Welcome Back to Wildwood by-the-Sea

Dorothy McMonagle Kulisek, So They’ll Know, Inc. © 2013

Year 10 Vol. 1

MAY ~ JUNE 2013

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Celebrating 10 nostalgic years of The SUN

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“You can shake the sand from your shoes but it will never leave your soul.” ~from one beach lover to another NEW PRICE!

3300 Pacific Avenue Wildwood, NJ 609-523-1112

440 East 24th Ave., Unit A, North Wildwood. BEACH BLOCK CONDO located in North Wildwood just steps away from the beach and boards.

It’s a first floor end unit that has been recently renovated inside and out.

The condo consists of two BR, full BA, large eat-in kitchen and spacious living room. This year round condo is bright, cheery and delightfully decorated with seashore décor and is being sold furnished. Other amenities include a covered patio, private storage room, enclosed outside shower and two off-street parking spaces. JUST $210.500.

304 SW 18th Ave., North Wildwood. WATERFRONT LOT WITH FLOOR PLANS. Located in North Wildwood on Otten’s Canal. The lot is suitable for the construction of a single family home and is being sold with a new set of floor plans. This property has two boat slips and the bulkhead and docks are approximately 5 years old. This parcel of land is nestled between two newly constructed waterfront homes. A great place to build for a family that loves being on the water. The land is also being sold with CAFRA approvals. JUST $299,000.

600 Kennedy, Unit #204, North Wildwood. THERE’S THE BEACH! If you want to be close to the beach, look no further!

This condo is located in the beachfront complex of Seacrest Towers....a very desirable location in North Wildwood. A great place for those who love the sand between their toes. This one bedroom unit can be enjoyed year round and is perfect for renting or personal use. The condo has been recently painted throughout and the kitchen received a new tile backsplash and flooring. The complex amenities include a heated swimming pool, large sundeck, covered parking, laundry facilities on each floor, elevators, storage, showers and clubhouse. Whether you are on the beach, taking a swim in the pool or lounging on the private rear deck, your days and nights will be filled with all that the Jersey Shore has to offer. JUST $195,000 212-214 E. 19th Ave., Unit B, North Wildwood. FEELS LIKE HOME. You’ll feel right at home in this cozy year round condo that is located in North Wildwood approximately 2.5 blocks to the beach and boardwalk. This unit is nestled on the first floor of a four unit complex. The condo consists of three bedrooms, full bath, living room, dining room and kitchen with a center island that can be used as a dining area for two. The unit boasts a beautiful fireplace and hardwood floors in the living room and dining room. The welcoming front porch offers room for you and your family or friends to relax. The rear of the building has an open common area that can be enjoyed as well. Other amenities include storage, outside shower and two off-street parking spaces. This warmly decorated condo is being sold furnished. JUST $269,000.

419 E. Monterey, Wildwood Crest. STEPS TO BEACH. This vacant lot is located one property off the Wildwood Crest beach. The lot is suitable for a single family home. In addition, it has been pre-approved for 3 condominiums. The pilings are already in place and the owner has recently installed vinyl fencing. The views from this location are amazing! Buyer is responsible for all approvals and permits. Being sold with floor plans. CALL TODAY FOR MORE DETAILS! JUST $499,000

COLLEEN WILSON Broker Associate

CELL: (609) 602-2008 NEW PRICE!

115 Atlantic Ave., North Wildwood. LISTEN TO THE OCEAN. This fabulous shore home is located in a sought after area in North Wildwood...just steps away from the sand and new seawall and walking distance to the restaurant and bar district on Olde New Jersey Avenue. This beach block home consists of 6 BR, 3 full BA, an open and spacious living room with sky lights, dining room, fully equipped kitchen and a family room with sliders that lead to a large wrap around deck where you can enjoy ocean views. The home is beautifully landscaped and has a sprinkler system. Some of the amenities include a large laundry room with washer and dryer, outside shower and 4 plus offstreet parking spaces. The property has been rented for the past two seasons and generates a significant income. Perfect for a large family or two families who like to vacation together. JUST $749,000.

email: Colleen-Wilson@comcast.net

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1400 Surf Ave., Unit #305, North Wildwood. YEAR ROUND CONDO. This top floor condo is located in North Wildwood just two short blocks to the beach. The unit consists of a spacious bedroom, full bath, living room, kitchen and dining area.

This year round condo has forced hot air and central air conditioning. It can comfortably sleep six people. Other amenities include swimming pool, off-street parking and an on-site laundry facility. The condo fee covers the exterior insurances, exterior maintenance (including the pool), water, sewer and electric. The building has been renovated inside and out and is ready for you to move in. This location offers a great rental history of $1250 a week. The solid Association currently has no forth coming assessments. JUST $149,500

3600 Arctic Ave., Wildwood. This 70X95 vacant parcel is zoned for light industrial. You can build a garage to store your antique cars or have a business such as cabinetry or plumbing. So many opportunities. CALL TODAY FOR MORE DETAILS. JUST $79,000.

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“Home is where your story begins.”

from the editor

See what’s inside . . .an endless collection of Wildwood by-the-sea stories

FIVE MILES OF SMILES PAGES 36, 38, 44, 45, 49, 50, 68, 75 10 YEARS OF SMILES PAGES 57, 60, 72, 73 WHILE YOU WERE AWAY Pages 9-21 ROLLER COASTER BLUES

by Bob Ingram Page 34 HEREFORD LIGHTHOUSE POEM

by Al Alven Page 36 COVER PHOTO STORY Page 37 JAKE, GENNY, PENNY & THE BUS

One thing certain in life is that it is always changing. Life is our story. .. telling itself,

unfolding at each dawning of a new day…

Over the past ten years I’ve delighted in filling the pages of The Sun with people’s life stories. This year I hope that you will reminisce along with me as I re-run many of them to celebrate the 10th season of this publication that so many have grown to love, because of its stories.

I’ve been doing much reminiscing of my own lately. My life story forever changed on January 22 of this year, when I said goodbye to my father, Joseph McMonagle. My father’s story is the letter he wrote for all to read. He was compassionate, generous, patient, humble and loving. It tells the story of goodness and grace to everyone who knew him. It is a wonderful story.

He was a newspaper guy who retired as a union worker from the Philadelphia Inquirer.

He loved reading the papers, (especially mine.) Over the years The Sun pleasantly reunited him with old friends and family, as it has done so serendipitously for many others as well. He loved people. He will be missed as we remember this man who was Dad, Pop, Joe, and Joe Mick, sitting on his favorite chair or on his porch rocker on 7th St. with his paper in one hand, and his magnifying glass in his other, (and a dog or two by his side) giving a nod to all of those heading down to the beach and making sure they took a copy of The Sun from the pile he would put on the wall by the sidewalk.

My life story seems to always be teaching and reminding me the practice of letting go.

Looking back I see that any struggle in my life had come from unwillingness to let go of trying to control things. But I have learned that life is full of many paradoxes and by letting go, we really hold fast to that which we love so dearly.

I know no more now than I ever did about the other side of death at the last letting go of my father. But I know that I do not need to know everything. God knows. He assures me this; the wonderful life that my father had here was just a glimpse of what he is experiencing now in eternity.

My life story is full of so many blessings and my father will always be one of the biggest ones. HIs passing has given me wind under my wings to forge into another year of publishing… he was a hard working man who found so much pleasure in knowing all of his kids were working. I love the work God has given me to do. I am blessed and thankful to know that my story has made a difference in this world, and it made my father proud. Not only did he love to read The Sun, but he was one of my biggest fans.

Here’s to you Dad! Hot off the press!

And here’s to 10 seasons of Wildwood Sunshine!

Photo by Rob Kulisek of his Pop reading his Philadelphia Inquirer.

