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“I want to thank you for giving me the most wonderful summer of my life.” ~Robin Ward, 1963
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Italian writer Niccolo Machiavelli once said, “The more sand that has escaped from the hourglass of our life, the clearer we should see through it.” Time really is a great equalizer, it’s available to each of us, to be used however we may choose. As it passes, it leaves a clearer perspective in its path, if only we opt to acknowledge it. As most of our Sun readers know, the best place for reflecting on the passage of time (and pretty much everything else) is at the beach, a timeless sanctuary. . . and never more so than when one season is letting go while another is rising to take its place. Reflecting on our first season of The Sun, gratitude swells within me. Some wonderful seashore stories were published, while our photographs captured so many genuinely happy people. This new Ocean City Sun arose spreading its sunshine over America’s greatest family resort. What a blessing it was to establish a new edition of The Sun, especially with my son at the helm. He is doing a wonderful job and together we are so grateful to know we put smiles on so many faces. Our days will soon get shorter, turning more colorful and much cooler. The upcoming months promise to magically transform our seascape to colors of the rainbow illuminated by a brilliant Harvest moon. Our beaches will possess a stillness unfound in summer, but extraordinary nonetheless and always worth the trip. During these indian summery days, I hope for all of our new Sun friends an hourglass overflowing with wonder and precious time and a seaside miracle to call your own. Perhaps the true purpose of the hourglass is to invite us to slow our pace, to breathe more deeply, truly feel a sea breeze graze our faces and, at times, to do nothing more than grasp the sand between our toes. Our time spent here in Ocean City has been nothing short of amazing. We almost wish we could stop time, replay each event, and then start all over again! However, time marches on and we are looking forward to our first Ocean City autumn, exploring the foliage as well as the farmer’s markets while finding plenty of time for each heavenly (and Halloween) event.
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After a scorching hot and humid summer, these Cover Girls are ready to ride the wave into the best season of all. . . Glorious Indian Summer. The photo was shot by Rob Kulisek on the 14th St. beach with assistance from “Just Terrific” Williams and Elsie Becker. A warm “Thank You” to Pat Trevi for helping coordinate the models and to Mike Lukens for the custom surfboard loan. (from left) Peggy Ann Osborne (of Osborne’s Inn, pg. 9), Barbara Del Deo, Pat Trevi, Lorraine Lewis.
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9/23 Corvette Show ~ 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.On the boardwalk 6th–10th St.,11:30am-4pm.
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THE GAZEBO BY THE SEA Many times she was threatened but never backed down, This poem is dedicated to my loving son Larry not once did her enemies see her wearing a frown. In the past they attacked her Harbor of Pearls, they were The Gazebo by the sea reminds me of what he did for me. He held me mistaken by thinking she was a weak little girl. there when I was in pain, Helped heal my heart, and stopped the rain. She shut up their boasting with a great Mighty Bang, it’s He showed me love beyond compare, It gave me courage and helped make me for peace we are fighting, with salvation she sang. aware, that even on the darkest days . . . The sun will shine tomorrow. Many thousands of lives in the past have been lost, for all her obstacles “By prevailing over and distractions, freedom and peace they paid the ultimate cost. Now I sit here and all I see, Is hristopher beauty and tranquility. Because of that ~C Columbus one may unfailingly arrive at his chosen goal or destination.” Once again, on a Tuesday the Wolf growled at DC and day by the sea, His love has helped to set me free. took a bite of the Apple and tried bending her knee. –DOLORES M. MILLER © 1994 Poet and Author - I live, for one meaShe said, this isMy war little and fordog freedom 10/6-8 Boardwalk & Downtown Merchant THE BEACH sure of terror one thousand I give. a Heartbeat at my feet. Table Sales ~ (No Vendors) 6th – 14th Sts. The beach is changing from day to day just like water’s uncontrollable tides, GOD BLESS AMERICA JIM WEDUL Wildwood Crest, NJ ~E. W–harton on along Asbury Ave. and its tanthe sand isboardwalk eroding and disappearing and like a magic act.
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10/6 Fall Block Party and Fireworks Spectacular ~ 9am–5pm from 5th–14th Streets on REATIVITY Asbury Ave. Over 400 crafters, food vendors, OURISHES music and more. In the evening, family night entertainment on the boardwalk with fireTHE OUL works beginning at 9:30pm.
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Reminisce with the SUN. . . enjoy the reflection back to an era, that in retrospect seemed innocent and wholesome and everyone seemed happy. Many of these old photos are tucked away in family albums where little black triangular holders on each corner hold them in place; some lay in shoeboxes or in bureau drawers next to old chenille bedspreads or in an envelope from the local film processing counter. If you’d like to see yours featured in the pages of The SUN, please dig them out and send them in, and include a little story of your own if you so delight. We like to share the sense of simple pleasure these photos evoke, as we reflect back in time with each turn of the page. Mail to: The Ocean City SUN P.O. Box 31, Ocean City, NJ 08226
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The old fashioned style of auto sales seems passé these days. Compared to a time when Mom & Pop shops, local bakeries and car dealers all operated under the same small town ethos - "the Customer comes first" – a slew of local car dealerships in the area have sold out to big companies that operate from hundreds of miles away and now have only one priority on their minds - the bottom line. When Mike Guido (yes, he’s from New York) took over as General Manager at Atlantic Auto Group last year, he knew that however unfashionable it may seem to run a business the "old way", well, he wouldn't have it any other way. Atlantic has been a family owned and operated business for over 30 years, but has seen some of its greatest accomplishments in the past year since Mike has been there. Statistically, they are the fastest growing store in NJ with their customer rating at 4.8/5 stars – its highest – up several points from just a few years ago. An involved resident of Ocean City, along with his wife, three daughters and son, Mike loves the bygone mentality that endures in this (sometimes) sleepy little beach town. Mike's first preference for any necessity is to do business locally, favoring the “small guy” over the big one. He said, "I live in Ocean City because its like we're set in the 1940's, and I love that mentality. It's a much more appreciative and slower time on the island." Atlantic, which sells "something for everyone", as Mike put it, has a vast selection of new and pre-owned vehicles on their lot in Egg Harbor Township. From Audi, the world’s fastest growing luxury brand on the market, to the iconic Jeep line, VW's sophisticated, fun and affordable offerings, and Chrysler's styl-
ish precision, your neighbors at Atlantic have your auto needs met. In addition to a full body shop, Atlantic’s service and parts center makes finding once hardto-find parts for foreign cars a breeze. Atlantic Auto Group also carries Manufacturer Certified pre-owned vehicles – the smartest way one should buy a used car – from Audi, Chrysler, Dodge, Ram, Jeep and VW. People have landed on the moon with less technology at their fingertips than some of the new cars boast. But even though technology has changed, your experience with the dealership doesn’t have to. Mike has taught his sales team to treat the customer like you would treat a family member. For Atlantic, it’s not about selling, it’s about meeting a need, which they have found to be much more productive than anything else that they could do, gimmicky car commercials and girls in bikinis included.
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Richard Noble, age 79 and a resident of Galloway Township, gleefully celebrated his hole in one that he achieved at the Ocean City golf course. The hole was the 7th hole, 110 yards long. Dick, who retired as a Colonel, previously served as a Navigator in the Army Air Corps during the Viet Nam war and subsequent years.
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he Big (movie) Wedding currently playing at your local beach has brought the craziest characters to town, as Looper finds himself circling the sandy perimeter looking for signs of Sinister activity. The peaceful Hollywood Crew Won’t Back Down from their search for goodness and light and quickly find what they’re looking for in The Happiest Place on Earth. In between beach volleyball and movie takes, they locate The Resident Evil: (who has no cause for) Retribution and is soon occupying space far from town, leaving pleasantness in its once-dark path. With only sunlight surrounding the surfside, the cast gets back to the seaside version of show business, thrilled to be spending the most bountiful season cruising along the coast. Before cruising to your nearest multiplex, please check your local listings for release date changes… The Resident Evil: (seeks) Retribution (opens September 14 th) on overcast skies and sandwich-eating seagulls while Alice (Milla Jovovich) becomes the only hope to fight the malevolent Umbrella Corporation responsible for a deadly Earth-ravaging virus. A professional enforcer (Brad Pitt) is Killing Them Softly (opens September 21st) with his knowledge of classic cars at Street Rod Weekend while on the case of a heist that occurred during a mob-influenced poker game. Within the gloomy, animated Hotel Transylvania (opens September 21st), Dracula (voice of Adam Sandler) is determined to keep an interloper (voice of Andy Sandberg) from taking his teenage daughter (voice of Selena Gomez) to the Halloween Parade (costumes not necessary) with the help of the Invisible Man (voice of David Spade) and Frankenstein (voice of Kevin James). It’s the year 2042, and mob hit man Looper (Joseph Gordon Levitt, opens September 28th) has a surreal job to do that sends him running faster than the participants at the OCNJ Half Marathon & 5K; assassinate targets arriving from the year 2072, including his future self. Two determined moms (Maggie Gyllenhaal, Viola Davis) Won’t Back Down (opens September 28th) from their rally for more educational seaside school trips and against the bureaucracy preventing inner-city public school kids from getting a decent education. A true-crime novelist (Ethan Hawke) misses an Indian Summer Weekend when he investigates something Sinister (opens October 5th) relating to the family murdered in his new home, leading him and his family on a treacherous voyage.
