friday Night Hospitality Nights In The Downtown 5pm –8pm, free horse & carriage rides, evening shopping specials, carolers, music, Santa and more.

12/7 Downtown Christmas Parade 7pm 12/8 First Day of Chanukah

12/15 Historic Dennisville Annual Christmas House Tour. 5pm-9pm 12/21 Winter Solstice. The seasonal significance is in the reversal of the gradual lengthening of nights and the shortening of days!

12/25 Happy Birthday Jesus!

“A child has been born...and he is named ...Prince of Peace.” ~Isaiah 9:6

12/31 – First Night New Years Eve Celebration – See a complete schedule of entertainment leading up to fireworks at midnight on Pages 8 & 16

January

But Winter has yet brighter scenes—he boasts splendors beyond what gorgeous summer knows; or autumn with his many fruits, and woods all flushed with many hues. –William Cullen Bryant (1794–1878)

1/1 5k Boardwalk Run, 1 pm. For more information call (609) 525-9300.

First Day At The Beach – 2pm at the Music Pier, Boardwalk & Moorlyn Terrace. Featuring Ocean City’s first dip in the ocean for the New Year.

New Year’s Day Shopping Extravaganza – Tremendous Bargains All Day along the Avenue.

1/11 “Meet the Artists” Reception – 7pm-8:30pm Ocean City Arts Center Visit www.oceancityartscenter.org

It’s OK to say Merry Christmas!

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“He who has learned the Thanksgiving lesson well, has found the secret of a beautiful life.” ~J.R. Mille

from the editor

thank a vet today.

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Disclaimer The Sun by-the-Sea Newspaper© and So They’ll Know Inc. cannot pledge the accurateness or comprehensiveness of all editorial content in all of its constituent parts.

“Any society that needs disclaimers has too many lawyers.” ~Erik Pepke

See what’s inside {Pure Ocean City delight!} AMERICA’S GREATEST SMILES Pages 11, 14, 17, 18, 23, 34, 32 The History of wallace’s

by Josh Kinney Page 10 Ocean city’s family of doctors

by Josh Kinney Page 12 first night by Fred Miller P. 16 Meg the Movie Buff

by Meg Corcoran Page 20 parker miller by Peaches Lukens P. 22 blast from the past

by Jeff McGranahan Page 26 Kingdom christmas

by Peaches Lukens P. 28 churches on the island P. 29 vietnam memorial by Fred Miller P. 30

Artist, Editor & Publisher Dorothy McMonagle Kulisek 609.214.5608 Managing Editor Sales & PR Rob Kulisek JT Williams 609.435.2457 609.602.1155 Photog Jayne Lukens 609.231.6802

The SUN by-the-sea©2012 is the original nostalgic bi-monthly magazine published by So They’ll Know, inc.

Published, Edited & Designed

by Dorothy & Rob Kulisek with the help of those listed here: Meg Corcoran • Kirk Hastings • George Ingram • Josh Kinney • Peaches Lukens • Jeff McGranahan • Fred Miller Mark Soifer • Paul Venesz no beach bag can be it! ith w out

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2013 Publish Dates: The Sun!es

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“Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment or religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of people peaceably to assemble and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.”

– 1st Amendment to the Constitution of the U.S.A.

And in the winter, wild and cold, ’Tis merry, merry, too.

William Howitt (1792–1879)

The best part about winter?

Why a cup of winter white hot chocolate of course!

“I would maintain that thanks are the highest form of thought, and that gratitude is happiness doubled by wonder.” -G.K. Chesterton If true happiness is a by-product of an effort to make someone else happy, than I am indeed doubly blessed. In winter, time slows down long enough to fully embrace so much to be thankful for. One year ago on Thanksgiving, after enjoying our turkey and trimmings, and thanking God for another successful season of our Wildwood Sun, my son and I shared an epiphany together to create The Ocean City Sun. As the first year of our Maiden Voyage ends, our goal was and remains the same: to share stories for and about Ocean City, to honor its rich history, report on current events and look toward an awesome (and, of course, SUNny) future. I gratefully reflect on the people we’ve met and the experiences they’ve graciously shared with The Ocean City Sun. I envision a future filled with infinite possibilities and enough seaworthy stories to fill the sandiest beach bag!

I’m reminded that with shorter days come longer, starry nights, with enough stars to make endless wishes upon. With that in mind, my wish for 2013 is the opportunity to once again reveal to our readers what makes America’s Greatest Family Resort so special, to revel in its abundant history and to remind everyone to take a little time to sit by the sea (with a soothing mug of Winter White Chocolate) and experience a sunrise and a sunset, confident it will make life a little sweeter.

With the holidays upon us, now is the perfect time to thank our readers. our friends, both old and new, and especially our advertisers for their part in our dream-cometrue journey and to promise that we will continue to celebrate all that makes Ocean City The Happiest Place on Earth.

Along with the staff at The SUN by-the-Sea, I look forward to a new SUNsational year and our next seaside adventure!

Here’s to hoping you all enjoy a most wonderful season of joy along with your Special Holiday Edition of The Sun. Happy Winter!

Dorothy

The SUN by-the–sea, Ocean City, NJ

Handpainted Christmas Cards

do not disturb by Peaches Lukens P. 35 tale of two cities by Paul Venesz P. 36 poetry page featuring Mark Soifer P.38

Winter White Chocolate Drink

Ocean City Firsts by Fred Miller P. 39 MR. MANCO TRIBUTE P. 40 FISHING with GEORGE INGRAM P. 41 Ocean City Community Center Centerfold SUZANNE’S WORLD by Rob Kulisek P. 44

““It’s a wrap!”

Look for the next issue of The SUN May 16th, 2013 “We will open the book. Its pages are blank. We are going to put words on them ourselves. The book is called Opportunity and its first chapter is New Year’s Day.” ~Edith L. Pierce

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SHOP. DINE. UNWIND. THIS HOLIDAY.

In the aftermath of Sandy, Downtown stores are rebuilding for you.

Please share your support and shop and dine in OC. NOVEMBER 23 CHRISTMAS IN THE DOWNTOWN An old-fashioned Downtown Christmas including caroling, photos with Santa, music, specials and Santa’s arrival off the roof of City Hall onto a Fire Truck. 2-5pm.

NOVEMBER 24 & 25 BREAKFAST WITH SANTA 8:30-11:30am every weekend at a different restaurant Downtown.

FREE HORSE & CARRIAGE RIDES Noon-3pm in front of City Hall, 9th and Asbury Avenue.

PHOTOS WITH SANTA Noon-3pm at the Music Pier.

DECEMBER 1 & 2 BREAKFAST WITH SANTA 8:30-11:30am every weekend at a different restaurant Downtown.

FREE HORSE & CARRIAGE RIDES Noon-3pm in front of City Hall, 9th and Asbury Avenue.

PHOTOS WITH SANTA Noon-3pm at the Music Pier.

DECEMBER 1 POPS PRESENTS JOY TO THE WORLD Celebrate the Joyous Sounds of Christmas Hughes Performing Arts Center, 6th Street & Atlantic Avenue. 7:30pm. Tickets $15.

MESSIAH SING-IN At the Tabernacle, 550 Wesley Avenue at 4pm. octabernacle.org. (609) 399-1915.

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DECEMBER 7 CHRISTMAS PARADE 7pm on Asbury Avenue from 6th to 11th Street. Sponsored by the Ocean City Retail Merchants.

DECEMBER 8 & 9 BREAKFAST WITH SANTA 8:30-11:30am every weekend at a different restaurant Downtown.

FREE HORSE & CARRIAGE RIDES Noon-3pm in front of City Hall, 9th and Asbury Avenue.

PHOTOS WITH SANTA Noon-3pm at the Music Pier.

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SHOP. DINE. UNWIND. THIS HOLIDAY.

In the aftermath of Sandy, Downtown stores are rebuilding for you.

Please share your support and shop and dine in OC. DECEMBER 8 LIVE NATIVITY Presented by the Youth of Ocean City Tabernacle, 2pm. 550 Wesley Avenue, free admission. octabernacle.org. (609) 399-1915.

CHRISTMAS AT THE TABERNACLE Angelus Chorus with instrumentalists and soloists, 4pm at the Ocean City Tabernacle, 550 Wesley Avenue, free admission. octabernacle.org. (609) 399-1915.

DECEMBER 14-16 HOLIDAY SPECTACULAR! Celebrate the season with a fully-staged musical revue of holiday hits. December 14 at 10:30am & 7:30pm. info@oceancitytheatrecompany.com for more information.

December 15 at 2pm & 7:30pm. December 16 at 2pm. Tickets: $18 for Adults, $15 for Seniors and Kids under 12. Ocean City Music Pier, Moorlyn Terrace and Boardwalk.

DECEMBER 14 & 21 HOSPITALITY NIGHTS 5-8pm. Horse & Carriage Rides, Santa, Specials & More!

DECEMBER 15 & 16 BREAKFAST WITH SANTA 8:30-11:30am every weekend at a different restaurant Downtown.

FREE HORSE & CARRIAGE RIDES Noon-3pm in front of City Hall, 9th and Asbury Avenue.

PHOTOS WITH SANTA Noon-3pm at the Music Pier.