Dorothy

Artist / Editor / Publisher The SUN by-the–sea, Wildwood, NJ

WILDWOOD HISTORIC SOCIETY BLAST FROM THE PAST!

by Anne Vinci Pages 42-43 THERE’S NUN LIKE HER! SR. ALBERTINE Page 46 MY FAVORITE TEACHERS

by Scott Jett Page 48 TURTLEGUT POEM by Bob Ingram P. 52 MOVIE BUFF GOES TO HOLLYWOOD

by Meg Corcoran Page 54

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The SUN by-the-sea©2013 is the original nostalgic bi-monthly paper published by So They’ll Know, inc.

Published, Edited & Designed

by Dorothy & Rob Kulisek with the help of those listed here: Al Alven • Louann Catanoso • Mia Chiarella Meg Corcoran • Ed Gorczyca • Marilyn Guidetti • Kirk Hastings • Anita Hirsch Bob Ingram • Scott Jett • Kathy B. Maher Steve Murray • Gary Sloan • Anne Vinci no beach bag can be it! without

Next Issue out JULY 3, 2013

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{we can hardly wait!} “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.

DAD by LouAnn Catanoso Page 54 WILDWOOD BOARDWALK NOSTALGIA & RECIPES

by Anita Hirsch Page 56 SUMMER HOME FOR THE STARS

by Steve Murray Page 58 GERTRUDE ILG Page 59 WHO COVERED THE FIG TREE?

by Marilyn Guidetti Page 61 JOHN & LAUREN’S WEDDING P. 62 WILDWOOD DREAMING

by Dorothy Kulisek Page 63 PHILLIES NOSTALGIA

by Ed Gorczyca Page 64 SEASIDERS COMIC by Kirk Hastings P. 64 MY BROTHER BRIAN by Ed Ruth P. 70 CHURCHES ON THE ISLAND P. 71

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HONORING BERNIE MCCRACKEN

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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.

MAY-JUNE TIDES Page 76 FISHING with Gary Sloan Page 77

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OH THOSE WILDWOOD DAYS

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“In every childhood is an enchanted place where colors are brighter, the air softer, and the morning more fragrant than ever again.” ~Elizabeth Lawrence

The City of Wildwood by-the-Sea Presents the

Here are just a few of the exciting events this season:

Summer 2013 4400 New Jersey Ave., Wildwood, NJ 08260 tel: (609) 522-2444 fax: (609) 523-2444 www.Wildwoodnj.org

Summer Events

in Wildwood by-the-Sea

Unlocking of the Ocean Ceremony May 24

Concert Under the Stars FREE Concerts All Summer Long! *All Shows Sundays 7:30pm

Official start of the 2013 Summer 1:30. Get your feet sandy for the first time this year!

May 27

International Kite Festival May 24 -27

Wildwoods 28th International Kite Festival on the Beach at and outside the Wildwoods Convention Center.

America’s largest kite festival!

Wildwood Museum Post Card Show June 15

Post Card Show & Open House Celebrates the 50th Anniversary of the Wildwood Historical Society, 3907 Pacific Ave.,Wildwood.

Fox Park Amphitheater

2013 Schedule of Concerts June 30

The Trammps 70s Disco Group

Restaurant Week

Purple Reign The Prince Tribute Show

WildwoodByTheSeaRestaurantWeek.com

July 28

June 17-21

Friday Night Summer Fireworks Extravaganza June 28 - Aug. 30

On the beach at Pine Ave., Wildwood 10pm FREE dowildwood.com

Save the Date!

Wildwoods Baby Parade July 31

A Wildwood tradition since 1909 on the boardwalk at 5pm. Free.

Wildwood Block Party & Music Fest September 1st at Fox Park.

June 16-21 Wildwoods Restaurant Week

June 28-30 Original ItalianAmerican Festival

July 21

Ringer Stadium, Wildwood Ave. beach. The official national competition in the sport of marbles for boys and girls ages 8-14. 8a.m.-Noon, Daily.

June 7-8 Mummers Brigade Weekend

July 14

Maxwell Field, Youngs & Park Blvd. Wildwood 6PM

90th Annual Marbles Tournament

May 24-27 International Kite Festival

July 7

Sounds of Society Chicago Tribute Band

Cabs at the Beach June 16-21

May 24-26 State Gymnastics Championships

June 17-20 National Marbles Tournament

First Ladies of Rock & Soul 60s Girl Group Hits

June 15

May 10-11 Boardwalk Classic Car Show

June 4-5 Beach Writers’ Conference

Memorial Day Services American Legion Post 184 4200 Atlantic Ave., Wildwood, 11am.

“Best Events at the Jersey Shore”

Blackthorn Celtic Rock Music

June 29 Sand Sculpting Festival June 29-30 Beach Blast Soccer

July 4 Independence Day Parade Beach ‘n Boardwalk Patriotic Run/Walk Jimmy Buffett Tribute Band Concert FREE! Patriotic Concert Fireworks Spectacular July 5 WWE Live July 5-7 Sports Card, Toys, Comics & Collectibles Show July 8-13 Dance Xplosion National Dance Finals July 12-14 NJ State BBQ Championships & Anglesea Blues Festival July 19-21 Beach Sports Weekend July 20 NJ State Crab Festival July 20-21 Hereford Inlet Lighthouse Maritime Festival

August 4

Jeremiah Hunter Band Old Time Rock-N-Soul

August 11

Mahoney Brothers Jukebox Heroes

August 18

Beatlemania Beatles Tribute

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Greater Kensington Stringband

Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall Ocean & Burk Aves., Wildwood. The only permanent replica in the Northeast. It is an exact, half size replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington D.C.

Snap it and share what you love about the Wildwoods!

www.WildwoodsNJ.com 800.992.9732

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The Sun brings out the beachcomber in you!

“If you’ve come in search of me, I can be found down by the sea. Feet in the sand, wind in my hair, the Sea and Me, an inseparable pair.” ~Mermaid

May Events M AY Hath 31 Days. . . . it’s the merrie, merrie, month of May 5/10 - 2nd Annual Margaret Mace Alumni Reunion. Boathouse Restaurant 6pm 609.408.0811 5/11 SOCS BEEF & BEER Flip Flopz 5-9 5/11-12 FLOWER/PLANT SALE “Friends to Preserve History” at Hereford Lighthouse. 8am-2pm 5/11-12 First Annual Jersey Shore Masters Basketball Tournament 40 and over. Wildwood Crest Pier. 609.523.0202 5/9-11 Tall Cedars Convention Wildwoods Convention Center. Parade Sat. 10am 717.232.5991 5/9-12 Spring Boardwalk Classic Car Show FREE On the Wildwoods Boardwalk. Fri. & Sat. 8am-3pm.

609.522.4546 or WildwoodMotorsEvents.com 5/12 Morey’s Piers Mother’s Day Celebration.

Mom gets some extra TLC! 609.522.3900 or www.MoreysPiers.com. “I love you, Mom.” 5/14 Crime Watch Meetings every 2nd Tuesday of the month at the North Wildwood Rec Center 5/15 Wildwood Restaurant Showcase Bolero. 5:30 5/16-18 Knights of Columbus Convention Wildwoods Convention Center. Fri. noon-3pm Sat: 9am - 3pm. Members only. 973-736-5632 5/17-19 Spring Beach Jam Morey’s Piers, Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts from around the country camp on the beach. Entrance Fee. 609.522.3900 5/18 Pirates Day with Captain Kidd Pirate Costume Parade & Treasure Hunt 11am, 26th & the Boardwalk. 609.522.2955

5/19 JDRF Walk to Cure Diabetes Wildwood Boardwalk. 9:30. 856.429.1101. jdrf.org

memorial weekend events 5/24-27 Wildwoods 28th International Kite Festival On the Beach at and inside the Wildwoods Conv. Center. 732.822.4884 or skyfestivals.com 5/24 Unlocking of the Ocean Ceremony On the beach next to the Wildwoods Convention Center.