Frankenweenie (opens October 5th) is alive and wreaking animated havoc across town when young scientist-in-training Victor Frankenstein (voice of Charlie Tahan), unable to attend Downtown Merchants Trick or Treat, conducts a science experiment to bring his beloved dog Sparky back to life. When a wealthy California couple (John Krasinski and Rosemarie Dewitt) takes a young New York artist (Olivia Wilde) into their home, they discover Nobody Walks (opens October 12th) along the beach or looks at life the same way after spending time with her. High atop Silent Hill: (a) Revelation (3D) (opens October 26th) is occurring to a girl (Adelaide Clemens) living in an alternate reality filled with lifelong nightmares where serene ocean views and Asbury Avenue shopping trips don’t exist. To appease their grown children, a longdivorced couple (Robert De Niro and Diane Keaton) spend time together shopping for bargains at the Citywide Yard Sale while pretending they are still married during The Big Wedding (opens October 26th) of their adopted son (Topher Grace). During a break from filming, the characters, who feel alive and at home by the sea, use their downtime to explore the fall foliage. Along their scenic stop is Ocean City’s Boardwalk, where they quickly learn that Nobody Walks through Gillian’s Wonderland Pier without having a fun-filled time. With the gentle ocean breeze Killing Them Softly, a timid Frankenweenie, glad to be away from the dark Hotel Transylvania, tries to find the courage to board the welllit Ferris Wheel. Following a day of sunlight and warmth, the contented cast watches the sun sinking below the Silent Hill: (leaving behind a) Revelation (3D), of all the tranquil days and starlit nights to come spent happily by the sea…
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dear What a wonderful magazine - The Ocean City Sun. Love the pictures, the saying at the top of the pages, the articles. Just such a positive outlook. I have been going to OCNJ every year for the past 50 years. It is my home away from home and a place where I refresh my life. It’s such a wonderful paper and it puts a smile on everyone’s face. Keep up the great work! ~Sandy McClintock What a delightful paper you are publishing. I just picked up the second issue and can’t wait to read it. We live in Allentown, NJ and have a condo here in Ocean City. I look forward to future issues! ~Peg Iannetta
Stumbled upon The SUN... and I am grateful. Must say it is an inspired read. The “I Met My True Love in OC” was brilliant. Thank you... just wish I could keep reading yearround back home in Canada. Wish you well. ~ Anthony Kalamut I’m grateful to be a part of The Sunby-the-sea and for each Sun reader who appreciates the small islandtown warmth it tries to capture within its pages, as much as I do. ~ Meg Corcoran Good luck with this very special publication, The SUN, which has entered into the life of our dear Ocean City. Keep up the good work. It’s a welcome addition to our town. Smiles! ~Peggy Ann Osborne
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“The sun lay like a friendly arm across her shoulder.” ~Margorie Kinnan Rawlings, South Moon Under
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The ocean and the air temps are practically identical. The spirit comes alive with the finest air brought to you by the unbound sky, crystalline blue and shimmering white, practically begging everyone to come outdoors and play! As any local worth his or her salt water taffy knows, it’s really and truly, the finest time of the year.
The months of the year appear to unravel differ-
ently at the shore than from just about every place else. They tumble out onto the sand like a child’s torn apart coloring book. Each picture precious in its own loveliness. A gray day in somber November seems to defy impending winter by whispering in your ear ‘The snow will never come’! Later, there are those few surreal hours on a hidden December afternoon on an empty boardwalk when an anemic sun tries to pretend that it’s magically become July. While in middle March even the most naïve among us knows the drill, when the thermometer tips the scales at 75, that it’s nothing but madness to remove a raincoat for a cabana wrap. Everyone has his or her favorites. May and June at the shore for a springtime retreat. July and August for all out fun. As for me, I love them all, but it’s a sun splashed summer’s day at the beach with the worn, low rider chair, sea gull stained umbrella and towel and half empty suntan lotion bottle buried along with your toes deep inside September. That’s what I’m talking about! It’s easy for the monthly renters and the weekend trippers. Time is up for them by Labor Day as Ocean
City’s heaving island bridges wave an invisible goodbye. School days resume, work begins and closed up homes in points north beg to be opened to Fall’s festivities. Planes are waiting on tarmacs belching fumes before takeoffs to Ireland, Eastern Europe and beyond. Their seats taken by your ‘that’s grand’, easily sun freckled faced waitress at the pizza shop, the buff lifeguard with the accent you just can’t place, and all the other cashiers and attendants from the innumerable t-shirt and surf shops and boardwalk rides peppering the coast. They all had a ticket that was probably never removed from a secret compartment in their suitcases since their arrival, but the return date and flight number were nevertheless stamped so importantly into their memory. For natives of the island, alas, the return date for just one more stolen September day of do-nothingness on the delicious curve of Jersey’s shoreline, before Autumn swoops in, just may never be. And I blame it all on the Ninth Month’s almost sinful duplicity. The weather has finally come to its senses. After weeks of heat waves, saran wrap tight humidity and the all encompassing triple digit heat index, it’s NICE OUT! The ocean and the air temps are practically identical.
The spirit comes alive with the finest air brought to you by the unbound sky, crystalline blue and shimmering white, practically begging everyone to come outdoors and play! As any local worth his or her salt water taffy knows, it really and truly is, the finest time of the year. ‘Get mellow, it’s groovy!’ is September’s seductive enticement to those recently paroled from the dog days of August. The caravans of senior citizens that arrive en masse aboard the behemoth busses know the drill. Out of town couples, without school-aged children, on information overload all year, flock to the inns and bed and breakfasts’ waiting to savor September. Even so, for many year-round residents it’s always on the backburner of thought, slowly simmering until it’s too late. Ironically, there’s too much to do after the ‘official summer season’ is over. ‘I’ll go this weekend, after I get the house cleaned.’ ‘After the kids are in school, I’ll go during the week.’ ‘….after we get the store closed.’ ‘After I hit that great sidewalk sale’…blah,blah,blah. Somehow, no matter how hard we try, and no matter how good our intentions, that last day on the beach for the summer, somewhere in September, slips by and before you can say “Trick or Treat!” …well, you know the drill.
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“I never get tired of the blue sky.”