DECEMBER 22 & 23 BREAKFAST WITH SANTA 8:30-11:30am every weekend at a different restaurant Downtown.

DECEMBER 31 FIRST NIGHT NEW YEAR’S EVE CELEBRATION A complete schedule of entertainment leading up to fireworks at midnight.

JANUARY 1 5K BOARDWALK RUN 1pm. For more information, call (609) 5259300.

FIRST DAY AT THE BEACH 2pm at the Music Pier, Boardwalk and Moorlyn Terrace. Featuring Ocean City’s first dip in the ocean for the New Year.

FIRST DAY DOWNTOWN New Years Day Shopping Extravaganza.

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NOVEMBER ~ DECEMBER 2012

OCEAN CITY, NJ

“Some people dream of success. . . while others wake up and work hard at it.”

~Anon.

The History of Wallace Hardware in Ocean City, N.J.

by Josh Kinney

Dawn Wallace in the 1929 Model A Ford Pickup that her father Bill Wallace proudly restored over 40 years ago.

Tandhrough turning tides, shifting seasons a changing culture, some things

are just built to last throughout. The century old Wallace Hardware business in Ocean City is no exception.

Opening their doors in 1909, Luther L. Wallace I, and his family started the family run business that would grow to withstand the test of time and carry with it a rich, vintage history of provision for an island it helped build. Ocean City runs deep in the blood of the Wallace family and the walls of their store.

The hardware shop was not the biggest or the only one in Ocean City’s past, but the family owned and operated business has lasted all through and is now the last man standing. Today, Wallace’s is Ocean City’s one-stop-shop for materials as other stores and businesses have disappeared over time.

Since she was 12-years-old, Dawn Wallace has been working at her family shop which is now operated by her and her brother Mike. When she was growing up, her family would make milkshakes on the hardware store’s paint shaker.

“Someone would run for a gallon of milk and someone else for ice cream and put it in the paint shaker and there we had it, our own milkshakes,” she said.

6th and Asbury Avenue was Wallace’s original location back in the early 1900’s. There it stood for about ten to fifteen years before moving into a new building on 9th and Asbury and then finally onto the 700 block and on to their current location.

A grainy black and white photo hangs on the wall in the back of the hardware shop. It depicts a large multitude of people, dressed nicely and gathered outside the store, listening intently to what were radio speakers set up on the street to broadcast the World Series. This snapshot of history is just one of many scenes the store and its patrons have

bared witness to. It was shortly after this time when Christmas trees were tied to parking meters on Asbury Avenue, stands were twenty cents, and it was perfectly okay to hang dead deer carcasses from the shop’s entrance with the Ocean City Gun Club and the island’s Mayor.

“We’re usually the last ones to leave when a storm comes,” said Mike Wallace as he scurried through his shop assisting a customer.

“Oh yeah, hurricanes, snow storms, we’re here,” replied Dawn. “We would be doing some goofy stuff at that point too,” she said, describing walking across Asbury Avenue pretending they were going to the beach with a beach umbrella and raft while the news stations reported from the island. “Those were such good times.”

During one of the heavier snow storms, Wallace’s hosted what they called “Snow Shovel Lotteries.” Snow shovels were given out in the order of when someone called and when the delivery would arrive. A short YouTube video was filmed documenting the “Snowpocalypse” Snow Shovel Lottery of Wallace’s.

For Dawn, there’s nothing she loves more than being around her customers, many of which have been coming into the store since they were children; some just wanting to see her dog and chat while others share stories and life. She describes a busy time in the store as high tide and a quiet time as low tide. During the summer there are as many as seven people working for them, one which has gone on to become a woodshop teacher.

“It’s nice that we have customers that come back, especially the out of town folks, that return every year,” she said, “And the locals, it’s great to have them the rest of the year.”

Despite a world of changes, Wallace’s is a reliable constant in Ocean City, one that bears a rich history that its owners aren’t quite ready to let go.

At Wallace’s Hardware Store are Tony Taccarino, Andy Dougherty, Bill Wallace, Dawn Wallace-Wentz, Dave Wallace, Mike Wallace

Wallace’s 3rd location at 7th & Asbury on far left. As told in the story, this is the crowd listening intently as the World Series was broadcast over loud speakers.

Wallace’s 4th and current location at 750 Asbury Ave. decorated for Christmas.

Bill Wallace and Dutchess

As a young girl, Dawn called this the “3 stooges pic” L-R Hulings, Luther I, and Jonathan

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“We don’t have to relegate thanksgiving to a holiday, for giving thanks to God revolutionizes all of our days.” ~Ann Voskamp

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The Guido Family - Gina & Mike, Marissa, Laney and Nick.

Missing from the photo is their other daughter Angela.

Future OCPD Mark Polomano tests out one Renzo, Robert and Brian from Car Caress will make your sleigh shiny this Winter Season! of Ocean City’s Finest’s bikes.

Doug Eckert of Ocean City is a painter and sculptor.

Most notably he worked as a sculptor on the Vietnam Veterans War Memorial. Here he paints at 8th & Ocean.

Sue Rau of Marmora paints her 4th box for CAP.

Mary Alice Campanaro paints her 1st box for CAP. It is on the street where she lives and she is happy that her grandchildren will get to walk by it every day in the summer.

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NOVEMBER ~ DECEMBER 2012

OCEAN CITY, NJ

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For the Raab family, family healthcare is their skill and profession, but their passion and mission goes far beyond that.

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With a loyal adoration for Ocean City, this dedicated family of doctors serves more as guardians of their island, where helping people has always come natural.

Relax. . . Rejuvenate . . . Renew

As Hurricane Sandy pummeled the Jersey Coast last month, the Raab’s held down the fort, staying on the island to withstand the storm and saving their office by sandbagging the area.Those whom they knew with homes in low lying areas, they too, helped sandbag. Such is typical of the four brothers and one sister; teaming up when hurricanes and snowstorms strike, loading up their trucks with shovels and snow blowers or kayaks during flooding. The close knit family sees the need to be stewards of their island: the place that they adore and have always called home. It is no surprise that after Dr. Cardwell’s office on 2nd street was flooded during the Hurricane; the Raab’s opened up their office as a place for him to work out of.

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“I don’t know how people sleep at night if they don’t do 100%,” said Dr. Gerald Raab, “I live with these people every day. Our kids go to school here, our whole life is here.”

In fact, it is where their life started and continues to this day. Born and raised in Ocean City, Dr. Richard Raab’s five children grew up together and decided to follow in their father’s footsteps into dentistry and medical fields. Raab’s original office was on 8th and Central but during the 1970’s when he knew his children were taking on his career path for themselves, he built their current office at 6th and West.

What makes Jerry, Gary, Diane, Scott, and Mark Raab such unique siblings is that they’re all still together; friends that work with each other, live within a few blocks of one another, vacation together, and collectively take pride in their work and their island.

“My dad taught us a great work ethic and my Mom, she was just over the top great and always wanted for us to stay together, and that’s what we’ve accomplished,” said Diane (Raab) Stone who has been working at her family’s dentist office for the last 28 years now. Her mother, Dorothy Raab, or as she was known as “Gubby” kept the family close knit and would have loved if her kids had all stayed in their house that they grew up in.

As for the rest of the Raab’s, they all live within a few block radius of the home they grew up in and share such fond memories of being raised by the sea. “It was never a question to live anywhere else,” said Gary, who’s favorite part is being close to the beach.

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Scott Raab runs the dental lab which is next door and attached to their office, making their practice distinctive to have an on-site lab for customizing services like crowns and dentures. Gary has devoted his whole life to the city as far as medical care and even assisting many without insurance. Each family member appears to use their individualized skills to play an imperative role in the overall mission. The dental office does dental care for Horizon Mercy and has donated dental care for seniors. During Hurricane Katrina, Jerry and Mark were compelled to go to Louisiana to provide free dental assistance to the victims in need.

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Generosity is the norm for a tight family that shares the same love for their hometown.

During Christmas, Mark Raab buys about 30-40 turkeys to donate and Jerry’s wife helps the education foundation raise money for Ocean City High School.

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After going off to college and getting their degrees, the Raab’s were drawn back to their island because they just couldn’t imagine living anywhere else.

Aside from their love of surfing, paddle boarding and fishing on their family boat “The Sweet Tooth” the Raab family’s favorite part of living and working in Ocean City is the people and the small town feel of running into friends and patients all over the island.

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“To us, patients are our family,” said Diane who has enjoyed watching and being a part of the life of their patients, “Personalized service is what we love. People who come in here are always going to see us, not someone they don’t know.”

For the Raab’s, the people of Ocean City are family that they feel a need to take care of them; and it doesn’t end at healthcare.

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Jerry Lukas, the flopping cartoonist from Vineland, flops in front of Trash Buster, Ocean City’s environmental “Canned Crusader” and emcee of the contest.

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“An optimist stays up to see the New Year in. A pessimist waits to make sure the old one leaves.” ~symansays.com

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First Night Celebrates 21st Anniversary in Ocean City

By Fred Miller OCEAN CITY—Twenty years ago, Dec. 31, 1992, Ocean City held its first First Night celebration.