Official start of the 2013 Summer Season. 1:30.

Guest speakers and local dignitaries, kites in the air - get your feet sandy for the first time this year!

5/24-26 State Gymnastics Competition Wildwoods Conv Center. 8:30am- 8pm. www.usaigc.com

5/25 FULL Flower Moon 12:25a.m.

5/25-26 S.I.D.Boardwalk Craft Show ~ SEE P.25

5/25 River Adventure Cardboard Boat Race FREE Mariners Landing Pier, Schellenger Avenue, Wildwood. 609.729.3700 5/27 Wildwood Crest Summer Kickoff Concert, Centennial Park, Fern Rd. and Ocean Ave., Wildwood Crest. 7:30pm 609.523.0202. SEE P.8

5/27 Memorial Day Ceremonies at Veterans Monument, 1st & Spruce Ave., NWW 10am.Moves to American Legion Post 184, 4200 Atlantic Ave., WW, 11am. For all service organizations.

5/29-31 Morey’s Piers Annual Education Extravaganza Mariners Landing Pier, 609.729.3900

5/31 Music in the Parks Mariners Landing Pier

June Events

J U N E Hath 30 Days.

“It was morning, and the new sun sparkled gold across the ripples of a gentle sea.”

Celebrating 10

~Richard Bach, Jonathan Livingston Seagull

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6/1 BEACH BOP ~Morey’s Piers, A special day designed for our youngest scouts. 609.522.3900

6/16 CELEBRATE FATHER’S DAY. “I love you Dad!”

6/4-5 11th Annual North Wildwood Beach Writers’ Conference~Wildwoods Convention Center.

6/16 MOREY’S PIERS CURLEY FRY FESTIVAL Morey’s Surfside Pier. Noon 609-522-3900

6/6-9 New Jersey State Elks Convention ~Wildwoods Convention Center. Sat: Noon. Parade on Atlantic Ave. from 25th Ave., to Aster Rd. 609.585.3215 or www.njelks.org.

6/7-8 Mummers Brigade Weekend ~ Olde New Jersey Ave. “Best Strut Performer”. Free.

609.374.0562. www.northwildwood.com.

6/7-9 DeMolay International/DeMolay Leaders of New Jersey ~Wildwoods Convention Center.

Masonic Lodge Youth Group convention for members only. 1.800.DEMOLAY 6/8 Wild Half Mile Kids Marathon - FREE Wildwoods Convention Center & Boardwalk. 8-10 a.m.

609.522.3900 or MoreysPiers.com 6/11-14 American Legion Convention ~Wildwoods Convention Center. Sat: 2pm. Parade on Atlantic Ave. from 18th Ave. to Bennett Ave. 609.695.5418 www.njamericanlegion.org.

6/11 CRIME WATCH Meetings are held every 2nd Tuesday of the month at the North Wildwood Rec Center on 9th & Central.

6/14 American Flag Day Ceremony Veterans Monument, 1st & Spruce Ave., North Wildwood. Ceremonial Raising of the Flag.

10 a.m. Free. 609.729.5832.

6/15 Backyard BBQ 12-6pm at Spicer & Pacific Aves. 609-729-4515. 609-522-0060 6/15 Nat’l Flip-Flop Day. A celebration of open toes and open hearts.

6/15 POST CARD Show & Open House Wildwood Historical Society, 3907 Pacific Ave.,Free.Post card vendors or other inquiries call 609.425.5308.

6/15 ALS Express Bike Ride ~Morey’s Piers hosts annual fundraiser to help fight Lou Gehrigs Disease. 609.729.3900 www.als-xpress.org.

6/14-16 Wildwoods Island Wide All Truck Show Hosted by the Greater Wildwood Hotel & Motel Association. Display on Pacific Avenue, Wildwood. 609.522.4546 6/15 Cabs at the Beach ~Maxwell Field, Youngs & Park Blvd, Wildwood. Drum Corp Comp. Hawthorne Cabelleros Drum & Bugle Corps. 6pm.

973.709.0500 x1501 HawthorneCaballeros.org

USCG BOATING SAFETY COURSE Offered at the U.S. Coast Guard Training Center, Cape May from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Saturdays on the following Dates: May 18, June 22, July 20, August 10 This course is required for all Vessel Operators and Personal Water Craft operators in the State of New Jersey and offered by USCG Auxiliary – Flotilla 82, Cape May. Cost: $55. Lunch provided. Call 609-8980442 for further information.

6/16-21 Wildwood Restaurant Week

Sational

6/17-21 90th Annual National Marbles Tournament ~Ringer Stadium, Wildwood Ave. beach.

The official national competition in the sport of marbles for boys and girls ages 8-14 throughout the U.S. 8a.m.Noon. Daily. www.nationalmarblestournament.org.

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6/17-22 Veterans of Foreign Wars and Ladies Auxiliary Convention ~Wildwoods Convention Center. Sat: 1:30pm. Parade on Atlantic Ave. 609.393.1929 or njvfw.com

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6/21 Summer Solstice the longest day of the year, the Sun reaches its most northern point in the sky.

15 hrs., 17 mins. of daylight.

6/23 Full Strawberry Moon 7:32am “The moon makes the tide come up, the moon makes the tide go down. The wind makes the waves that fall upon the shore. And love makes the world go round.” ~ “Moontides” 6/23-27 Youth for Christ Heatwave Wildwoods Convention Center and beaches. 7am -10pm daily.Youth conference for hundreds of high school students. 585.458.2520 or eryfc@frontiernet.net.

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& today meet by-the-sea

6/28-30 North Wildwood Original ItalianAmerican Festival. FREE ~Annual celebration held in North Wildwood on Olde New Jersey Ave. Fri: 4pm–10pm.,Sat:10-10pm,Sun:Noon–6pm 609.780.2563 or KofC2572.org 6/29 ESA SURF Contest12th Ave. beach, North Wildwood. 7am-5pm 609.884.5277 snj.surfesa.org 6/29 Can You Dig It? Amateur Sand Sculpting Contest Heather Rd. beach, Wildwood Crest. 9am-2pm 6/29-30 Cape Express Beach Blast Soccer Games played between Cedar & Poplar Ave. Beaches, Wildwood. 8am-6pmDaily www.CapeExpress.com.

4th of July preview. . .

7/4 Independence Day Parade 9am. 609.522.2955 7/4 Fourth of July BEACH ‘N BOARDWALK 5K RUN & 1 MILE FAMILY WALK 609.849.8887 7/4 FOURTH OF JULY FIREWORKS DISPLAY FREE 609.729.9000 7/4 JIMMY BUFFETT TRIBUTE BAND performing at Fox Park, Wildwood at 6 p.m. 609.729.9000

Save the Date!

Monday, JULY 15th, 2013 at 10:00 am

DR. MACE BABIES & those born at

LONG’S Maternity & at Home Reunion & Group Photo

Hereford Inlet Lighthouse 1st & Central, N. Wildwood Call (609) 522-2721

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Now!

All for $125!

E JUN th 5 th 4 & 3 201 NEW!

Now in conjunction with Atlantic Cape Community College!

Earn a Certificate for CEUs Featuring all hands-on workshops designed to get you ready to publish.

NORTH WILDWOOD 11TH ANNUAL

BEACH WRITERS’ CONFERENCE

Wildwoods Convention Center

Manuscript Evaluations, Contests, Book Bazaar, Networking Cocktail Party & more!

Visit www.NWBWC.com for more info and registration form

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“Older is better in so many ways, and what great perspective it brings to our days.” -Steve and Anna Becca-

T h e Grea t er W ildw ood H o t e l & M ot el A s s ocia t ion

Presents: 2013 Calendar of Events!

June 15-17

Wildwoods Island-Wide Truck Show

August 19

Car Show at Cold Spring Village Open to all vehicles.