Fall in Love
with Ocean City By Mary Ann Bolen
Did your thoughts ever move from your
people aren’t fully aware of all our island has to offer, I remembered “the bucket list” we had started in July. Maybe this book was something I could really do. So, with the help and encouragement of my husband and family, The Ocean City Bucket List was written over the next several months and published in June 2012. After reading my book, Dorothy Kulisek, editor and publisher of The SUN by-the-sea newspaper, contacted me. She graciously asked if I’d be interested in compiling a “Fall bucket list” for the September/October edition of her paper, as The Ocean City Bucket List concentrates mainly on things to do in the summertime. I loved the idea and told her I would begin immediately. So here we are…. What to do? What to do? What to do? I have repeatedly told our summer visitors how wonderful the Fall is here in Ocean City. This September will be the first time in 25 years that I will not be putting up bulletin boards, sending out back-to-school letters and drafting lesson plans for an incoming batch of third-grade scholars. As a recently retired schoolteacher, I now have the time to enjoy the Fall season full-time – and not just on the weekends. Here is a small sampling of what this island offers after Labor Day:
mind to your mouth before that mental filter kicked in, so before you knew it, you had said something that was never meant to be heard? It was one of those unfiltered declarations that led to this summer’s publication of my • Visit the Welcome Center and pick up your book, The Ocean City Bucket List. My whole family (children, their spouses and list of all the City sponsored Fall events the grandchildren) had filled our house in • Enjoy immediate seating at restaurants Ocean City for their highly anticipated an- • Savor the last of the Jersey tomatoes and nual Fourth of July vacation last summer. We Jersey corn were all chatting at the kitchen table after • Watch Red Raider football games at breakfast when my daughter showed us a Ocean City High School book, The Key West Bucket List, which her • Get a parking spot right in front of your friend, David Sloan, wrote about Key West, own home Fla. While we were perusing it, I suddenly • Host a Thanksgiving family reunion here realized my thought had moved to my mouth • Rent properties at reduced rates and I exclaimed without any forethought, “I • Quiet reflection at the Veterans Memorial could write something like this for Ocean • Take your dogs to the beach • Whatever you do don’t forget to ___(Fill City – The Ocean City Bucket List.” your own bucket list in) I started considering all the things to do This list is far from complete, and just like in and places to see that aren’t necessarily in • Doors Windows Glass Blocks my book,•I’ve left room for you to add your the guide books, but provide a true Ocean Insulated Glass •own Table Tops • Storm Doors Ocean City fall favorite. City experience. Included would be things Garage Doors Shutters • Mirrors One thing•I’ve learned through writing The for people who have been coming here ev- • Siding ery summer since they were too small for Ocean City Bucket List and this column is Water that Leak Specialists Ocean City is truly an island for all the Tilt-a-Whirl. seasons. (Ever wonder what there is to do The family immediately jumped at the idea in the winter? You’d be surprised.) and said, “Do it, Mom; go for it. Let’s start NJ Registered now.” My son got a pad of paper and a pen Home Improvement and in 15 minutes we’d come up with a listContractor Mary Ann Bolen’s book, The Ocean City of about 20 items. Everyone agreed it was Bucket List, makes an ideal thank-you, 13VH06860000 a good start, but it was time to get ready housewarming, hostess, reunion, Christmas/ for the beach, so the list was stashed in a holiday gift or stocking stuffer. The Ocean drawer and soon forgotten. City Bucket List ($12.95) is available at Fast forward six weeks to August of last The Cricket Box, The Original Fudge Kitchyear. I was giving a long-time visitor a tour en, Mallon’s, Old Salt, Shriver’s, Sun Rose of the island; pointing out places and sug- Words and Music, and everywhere the gesting activities she had never thought of Bucket List sign is displayed, as well as onor knew existed. When I realized how many line at www.amazon.com.
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“The most important work you will ever do is within the walls of your own home.” ~ Harold B. Lee
This Old Ocean City Cottage By JOSH KINNEY
T he cracking of wood, swinging of hammers and hacking of saws reverberated from the corner of Third and Central in Ocean City. Mike Picciani stood in the center of the street, arms folded, a bead of sweat dripping down his tanned forehead. The three story house, or what remained of it, stood dilapidated and leaning, a porch riddled with holes and a garage that had been fined one too many times for being structurally unsound. As Mike stood watching the restoration project unfold, the house shifted slightly and dipped further into a lean, knocking off a piece of the porch. He turned around, covered his face and slowly walked down the street toward the condo his family was renting for the summer. “A few times I sat on that porch and wanted to wear a mask,” said Picciani, a Delaware County, Pennsylvania native. “I was kind of embarrassed of the place at the time. Now, I couldn’t be more proud of it.” In 1880, Albert H. Smith was the original owner of the now beautifully restored white home on the corner of third and central. It became a boarding house where many stayed when they came to visit the island during the summer months. At one point, the cost of staying for a whole week was just $5. Being one of the oldest homes in Ocean City, Mike decided to restore it to its original state. He received the home from his Mother-in-law, Ruth, after his father-in-law passed away. The family had owned the house since the early 1970s. “He was a preacher and wanted to be close to the Tabernacle, which is why they chose this location,” said Mike. The street, dotted with shady trees and beautiful old homes stands at the entrance of the historic district and is situated at the highest elevation on the island. “During the major flood in 1962, the water only came up to the second step of the porch,” said Picciani, walking around the finished product of his passion and creativity. Though it would have been cheaper to tear down the place, Mike went forward with his idea saying “It wasn’t done for the investment, that’s for sure.” The place was originally in such disrepair, deteriorating badly with much work needed. With no heat, electricity or air conditioning, only three fireplaces and a 100 year old brick foundation, the meticulous reconstruction began. “Nobody could have afforded to reconstruct this thing… I wondered if I was taking drugs or someone was slipping something in my coffee,” laughed Mike.
“. . .the two years of hard work paid off, and the 1880 replica came to life, down to each door knob, shutter, and even the mailbox.”
The restoration project began on the house in 2006 and finished in 2008, although with an old house, the work is never really complete
“I found the difference between restoration and renovation is a multiplier of three,” he chuckled, speaking about the expensiveness of the project. But the two years of hard work paid off, and the 1880 replica came to life, down to each door knob, shutter, and even the mailbox. The ceiling heights were maintained, the original solid wood doors were replicated as well as the porch pillars, cedar roof, windows, and the outside shutters. The bricks were replaced and the wood floors put in as the expenses increased along with Mike’s headache. Though, he wouldn’t have it any other way. This was his project, his art, and a price tag couldn’t be placed on it. Today, the home has its modern luxuries of air conditioning, electricity and heat, with nautical interior décor and matchless perfections. Everything else is identical to 1880, without a single piece of fiberglass on the entire house. During the construction, others on the surrounding streets started fixing up their own homes. “It was contagious,” he said, “and from a psychological point I found that very interesting.” The incredible amount of work put into making the home what it is today gets showered with compliments. Many have told Mr. Picciani that the house is something that’s good for the whole neighborhood. Lots of hard work and memories went in to the old white house on the corner but to Mike, standing back and marveling at his finished artwork, he believes the best stories are now.
Caption reads: “At ‘the Cottage’ in Ocean City, NJ, Dad’s birthday, July 6, 1991. (L-R around table) Lee, Mike and Jr., Beth, Mom & Dad, Don, Louise and Miriam
Our hope at The SUN is always to provide locals and tourists with a nostalgic newspaper filled with positive stories and news. Our goal is to capture the heart of Ocean City, NJ and to print the stories you will enjoy reading about. We are pleased to showcase a continuing series of “This Old House” stories, about a select group who are fortunate value their old homes and want to keep them in their families for generations to come. At The SUN, we just love stories, and feel that every seashore home has one of its own. If you would like to share your story, please call us at 609-522-2721 or email sun-by-the-sea@verizon.net.
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“The freedom of the press works in such a way that there is not much freedom from it.”
~Grace Kelly
(if only she could have seen The Sun!)
Remembering Grace Kelly Thirty Years Later November 12, 1929—September 14, 1982 By Fred Miller
This movie poster advertising High Noon was in a display case at the Stand Theatre on July 31, 1952. That was the first local showing of the movie starring Grace Kelly and Gary Cooper.
John B. Kelly built this house for his family’s summer home in 1931 at 2536 Wesley Avenue. The family enjoyed this shore house for thirty years.
Grace Kelly won the Academy Award for best actress in 1954. She played the wife of an alcoholic, acted by Bing Crosby in The Country Girl. This poster was displayed in the lobby of the Village Theatre on the Boardwalk.
Headlines around the world on September 14, 1982 reported the sad news: Princess Grace of Monaco, formerly actress Grace Kelly, died at age 52 of injuries she suffered in a car crash the day before. “City mourns death of friend” was the headline of the September 17, 1982 issue of The Sentinel-Ledger. The article written by Margie Bowen began, “As the entire world is mourning the death of a princess, people here in this ocean community where many fondly remember Grace Kelly as a skinny kid playing on the beach, are grieving over the loss of a friend.” The article went on reviewing Grace’s past: “The daughter of a one-time Olympic rowing champion and a Philadelphia brick-layerturned-millionaire, the late Jack Kelly, Grace, who loved to play-act as a child growing up between the city of brotherly love and the family’s Ocean City getaway home, made 11 movies before giving up her acting career in 1956 to marry Monaco’s Prince Philip Rainier III. “During that brief but successful fling with stardom, Kelly won an Academy Award as best actress in 1954 for The Country Girl, in which she starred with Bing Crosby. “She appeared in three Alfred Hitchcock films: To Catch a Thief with Cary Grant; Dial M for Murder with Ray Milland; and Rear Window with James Stewart. “She also starred with Gary Cooper in High Noon and with Bing Crosby and Frank Sinatra in High Society, a musical remake of The Philadelphia Story. “Ironically, The Swan, one of her last films made in 1956, prior to her self-imposed retirement and marriage to Rainier, was about a beautiful young woman who marries a crown prince.” Mayor Jack Bittner ordered flags to be flown at half-mast in Ocean City. John B. Kelly built the family house at 2536 Wesley Avenue in 1931 and they spent every summer there enjoying America’s Greatest Family Resort. On Sunday, April 10, 1983, Ocean City people filled the Music Pier to share their memories of Grace Kelly. T. John Carey organized the program that included: Congressman William J. Hughes, Prince Albert of Monaco, Jack Kelly Jr., John Lehman, Secretary of the Navy, and Helen Kroesser, president of the Ocean City Historical Museum. On March 24, 1993, the United States and Monaco jointly issued a stamp to honor Grace Kelly. On the American stamp she was Grace Kelly, while the Monaco stamp she was Princess Grace. Thirty years after her untimely death, Grace is still remembered in Ocean City.