The alcohol-free New Year’s Eve program, which featured 27 events at five locations, was sponsored by the Ocean City Chamber of Commerce with the cooperation of the City of Ocean City.

A total of 999 people participated in the first First Night. They enjoyed a variety of entertainment which included story tellers, folk singers, magicians, country music and the Ocean City Pops Orchestra with the Masterworks Choir.

“It’s a tremendous success,” said Mayor Henry “Bud” Knight immediately following the celebration and everyone agreed.

Mark Soifer, our public relations expert who spent more than a year plan-

ning the event, credited the many volunteers for the initial success. Soifer said Jay Eggly first mentioned the new way to spend New Year’s Eve, but it was Carla Heist who kept pushing for First Night and served on the planning committee.

The following people were early supporters of First Night in Ocean City: Karen Peluso, Kit Wright, Joan Dice, Bobbi German Smith, Winnie Piriano, Sal and Kitty Paone, Jean Serber, Joe Bellepede, Vera Mae Cimino, Jean Jacobson, Paul and Ruth Anselm, Cathy Elias, Ray Elias, Jerry Mc-

Donald, Joann DelVescio, Valerie Crawford, Ed Wood, Donna Hand, Katherine Pileggi, Bill Sundermeir, Jack and Emma Park, and Paul Aldi.

Mark Soifer said, “The volunteers should all feel good about helping to inaugurate another Ocean City family event, one that is destined to take its place with such traditions as the Baby Parade, the Halloween Parade, Night in Venice, the Art Show and the OCBP races.”

Soifer was right. First Night has been growing steadily in popularity since December 31, 1992. This year over 10,000 people are expected to participate in the 21st annual First Night Ocean City.

Purchase your 2013 First Night pins for $15 at the Chamber of Commerce Office, 16 East 9th Street or go to www.firstnightocnj.com.

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Night Committee members (l-r) Rose Savastano, Michael Datillo, Ken Cooper, Mayor Jay Gillian, Michele Gillian, Mark Soifer, Jean Jacobson, Richard Stanislaw, Fred Marcel, Ed Wood and Fred Miller.

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approaching, the holiday cast leave Hollywood behind for The (anti) Guilt Trip by the sea as they joyfully recall the innocence of childhood. As The Man with the Iron Fists wages a childlike war against anything unrelated to The Happiest Place on Earth, Jack Reacher happily makes contact with the starry gang on Asbury Avenue, who are enjoying a day of holiday shopping. They wisely concur that This is (one of) 40 ways to celebrate the most festive of seasons as they mark items off their Christmas lists. Les Miserables (a.k.a. the miserable) are nowhere to be found within our cheery little hamlet where glad tidings (and sandy stockings) abound. The creative characters spring to life within our imaginative town, where everything from star light to movie night is magically illuminated…

Before finding illumination at the nearest holiday-inspired movie theater, please check your local listings for release date changes…

When a coveted shipment of gold makes its way to his village, The Man with the Iron Fists (Wu-Tang Clan, opens November 2nd) wishes he could spend some of it on unique gifts at the Christmas Arts & Crafts Festival but instead gets caught up in the ensuing bedlam alongside a brothel madam (Lucy Lui) and a mercenary (Russell Crowe).

Despite numerous obstacles, Lincoln (Daniel Day-Lewis, opens November 9th) spends the last four months of his life enjoying a Pops Orchestra while moving the Union toward a Civil War victory.

There’s plenty of Silver Linings (within the) Playbook (opens November 21st) of a former high school teacher (Bradley Cooper) recently released from a mental institution and in need of a soothing Quiet Festival when he meets a beautiful young widow (Jennifer Lawrence).

Breakfast with Santa is a sure thing during the Rise of the Guardians (opens November 21st), as a hard-edged Santa Clause (voice of Alec Baldwin) forms an alliance with the Easter Bunny (voice of Hugh Jackman), the Tooth Fairy, (voice of Isla Fisher) and Jack Frost (voice of Chris Pine) to keep the evil bogeyman (voice of

Jude Law) from ruling the animated world.

The Life of Pi (Suraj Sharma, opens November 21st) gets more complicated when the ship he is traveling on from India to Canada gets lost in a storm, providing him with the ultimate ocean view as he and his travel companions, a variety of animals, drift in the Pacific Ocean for 227 days.

Music can be heard in each sea breeze as Les Miserables (opens December 14th) find happiness along the frosty coast as a prisoner-turned-politician (Hugh Jackman) dodges a policeman (Russell Crowe) while the penniless heroine (Anne Hathaway) dreams of a seaside retreat.

The Hobbit (takes) An Unexpected Journey (opens December 14th) along the Trail of Two Cities Run/Walk with the companionship of 13 dwarves as they follow the path leading to a dragon’s treasure. Starring Elijah Wood and Ian McKellan.

Ex-military cop Jack Reacher (Tom Cruise, opens December 21st) travels light across America, making a brief stop at the Downtown Christmas Parade while he investigates a sniper-killings case.

This is 40 (opens December 21st) years and then some of Ocean City adventures and Asbury Avenue shopping sprees for a couple (Paul Rudd, Leslie Mann) who celebrate their 40th birthdays the same week.

An inventor (Seth Rogen) is on The (scenic) Guilt Trip (opens December 25th) searching for the First Night New Years Eve Celebration during a regretful road trip with his mom (Barbra Streisand).

There is not a cloud in the proverbial sky to be found within the Silver Linings Playbook, as the now optimistic Life of Pi is filled with sand-touched moments spent in America’s Greatest Family Resort. Within those pages, Lincoln has succinctly outlined a strategy for having the most awesome 2012 holiday season culminating in another celebratory First Day At The Beach. With that in mind, The Hobbit (is on) An Unexpected Journey through town, finding unlimited surprises as the Rise of the Guardians of all things Ocean City safely lead the big screen beauties into 2013, wishing both the real and the make-believe among us the merriest (and sandiest) of seasons…

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“The Lord loveth a cheerful giver.” ~2 Corinthians 9:7 ...over the beautiful Jersey Shore!

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“Every story has its time to be told.” ~Sekou Sundiata

LONG AGO. . . BUT NOT SO FAR AWAY The Story of Parker Miller & his Family Sketch of Parker Miller

by Peaches Lukens

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ummer breezes bring tens of thousands of cars and vacationers to this tiny sevenmile-long barrier island year after year, but it was not always so. Though tourists now fill the island to overflowing, there was a time when the island actually overflowed with forests and wildlife abundant.

Beneath the sprawl of endless duplexes, waterfront mansions, city buildings, paved streets and parking lots, lies an obliterated landscape and a people we can hardly imagine were once here. Before the Lake brothers set about developing Ocean City, a dense maritime forest of ancient Cedars, Pine and Holly filled in the bulbous northern point of this once bridge-less and solitary island. Vast carpets of thick spongy grasses and reeds stretched across the southern end where the island and mainland drew near enough to wade across. Rolling “sand hills”, (as they were once called), wrapped round the ocean side dividing beach from forest. Bay waters lapped along sandy shores, seeping through soggy marsh and forging streams that emptied into broad ponds deep within the woods. Teams of raucous birds and waterfowl filled the canopy, ponds and salt marsh. Raccoon, skunks, opossum, muskrats, squirrels, rabbits, deer and fox roamed the island freely.

The surrounding waters were thick with abundant oysters and clams, fish and terrapin. Whales, seals, dolphin and sea turtles cruised the coastline in great numbers which in turn drew Lenape Indians to travel well-worn, inland paths to this island to fish, hunt and clam for hundreds of years.

European explorers, barbarous pirates and ruddy whalers roamed our beaches and forests while grand sailing ships from as far away as China, passed along our shores where some are known to have run aground and sunk.

It was into this wild, uninhabited world came the ardent footsteps of a young, newly employed Parker Miller. It was 1857.Trudging through the woods, Miller scoured the island in search of a plot to build his humble homestead. In due time, cedars were cleared, brush was burned and a small home emerged from salvaged shipwreck lumber and local timber. A whirling windmill, outbuildings, vegetable garden and open fields encircled the farm and home of Parker, his wife Louisa, and their four young children, Walter, Elizabeth, Rebecca and Arletta who eventually joined their father on the island by 1859. Parker and Louisa’s other children Simeon, Edwin,

by Peaches Lukens Elmira and Amy would be the first to be born here in the years ahead. The Miller’s hosted hunters in their home, raised wild cattle, ran a fishery, and Parker who’d been hired as a maritime insurance agent, patrolled the surrounding beaches on horseback seeking to protect the precious cargo and interests of many a shipwreck.

They lived as the island’s only residents for over twenty years. A squabble over a county commissioner’s division of Miller’s land from Jesse Somers’ parcel, would eventually involve an ambitious surveyor named William Lake who came by boat to the island in the mid 1870’s. Though Lake’s survey hoped to settle one thing, he left brainstorming about another. Lake’s days exploring the forest and beaches gave way to the “possibilities” of what the island could blossom into...a Christian seaside resort. The reality of that vision came to be what is now known as Ocean City.