August 31, September 1-2

All GM Car & Truck Show

September 20-22

Wildwoods Boardwalk Classic Car Auction www.wildwoodnjclassiccarauction.com

October 6-7

Knights of Columbus #2572 North Wildwood, New Jersey

Wildwood Ford Car & Truck Show

Italian-American

19th

Annual

Festival

October 25

Halloween Parade & Fun Fair 4th Annual Meatball Relay

Friday, Saturday and Sunday June 28, 29, 30, 2013

Free!

Live Entertainment all weekend!

The Marino B and, Moreno Fruzz Fulvio and Friends, Featuring: etti, “Sinatra” with The Cameo’s, 40 Vendors Eric DeLaurio dise DJ Rick Rock - WIB , n a h c r e M BAGE 94.3 FM Food & Philly Cuz, Th , e Pizza Boss and more!

PORK 3rd Annual Little Miss Italy Pageant

SAUSAGE AND Grand Marshal - Lorraine Ranalli CHICKEN Author of Gravy Wars & Syndicated Talk SPORTSWEAR Show Host of Cucina Chatter JEWELRY 1st and Olde New Jersey Avenues HOME ACCENTS North Wildwood, NJ & MORE! WWW.KOFC2572.ORG

Wildwoods Cruise Nights

All Summer Long on Wednesday Nights at Fox Park 7pm-10pm

Come see us at the Doo Wop Museum

located at Fox Park on Ocean Ave. across from the Wildwoods Convention Center!

Call GWHMA For more info:

609-522-4546 wildwoods.org

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10 Seasons of The SUN!

“Hmmm, how to ‘can a day?’ You know, those days that seem just perfect you want access to them whenever the need arises.” ~Jeb Dickerson

North Wildwood Recreation & Tourism presents the Summer of 2013 North Wildwood, a place in the sun for family fun!

PROGRAMS, ACTIVITIES, AND SPECIAL EVENTS

900 Central Ave, North Wildwood, NJ 08260 facebook.com/North Wildwood Recreation and Tourism

Captain Kidd Pirate Parade and Treasure Hunt

May 18 - Pirate Costume Parade begins at 26th & Boardwalk at 11am; Treasure Hunt to follow at 19th & beach. Pirate Kids 12 & Under. Prizes include $500, Bikes, weekend stays, gift certificates, and more. Call NWW Rec to register for Parade only beginning May 1st.

11th Annual North Wildwood Beach Writers Conference

Tues.-Weds. June 4~5, 8am-8pm WW Convention Center nwbwc.com

Independence Day Parade

Thursday, July 4th, 9th & Atlantic Aves. 9am

Independence Day Pooch Parade

Independence Day Fireworks

Thursday, July 4th, 8th St. Field 9am

Thursday, July 4th, Boardwalk at Pine Ave. 10pm

Sidewalk Chalk Competition

Saturday, July 6 All ages are welcome to participate. 8th St. Field Drawing Contest: 9am-10:45am, Judging: 10:45am, Prizes: 11am

Boogie Board Races

Saturday, July 13 Reg. 9am Contest Begins at 10am on the beach at 15th Avenue, North Wildwood. Contest! Prizes!

Wave riding competition! Prizes awarded for longest and most creative rides!

Buckets by the Beach Basketball Camp NW Rec. Boys and Girls

July 8th-12th Ages 9-15 yrs. 9am-2pm July 22nd-26th Ages 6-9 yrs. 9am-1pm August 5th-9th Ages 9-15 yrs. 9am-2pm

North Wildwood Soccer Camp

Full Day 9am-3pm, Half Day 9am-12noon at 8th St. Field July 15-19, July 29-Aug. 2 Boys & Girls 5 to 16 yrs.

Go to www.northwildwood.com for registration

Beschen-Callahan Memorial Lifeguard Races

Friday, July 12, 6pm 15th Avenue Beach, North Wildwood. 609.522.7500.

(609) 522-2955

Fax: (609) 522-0402

www.northwildwood.com

FREE concerts July thru August

Concert Under the Stars

FREE Concerts All Summer Long!

All ShowsThursdays & Saturdays 8pm

38th Annual Around the Island Row

Wednesday, August 19 Begins at 7am on the Beach at 15th Avenue

Monday:

CARDIO & CUT 8am POWER YOGA 9am SUNSET ZUMBA 7pm

Tuesday: ZUMBA 8am YOGA 9am

Wednesday:

23rd & Delaware Ave. OPEN EVERY DAY Free. 9am-8pm * Weather Permitting * Helmets & pads required. No bikes or scooters

Playground on the Beach

16th & the Beach, 8am-Dusk

5th Ave. Boat Ramp

5th & the Bay, 6am-9pm (609) 522-6266

Kitchen Wizards Cooking Camp Beginning Cooking Ages 6 & up

Mon. - Thurs. 5:30-7:30pm at NWW Rec July 15-18 Taste of Italy July 29-Aug 1 Cooking Around the Clock Aug 12-15 Chocolate & more Chocolate

Summer Basketball League

North Wildwood’s Beach is 1 1/2 Miles Long. Guarded from 2nd to 25th Ave. The Surfing Beach is from 11th to 13th.

22 Lifeguard Chairs & 65 Lifeguards 10 Handicap Surf Chairs are Available

at NW Rec Center

K-2nd Beginner Co-Ed Play Thursday Nights 3rd-5th and 6th-8th Grades Co-Ed Play Monday and Friday Nights *NEW* High School Girls Play Tuesday Nights High School Boys Play Tuesday Nights

Tues. & Thurs. 9am-11am Runs 4 weeks beginning June 25 For children entering 4th-9th grades Reg. form at northwildwood.com, $25.

College/Men’s Competitive Play Wednesday and Sunday Nights

All Leagues $30 Fee; Visit northwildwood. com or call (609) 522-2955 for more info.

Save the Date! Sept. 6-8

Sunday, August 11 9am-4pm. 100’s of Vendors!

Call 522-2030 ext. 1320 for more info.

Lou Booth Amphitheater, 2nd & Ocean Ave.

North Wildwood Skate Park

The Best #1 Free Beaches!

Junior Lifeguard Program

39th Annual Flea Market along JFK Blvd.

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H ey Kid o u r g et y r o f ’t n Do e nt!

E q u ip m S afet y

July 6 Shirley Alston Reeves Former lead singer of the Shirelles July 11-13 No Show BBQ Blues Festival July 18 Mainstreet Cruisers

Old Fashioned Rock ‘n Roll July 20 Stayin Alive BGs Tribute July 25 The Quails July 27 Real Diamond Aug. 1 Jimmy & the Parrots Aug. 3 Lights Out Aug. 8 Blue Suede Shoes Aug. 10 Tom Pizzi and the Wildness Aug. 15 The Diamonds Little Darlin Aug. 17 The Cameos Aug. 22 Sounds of Society Aug. 24 Fralinger String Band Aug. 29 Bronx Wanders Aug. 31 Beatlemania

Winner of competition will be crowned at Lou Booth Amphitheater, 2nd Avenue

Christmas in July with Santa Claus

22nd & Delaware Ave. Playground, Tennis Courts, Hockey Rink, Basketball Court, Shuffleboard, Gazebos, and an observation pier overlooking the beautiful back bay wetlands area.

2nd & Ocean Aves.

Annual Miss North Wildwood Competition

Saturday, July 20 Begins at 1pm on the Beach at 15th Avenue, North Wildwood.