(above & top right) On March 24, 1993, the United States and Monaco jointly issued a stamp honoring Grace Kelly. On the American version she was called Grace Kelly, and Princess Grace, on the version issued in Monaco. The United States Postal Service advertised “Capture her majesty at your post office today” when it issued the stamp.
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“I would like to be remembered as someone who accomplished useful deeds, and who was a kind and loving person. I would like to leave the memory of a human being with a correct attitude and who did her best to help others.” ~Grace Kelly
Princess Grace... a life in photos
(above) This photograph of the Kelly women was on the front page of The Sentinel-Ledger on September 17, 1982 above this headline: “City mourns death of friend.” The picture was taken during the summer of 1955 by Al Senior. From left are: Peggy, Margaret, Grace and Lizanne. (left) This picture of the Kelly family enjoying a day on the 26th Street beach was on the front page of the August 2, 1935 Ocean City Sentinel-Ledger. From left to right are, John B., Margaret, Peggy, Jack Jr., Grace, and Lizanne. (right) Five months after their wedding Princess Grace and Prince Rainier visited her parents in Ocean City. This photograph was taken on September 14, 1956, in front of the Kelly home at 2536 Wesley Avenue by Al Senior. Princess Grace was pregnant with Caroline at the time.
In 1954, Grace Kelly visited the Ocean City High School football team. This picture was in the 1955 OCHS yearbook.
On April 10, 1983, a ceremony was held in the Music Pier to honor the late Princess Grace. Participants included, from left, Congressman William J. Hughes, Grace’s son Prince Albert, Jack Kelly Jr., and Secretary of the Navy John Lehman, a cousin of the Kellys.
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Each Montauk eventually grows large and shrub like, about 3 ft. tall and 3 ft. to 4 ft. wide. It is easily propagated by cuttings and can be divided if you are real careful. It needs full sun and once established requires little water. It should ideally be planted in a well drained sandy loam soil. I have planted them in the most exposed, ocean front locations imaginable and have never seen wind or salt damage. I live on the Delaware Bay side of Cape May County and have planted a 100 feet hedge of them separating my property from the salt water wetlands. Their roots are near the salt water but they have survived and look beautiful. More good news is that they are deer and rabbit resistant.
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34th Annual Peck's Beach Surf Contest Held August 8, 2012 at the 7th Street Beach in Ocean City in fun, 1-2' surf. photos by Dom DiTanni
Dreamed up by the late George Gerlach of Surfers Supplies in 1978, the Peck's Beach Surf Classic was a contest that would eliminate the pressures of competition. 34 years later and it has become a community event that kids look forward to all year long, serving as a positive experience for young up-and-coming surfers. This year, the waves were fun, but the highlight - as always - was the surfboard give away. Perhaps the best part was when "Moose" (bottom left) was chosen to draw the tickets. He closed his eyes, picked the first one out and lo-and-behold it was his own. He was so stoked to the point of tears, literally. There's almost nothing better than watching young groms enjoy such a great activity like surfing.
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Save the Dates for these Upcoming Events! Weds., September 12, 2012 Annual Luncheon at the Flanders Hotel, 12noon
This year marks the 49th Annual Luncheon for the Ocean City Historical Museum. Weatherman extraordinaire, Dan Skeldon from NBC40 will be talking about weather and its impact on Ocean City’s history. Tickets may be purchased at the OCHM for $35.
Fri., october 12, 2012 museum movie night: “Dial M for Murder”
Library Lecture Room, 6pm
The replica of Grace Kelly’s wedding dress has been on continuous exhibit for three years. For the preservation of the dress, it will be taken off exhibit, but before we do, we want to send her off in the best way we can. Join us for a miniexhibit and movie starring Grace Kelly. Exhibit opens at 6pm and movie will start at 7pm. Museum members are free. $2 donation for Non-members.
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.
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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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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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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“People will accept your ideas much more readily if you tell them Benjamin Franklin said it first.” ~ David H. Comins
Sentinel building at 744 Asbury Avenue 1921 Board of Education–Eleanor Fogg Josephine Goff on left
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1879—First American flag to fly over Ocean City had 38 stars 1881—First Ocean City Sentinel published 1883—First destructive fire--two houses at the corner of Sixth Street and Wesley Avenue 1884—First city councilmen elected: William H. Burrell, Parker Miller, Carrell Doughty, Enoch Green 1890—First school principal--Professor Leonard R. Thomas 1892—First Ocean City Guide Book and Directory published by Mary Townsend Rush 1893—First Ocean City trolley went into operation 1897—First paved street--First to Tenth Street on Asbury Avenue 1897—First person to own an automobile--Harvey Young Lake 1897—First chief of police--Samuel B. “Cappie” Scull 1900—First jailhouse built on the corner of Ninth Street and Asbury Avenue
Chief Samuel B. Scull standing in front of the first jailhouse; Scull was the first chief of police and the first to retire with a pension
1907—First trolley from Atlantic City to Ocean City 1911—First elected commissioners--Harry Headley, R. Howard Thorn, John Marts 1912—First 48-star flag waves atop flagpole on Hand’s Pier on July 4 1912—First mayor (and last) to sit on the electric chair at Sing Sing Penitentiary--Joseph G. Champion 1912—First air mail flight from Ocean City to Stone Harbor 1920—First year Ocean City used the slogan “America’s Greatest Family Resort” 1921—First two women to be appointed to the Board of Education-- Eleanor Fogg and Josephine Goff 1921—First OCHS vs. Pleasantville football game to be played on Thanksgiving Day; Pleasantville won 7-0 1921—First automobile dealer--Edward G. Kurtz 1924—First issue of the combined newspapers, the Ocean City Sentinel-Ledger, was published on February 29 1928—First policeman to retire with a pension--Samuel B. Scull
38-star flag flew over Ocean City in 1879
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The electric chair Mayor Champion sat on
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“He who knows that enough is enough will always have enough.” ~Lao-Tzu
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Ocean City has been called America’s Greatest Family Resort since the slogan was adopted by the chamber of commerce in 1920. But it has always been a gathering place for families, beginning in 1879 when the Lake family came here to build a Christian Seaside Resort. Since those early years, Ocean City has evolved into a community of diverse people, with the value of family still holding strong. While famous people, such as actress Grace Kelly and author Gay Talese, called Ocean City home, most of the people in this book are ordinary citizens. Many of these families are third and fourth generation. Some trace their roots back to the Lakes, others have grandparents or great-grandparents who came here as immigrants. Still others have moved here more recently; all contribute to making Ocean City a wonderful place to live and work. Author Bio: Fred and Susan Miller have written four other books for Arcadia about Ocean City history. Many of the photographs come from their own collection or from the collections in the Ocean City Historical Museum, where Fred is a past president. Other pictures have been shared by friends and neighbors, those members of the community who keep Ocean City truly America’s greatest family resort.