Though the woods and ponds have been plowed under, a remnant of wildlife and smattering of native trees and bushes linger among the dense, urban sprawl. Red fox play along the water’s edge in the morning sunrise and deer forage among the bushes of Corsons State Park at the southern end. Squirrels and rabbits dart in and out among the sea of cars and birds gather where they can. Atop the Miller homestead now sits a row of shops, businesses and schools, but a few ancestral ties to this rugged first family remain as year round residents. One being Frank Allen, son of Elmira and Walter Allen. Frank was born at 1046 Asbury Ave. in a house no longer there, until age 6, when his family moved into his grandparents house at 705 Central Ave. He spent his childhood in that home until age 29. Another local descendant of Parker’s is Betty Powell, (Frank Allen’s neice), who still lives in the house her grandparents Elmira and Walter Allen lived in for years at 705 Central Avenue. Elmira’s father, John Voss built the house in 1891 for he and his wife Elizabeth, the very Elizabeth who was born to Parker and Louisa Miller in 1852, only a few years before moving to the island. Elizabeth, a young girl who played with her brothers and sisters among this once wild terrain, free-spirited and unhindered by traffic and crime. The newly married Elizabeth raising her own children. And the aging Elizabeth, who lived until 1944, witnessing changes of her island home, we can only imagine. Imagine! As you walk or bike along the streets or wherever you reside or vacation here in Ocean City, take a moment right now, wherever you’re read-

Parker Miller House ~ 700-800 block of Asbury Ave., the present site of Ward’s Bakery and Hoys. The first residence in Ocean City, NJ. Photo coourtesy of the Ocean City Historical Museum

Betty Powell stands between a hand-drawn map of a very different Ocean City in 1858 and her ancestors Parker and Louisa Miller

Watercolor of Parker Miller’s house by Dorothy Kulisek

ing this article and imagine what was once here. What may have been right beneath where you now sit. Close your eyes and listen for the laughter of a young girl playing among the the woods, rolling down sand hills and riding horses along desolate beaches. A time of innocence, simple rural living and grandiose adventures. A time long ago, but not so far away.

705 Central Avenue., Ocean City c. 1891 Although it appears to look different today, Betty Powell still lives in this house her grandparents Elmira and Walter Allen lived in for year. Elmira’s father, John Voss built the house in 1891 for he and his wife Elizabeth Miller Voss.

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Brother-in-Law to Mr. Manco (on right) is Nick Balonne with Charlie Mezzatesta at Manco & Manco’s

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“Time keeps on slippin’, slippin’, slippin’, into the future.” ~Fly Like an Eagle, Steve Miller Band

Notes from the Ocean City Historical Museum

Ocean City Community Center 1735 Simpson Avenue Ocean City, NJ 08226 609 399-1801 info@ocnjmuseum.org www.ocnjmuseum.org MUSEUM hours Tuesday through Friday 10:00 to 4:00 Saturday, 11:00 to 2:00

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Ocean City High School Yearbook Photos Courtesy of Ocean City Historic Society

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cean City has a Museum that is dedicated to sharing Ocean City’s history with residents and visitors alike. Open to the public, we are located in the Ocean City Community Center, along with the City’s Aquatic and Fitness Center, the Ocean City Free Public Library, the Ocean City Arts Center and the Cape May County Senior Center. Generally, when people are looking for a historical museum, they go seeking a house that the local museum saved and converted into a museum.

Thankfully, with the support of the City of Ocean City, the Museum has a wonderful home in a modern facility. You should visit the Museum some time soon.

The Museum’s summer exhibit was on the Storm of 1962 marking the 50th year commemoration of that terrible storm. While the exhibit only lasted a couple of months, the public’s response yielded materials for historians to study for the next 50 years.

Folks submitted written oral history of their experiences. Many people submitted photographs of the aftermath of the storm. Nearby you will find examples of those photographs. These were donated

by Lewis L. Barrett and Arelene L. Druck.

Over the summer, the Museum welcomed the Ottinger lifecar. The artifact of 19th century lifesaving history is on loan from the Franklin Institute and is exhibited at the Museum in co-operation with Ocean City’s US Lifesaving Station 30. This artifact dates back to at least 1850 and is quite unique. Currently, the lifecar can be seen at the Museum up-front in the Atrium windows, but soon the lifecar will be integrated into an exhibit on lifesaving that will be a joint project between the Museum and Lifesaving Station 30.

With some much of Ocean City story bound up with beach-going, we were very excited when Thomas H. Heist donated two 1930s swimsuits from his grandparents to the Museum. While these will not go on exhibit soon, they help us preserve Ocean City’s history for future generations.

Preserving history is one of the principal reasons the Ocean City Historical Museum exists, so next time you are cleaning out an attic and you come across some “old stuff” think of the Museum because you never know what you might be throwing out.

Photographs, textiles, artifacts and letters that are tied to Ocean City are items that we would love for people to donate.

Walter Shallcross

Herbert Godfrey,II

Susan Godfrey

Josephine Gallagher

Gail Perry

Daniel O’Brien

Kathryn Gay Peck

Michael Brady

Paula Strawberry

Priscilla Broadley

Susan Stackhouse

Barbara Townsend

Jeff McGranahan jeffmcgranahan@ocnjmuseum.org Executive Director Ocean City Historical Museum

Aftermath of the Storm of 1962 donated by Arelene L. Druck. Ocean City Historical Museum

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“Peace on earth, good will to men from Heaven’s all-gracious King. The world in solemn stillness lay to hear the angels sing.”

~Edmund Hamilton Sears, “The Angels’ Song”

K i n g d o s m a m Style t s i r h C

by Peaches Lukens

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rom what I understand, there was no snow in Bethlehem when Jesus was born. Yet many of our Christmas traditions gravitate more towards the North Pole than the Middle East. Snow-laden pine trees and wreaths, snowmen, snowflakes, sleds, ice skates, elves, stockings and traditional red and green abound.

The truth is, that Jesus was born in an arid, tropical region. He was born of royalty. He was born a Jew. Several years ago, these realities settled in on me in such a profound way, that we abandoned all typical traditional Christmas decor and started decorating our home for the King! (and I don’t mean Elvis). What has transpired over the years is our “Kingdom Christmas” and many new traditions that keep the focus on Christ come this sacred holy day (hol-i-day).

Red and green gave way to gold and purple, the colors of royalty. Gold rattan star-shaped baskets became our stockings. Pine and holly were replaced with palm, olive and magnolia swags and branches with gold-stringed stars, flowers, butterflies and birds interspersed. The tree was no more. But endless twinkly lights and candles galore keep the ambiance just as magical.

Scriptures mounted on clear Plexiglas (in Wall Words fashion) adorn a few central thresholds and are also framed in various gold frames that sit among favorite nativity sets and old family bibles. Our bibles are displayed on pretty cookbook and music stands. I think of every person and origin of these precious keepsakes as I unwrap them each year. The little dog-eared bible my grandfather carried through a world war. Also the enormous family bible that sat open in his front vestibule. Gold gilded edges and candles on either side taught me early in life that this book was sacred. My greatgrandmothers di-

ary, my mother-in-laws large print bible and several others bring back a flood of memories and loved ones presence.

A variety of nativity sets gather in special places and I look forward to having my newborn grandson one day unpack them as we consider each blessed person whom God included in the birth of His Son on Earth. Angels, doves and stars of every kind bring a heavenly feel. To root us in our Jewish heritage as Judeo-Christians there are banners in Hebrew, a Menorah and the first of many Torahs we hope to collect. The Star of David replaces the traditional front-door Pine wreath. Our dining room table is set for the King with purple tablecloth and gold and red dishes, glassware and cloth napkins. White lilies with babies breath and accents of purple flowers sit central on the table.

And of course there’s a birthday cake decorated with purple letters, gold candles and a beautiful gold nativity set.

A round of “Happy Birthday to Jesus” concludes our evening Christmas eve meal.

Traditions have strong emotional ties and though some of our sentimental keepsakes had to go, the joy of bringing Jesus front and center outweighed those minimal losses. We feel God’s presence and joy as we celebrate His Son, and His Son only, over the days surrounding Christmas. We encourage others who feel Christ is being buried under secular and mythical mayhem to consider transitioning in such a way also. If you would like help in decorating your church, home or business Kingdom style, I would be honored to help you in any way. Email me at Peachespitstop@gmail.com Re: Kingdom or call me 609-399-4411.

“Joy is the flag you fly when the Prince of Peace is in residence within your heart.” ~Wilfred Peterson

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“Praise God from whom all blessings flow...”

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Coastal Christian 300 8th Street, Ocean City Sunday: 8:30am & 10:30am Thurs: 7pm 609-399-4747 www.coastalchristianoc.com

Cornerstone Community Church 810 Asbury Ave., Ocean City Sunday 9am 609-399-7527 2nd Chance Thrift Shop www.cornerstoneoc.org

First Presbyterian Church of Ocean City 701 Wesley Avenue, Ocean City Praise Worship 8:45am Sunday School 9am Worship 10:30am & 6pm 609-399-1833 www.firstpresocnj.net

Holy Trinity Episcopal

30th & Bay, Ocean City Saturday 5:30pm Sunday 8 & 10am 609.399.1019 www.holytrinityoc.com

Macedonia United Methodist 951 Simpson, Ocean City Sunday 11 am 609-399-9317

Ocean City Baptist Church 603 E. 10th Street, Ocean City Sun School 9:30am Worship 10:45am, 6pm 609-399-2261 www.oceancitybaptist.org

St Damien Parish of Ocean City

609-399-0648 St Frances Cabrini 2nd & Atlantic Ave.