North Wildwood Allen Park

Lou Booth Amphitheater

NWBP 15th Ave. & the Beach nwbp@northwildwood.com Chief Tony Cavalier (609) 522-7500

Wednesday, July 17, 10am at North End American Grill Thursday, July 18, 7pm Crowning of Miss North Wildwood

@NWRec_Tourism

44th Annual North Wildwood Rec Surf Fishing Tournament

Fri: 7am-7pm, Sat: 7am-7pm, Sun: 7am-11:45am

2013 Exercise Class Schedule

YOGA 8am CARDIO & CUT 9am SUNSET ZUMBA 7pm

Adult Kickball League

Thursday:

BEACH BODY WORKOUT 8am YOGA 9am

Friday:

PILATES 8am BOOT CAMP 9am

Every Wednesday June 26 - Sept. 1 6-8pm at 8th St. Field. Register online at southjerseysportsleague.com

$5. per class Saturday: YOGA 9am

Sunday:

ZUMBA 9am BOLLYWOOD 10am

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“Those that say you can’t take it with you never saw a car packed for a vacation trip.”

Summer in the Crest www.wildwoodcrest.org

FIRST ANNUAL JERSEY SHORE MASTERS BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT Saturday & Sunday, May 11-12 40 and over men’s basketball tournament hosted by the Wildwood Crest Recreation Department. Games played at the Crest Pier Recreation Center . Entry fee for teams required. FREE admission for spectators.

PIER PLAYMATES DAY CAMP Session 1 : Mon. June 24 - Fri., July 26 Session II : Mon., July 29 - Fri., August 16

Five-week program held 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m.

Monday through Friday at the Crest Pier Recreation Center. Camp open to children entering grades pre-K through 6. Arts and crafts, sports, field trips and other activities.

Fee required.

YOUTH SWIMMING LESSONS

The Wildwood Crest Recreation Department hosts youth swimming lessons at the Joseph Von Savage Memorial Pool at 8800 New Jersey Ave. Half-hour classes held Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in two sessions.

Session I will be held June 27 to July 25 and Session II will be held July 30 to Aug. 22. Cost is $80 for eight half-hour lessons for children ages 5 and older and $50 for the parent/toddler class for ages 6 months through 4. Registration for swimming lessons will be accepted from 10am to 3pm beginning Monday, June 17. Call 522-0084 for further information.

SUMMER BASKETBALL REGISTRATION The Borough of Wildwood Crest Recreation Department is currently accepting registration for its various youth summer basketball leagues. Leagues are as follows: grammar school girls (entering grades 5-8), grammar school boys (entering grades 5-8), and high school boys (entering grades 9-12). Registration fee is $25. Registration forms are available at the Wildwood Crest Pier Recreation Center, or online at www.wildwoodcrest.org/dept_recreation.htm.

Deadline for registration is June 14.

YOGA ON THE LAKE Tues & Weds 7:30pm July 9 through Aug. 15 The Wildwood Crest Recreation Department offers free evening yoga classes on the beautiful Sunset Lake at Miami Road every Tuesday and Thursday from 7:30p.m. to dusk with recreation leader Bobi Watson .

visitwildwoodcrest.com

WILDWOOD CREST SUMMER LIVE MUSIC SERIES June 26 through September 1

at Centennial Park, Fern Rd. and Ocean Aves.

Every Wednesday and Saturday at 7:30 p.m.

WEDNESDAYS 7:30 to 9:30p.m.

June 26 ~ John Creidler Trio July 3 ~ Little Rock Band July 10~ Kick it Out - Heart Tribute Band July 17 ~ Cape Harmonaires/Sweet Adelines July 24~ No Limit July 31 ~ Samartino August 7~ Dogged N Driven August 14 - Ribic’s Cube 3 August 21 ~ Star Band August 28 ~ Cape Harmonaires/Sweet Adelines

SATURDAYS 7:30 to 9:30p.m.

May 25 ~ Greaseband June 29 ~ Mother’s Worry July 6 ~ 2U July 13 ~B Street-Springsteen Tribute Band July 20 ~ Soft Parade (Doors Tribute) July 27 ~ Bennie & the Jets August 3 ~ Storm Front-Billy Joel Tribute August 10 ~ Parrotbeach August 17 ~ Don’t Call Me Francis August 24 ~ Almost Journey- Journey Tribute August 31 ~ Purple Reign

July 4th PATRIOTIC ENTERTAINMENT at Centennial Park Thursday, July 4th

Fern Road and Ocean Avenue 7:30 p.m. Live patriotic-style entertainment by the Manhattan Dolls to celebrate Independence Day.

BEACH PIER OUTDOOR FITNESS CLASSES June 29 through August 25

Wildwood Crest Beach Pier at Heather Road, 8:30 a.m. daily. Various one-hour fitness classes, including Yoga, Pilates and more, overlooking the ocean from the scenic beach pier. Cost: $5 per class, or 12 classes for $50. No pre-registration necessary.

Sunday - Yoga Monday - Yogalates Tuesday - Cardio Kickboxing Wednesday - Cardio Workout & Body Toning Thursday - Beach Body Blast Friday - Pilates Saturday - TBA

OUTDOOR ZUMBA 8:30 a.m. Saturdays, May 25-Sept 28 8:30 a.m. Mon & Weds., June 24-Sept 2 at Centennial Park, Fern Road & Ocean Ave.

~Anon.

Borough of

WILDWOOD CREST

Recreation & Tourism

PRESENTS: SUMMER OF 2013 WILDWOOD CREST RECREATION DEPT.

5800 Ocean Ave. Wildwood Crest, NJ 08260 (609) 523-0202 fax: (609) 522-1669 Joseph Von Savage Memorial Pool (609) 522-0084 Wildwood Crest Tennis Courts (609) 729-2628

Summer Kick-off Concert Sunday, May 26th 7:30pm at Centennial Park, Fern Road & Ocean Ave.

The Fabulous Greaseband

17th Annual Scoop Taylor Summer Slam AAU Girls Basketball Tournament Fri-Sun., June 14th - June 16th www.tristatetarheels.com

13th Annual Battle on the Boardwalk AAU Boys Basketball Tournament Sat & Sun, June 22nd - June 23rd www.sjjazz.org

1st Annual Wildwood Crest Sand Sculpting Festival Heather Rd. Beach Sat. June 29th. 9am-2pm

Live Music on the Beach with Twelve:01 and The Mango Men

Cape May County Lifeguard Championships Friday, July 5th Rambler Rd. Beach, 6pm

Wildwood Crest Cornhole Tournament

Saturday July 27th 10am at Jefferson Avenue Beach

Horseshoes-type game involving teams of two persons tossing small bags filled with corn toward a small wooden board with holes. Registration fee required. 609-523-0202

Wildwood Crest 5K Beach Run Saturday, August 3rd, 8:45AM

One Mile Fun Run/Walk beginning and ending at the foot of the Wildwood Crest Beach Pier on Heather Rd.

4th Annual Antique/Classic/Hot Rod Crest Car Show

Saturday Aug. 3rd 10am - 2pm at UMC Fern Rd. & Atlantic Entry Fee for Car owners. 609-729-4265

Save the Dates! Friday & Saturday, September 20th & 21st

Seafarer’s Festival on Sunset Lake

Save the Dates! Saturday & Sunday October 12th & 13th

Wildwoods’ Hydrofest Powerboat Races

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“All you can change is yourself, but sometimes that changes everything!”~Gary W. Goldstein

“WHILE YOU WERE AWAY. . “

A bit of breezy chat about the island’s happenings from Labor Day 2012 through Memorial Day 2013

The slower-paced season proved to be anything but slow in our coastal community as autumn brought heavy storms, and Super Storm Sandy paved the beachway for winter’s Wildwoodstyle wonderland and led us into a brand new eventful year. The Fabulous 50s paid a brief visit while the Irish Fall Festival brought out the Irish in all of us. The landscape got a bit of a makeover as winter eventually met spring, with beach renovations and road construction occurring throughout the island. Traveling from the beach to the bay, preparations were clearly underway for the Summer of 2013.