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I went to my usual spot at 8th street, but then reconsidered in favor of an unnamed street in nearby Strathmere, remembering that that had been the site of my best day ever for body-surfing. That, too, had been in mid-September, on a day much like this. I had gone in the water at and caught wave after perfect wave, caroming down their faces, sometimes actually shouting in exultation, getting rides of almost 50 yards, and then galloping back out to catch the next wave. I must have stayed in for the better part of an hour until, waterlogged and finally sated, I caught one last beauty and tramped out of the surf. But where was I? This certainly wasn’t where I had entered. I looked around, disoriented, and then it dawned on me that each wave had taken me a little further south, and now I was a good quarter mile below where I had gone in. I chuckled to myself and headed back up the beach. Fast forward to this day, the beach was deserted, and I decided to walk a little before boogie-boarding. I felt the need to stretch my legs and get some sun. I passed a few fellow walkers and saw a lone bather in the surf. As I approached, I could see that it was a man who looked to be in his mid-forties. He looked to be in good shape, and as I got closer I could see he was naked. Why not? The beach was deserted. We waved and I continued. Back at Unnamed Street, I got my multi-colored boogie board from the car, trudged across the beach, whistling and happy, and
headed into the ocean. The waves were magnificent, each one almost perfect, and I lost myself in them, ride after fast-skimming ride. I caught the crests easily, high above the water, and went shooting down at break-neck speeds and then was propelled almost 75 yards by the force of the surf, catching back-waves that took me all the way into the beach. As I arose on the shore after a particularly exhilarating ride, I looked up and down the beach and saw nothing except seagulls and sandpipers. I stripped my trunks off and tossed them as far onto the sand as I could and headed back into the water. Now this was freedom -- invigorating, clandestine freedom -- and I reveled in it for ride after ride. As I came out for a breather, still naked, I saw, far up the beach toward Sea Isle City, a lone vehicle, little more than a moving dot, heading toward me. Just to be on the safe side, I retrieved my trunks and slipped them on and went back in to catch a few more waves. As I was whisked up to the water line, I could see that the vehicle was a police car. It stopped and a young officer, buzz cut and ramrod straight, got out, and approached me. “Excuse me, sir, but we’ve received reports of naked boogie-boarding on this beach from one of the residents,” he said, gesturing up toward the ocean-front houses. “Do you know anything about it?” “You got me,” I said. “There was a guy swimming nude up the beach a ways, but he’s gone now.” “Okay,” he said. “Just checking it out. Have a nice day.” Then he got back in his vehicle, winked at me, and drove away. Bob Ingram is a writer/journalist/editor whose work has appeared in Philadelphia Magazine, Atlantic City Magazine, Philly Arts, the South Philadelphia Review, the Cape May County Herald, to name a few. He is a contributing writer for The Sun By-the-Sea. He currently lives and writes in Cape May Courthouse, New Jersey.
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“Older is better in so many ways, and what great perspective it brings to our days.” -Steve and Anna Becca
Blast from the Past
America’s Greatest
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If you don’t start out the day with a smile, it’s not too late to start practicing for tomorrow.
Ocean City High School Yearbook Photos Courtesy of Ocean City Historic Society
Mike Lukens
Peter Pittaluga
Above: Blitz’ Deli summer crew: Kristen Swamer, Khrystyna Boletskce, Shizhana Kydanchuk, Timo Yingling, and Andrew Klamo. Left: Just in time for Shark Week, on August 15th, near the 59th St. Pier, local kayaker, “Shark Tony” landed this 7 foot sand tiger shark. After snapping a few pictures, it was released back into the ocean. This type of shark is usually not a threat to humans.
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Margaret Gleason
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Mary Margaret Peace
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Congratulations to Aggie Becker, an '08 graduate of OCHS, for winning the prestigious “Ultimate Choreography Award” at a National Dance competition, which featured over 1,000 dance groups. She won for her work on a lyrical piece called “Let It Be” choreographed with 8 dancers ages 8-10 from Miss Margot’s Ensemble Arts in EHT. The same dance and another dance called “Body Language” are invited to another choreography showcase at the Alvin Ailey Dance Theatre in NYC next Spring. She won a separate choreography award for a piece called “My Discarded Men” which was a jazz dance, with 7 girls ages 13-14. She and the team are getting ready to go to Walt Disney World to participate in Mickey’s Christmas Parade that will be taped and shown on ABC on Christmas Morning. They are currently gearing up for several community service performances for the Holiday Season as well as a new competition season in the Spring. John Hannigan
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Ms. Shelley the South Jersey Shore Mermaid, as played by Suzanne Muldowney, performs at a summer festivity in her new costume that she designed and made herself. Photo: Donald B. Kravitz
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“Orange, yellow, green, red. . .another leaf just hit my head!” ~Anon. The church page is printed compliments of The SUN with blessings. To change or add to your church’s listing, please call 609 522 2721.
St Damien Parish of Ocean City
609-399-0648 St Frances Cabrini 2nd & Atlantic Ave.
Central Ocean City Union Chapel
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32nd Street & Central Aves., Ocean City Sunday School 9am Worship 10am
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Coastal Christian 300 8th Street, Ocean City Sunday: 8am, 9:45am, & 11:30am 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
St Augustine 13th & Wesley Ave Sat 5 Sun 7:30, 9, 10:15, 11:30 Mon-Sat 8am
Our Lady of Good Counsel 40th & Central Ave. Mon-Fri 4pm Sat 4, 5:30, Sun 7:45, 9:15, 10:30, 11:45,
ST. James A.M.E. 200 E. 7th Street, Ocean City Sundays 11am & 3:30pm 609-399-3099
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“. . .our chairs face the ocean to symbolize there is nothing between us and God. . .”
A new spiritual group, SonRise Circle Christian Meditation, meets Thursdays at 9 a.m. on the beach at 2nd Street (through October). The group’s organizer, Peaches Lukens, describes the meetings below.
Filling a Quiet Mind with God The word “meditation” often conjures up images associated with Eastern religions, but meditation is mentioned often in the Bible and can become a powerful means of transformation for the seeking Christian.
We do not come to Scripture simply for knowledge and study, but to encounter God Himself within His Word. Many Christians know about God, but may not truly know Him in the personal and intimate way they long to. “Lectio Divina” (Sacred Reading) is an ancient Christian practice that Benedictine monks used in the third century to expose illiterate peasants to God’s Word and thus God Himself. The four steps of Lectio involve listening to a small portion of Scripture several times through. We contemplate and meditate on the text and allow the Spirit of God to bring insight in individual and unique ways as only He can. Over time this helps us to connect to the Living God; discerning and hearing Him speak into our lives. For the past seven years a small group of Christian women have been meeting on the beach and practicing Lectio together, resulting in a wonderful experience with God and strengthening their faith. A new group has formed that also includes men: Sonrise Circle. We meet on the beach because the solitude is so conducive for listening within to God. Our chairs face the ocean to symbolize there is nothing between us and God as we listen to Scripture and for the Holy Spirit. At the close of our time together we come into a circle with our chairs and if we chose, we briefly share what God shared with us during that time.
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Ocean City Baptist Church 603 E. 10th Street, Ocean City Sun School 9:30am Worship 10:45am, 6pm 609-399-2261 www.oceancitybaptist.org
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Coastal Christian Beach Baptism ~ July 22, 2012. Pastor Matt Stokes of Coastal Christian Church baptized over 40 believers in Christ at 59th St. beach on this beautiful day. Praise God for all those who were baptized.
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“I believe in the sun when it’s not shining, I believe in love even when I feel it not, I believe in God even when he is silent.”
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ecent trades in the Phillies organization have left fans stunned and feeling indifferent about their boys of summer. On the day of the June 31st trade deadline, General Manager Ruben Amaro, Jr. traded centerfielder Shane Victorino to the Los Angeles Dodgers for relief pitcher Josh Lindblom and right-handed pitcher Ethan Martin, a first-round pick of the Dodgers back in 2008. He also dealt away rightfielder Hunter Pence to the San Francisco Giants for outfielder Nate Schierholtz, Tommy Joseph (minor league catcher), and Seth Rosin (right-handed pitcher). Victorino had been with the Phillies in the major leagues for seven years and was always a fan favorite. Losing Shane was one of the more upsetting trades the Phillies have made during past deadlines, and it may sting for a while. Hunter Pence was acquired at the trade deadline last season, and his departure was all but expected. He was also a favorite among the fans, and his replacement, Nate Schierholtz, is thrilled to be in Philadelphia after not seeing much playing time in San Francisco. Joe Blanton was placed on waivers during the time of the trade deadline, and was picked up by the Los Angeles Dodgers, joining Victorino. In return, the Phillies will receive cash considerations or a player to be named later.