Sat 9am, 4:30pm Sun 8:00 & 10:00 Spanish Mass Sun 4pm Mon-Fri 7am

St Augustine 13th & Wesley Ave Sat 5pm Sun 9:00 & 11:00 Mon-Sat 8am

Our Lady of Good Counsel 40th & Asbury Ave. Mon-Fri 4pm Sat 4pm Sun 8:30am & 10:30am

ST. James A.M.E. 200 E. 7th Street, Ocean City Sundays 11am & 3:30pm 609-399-3099

St. John Lutheran Church 1001 Central Avenue, Ocean City Spoken Service 8 AM Sung Service 10:30 AM 609-399-0798 www.stjohnlutheranoc.org

St. Peter's United Methodist 501 E. 8th Street, Ocean City Sun Comm. ~ Chaplet 8am Praise Worship 9am Sunday School 9:45am Trad. Service 10:45am 609-399-2988 www.stpoc.org

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“It is when you give of yourself that you truly give.” ~Kahil Gibran

Vietnam Veterans Memorial

By Fred Miller

Thirty years ago, November 13, 1982, the ter in Landover, Maryland. This unsolicited Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washing- outpouring occurs year round, particularly ton, D.C. was dedicated during a week- at Christmas, Memorial Day, July 4th, and long national tribute to all veterans. The Veterans Day. The gifts also commemorate Memorial Wall, designed by Maya Lin, birthdays of the dead and missing veterans was dedicated to more than 58,000 Ameri- and other days of personal importance. cans who died or were listed as missing in Forty-two years ago, November 11, 1970, the Vietnam War. with the war raging in Vietnam, Ocean After the design was made public some City’s Veterans Day ceremonies included people, including 27 Republican con- the dedication of a new plaque that was attached to the 50-yeargressmen, tried to block the old World War I stone construction of the wall, monument. Mayor Robert claiming the V where the L. Sharp read the inscriptwo walls meet were coded tion: “In grateful memory peace signs. They failed, to the men and women from and from the start, the pubthis community who served lic embraced the memorial. in the Armed Forces of the Today it is the most-visited United States during any monument in Washington. wars and a lasting tribute to The Vietnam Veterans Methose who gave their lives in morial is near the Potomac the service of their country.”

River between the Lincoln By this date, six Ocean City Memorial and the Washmen had died in Vietnam ington Monument. The land and many had served in the around the memorial is grassy and open like a park. The war in Vietnam came conflict in Southeast Asia. home to Ocean City on On January 23, 1973, the The memorial is a place for July 6, 1967 when Jean United States and North people to remember the serWoodrow, the mother of Vietnam signed an agreevicemen and servicewomen Pfc. Robert A. Woodrow, ment ending the American who died in the Vietnam received a telegram from fighting in Vietnam. This War. More than 2.7 million the Secretary of the Army. agreement allowed for the served in the war. These It informed her that her son United States withdrawal, soldiers were very young. had been killed in action on but the fighting between Many were only nineteen the Fourth of July.

South Vietnam and the comyears old. Most men chose munist Vietnamese continto join the United States military forces, but some were drafted. The ued until May 7, 1975. average age of those listed on the wall is We should thank all our veterans and always remember the 56 Ocean City men twenty-two.

On the shining black marble wall are the who died protecting our freedom: World War I—Wesley R. Cordery, Lawrence Rusnames of six Ocean City servicemen: Wil- sell Henry, Nicholas Impagliazzi, Abralie E. Granger (Panel 49W, Line 4); John ham N. Morgan, Elmer E. Ranck; World C. Martin (Panel 41E, Line 11); Bruce M. War II—Seymour Arnold, Norman BlackMiley (Panel 40W, Line 13); Jon R. Morvay man, Robert M. Breckley, Arthur Melvin (Panel 28E, Line 56); Charles W. Sterling Bryan, Edward Clark, Harry P. Clark, (Panel 4W, Line 98); Robert A. Woodrow John Collins, Edmund Eliason, Jr., William (Panel 23E, Line 8). Two men from Tucka- Fehrle, Edgar Ferguson, Richard H. Fife, hoe who went to school here must also be Joseph A. Foglio, Harry V. Fraser, Robert remembered: William R. Godfrey (Panel M. Fullager, John R. Groves, Allen S. Her41E, Line 61); and George F. Long (Panel ring, Bertram Hillman, Jr., Hugh A. Jack, Delbert James, Raymond L. Jones, James 63W, Line 18).

Visitors began leaving tokens of remem- Elwood Lawson, Delmar J. Leach, Peter P. brance at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Migliaccio, John M. Mintzer, Edgar D. Morin 1982, while it was still under construc- ris, Jr., Bryon C. Nichols, Anthony J. Paone, Jr., Robert G. Powell, Harry G. Ross, Oliver tion. Flags, medals, and flowers historical- Sack, Charles E. Selby, James M. Stevens, ly have decorated veterans’ monuments, Jr., Harold C. Sumpter, Harry Thorpe, Jr., but the presence of many other mementos J. Richard Townsend, Stanley C. Townsend, is unique to the Vietnam Veterans Memo- Thomas H. Turner, John C. Watchko; Korerial. The first, a Purple Heart, was thrown an War—Robert N. Barnett, John C. Miner, by a Vietnam veteran into the wet cement Melvin A. Schmatz, Kent W. Stinger; Cold of the Memorial’s foundation.

War—Alfred E. Senior, Jr.; Vietnam War— Since then visitors have left more than William R. Godfrey, Willie Earl Granger, 100,000 keepsakes, which are collected George F. Long, John C. Martin, Bruce Midaily by National Park Service rangers chael Miley, Jon Richard Morvay, Charles and stored at the Museum Resource Cen- Wesley Sterling, Robert A. Woodrow.

This stamp, released in 1999, portrays a war veteran touching the wall that has inscribed on the names of every American killed or missing in the Vietnam War.

The United States Postal Service released this stamp in 1982 in honor of all the men and women who died in the Vietnam War.

The Vietnam Veterans Memorial is the most-visited monument in Washington.

This photograph of the Vietnam Memorial Wall in Washington, D.C. shows the name of Robert A. Woodrow. Woodrow died on July 4, 1967. He was 20 years old.

Jon R. Morvay died on October 23, 1967.

He was 20 years old.

John C. Martin died on February 24, 1968.

He was 23 years old.

Bruce M. Miley died on October 21, 1968.

He was 21 years old.

This plaque was attached to Ocean City’s 50-yearold World War I stone monument of Veterans Day 1970.

Charles W. Sterling died on October 3, 1971.

He was 32 years old.

May God bless America!

Willie E. Granger died on August 3, 1968.

He was 22 years old.

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OC SUN Cover Girls signed autographs at the Block Party for 100s of Sun fans.

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Rob Kulisek with OC Sun fans & friends Megan & Todd DiCiurcio and Jake D’Arc

Judy Lotsis Judilicious baked goods from Wayne PA at city wide yard sale

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Casey Doyle cutting fudge at Laura’s Carolyn Bennett will display and sell her colorful Kaleidoscopes at the The Holiday Celebration of fine Crafts held Nov. 17-18 inside the Music Pier Auditorium. It will also benefit local charities.

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Tim and Ranyan Robson OC block party with gourmet dog treats

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“When you find peace within yourself, you become the kind of person who can live at peace with others.” ~ Peace Pilgrim

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By Fred Miller

These two pillars stand at the entrance to the new Route 52 Bridge bike and pedestrian path to Somers Point.

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he July-August issue of The Sun reported the following on page 8: “Continuing to serve a need, the pillars from the old Route 52 Bridge were preserved and placed at the entrance to the new Route 52 Bike Path on 9th Street.” The pillars have been saved, but the historic bronze plaques that were attached to them have disappeared.

The following information was engraved on one of the plaques around the seal of New Jersey: “WORLD WAR MEMORIAL BRIDGE; ERECTED 1933; IN COMMEMORATION OF THE VALOR AND SERVICE OF NEW JERSEY SOLDIERS SAILORS AND CITIZENS IN THE WORLD WAR.”

The area where the plaque was placed in 1933 can be seen in this photo.

The other plaque also had the seal of New Jersey and the names of the members of the state highway commission.

I have done some detective work, but no one seems to know what happened to the plaques. If they can’t be found, they should be replaced with new ones.

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No Hurricane can break the character or resilience of a town inhabited by loyal residents.Although unforeseen challenges may sweep through our shores causing inconvenience and loss, it is the aftermath of these storms that sometimes bring out the best in us. From a heightened perspective, (which is sometimes the only perspective that matters) the beautiful island has withstood, with its new, strong bridge clear and open for its people to enjoy all that it once was and will continue to be. Strengthened by unity and a collaborative effort to restore, Ocean City remains steadfast as always.

Aerial view of OCNJ taken on Nov. 2, 2012 in High Exposure’s Cessna 172. For more flight info visit www.usairads.com or see their ad on page 21. Photo shot by Rebecca Fiedler of Just Right TV Productions of Mays Landing, N.J. High def videos of the Ocean City coastline after Hurricane Sandy can be seen at www.justrighttv.com and their facebook page.