Now, before turning our attention to that long-awaited time of year, we’re inspired by the words of pianist Arthur Rubinstein, who remarked, “The seasons are what a symphony ought to be: four perfect movements in harmony with each other.” As we synchronize toward another destinedto-be perfect season by the sea, we gladly share all that occurred, While You Were Away…

The Second Season Shines Wildwoods’ “Second Season,” filled with a succession of Fall’s fantastic events, was but a continuation of a stellar summer season, with high ocean temps and summer weather continuing right into the fall. Fall events here at the shore are so successful in part because none of us wants to relinquish the summer experience in Wildwood by-the-sea.

Easing the Flooding Issues The City of Wildwood received $1.4 million in Federal assistance from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) in support of the City’s flooding problems. The intersection of Rio Grande, Lake and Susquehanna Aves., which is the main entrance and exit to the city, experiences flooding conditions resulting in limited access during heavy rains. The Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) provided $1.4 million in grant funding for the mitigation projected created for the Grassy Sound Channel to alleviate flooding at this location. The county purchased the former John’s Tire and the plans to elevate and redesign this area are in the works.

A Safer Way to Travel On September 21st, The Greater Wildwoods Tourism Improvement and Development Authority (GWTIDA) presented the new Wildwood’s Bicycle and Pedestrian Access Ramp Project at Cresse Avenue and the Boardwalk.

The ramp, which is the first successfullycompleted project from the Wildwood’s Vision 2015 Project, provides safe access onto the Boardwalk, while creating an uninterrupted multi-jurisdictional bikeway that extends over 6 miles from the Wildwood Crest Bikeway Corridor to the Wildwood/North Wildwood Boardwalk through North Wildwood’s bike path to the Sea Wall. Additional enhancements include a sundial, bicycle racks, lighting and signage.

Hollywood Comes to Wildwood On September 5th, The Big Fish Entertainment, LLC camera crew was in town to film another episode for the Travel Channel at Cool Scoops in North Wildwood.

The channel has contacted the 50s style ice cream parlor many times over the years to participate in their programs.

Cool Scoops was also featured in scenes from the film, ‘The Shore,’ starring Ben Gazzara and Leslie Ann Warren.

An Iconic Wildwood End Club Casba, a Wildwood icon, was sold and replaced by a pizza and pasta restaurant. Mark Vito, who along with his family owned the club since the 1970s, welcomed many famous comedians over the years.

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“If you are looking for a friend, you’re going to find they are scarce. If you go out to be a friend, you’re going to find them everywhere.” ~Zig Ziglar

RICK’S SEAFOOD

“ W ILDWOOD - A NEW SEASON“

on the main road into North Wildwood

Rosenello called “an early Christmas present” from an anonymous donor who contributed $150,000 for a muchneeded new ambulance. Last year, the city announced plans to replace the 1998, high-mileage ambulance, using bonds for payment.

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New restauranteurs, Andrew, Sarah & Jax Steiner of the new Establishment at 100

Fine Dining with Farm-Fresh Cuisine ~ Claude’s, located at 100 Olde New Jersey Ave., began serving classic French cuisine in 2000 to a clientele looking for an alternative to pizza and sandwiches. Following Super Storm Sandy, and the two feet of water it left in the North Wildwood restaurant, owners Claude and Mary Pottier sold the business to Andrew and Sarah Steiner of Upper Township, but not before making necessary renovations. The enthusiastic new owners of The Establishment at 100 intend to preserve the unique, fine dining ambiance, with a contemporary touch, but will replace the French cuisine with “farm-to-table” dishes made with seasonal ingredients grown locally. The Establishment at 100 opened in March with a new look and a menu that will change with the seasons. See their ad on page 37.

Hurricanes and Halloween Halloween and Super Storm Sandy arrived within days of each other, bringing their own toils and troubles with them. Morey’s FEARS Terror on the Boardwalk was cancelled on the final night of Saturday, October 27th as Morey’s Piers officially closed for the season. Wildwood, fortunately, was spared the wrath of the storm as Morey’s Piers reported minimal damage during the storm.

Following the storm, the city of North Wildwood set to extending the seawall cap from 3rd to 6th Street. There was much heated debate when the seawall and even more so, view-obstructing dunes were first put in place.

Now it’s clear how instrumental they were in sparing the island from extensive damage.

An Anonymous Santa Claus The City of North Wildwood received what City Council President Patrick

Safety First The North Wildwood Fire Department received the “2012 Life Safety Achievement Award” for exceptional work on behalf of fire and life safety.

The award, based on community involvement, educational programs and raising fire safety awareness in other communities, was presented by The National Fire Research & Education Foundation, Residential Fire Safety Institute and Grinnell Mutual Reinsurance.

Complete Care by the Sea Completecare Health Network, a Cumberland County-based healthcare provider, revealed plans for a satellite office, to be called Wildwood Completecare Medical and Dental Professionals. The one-story building, located at 3700 New Jersey Avenue, will have six exam rooms and four dental laboratories. The experienced staff will include a physician with a board certification in family practice, a full time licensed clinical social worker, one dentist and dental hygienist, a part time nurse practitioner and support staff.

The facility will offer the same services as the Cape May Court House office.

Making the Downtown a More Beautiful Place The Wildwood NJ Streetscape Improvement Program, scheduled for completion in 2013, culminates a several-year Capital Improvement Plan spearheaded by the WBID in conjunction with the City of Wildwood. The program has garnered state and federal grants totaling over $4.35 million.

The WBID is responsible for Downtown Wildwood newly-designed streetscape after recognizing the need for a more eye-catching, pedestrian-friendly design to draw visitors and prospective businesses to Downtown while promoting private investments in the expansion of Pacific Avenue’s retail, restaurants and entertainment scene. Downtown Wildwood travels from Cresse Avenue to 26th Avenue and is comprised of 26 unique blocks of eateries, shops, bars and hotels/motels along Atlantic & Pacific Avenues.

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“The Grand essentials of happiness are: something to do, something to love, and something to hope for.”~ Allan K. Chalmer

“WHILE YOU WERE AWAY. . “

A Photographic Moment Congratulations to the Shooters team, who came in 3rd place at the AAPI Antique and Amusement Photography International Convention. Sissy Rutkowski, in creative collaboration with SUN publisher Dorothy Kulisek and photographer Megan Rogers, shot this winning photo from last summer’s cover of the Troiano family in honor of Wildwood’s Centennial.

AdAm’s Alfe’s BAndAnAs Blue WAter Grille BoArdWAlk BAr & Grill CAttle n Clover doG tooth BAr & Grill the estABlishment GiA GioiA iCe house io-e-tu Jersey Girl Joe’s fish Co lA PiAzzA CuCinA little itAly neil’s steAk & seAfood restAurAnt north end Grill PACifiC Grill Piro’s Q fire Grille

Joseph Orlando at Hereford Inlet

Remembering Pearl Harbor The “Veterans of Foreign Wars” North Wildwood Post 5941 , hosted a “Pearl Harbor Remembrance Service” December 7, 2012 at the Hereford Inlet seawall located in the parking lot of St. Demetrios Church in the Angelsea section of North Wildwood .

All were invited to attend and remember those lost on December 7, 1941 and in World War II that followed.

A Wildwood Masterpiece Local art- The service, a tradition at the post ist David Macomber, whose work has since 1991, honors our World War II been featured in Surfer, Eastern Surf soldiers of all services. and Surfing magazines, began work in December on a 8 x 20 foot mural at Morey’s Piers to support relief efforts while raising awareness and funds for those affected by Super Storm Sandy.

Macomber’s painting expresses the ideas of UNITY and REBUILDING while representing the harmony of the Jersey Shore communities. Morey’s Piers, along with the ocean and the darkness of winter as a backdrop, pro- A Wall to Remember When discusvided the inspiration. The completed sion began to construct a permanent mural was to be cut in 30 segments replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memoand auctioned to raise funds for New rial Wall, local masonry firm E. Troiano Jersey shore towns devastated by Su- & Sons generously offered their servicper Storm Sandy. Proceeds were to be es, supplies and manpower during the construction while encouraging commudonated to www.wavesforwater.org/ nity support in the endeavor.