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Domonic Brown has been called up once again, the third time in the past three seasons. After battling a knee injury in mid-June, Brown came back a month later and began to tear up AAA pitching once again. This prompted Ruben Amaro to call him up and become an everyday center or left fielder. Amaro also announced Brown will be a starting outfielder in 2013. The Phillies lineup certainly looks different as we leave the dog days of summer. While Ryan Howard and Chase Utley have made much needed contributions to the offense, injuries to Placido Polanco and Carlos Ruiz are hurting this team terribly. Placido Polanco has been suffering back issues and shouldn’t be out for longer than his 15-day disabled list stint. However, Carlos Ruiz will be missing at least 4-6 weeks with plantar faciitis, an injury to his left foot. Ruiz has been this team’s MVP in 2012, and the Phillies will be missing his powerful hitting. Catcher Erik Kratz, called up from AAA during Brian Schneider’s injury had been a wonderful surprise to the lineup, hitting .379 in fifteen games (as of August 7th). Kevin Frandsen, also a AAA call-up has been hitting in the .300’s as well, starting in eight games so far for Placido Polanco. The injury-plagued, Victorino, Pence, and Blanton-missing Phillies are in the midst of a rebuilding season, and are all but likely to make the playoffs this season.
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MAYSun ~ JUNE 2012 the SUN by-the-Sea the by-the-Sea
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“My goodness how the time has flewn! How did it get so late so soon?” -Dr. Seuss
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looking out the descending bell I saw a dolphin floating past and had a glimpse of years ago, watching her walk down the Avenue. Tall, slender arms, hair color change to a summer shade, it must have been spring. I felt that wave inside me as I did today when I thought I saw her. Bubble descent complete, I lock onto the top of Sea Dome 1 and send the signal up to the lead boat to detach. Sea Dome 1, the first of its kind constructed two years ago. Still the main entrance for all scientific research as well as the Sea Slug Disco. We knew that we couldn’t just have this as an underwater research and water turbine substation, we had to make it a place where people can come have fun and what better way than to dance under the sea. The original intention was to build outer sandbar like structures to help defuse the ever rising seas and their ever powerful tropical storms that have been wiping all the beaches away. The dredging projects from years ago always removed the outer sand bars which are the first line of defense from these storms and with no sand bars left we had to mimic nature. Pyramid dome shapes that defuse and help channel the storms surges and sand sweeping swells were designed and set in place, adding water turbines inside of the structures provided hours of electricity to the local sea towns. We made bigger ones so that it was easier to go inside and work on the stations and conduct research and even cultivate underwater farms with tomatoes and other vegetables and fruits. Soon seaweed and oceanic stalagmite reef growth created a whole new healthy environment. So much energy was produced out here from the turbines that no one had to worry about electric bills anymore. But Sea Dome 1 is a grand structure stretching and linking 1.2 miles of research labs, eateries, clear tunnels for viewing wildlife, farming green houses, turbine substations and of course the Sea Slug Disco. I’m down here early today to adjust atmosphere pressures and do some electro readings and the early morning glow form the sun coming through the clear roof is amazing, soft greens and vibrant yellows. It’s like being inside a giant jelly fish, translucent and glinting little lights that follow the skeletal structure, truly an amazing place to be. Tonight is the first opening night and every detail must be set without a hitch. My descent bubble has magnetically secured and and Im now pushing through the outer membrane
Figure I. Sectional view of the Sea Slug Disco Sea Dome, part of the Sea Dome I project.
into the welcome center. We have the fundamental science, farming and electrical harvesting in place for awhile now but tonight is the dance party take off, I’m excited. These walls are a delicate balance between the water pressure of the sea out side and the inner pressure pushing back. The skeletal structure holds the water tubes that catch the water flow from all directions and feed into smaller turbines that power lights and fans and other electrical devices along the routes. Water in the skeletally structure also keeps it weighted and strong, so in a sense the structure was light enough to move it easily around during the build. The deepest set area is about 17 feet so its not like its out at sea, Ocean City is only a quarter of a mile away and easily accessible. As I move through the main entrance into the mechanical side door to adjust the and check the atmospheres, I see the poster advertising tonights DJ’s and I think I better not adjust the pressure to high because you know how dj’s and musicians are – they can get pretty lazy and perform well if the pressure is too great. Everything looks about right but lets turn the pressure down in the disco hall just a bit. Its going to be calm seas for a few days so the pressure doesn’t have to be too strong. When low
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pressure and high pressure storms come around everything has to be adapted , but because of the nature of the outer membrane, created out of recycled plastic with a clear view and elasticity, it is sound. There is no heavy metal or corrosive rusting component out here so there is little environmental impact. Everyone was very skeptical as to how well it would hold up, but with many hours put into research and me riding out a few storms out here, I think its safe. Wildlife observation deck with plant life readings and fish and animal sight recognizers are going to be a hit with the public. Readings of how much the seaweed and plants have grown over the course of a few days or weeks and documenting the harvest with the bounty of fruit and vegetables. Any animal that swims or floats by is detected and described on the monitors and led pointed out where to look to see it, its fascinating, a true learning place.
Aaron Jamison (A5) is an artist, musician and surfer from Ocean City. He spends his time working here in the summer and traveling to exotic destinations during the offseason. His futuristic piece will hopefully one day come to fruition.
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“I like to scare people, and people like to be scared.”
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By Alison Heller
Alison Heller of Morey’s marketing team showing off her charming Kellogg facial
Rich Peterson, longtime Moreys employee is NOT a happy clown
Nick Lassor was transformed into Felix the Boardwalk Barker.
As Mariner’s Landing transformed into the haunted ruins of an abandoned park for Morey’s FEARS- Terror on the Boardwalk in 2011, something strange began happening to our staff. The office personnel started shuffling around the coffee maker mumbling about beans or brains and no amount of caffeine seemed to perk them up. Our mechanics turned menacing, laughing maniacally as they dismembered rides for off- season storage. Morey’s FEARS- Terror on the Boardwalk, Morey’s Piers’ Halloween event brought all hands on deck last year to make the event a success. Every department pitched in to make costumes, learn and apply various makeup techniques, decorate the pier, build the mazes, props and facades and even act as zombies, evil clowns and living scarecrows. “I never expected to join the undead crew in the Ghost Ship, but I definitely had a great time scaring guests,” said Greg Rodgers, a Morey’s mechanic turned zombie. “Once you get your first scream, you really feed on that energy... kind of like a real zombie.” Acting like real zombies became much easier once our skilled team of cosmetologists applied festering wounds and dabbed fake blood on our faces as naturally as if they were powdering our cheeks. The different make up looks transformed us outside and in. “We took classes to learn proper sanitation and application techniques for a variety of characters,” said Kristel Jenkins, Morey’s Events and Entertainment Manager turned Undead Cosmetologist. “The transformations were incredible. Everyone really got into their character as
soon as their makeup was finished.” Anne O’Boyle, Morey’s Corporate Sales Manager, became nearly unrecognizable as a creepy clown heckling guests and spouting twisted rhymes in CarnEvil. Like many of our associates, she spent the weeks between event nights perfecting her costumes and coming up with new ways to scare people. “It was really fun to discover I had a bit of a dark side,” said Anne. “I don’t let her come out to play often, but CarnEvil was the perfect opportunity!” I started out as a creative, ambitious writer and ended up a stiff husk of my former self, lumbering around the corn maze and traumatizing guests. As a roaming scarecrow actor in CornStalkers, my makeup was one of the most interesting styles. I had to look like I was made of straw and burlap to be a convincing scarecrow. My face was first covered in a layer of liquid latex and topped with crumbled rice cereal, which I dubbed “the Kellogg facial” (it’s all the rage this Halloween season!). However, I looked liked a walking Rice Krispie treat, which might be the least scariest thing ever. After the latex dried, I was subjected to an airbrush for an ample coating of brown paint. Black accents were airbrushed over my eyes, mouth, neck and cheeks and then artists dabbed my face liberally with fake blood, pus and other oozy fluids. “Pus was definitely the most fun application,” said Kristel. “It was disturbingly realistic and got great reactions from guests.” From our bearded ladies in the ticket booth to our cackling clowns in CarnEvil, every-
Jack Morey is candidly caught being scared inside the Ghost Ship
Long time Moreys employee, Hope Schaff had fun at her new job assignment!
Morey’s Maintenance Men turned Zombies
Our editor joined in on the zombieness.
Five makeup artists were on deck, artistically helping to create the zombie characters that frightfully roamed the pier
one embraced the spooky spirit of Morey’s FEARS and made sure all our guests enjoyed our first year of fear on the pier. We’re all looking forward to this year’s event, perhaps a little too eagerly. Come up and see us, if you DARE! Morey’s Fears- Terror on the Boardwalk will infest your nightmares October 5, 6, 7, 12, 13, 19, 20, 26 and 27. For tickets, hotel packages and more information visit www.moreysfears.com.