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Calls are monitored 24/7 and someone will get back to you promptly. Visit the Marine Mammal Stranding Center at 3625 Brigantine Blvd. Brigantine NJ (just north of Atlantic City).

ou won’t find many people sunbathing on our Jersey shore beaches come wintertime, but you may spot a lone seal now and then. Don’t panic and better yet, do not disturb! Though seals sleep at sea, they also “haul out” onto the beach to rest and replenish oxygen and energy after days of hunting fish or to get away from a predator hunting them. Cute as they are, seals are wild and spook easily. Your curiosity in approaching one may be enough to cause an exhausted seal to head back to sea.

Even a seal that appears dead or sleeping can be dangerous to get near. Harp seals can play “opossum” and appear to be asleep. This is an innate defense mechanism and should the seal awaken, there is a good chance of getting bit if you are too close. Disturbing a mother seal may cause her to abandon her resting pup if she feels threatened enough. If a seal is watching you with a raised head or is vocal, you are closer than you need to be. Stay back at least two school-bus-lengths. Do not try and diagnose the seals reason for being on the beach unless it is obvious from this distance, such as being entangled in rope or netting or obvious lacerations.

The first and last line of action is to call the Marine Mammal Stranding Center or the police, if you do not have the Center’s number on hand. MMSC will guide you from there in what you can do, or not do, to help them and the seal.

Harbor seals are the most common seals in New Jersey and there are a few rookeries in the state where they gath-

er. These spots are often remote and the Center discourages people in any way from disturbing the seals. “Even simple kayaking near a group of seals can cause them anxiety”, explains Bob Scholkopf, the director of the Marine Mammal Stranding Center in Brigantine, NJ. Though he’s all for ecotourism and those who appreciate seeing the seals in the wild, he is concerned that too many disturbances can cause seals undue stress and prompt them to move their gathering spots elsewhere. If we truly love these wild creatures, we must respect their privacy and wildness.

Grey, Harp and Hooded seals also migrate through our waters in winter as they come south looking for food.

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“They are“They ill discoverers thatthat think isno noland, land when can see nothing sea.” -Francis Bacon are ill discoverers thinkthere there is when theythey can see nothing but sea.” but - Francis Bacon

A Tale of Two Ocean Cities STory and PhoTograPhS by Paul VeneSz

“The SeaSon” here is finally at an end, and as winter approaches, we wait patiently once again for next spring. While seasons change in every temperate climate on the planet, the change in a shore town is especially thorough. Not only do the leaves and temperature change, but the population, economy and culture change as well.

Even after the summer break officially ends, residents in a beach town tend to take an unofficial one that stretches into October. We rush home after work to change and get to the beach for a few hours, and we use our vacation days not to go away somewhere but specifically to stay here.

But as always, the refreshing ocean breeze of Indian Summer gradually turns into the cold, biting wind of winter.

We transition from the greens and blues of summer, to the red, orange and yellow leaves of sycamores and maples in autumn, followed eventually by the long grey winter.

The contents of your beach bag begin to change from towels, sunscreen and water bottles to hoodies, travel mugs and books. You sunbathe for warmth rather than a tan.

Some local shops take on a new relevance, most obviously the Christmas Gallery at 11th Street. However, places like Shriver’s, the surf shops and Manco & Manco remain to give us a slice of summer when we need it most.

Stubborn surfers still search for swells, slick thick wetsuits head to toe like some kind of human-seal hybrid, running back to get changed in the car with the heat blasting. I know that for me the waves need to be a helluva lot better to justify an extra half hour of suiting up.

And as boats are pulled from the water to be shrink wrapped and tucked away ‘til summer, we bundle up in sweaters and blankets and hide inside.

But it’s not all so dismal and desolate. We return to a small-town atmosphere, the opposite end of the spectrum from the impersonal summer. Back to easier parking and seeing everyone you know at Acme. And at the risk of sounding like a crotchety old man, no more 20 minute lines at Wawa with 30 kids in front of you, each buying one item, and all paying separately.

In the summer, the people can be as stifling as the heat. Like the Bouncing Souls song, “it’s not the heat it’s the humanity.” Back to knowing your neighbors, a clear boardwalk to walk and every beach a surfing beach. Back to getting stuck behind school buses instead of SUVs with Pennsylvania plates.

It’s all an essential part of the life-death-rebirth cycle, the overriding theme of the natural world. The incredible liveliness of summer here dies out in the winter, but not in a morbid way as much as a solitary and reflective way. While we go about our familiar daily routines, we simultaneously look back on and forward to the summer.

As our ancestors celebrated the winter solstice as the turning point when the days started to lengthen again, we celebrate First Night, our own midway mark for the long and sometimes lonely winters, a beacon of light in the bleak boardwalk outlook.

In essence, twice a year our beach town communities undergo a metamorphosis. We spend our winters insulated from the cold, comfortable in a slower-paced and low key way of life. Again next spring we’ll emerge from the cocoon to the bright and busy beach town. Winter or Summer, each needs the contrast of the other for us to fully appreciate either.

But for now, break out the flannel and fleece, catch up with familiar faces, and settle in with your winter beverage of choice- we have a good six months of hibernation to wind down from a fun but hectic summer season.

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“Words that come from the heart stay warm three months long.” ~Anon.

dear Advice for December 31st It’s better than sliced bread! ~OC Block party vistior “I am in love with your paper!

It’s such a breath of fresh air.” ~Pat Mom just read the whole issue cover to cover & it fills her up with everything magical. She wanted to say, “The Sun shines in Ocean City!” ~ The Erbs I just read Paul Venesz’s article on the joys of surfing. It’s a great example of personal writing, a narrative of an activity most of us see only from the outside. Good, honest, simple writing. Mr. Venesz should keep it up. ~Chris Matthews, msnbC I love your drawings and sayings. You should be very proud of it and your deserved success.

Congratulations to your son for his new paper in Ocean City!

Your Colorado friend, ~Marge Guziak I first want to start by telling you how much I enjoy your newspaper.

I am saving the back issues to read again and again, especially for the cold winter months ahead. You and your staff do such a wonderful job and bring back so many great memories.

You truly have a “Special” paper. ~Jim Dunlap

Throw old calendars away Begin a new one don’t delay You can’t afford to miss a day Print neatly in the open spaces The times, the places, specifications And don’t forget your obligations Record the things you have to do Your calendar will see you through Another year of being you. . .

---------Mark Soifer

CIRCLE; a Christian Contemplative Gathering A new kind of Christian gathering has been forming for several years in Ocean City. Now known as CIRCLE, the group began meeting on the beach in the summer of 2005.

Though the beach remains one of their meeting places, they also gather in homes and meeting halls. Contemplative by nature and simple by design, solitude is an essential element. “The world is a noisy place”

The last poem of the year is written With hope, it is an end to the diminishing Music of the mind, a melody that skims the Lake like a stone skipping water or a leaf Blown over ice. We have walked the long calendar And now it has come to this A final rhyme deep in December, an ending Image for all that has transpired. I am wired For the New Year and am leaving for the openness Of uncluttered schedules, times supposedly Better because we have learned so very much. . .

I have learned to hope for just one more song. . .

---------Mark Soifer

shares Peaches Lukens, the groups organizer. “When we come to CIRCLE, we come with the intention of quieting ourselves down before God so we might hear Him speak to us through His Word.” Each week the group meditates upon a passage of scripture.

The word meditation (Ruminatio) comes from the Latin word for ruminate which means to chew. Ruminate animals such as cows, chew on grass, breaking it down slowly and drawing the nutrients out. After swallowing it, they then regurgitate the grass back up and chew on it again, drawing even more life out of it before swallowing it. They may repeat this process several times.

Biblical meditation paints a similar picture. “In the same way, we slowly take in a small portion of Scripture and ‘chew on it’. We take in the Word slowly, listening for God in the midst of it and drawing life out of it. We do not hurry through our reading, but we linger on particular words or verses that we sense the Holy Spirit wants us to take notice of. With an attentive ear and an open heart like Mary of Bethany (Luke 10:38), we sit at our Lord’s feet listening to Him”.

This approach allows God to be the primary teacher; helping believers connect to God in a very real way, as they build an intimate and personal relationship with Him. “Christian transformation is an inward journey to God, making its way eventually to our outer actions and decisions. If we are called to ‘follow Jesus’, how will we know He is guiding us if we are not thoroughly familiar with His voice? Christians are becoming more attune to mans voices than God’s. John 10 reminds us we must know and follow the Lord’s voice only”.

SonRise CIRCLE meets on Thursday mornings from 8:45 to 10:30 am. In the summer we greet the day, the Lord and each other on the beach in Ocean City.

The solace of the beach is conducive for listening within. From November until the end of April, we meet at The Bayside Center, between 5th and 6th St .on Bay Ave. in Ocean City. (520 Bay Ave for Mapquest or GPS directions) SonSet CIRCLE meets on Wednesday nights from 6:45 to 8:30 pm in the solitude of a home-setting in Ocean City. In the same way we end our day with the Lord and each other amidst a candlelit circle. The quiet and reflective atmosphere allow us to hear the Lord within His text . All are welcome to join us!