The Wildwoods Help Neighbors In The planning and approval process was a two-year event, with the monuSandy’s Aftermath At the 15th Avenue Firehouse, a re- ment being revealed May 29, 2010. The lief effort was underway to help those Troiano’s have remained dedicated to hard hit by Super Storm Sandy. They the cause, overseeing projects and givcollected and distributed donations of ing of their time as well as themselves in all sorts of necessities including non- memory of all those who served, includperishable food, clothes, and toilet- ing Ernie Troiano, Sr. ries, bedding, blankets, and pillows Crest Savings Bank proudly nominated th and particularly winter coats as the E. Troiano & Sons for the 18 Annual weather turned colder. Hundreds of Bailey Award for their tireless commitlocal families, as well as people from ment to our community and who have, in words and deeds, demonstrated neighboring towns have received selfless acts epitomized by everyone’s help. In addition, the outreach pro- everyday hero, It’s a Wonderful Life’s gram sent truckloads of supplies to George Bailey. other towns.

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“Sunsets, like childhood, are viewed with wonder not just because they are beautiful but because they are fleeting.” Richard Paul Evans

“ W ILDWOOD - A NEW SEASON“

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Election Happenings The City of North Wildwood reorganized its government as Second Ward Councilman Patrick Rosenello took the oath of office with his wife, Michelle and three sons in attendance. Council members unanimously voted to return Rosenello to his office as Council President. Rosenello was first elected to council in 2003, took office in January 2004 and has been council president for the past eight years. First Ward Councilman James Kane, slated to be sworn in during the ceremony but too ill to attend, took his oath of office at a later date. He was appointed to the council in May, following the death of Councilman Rick Ogen. Kelly Telemeo returned to office as Council President Pro Tempore. Newly-appointed City Clerk W. Scott Jett, who served as the city’s deputy clerk since 2009, also took his oath of office with his wife, Juanita, five children and two grandchildren by his side. He also had his late father, Sergeant William Jett’s, police badge with him during the ceremony. He replaces the recently retired Janet Harkins. He declared Harkins to be a great teacher and boss. Prior to becoming a city employee in 2006, lifelong North Wildwood resident Jett was a teacher at Absegami High School.

The auspicious event became bittersweet as Mayor William Henfey announced he would not seek another term office in the November election following 20 years as an elected official, including 12 years as Councilmanat Large, beginning in 1994, and eight years as mayor. Henfey ran unopposed in 2006, as the city celebrated its 100th

birthday, when Aldo Palombo retired following 12 years as mayor. Henfey stressed he isn’t ending his tenure due to any issue with the city’s government.

He expressed his gratitude toward residents and fellow council members for all the city has accomplished during his time as mayor, including repairing city streets. Fellow council members jokingly referred to him as “Blacktop Billy” due to his dedication to street and utility reconstruction and city road resurfacing.

Also occurring during his mayoral time was the city’s seawall reconstruction, Surf Avenue pedestrian improvements, boardwalk repairs, the skate park and community center, the beach replenishment projects and City Hall Annex. He believes he was able to accomplish his main goal, which was to make North Wildwood a great place to live.

Henfey stated he would enthusiastically support Rosenello, who plans to run for mayor, as Henfey continued to support the current council members in their bids for reelection.

Since 2011, the council has been made up exclusively of Republicans.

Judge Belasco officiated the swearing in of Matt Gallagher along with his family as witnesses. Photo credit George Capua

On May 1st, Judge Louis Belasco swore into office North Wildwood’s new Chief of Police Matt Gallagher, who has been in transition to replace the former chief, Robert Matteucci, who retired from this position after 8 years.

Since joining the police department in 1987, Matt rose through the ranks as a detective, sergeant, lieutenant, and captain to deputy police chief in 2012 which helped him to know all aspects of the police department.

Mayor Henfey said: “This is a big deal for the city of North Wildwood. This is a new chapter for the police department, with new leadership and new goals.”.

“He’s got tremendous shoes to fill, but he will fill them.”

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The 49th issue of The SUN!

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“WHILE YOU WERE AWAY. . “ Gotta Have a New WaWa Construction began at the new WaWa site in December. Members of Carpenters Local 255 have been protesting and holding signs out in front of the construction site stating “Shame on Wawa”. The union claims that the contractor does not meet the area’s labor standards for its carpenter craft workers. The current WaWa on New Jersey Ave. in North Wildwood is expected to move into its new location on Spruce Ave. in mid-June.

June 5, 2012 the Moose Lodge was demolished to make way for the Super WaWa. It relocated to the other end of the block in the former Fish Restaurant that was once where the endeared Shell Shop stood. Don Martin Realty was also demolished and relocated to the corner of 6th & NJ Aves.

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A sale sign hangs on the N. Wildwood WaWa that opened its doors on August 28, 1981 The new Moose Lodge with the new WaWa in the background. MAY 1, 2013

4th & New Jersey Aves. in North Wildwood, (where the Wawa stands today) was once a plot of land that was graced with an old seashore farmhouse, built in the late 1800s. It was surrounded by wildflowers, tall trees and sand dunes that were characteristic of the landscape, thus giving our island the name “Wild-wood”.

(Photo courtesy of Charlie Neill who grew up in the house)

Rebuilding the bulkhead at Otten’s Canal, 18th & Delaware Aves., NOV. 2012

More Upgrades The deteriorating bayfront wooden bulkhead was replaced with a concrete structural bulkhead at 18th & Delaware Avenues. Minor drainage improvements were made by the replacement of the outfall line. Reconstruction of the roadway immediately followed completion of the concrete work; in addition the restoration of disturbed stone and turf areas were completed.

New bulkheads also replaced old ones at 7th and 8th Avenue bayfront.

A 2 year street project is underway along 26th Ave. from the boardwalk The new Super WaWa on the North to the bay to improve storm and sewer Wildwood entranceway is scheduled to flooding problems. open in mid June.

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“Your mind is like a garden -- whatever you plant grows. Plant good stuff.” ~ Alwyn Cosgrove

“ W ILDWOOD - A NEW SEASON“

OPEN YEAR ROUND

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Jimmy Layton, Harry Corcoran, & Joe Willshire of NJ Carpenters Union and Budd Concrete send out a special thanks to Mayor Henfey for keeping them working all winter long. Picture taken on a snowy wintry day on January 28th, 2013.

Beach Wear and Tear Despite numerous beach replenishment projects, major beach erosion occurred on North Wildwood’s beaches over the winter. Deterioration caused from high winds and seas during a perfect storm which hit on September 19th was followed by Super Storm Sandy in late October. By the time the hurricane was over, the dune system, mainly between 3rd & 6th Ave., lost over a million cubic yards of sand.

According to the National Weather Service, the city received 8 -10” of rain during Sandy and experienced 50–55 mph winds. When the wind shifted westerly, reports of 70 mph were recorded.

Our island was no doubt spared from Sandy’s wrath, wherein just one of the saving graces was that the Oct. 29 evening high tide came in a foot less than the morning tide which was 9.3 feet. The amount of homes on our island that took on water would have been significantly higher had the winds in southern Cape May county not shifted before that.

The February 9th winter blizzard “Nemo” didn’t bring more than but a dusting of snow to the island, but instead, took even more of the beach and dunes along with it. A beach relenishment project went into effect and was said to be completed in time for summer.

Along with piggybacking services with Stone Harbor to cut costs, FEMA will also be reimbursing the city 75% of the cost of the beach replenishment project.

Following Sandy, North Wildwood city workers went immediately to work on a 2 -part project to repair damages from the storm. Bulkheads from 3rd to 4th Aves. were replaced with sheet metal at a cost of $177,777. (Prior to Sandy, the city extended the seawall with a concrete cap from 2nd to 3rd Ave., totaling $75,000.)

The damaged 25 year old GAZEBO at 3rd Ave. was taken down to be replaced with a more durable design in its place, ready just in time for Summer 2013.