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“Those who dream by day are cognizant of many things which escape those who dream only by night.” ~Edgar Allan Poe
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The appearance of everything was altered; there seemed to be, as it were, a calm, sweet, cast, or appearance of divine glory, in almost everything. God’s excellency, his wisdom, his purity and love, seemed to appear in every thing; in the sun, moon, and stars; in the clouds and blue sky; in the grass, flowers, trees; in the water, and all nature; which used greatly to fix my mind. I often used to sit and view the moon for a long time; and in the day, spent much time in viewing the clouds and sky, to behold the sweet glory of God in these things: In the meantime, singing forth, with a low voice, my contemplations of the Creator and Redeemer. . .” ~Jonathan Edwards on Beauty
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“He who can no longer pause to wonder and stand rapt in awe, is as good as dead; his eyes are closed.” ~ Albert Einstein
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JIM GRAY
JG: This is a dying mesocyclone. The cloud you see in the front is called a Shelf Cloud. They form on the leading edge of Squall Lines. The downdraft of the storm creates them by pushing rain cooled air out to the ground. This air will then push out and go forward in the storm. This creates and area where the cloud can form on. In longer lived storms you will see the Shelf cloud ('Gust Front') farther in front of the storm. There is usually little rain associated with this cloud because the storm is still behind it. You will rather see high winds and the longer that cloud was moving over a distance is where you will see damaging winds.
JG: This is a Mesocyclone, taken on July 1st, 2012. It was a day after the derecho came through. This was a very small complex thunderstorm that grew up to 42,000ft. It gave heavy rain and hail to some parts of Ocean City. This shot was taken from Longport. When storms pass over Ocean City heading West or North West towards the sea, the waterway in front of the Great Egg Harbor Inlet seems to be a very conductive place. I’ve been taking photos of storms that pass over this area for the last few years and have found that the lightning bolts of each storm take the same path down to places in the water over and over again. Year after year. I can line up lightning bolts on shots and they match. You can see this even on the two photos here (see below as well). Look for the Red Dot from the light I believe is the Bell Buoy and look to the left you see the two lighting bolts match to where they are hitting in the water.
JG: This is a shot from last year of the same spot spoken of above. It’s all of the bolts of lightning from that same area during a 15 minute exposure. It is a few images stacked but you can see how that area draws in lightning.
JG: Another Mesocyclone that formed on June 25, 2012. It was 1am and I saw where this storm was tracking. It was going to pass right over Ocean City and out to sea. This made Longport a perfect place to shoot it from. The neat thing about this photo is where the lightning to the left is in the downdraft of the storm. The lighting is making the rain visible in the downdraft. As a Thunderstorm grows some water vapor turns to ice and other water vapor turns into water. Both water and ice have electrical charges. Ice particles usually have positive charges, and rain droplets usually have negative charges. When the charges build up enough, they are discharged into a bolt of lightning.
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“Every child is born a naturalist. His eyes are, by nature, open to the glories of the stars, the beauty of the flowers, and the mystery of life.” ~ Anon.
As Hurricane Season in South Jersey Peaks, Some Prepare for the Worst, Others Prepare to Surf BY PAUL VENESZ John, Paul, George, and Ringo. Elvis, Cher, Madonna, and Prince. There have been many performers instantly recognizable by their first names alone. But ask anyone who’s lived along a coast in the Northern Hemisphere and you’ll find an entirely different type of one-name infamy. In Florida, it might be Andrew of 1992. Along the Gulf Coast of Texas, it could be Ike of 2008 or Rita of 2005. Those in Long Island and New England recall Gloria in 1985. And in New Orleans, it’s Katrina from 2005, responsible for the deaths in the thousands. And South Jersey is no exception, whether it’s Gloria, Bill, the more recent Irene, or the Great Atlantic Hurricane of 1944. It seems a natural part of coastal living, along with going to the beach and strolling along the boardwalk. And as we reach the peak of hurricane season, residents would do well to remember the damage these storms are capable of inflicting on our communities. The Great Atlantic Hurricane of 1944 caused damage in the hundreds of millions of dollars, and killed nine people, at a time when the area was much less populated than it is today. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the damage adjusted for inflation would be over $6 billion in 2012 dollars. Hurricane season in the North Atlantic runs from June to November, peaking in late August to September. Most begin as tropical storm systems off the coast of North Africa, developing and intensifying as they’re blown westward with the trade winds towards the Caribbean. Most of these storms continue into the Gulf of Mexico, but sometimes a hurricane will turn North and head for the Jersey Shore. “As far as the East Coast goes, it’s hard to get a hurricane to South Jersey, but it has happened before and it will happen again,” says NBC40 meteorologist and Ocean City resident Dan Skeldon. “We were fortunately spared with Irene but we shouldn’t let that get our guard down because the next storm could be a direct hit.” New Jersey’s location is actually one of our greatest protections from hurricanes. Whereas Florida, North Carolina, and New England jut out into the Atlantic Ocean, New Jersey is tucked a little further back, making landfall here less likely. However, a hurricane doesn’t have to make landfall to wreak havoc in New Jersey; the category 3 Great Atlantic Hurricane of 1944 never technically made landfall here, but still brought winds in excess of 100 mph, partially destroying Atlantic City’s Steel Pier and significantly damaging the Ocean City boardwalk. Hurricanes category 3 or higher are unlikely to make it so far North, but a category 1 or 2 can be more than strong enough to cause widespread damage. According to Skeldon, “a category 1 or 2 can have winds 100 or 110 mph for three or five hours…rainfall with any hurricane can be on the order of five, 10, or even 12 inches.” Earlier this year, tropical storm Debby poured as much as 27 inches of rain on Florida. For a hurricane to reach Ocean City, it would have to be a rapidly moving storm- it wouldn’t stall over us and we likely wouldn’t see such huge rainfall.
Charlie Bowman surfing at Waverly during Tropical Storm Gabrielle, Sept. 2007. photo Bill Steumpfig But while the wind and the rain are more visible effects of a hurricane, the biggest impact on South Jersey would be the storm surge, a wall of water pushed ahead by the storm. In the worst-case scenario, with the right combination of tide cycle and wind, a hurricane making landfall in Cape May County could inundate the area with a storm surge of up to eight feet or more, completely submerging the barrier islands and covering the majority of the county with a foot or more of water. “The storm surge is the greatest risk of any hurricane,” says Skeldon. As far as this year‘s hurricane season, Skeldon predicts an average number of storms, but with a greater chance of landfall along the East Coast due to the warmer-than-average water temperatures. Last year’s season brought a greater number of storms, but only one, Irene, made landfall. “This time of year they tend to form way out near Africa, but our water is warmer than average. That doesn’t mean one will form off our coast, but if a hurricane can find a way to come up the East Coast it’s not going to weaken as fast because our water is 80 [degrees] instead of 70,” he says. “Especially August 15th to September 20th or 25th, that always seems to be our biggest window for tropical activity.” The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) predicts for the Atlantic Basin this year 12-17 named storms, five to eight hurricanes, of which two or three could reach category 3 or above. These numbers increased slightly from NOAA predictions made in May
because, according to Climate Prediction Center forecaster Gerry Bell, Ph.D., “storm-conducive wind patterns and warmer-than-normal sea surface temperatures are now in place in the Atlantic.” While most coastal residents will be watching hurricane tracks this year with dread and apprehension, some will follow them with anticipation or even excitement. Because along with the wind, rain, and storm surge, hurricanes bring a swell of waves to the East coast. Where most people see potential property damage, surfers look forward to the prospect of unusually large waves. “We haven’t had a real hurricane in three years,” says Jamie Kelly of Heritage Surf and Sport on West Avenue. While that might sound like a relief to most, not so for surfers like Kelly. “I mean it’s the time of year we all wait for.” Charlie Bowman, Deputy Fire Chief of the Ocean City Fire Department, knows better than most what hurricanes are capable of doing in Ocean City. “I’ve seen swell seven to 10 days before the hurricane gets here,” he says. “The wave effects are before and after, [but] the pre-swell is always better than the post-swell. As a surfer and a waterman, you have a sense of what’s about to occur.” Bowman recalls watching hurricane waves bash against the boardwalk as a child, and more recently going bodysurfing in the midst of a hurricane with some other surfers and old lifeguards. But with great surfing comes great responsibility, and a hurricane swell brings its own set of dangers and challenges, most notably an increase in rip currents. “Peo-
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The “Great Atlantic Hurricane” of 1944 left its mark in America’s Greatest Family Resort. photo
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Skeldon predicts an average number of storms, but with a greater chance of landfall along the East Coast due to the warmer-than-average water temperatures.