For more information and SonSet Circle location please call Peaches Lukens at 609-399-4411.

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“ We proceed out of history into history again.” ~Sidney Alexander

Ocean City Firsts an ongoing series curated by

Fred Miller

1880—First survey of lots and streets by William Lake 1880—First streets named: Wesley Avenue, Central Avenue, Asbury Avenue, West Avenue 1880—First public transportation to Ocean City: train from Pleasantville to Somers Point and steamboat to the Fourth Street wharf in Ocean City 1884—First mayor: Gainer P. Moore 1884—First train into Ocean City 1887—First financial institution: Ocean City Building and Loan Association (now Ocean City Home Bank) 1890—First church built: First Methodist Episcopal Church, NE corner of 8th Street and Central Avenue

A train ride and a boat ride would get you to Ocean City in 1880.

1890—First Republican Club organized 1896—First fire house built: 9th Street near Asbury Avenue 1896—First bicycle rentals: Gilbert and Lake advertised rates of 25 cents per hour, $1 per day, $3 per week, $10 per month 1899—First ocean pier: the Casino Pier on the Boardwalk at 9th Street

The Coast Guard moved into this lookout tower on the beach at E. Atlantic Blvd.

1907—First brick schoolhouse: Central Avenue between 8th and 9th streets 1915—First two-ring circus presented on the Show Grounds, between Simpson Avenue and Pleasure Avenue 1928—First concrete based boardwalk built between 6th and 12th streets 1928—First bridge to Longport opens 1929—First huge swimming pool opens in front of the Flanders Hotel 1930—First vice president of the United States to visit Ocean City: Charles Curtis 1938—First Coast Guard lookout tower built on the beach at E. Atlantic Blvd.

1944—First Ocean City Beach Patrol crew to win the South Jersey doubles rowing championship: Jack Kelly and Joe Regan 1946—First helicopter rescue in the United States was performed by the Ocean City Beach Patrol.

1950—First diesel train cars, used by the Pennsylvania-Reading Seashore Lines, roll into Ocean City 1965—First motel located on the bayfront opens: Harbor House 1968—First fiber glass lifeboat used by the OCBP

It was standing room only when the Wheeler’s two-ring circus came to Ocean City, 1915.

1971—First movie house to be remodeled into two separate theatres under one roof: Moorlyn 1979—First swim meet held in the Community Center pool: South Jersey Lifeguard Swim Meet

John B. Kelly congratulates his son Jack Jr. (middle) and Joe Regan after they won the South Jersey doubles rowing championship on September 1, 1944.

The first helicopter rescue took place on August 14, 1946 on the Tenth Street beach.

(above) The first brick schoolhouse opened in 1907. (below) The first huge swimming pool opened in 1929 in front of the Flanders Hotel.

The first firehouse had a tower with a bell that was rung to call the firemen to duty.

The first concrete based boardwalk was built during the winter of 1928.

The First Methodist Episcopal Church was built in 1890.

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“Where we love is home, home that our feet may leave, but not our hearts.” ~ Oliver Wendell Holmes

Frank Manco

America’s Greatest

Smiles!

If I had my way, I would introduce everyone in the whole world to each other.

More than just Pizza Suzanne Matura of La Bottine

Jessica, Debbie, Paula and BJ of The Breakfast Shop Marie Hays & Sue Shepard with J.T.W.

Chris, Liz, Katie, Alane and Mike at the Airport Diner

T he O cean C ity Sun Our official oc chamber of commerce ribbon cutting ceremony Took place at the fall block party on oct. 6, 2012. Thank you to all who stopped by our table to say hi! Thank you to our ‘cover girls’ for signing autographs and making the day so much fun!

Pictured L-R: Lorraine Lewis, Pat Trevi, Pete Guinosso, Sharon Crestino, Jim Mallon, Rob & Dorothy Kulisek, Jen & Mike De Vileger and children, PeggyAnn Osborne, JT Williams, Mark Soifer & Michelle Gillian. Photo by Sun photog, Jayne Lukens

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By Meg Corcoran incent Manco and Anthony Mack opened Mack & Manco’s Pizzeria at 918

Boardwalk in the summer of 1956. A second store was opened a few years later at 7th Street & the Boardwalk. Vincent’s son Frank and wife Kay continued the family tradition and opened a third store at 12th Street in the late 80’s, turning pizza into an iconic brand that years later has stood the test of time.

In late 2011, the name of the business changed to Manco & Manco with Frank and Kay’s daughter Mary, along with her husband Chuck Bangle, becoming a third generation in a thriving family business.

While the name Frank Manco may conjure up images (and appetites) of the man responsible for the best pizza in Ocean City, Mr. Manco represents so much more than the cuisine he created. To those who know him, he was a dedicated member of UNICO, where he later became president plus a national office as well as a Lions Club member and 4th Degree Knights of Columbus. Ever the well-rounded human being, Mr. Manco was an avid golfer and bowler and big supporter of the arts in Ocean City. As a sax player and amazing dancer, he was always the life of the party.

To the people of Ocean City, Frank Manco is an integral part of America’s Greatest Family Resort. To his wife and family, he will always be the man with the noble legacy of making people happy, a legacy that thankfully lives on…

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My 12-foot surf rod was inserted into a sand spike on the beach at Corson’s Inlet State Park. From the tip of the rod, the monofilament line looked like a strand of spider web swaying gently in the wind. Below the surface of the water, the line led to a circle hook baited with an inviting gob of clam that was tethered to a three-ounce pyramid sinker.

Unlike many of the nearby beach anglers, who were standing stoically in neoprene waders in the surf, I was watching the waves break lazily on the beach while relaxing inside my 4x4 truck parked at the water’s edge.

Suddenly my rod quivered violently back and forth. A friend sitting in the truck with me said he’d never seen a fat man move faster than I did when I opened the truck door and ran to jerk the rod back and begin retrieving whatever was fighting to free itself. After 10 or 15 minutes—and with the avid encouragement of the fishermen on both sides of me--I landed a beautiful, 43inch striped bass.

I still remember the time and date: 2:20 pm on November 17.

This memorable (for me) event took place some 15 years ago, and I went home with not only nice filets for the dinner table but also two valuable lessons: First, although striped bass are primarily nocturnal feeders, they can be caught at any time of the day.

Second, anglers who put their gear away at the first sign of autumn’s plummeting temperatures are making a big mistake—and possibly missing out on some of the year’s finest fishing for that

noble fish, Morone saxatilis.

November and December are ideal times to head for the beach.

Lures or bait? I have surfcasting friends who assume a haughty posture when lesser mortals like me stoop to thread a hunk of surf clam onto a hook. These superior individuals possess a vast arsenal of artificial weapons with such intimidating monikers as Deadly Dick, Bomber, Slug-Go, and Smack-It. The truth is, I also have more than a few of these lures, and some of them have actually fooled a striper or two over the years.

Although I caught my biggest striper in the afternoon, the beach at night is a wonderful place to fish. When I was younger, it was exhilarating to be alone in the surf at 3 o’clock in the morning amid the refreshing tang of sea air.

But one of the very few advantages of getting older is the opportunity to acquire a dollop of wisdom-- and going after a striper late in the evening now makes a lot more sense to me with a fishing friend or two along for safety as well as for camaraderie.

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“A good book should leave you slightly exhausted at the end . You live several lives while reading it.” ~ William Styron FALL Jazz concert Series presented by Somers Point Jazz Society Sunday Nov. 25th 2pm “The Jazz Drummer. . . from timekeeper to soloist.”

Sunday Dec. 16th 2pm “The Jazz Vocalist. . . from melody to scatting.”

Fall Children’s Programs 2012 TUESDAYS Rhythm and Rhymes 11—11:20am for ages birth to 2 yrs through Dec. 11.

Family Craft Time 6:30-7:30pm for ages 7-11 through Dec. 18 THURSDAYS Book Surfers 4th and 5th grade Book Club 2:30—3:30 through Dec. 13

WEDNESDAYS Toddler Time ~ for ages 2-3 10:30—11am. through Dec. 19 Stories, music, and puppets Story Train ~ for 4—5 yr olds.

1:30—2pm Stories, music, crafts through Dec. 19 FRIDAYS Seashore Story Hour for ages 3-5 10:30—11am through Dec. 21

Public Library

Yianni’s Cafe

Enjoy dining along with your favorite book while visiting the Ocean City Community Center. Yianni’s Cafe is open daily for breakfast, lunch and dinner and specializes in Greek and Mediterranean cuisine.

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Classic Film Series Mondays at 6:00pm

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Save the Date! Fri., November 30, 2012 Christmas Trolley Tour & Carol Sing

Two tours~ 6:30pm & 7:30pm Starting from OCHM viewing prominent light displays through Ocean City’s Historic District. Along the way Dr. Richard Stanislaw will be leading us in songs of the season. Tickets will be $20 for members and $30 for non-members. Upon your return to the Museum, enjoy the holiday exhibits, hot beverages and other traditional treats.

HistoricAL museum 609 399-1801 info@ocnjmuseum.org

WELCOME!

Come and explore the Ocean City Historical Museum by perusing our extensive collection of Ocean City heirlooms and memorabilia.

Take a trip back in time as you hear stories of a princess, a shipwreck filled with treasures from the Far East , sandy beaches, marshes, wildlife and its famous boardwalk.

The Museum is a non-profit organization and is located in the Ocean City Community Center.

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Tuesday through Friday 10am to 4pm Saturday- 11am to 2pm

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“We cannot live only for ourselves. A thousand fibers connect us with our fellow men.” ~Herman Melville Cooking the Classy way Saturday 10am November 26th Arsenic and Old Lace, December 10th It’s A Wonderful Life!

Nov. 17th “Thanksgiving Goodies” & Dec. 8th “Edible Holiday House Centerpiece”

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Activities • Bingo • Black Jack • Memoir Writing • Tai Chi (Arm Chair) • Poker Games • Crafts • Jewelry Making • Healthy Bones Exercise Program • Guest Speakers • Information & Referral Assistance with PAAD and other Program Applications Lunch Served Daily at 11:30am Reservations are required Please call the day before no later than 11:00am

ean City, New Jersey 08226 ion call: 609-398-6900

er is truly the gathering place for the comery age and interest. The newly renovated ommon lobby area with wireless internet d is home to the Aquatic & Fitness Center, ior Center and Yianni’s Café.

Hours: Monday through Friday 6:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.

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Sunday from 9:00a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Fare Free Transportation is available with reservations 2 days in advance Arts Center Hours: Monday -Friday 9a.m. to 9p.m.

Saturday 9a.m. to 3p.m.

Aquatic & Fitness Center www.ocnj.us/Aquatic-and-Fitness-Center

609-398-6900 The Ocean City Aquatic & Fitness Center is a newly renovated facility that encourages people of all ages and fitness levels to participate in programs that help to promote good health. The center has a 25 meter salt water pool; strength and cardiovascular equipment training space; an exercise studio for aerobics, yoga, Pilates, Tai Chi and martial arts; personal training; racquetball court; child care; and youth programming spaces.

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Contact Information: 1735 Simpson Avenue Ocean City, New Jersey 08226

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Ocean City Arts Center is a place for the individual to gain an appreciation of mankind’s diversity through the visual and performing arts. OCAC strives to offer creative opportunities that appeal to all ages and interests, all people in the local and surrounding South Jersey communities.

Our facility offers an inspiring setting that includes three large studios with northern light and a dance studio, music room, pottery studio, reference library and darkroom.

• Free monthly Artist Exhibits with second Friday receptions • More than 40 Children’s Art Camps each Summer • Visual and Performing Arts Classes for all ages • Annual Juried Art and Photography Shows • Southern New Jersey’s Largest Community Arts Center • Low Cost Memberships

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“Some people are so much sunshine to the square inch.” ~Walt Whitman

Suzanne’s World

I Suzanne as Spectrum the Ghost King, taken by Christine Back from her book Loose Marbles: Photographs from the Jersey Shore.

For the past 15 years, Suzanne has spent every Halloween evening on the beach in Cape May where she endlessly “twirls” in honor of Spectrum. Due to this year’s Frankenstorm, she was unable to partake in this beloved tradition.

Spectrum performing at this year’s Halloween parade in Ocean City.

The Green Christmas Angel

The Underdog – Suzanne explained in an interview, “I’ve been doing Underdog through dance-interpretation for the past 46 years. I was drawn to him because like Superman, he was given the power to fly. So I try to do certain movements that simulate flight and heroism. I’ll make like I’m flying by doing leaps and other things. I also will do some camel spins. I try to portray him more dignifiedly and meritoriously than the original character was.”

Figure Jogging Lady

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t’s likely that you’ve witnessed her masquerading gallantly along the parade route year after year, or perhaps you’ve heard her beautiful rendition of “Some Enchanted Morning” during Martin Z. Mollusk Day, but many people aren’t quite sure of the story behind this lady people call Underdog.

A longtime resident of Del Ran, NJ, Suzanne Muldowney studied ballet as a child, and began performing interpretive dances of fictional characters in 1976. By 1980, she was appearing at costume contests and science fiction conventions. It was during this time that Muldowney started performing as the cartoon superhero Underdog, for which she is best known.

Suzanne’s fascination with performance art has resulted in a life dedicated to creating and interpreting fictional characters. In 1987, Muldowney began appearing in seasonal parades up and down the East Coast. Though her most famous dance interpretation is of Underdog, she has also portrayed Dracula, Catwoman and Supergirl, along with selfcreated characters such as Shelley the South Jersey Shore Mermaid, Irish Cinderella, and Spectrum the Ghost King. She hand-sews and designs all of her costumes, which are known for their intricate detail and elaborate ornamentation.

In 2006 she appeared as a guest on Jimmy Kimmel Live! to demonstrate a form of dancing she calls “figure jogging”, which involves a series of dance patterns mixed with jogging, thus turning jogging into a form of entertainment and art while maintaining its role as an exercise. That same year the documentary My Life as an Underdog was released by director Boris Gavrilovic, but is not available to the public due to copyright issues.

Suzanne continues to create costumes and is currently working on a “Golden” version of the Underdog for the character’s 50th Anniversary in 2014.

We salute you, Suzanne. Long may you wave.

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“Should I get lost, just point me in the direction of a poem.” - Betty Bleen

OCEAN CITY ARTS CENTER PLANS EXHIBIT to MARK FISHING CLUB’S 100TH ANNIVERSARY MARIPOSA® We Have a Gift for Entertaining

From the beach at 14th Street, plein air artist Rae Jaffe, of Ocean City, works on her painting of the Ocean City Fishing Club’s pier.

IClub’s n recognition of the Ocean City Fishing 100 anniversary next year, the th

Ocean City Arts Center will host an exhibition of new paintings depicting the iconic fishing pier and clubhouse at 14th Street and the beach.

The paintings are being created by the South Jersey Plein Air Group, which consists of local artists who paint outdoors at a designated location within the region. The artistic term comes from a French expression, “En plein air, in the open air.” The exhibit will run through the month of January, with a “Meet the Artists” reception on Friday, January 11, 2013, from 7 to 8:30 pm.

Roz Lifshin, the Arts Center’s executive director, said that Board President Dr. Jack Devine initiated the exhibit after discussing the centennial with Fishing Club trustee Don Smedley, of Ocean City.

“The Ocean City Arts Center is a community center, and we welcome this opportunity to celebrate the 100th Anniversary of the Ocean City Fishing Club and to recognize a structure that resonates with anglers, residents, and visitors who view it as a symbol of a great seashore activity,” Dr. Devine explained.

Ocean City artist Rae Jaffe said that although both plein air and studio artists in the Ocean City Fine Arts League will participate in the exhibition, “it is

Diane Brown, of Somers Point, uses a view from the Boardwalk to paint her rendering of the fishing club.

especially exciting for the plein air artists who take their easels and canvases outdoors to paint. It will be both inspiring and challenging for the artists to capture the pier as the waves swirl around the pilings and wash up on the sand. We anticipate a diverse show that highlights the many talents of the Ocean City Fine Arts League’s wonderful painters.”

Founded in the summer of 1913--when Woodrow Wilson was president and the Panama Canal was nearing completion-the Ocean City Fishing Club is the oldest, continuously operating fishing club in the nation. As part of their year-long Centennial celebration, the club’s 215 members will participate in a series of activities, including a three-day fishing tournament, a special exhibit at the Ocean City Historical Museum, an Open House on the pier, and a banquet at The Flanders Hotel.

For more information about the Ocean City Fishing Club’s Centennial celebration, call (609) 398-0534.

Save the Date!

Friday, January 11, 2013 7:00 to 8:30 pm

“Meet the Artists” Reception at The Ocean City Arts Center located in the Community Center 1735 Simpson Avenue www.oceancityartscenter.org (609) 399-7628

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storm is coming. The gulls fly, swooping the sky before the rain and wind battle in. Before the ocean’s surge.

Forcing summer away ~ awnings down, beach chairs in the shed. Eyes glued to the impending doom. A media explosion. Massive swirling Sandy. Drawing a beeline straight to our shores.

How do you live through storms?

And it’s there in my packed bag of books, that thanking journal – that’s slowly etching peace right down into my heart. And the words echoing right into everything bearing down: “If anyone would tell you the shortest, surest way to all happiness and all perfection, he must tell you to make a rule to yourself to thank God for everything that happens to you.

It is certain that whatever seeming calamity happens to you, if you find something to be thankful for, you turn it into a blessing. If you could work miracles, therefore, you could not do more for yourself than by this thankful spirit. It heals and turns all that it touches into happiness.”

Gusts from the southeast blow leaves off trees. Sky turns dark, fear rises with tides, and it’s pouring in. But picking up a pen and giving thanks bears the gift. Calm.

The gifts only have meaning in that they trace the outline of God’s heart, the calm eye of any storm.

And I stand by window and pray that winds shift.

And it comes — the rain there on the pane, the thanks for grace there in the heart, and the working of miracles. ~by Dorothy Kulisek, inspired by Ann Voskamp, excerpts from William Law

Flip the paper to enjoy The Wildwood Sun! It’s two Suns in one!