ple always try to go against it, but your biggest lifesaving thing is to just go with it,” says Bowman. “There are always rip currents by any fixed object- the piers and pipes. Stay away from them. Even in kneedeep water you can get knocked off your feet.” George Lafferty of Somers Point, who surfs in Ocean City, says even experienced surfers need to prepare if they plan on paddling out to catch the hurricane swell. “You use different equipment for sure, usually a round tail step-up board, a thicker leash for safety,” he said. “The rip currents are deadly when there’s a hurricane swell.” A professional surfer from Ocean City and an instructor at 7th Street Surf Shop, Rob Kelly remembers the last good hurricane swell fondly. “A couple of summers ago, Hurricane Bill…I stayed in Ocean City and the waves were about as good as it gets, probably eight to 10 feet, the conditions were perfect. It was cool that I didn’t have to drive anywhere to get the swell, it worked out right in my back yard,” he said. But while surfers want to take advantage of the swell, they still need to be mindful of their own safety. “The biggest challenge I think for surfers is you’ve really got to map out where you want to be. Ultimately it’s a balance between getting the best waves and being in a safe spot. There’s so much water moving around, you need to be extra cautious.” So while Ocean City’s surfing population prepares in their own way, everyone should remain wary of the deadly potential hurricanes have. Whether you plan on waiting out the storm or keeping an eye on the swell, take time to remember what hurricanes have done here throughout our short history, and prepare accordingly. Paul Venesz, 24, is a Journalism student at Rowan University. Originally from Yardley, Pa, Paul has been a resident of Longport for 9 years and has been a surfer for 10.
Hurricane Earl delivered both perfect waves and picturesque scenes, Sept. 2010. photo
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Todd DiCiurcio, Townie Godfrey and Jake D'Arc
Maura Adams Contest coordinator, Nick Bricker
Chris Kelly takes a nap.
Lauren, Matt and baby Madison Keenan
Diane Platt, Paige Loveland, Jackie Brutchey and Craig Platt. Missing from the photo is Scott Platt, who surfed with his mom, Diane, in the family division and took first place. The funniest guys on the beach: Matt Ellison and Mr. Schmidt Great job guys!
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“Surfing, alone among sports, generates laughter at its very suggestion, and this is because it turns not a skill into an art, but an inexplicable and useless urge into a vital way of life.”
~Maltbie D. Babcock
The Meditation of Surfing By Paul Venesz I’ve had anxiety and panic disorder off and on since high school. None of my prescriptions have been as effective at helping me deal as one of my longtime hobbies: surfing. It puts me completely at ease and allows me to escape whatever is on my mind for a few hours. I’ve seen a number of counselors, therapists, and psychiatrists over the years when it gets particularly difficult to deal with, and most of them, at some point, suggest that meditation can be helpful for people with anxiety. Conventional forms of meditation like Zazen have been hit-or-miss; attempting to not think about anxiety can be seriously counterproductive, and once you let the doubt get to you it snowballs from there. But I find all the benefits of meditation in surfing. As soon as my feet hit the sand I can already feel the weight lifting from my shoulders. And walking into the water, all anxiety and tension are gone. I don’t even need to get a good wave to feel relief. Just sitting on my old, waterlogged longboard bobbing up and down, forming a moving, wordless mantra, I can finally breathe freely. The motion itself relaxes you, like falling asleep on a subway car as it rocks back and forth on the tracks. Paddling out, you’re literally fleeing the country. You leave the shore and all its stresses to throw your tiny self into the unfathomable immensity of the ocean, comparable only to the vastness of space. For Buddhists, part of the path to Nirvana is letting go of your ego and the idea that you are somehow separate from the universe. It’s easy for me to do this when I feel so relatively insignificant. Not a depressing, nothing-matters-anymore insignificance, but the kind that frees you from self-importance and the stress of living. Though one has only to go out at a crowded break to see that not every surfer can let go of their ego, it works for me.
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On a wave I’m timeless, I exist entirely in that moment and context. I can’t worry about what happened at work last night while on the face of a peeling right. And surfing is just plain fun, the kind of fun you haven’t had since you were a little kid. When I get a really good wave, I tend to give a bellowing laugh that I can’t control, an overflow valve for the boundless, childlike joy it brings me. At the same time, surfing is a way of challenging yourself. Unlike most sports, your only opponent is yourself. And it’s a challenge with a tangible yet fleeting reward. You can get someone to film your wave but once it’s over it’s gone, leaving you with only a memory of the feeling and an insistent desire to feel it again. In Toaism, the universe flows in its own natural harmony. One can find peace of mind not by force of will, but by yielding to the harmony as it exists. I see this in practice in surfing. You paddle to bring yourself in line with the wave’s energy, so that it will then propel you as it propels the water; it’s not the water you’re riding but the wave of energy flowing through it. Millions of people throughout history have found peace in meditation, myself included. For me, however, it comes not from sitting in the lotus position with eyes closed, but from the meditation of surfing. Next time work or other obligations make you want to leave the world for a while, do it- grab your board and go.
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Hello and Welcome fellow Anglers When this article comes to print a reality will have settled in my mind. The bucket list of Summer’s activities is longer then the season will allow, as the blessings of a warm summer fate into the Fall. (okay this year I’ll say hot) The record weather did change some patterns of fishing. The serious fisherman is often obsessed over weather. It usually makes the difference on success or failure. If we only could find a reliable source of weather information we all could believe. I hope you all will earmark your next Thanksgiving turkey wishbone for fulfillment of that wish. Reflecting on this summer besides the hot weather, the Delaware Bay had it’s worst season to date, that I can remember. The upper bay fishery, other than Weakfish and Sharks, was extremely poor. If you don’t believe me talk to someone in the Fortescue area. Hopefully this pattern will not continue into the Fall. The first Fall cool front eases back the pace of the island life. A good night’s sleep with a cool breeze from a open window and lacking the normal summer noise is a treat. More importantly, the cooler ocean water starts the schooling of bait, and the Fall run of fish. The secret this time of year is to find where the bait and the game fish will be nearby. Whether it be Bluefish, Stripers, Weakfish, or Croakers. Larger Stripers will start to increase their presence around the bridges and jetties. Chunking in the Delaware Bay will start to produce nice Stripers as they migrate down and out of the bay. They should arrive in the rips by late October. The ocean should have schools of bunker for the Stripers and Blues to attack. Snagging a live bunker and live lining him under the school can be a very effective technique. Surf fishing should also improve with all the bait activity on the Beachfront. Imagine this scene of you standing knee deep in the surf. A Blue sky and a stiff breeze at your back, crashing surf with bait fish jump-
ing out of the water. Stripers tails slapping your legs as they chase the bait. That excitement can occur as schools of bait get forced to the beach by Blues or Stripers. The inshore shoals keep the best Fluke fishing into the Fall. Sea Bass also school back up on the wrecks for excellent catches. The mud slough outside Hereford Inlet becomes a hotbed for schools of Weaks, Blues, and Croakers. The choices abound in the ocean at this time of the year. And OH did I mention weather. The off shore fishery is based on the tuna bite. Yellow fin hopefully stay within reach at the 20 fathom lumps. Here’s a brain twister for Marine Fisheries. I have noticed a recent trend in Fluke fishing the past two seasons. I have noticed larger Fluke but less overall numbers of fish in general. Beachfront Fluke have basically disappeared. If we are releasing fish under seventeen and a half inches, where are they now. I believe the focus on only large fish (the best breeders) is a recipe for failure. Slot catches across the size lines would be my unofficial suggestion. It worked for Stripers. Marine Fisheries for all its regulations and restrictions has deemed its program a success. I offer them a challenge to come and fish with hook and line for Fluke in this area and tell about their great success. On a lighter note, now is the time to plan a trip to enjoy the blessing of the ocean. She holds endless unknown bounties and experiences waiting for you to explore. Such an experience with nature may make you reflect on where you are in life. Regardless of your station in life, it‘s good to feel small next to nature. Sharing this experience with someone special enriches the moment Forever. God bless!
Capt. Gary Sloan
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