A badly eroded, but beautiful, snowy inlet beach as it appeared in January 2013

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The seawall held back the pounding surf this winter. (March 9th, 2013)

Still yet another storm came late winter on March 6th, that brought high winds and heavy rains and inflicted even more damage to our already injured beaches. The storm hovered out at sea for several days as the ocean swelled and surged over the seawall during high tides as seen in above photo.

Another seawall project is set in place for safety reasons to widen the area of the seawall directly north of Moore’s beach. This section is a prime spot for fishing, yet it is too narrow to accomodate both fishermen and pedestrians at the same time.

NJ Photo-Op As NJ beach towns recover from Superstorm Sandy, the annual contest for “New Jersey’s Top Ten Beaches” will not have voting this year, putting rivalry on hold. Instead, New Jersey will be celebrating everything there is to love about the Jersey shore by changing it to a best photo contest.

Beach Tag Report In response to the rising costs of maintaining quality beaches, the Wildwood City Commission passed a resolution approving a referendum on the execution of a beach tag fee program. The referendum was scheduled for March 5th. The program, which would offset seasonal maintenance and staffing costs, was projected to bring in at least $1,000,000. in revenues and would alleviate the financial burden placed on property owners. In February, the Board of Commissioners of the City of Wildwood announced NO BEACH TAG FEES in 2013 while discussing the execution of Shared Services with Wildwood Crest and North Wildwood as an alternative.

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“WHILE YOU WERE AWAY. . “ will be constructed out of repurposed shipping containers and will feature artists’ studios where local artists will create and showcase their works of art all summer long. The Art Colony will feature a retail shop, gallery and Café 4B. Located throughout Mariner’s Landing and Surfside Pier, new interactive benches featuring QR codes will unveil Morey’s Piers history when guests scan codes using their smartphone.

Joe’s Fish Co., located on 26th and the Boardwalk, invites guests to savor seaBeach Work in Wildwood Crest. City food, brick oven pizza, craft beer, wine, coming soon! bigger & better . . . workers regraded the beach and walk- margaritas and more, rain or shine. ways after a stormy winter season This summer the restaurant will debut a new roof covering on the second floor.

Beach Commentary Continues At the Greater Wildwood Chamber of Starting with the summer 2013 season, Commerce Annual Mayoral Luncheon visitors of Morey’s Piers & Beachfront held at Alfe’s Restaurant on April 17th, Waterparks can indulge their sweet Wildwood Crest Mayor Carl Groon tooth with soft serve ice cream. At Ragannounced the 2 year plan for one of ing Waters Waterpark guests can also their largest street projects to begin enjoy a flavorful River Float, Morey’s next year. Borough commisioners bond- take on the classic Root Beer Float, as ed $13 million for street improvements they cruise around the River Adventure. along New Jersey Ave. between Ram- New shaded structures will be installed throughout Mariner’s Landing Pier to bler and Jefferson Aves.

Mayor Ernie Troiano stated that plans help guests escape the hot and hazy for a beach bar and various other ven- summer sun. ues are in place for the top third por- Many of Morey’s ideas were inspired tion of a section of Wildwood’s beach by places such as Disney World and to help offset operating expenses this New Zealand with the task of making them uniquely Wildwood. summer.

Over the winter, Jack Morey also disBoardwalk Commentary cussed their years-in-the-works Beach Plans for Morey’s Piers included a full Crossover Coaster, a $12 million investmakeover on the famed Zoom Phloom ment that will measure 100 feet tall at attraction. Drawing inspiration from its peak and stretch about 3,500 feet the Tree of Life at Disney’s Animal from beginning to end between SurfKingdom, Morey’s Piers’ “Sea of Life” side Pier and the former Hunt’s Pier.

Zoom Phloom ride features seals and For the summer of 2013, Morey’s Piers sea life hand carved out of the existing and Beachfront Waterparks introduced rockwork by Joe Pez of Concrete Links, the Generation to Generation (G2G) the same artist who carved the rocks, vacation package for the multigeneralogs and waterfalls of River Adventure tional traveling family, delivering enwith a steak knife last spring. tertainment for every generation from Ocean Oasis Waterpark introduces the boardwalk rides and games, seaside new Soggy Dollar Beach Bar highlight- dining and an adult swim-up bar. ing a wide selection of lively libations with a local flair. The Soggy Dollar Insurance’s Own Babe Ruth Beach Bar is easily accessible from the Jack Byrne, once dubbed the “Babe Ruth beach or boardwalk and also features of Insurance” by business partner and a menu of casual fare. infamous investor Warren Buffet, died A freshly renovated, Boat Tag attrac- March 7th at the age of 80. The insurtion on Adventure Pier promises to de- ance titan started his 50-year career at liver more boom, bang and pop this his father’s Wildwood agency. In 1976, season. The new attraction will feature he saved a floundering Geico from the repurposed apache helicopters, new brink of bankruptcy. Along with Buffet, bombs, depth charges, a floating mine, he re-launched the “Firemen’s Fund Insurand much more. ance Company” while bestowing a public Also new on Adventure Pier, is the addistock offering of the company, one of the tion of artBox to the Boardwalk with the new Exit Zero Art Colony. This attraction largest U.S. I.P.O.at that time in history.

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“You’ve got to get up every morning with determination if you’re going to go to bed with satisfaction.” ~ George Lorimer

“ W ILDWOOD - A NEW SEASON“ Splashzone News According to spokeswoman Erin Ruppenthal, Splash Zone Water Park planned a new attraction said to be a nearly $2 million project and the largest single expenditure in its history.

Flow House is located on the boardwalk where Castle Dracula once infamously stood, features music, entertainment and food as well as the new FlowRider Double. Flow boarding combines surfing, snowboarding and skateboarding. Participants can learn new tricks or master old ones in the 40-foot continuous wave pool while enjoying the ultimate show.

The Flow House is a great place to have a party (and experience the best wipeouts!).

The company also revamped its Season Pass Program to offer greater discounts for passes purchased prior to April 1st.

Rednecks Get Their Revenge Located directly across from Flow House is Redneck Revenge Shooting Gallery, courtesy of Old Time Photos owners Gary and Sissy Rutkowski. The boardwalk’s latest game attraction, complete with live targets, opened the first week in May and will stay open late everyday in the summer. The Rutkowski’s also operate an air-conditioned, indoor 3D mini-golf located a block north of Cedar Ave. boardwalk.

Boardwalk Concrete Repairs Structural repairs to the concrete portion on top of the boardwalk between 16th and 26th Avenues continued through the winter. The work was performed by Bud Concrete.

Under the Boardwalk In an effort to make the beaches easier to get to, in particular for those with disabilities, concrete walkways were added under the boardwalk from 16th to 24th Avenue in North Wildwood. The project, funded by a $400,000 Department of Community Affairs Small Cities ADA grant, was expected to be completed

by Memorial Day and is intended to join North Wildwood’s existing Americans with Disabilities Act-accessible walkways to one another. Other ADAcompliant projects included replacing the 3rd Avenue gazebo and concrete repairs to the boardwalk’s pillars and underpinnings.

The wooden pathway that runs off the boardwalk at 15th and parallel to it up to 22nd Aves., was also replaced with a more durable composite decking material.

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Monofilament has been known to capture and destroy all sorts of victims, including marine life, birds, scuba divers and even boat propellers and can take over 600 years to decompose.

Monofilament recycling stations are made of PVC pipe and are placed in areas where fishermen can toss their fishing line into the receptacle at day’s end.

The Wetlands Institute is financially responsible for receptacle installment and service. The fishing line is collected on a predetermined schedule and correctly disposed of by sending it to the Berkeley Conservation Institute where it is recycled into new plastic products.

North Wildwood has three station locations including the Fifth Ave. Boat Ramp, the Seawall in Moore’s Parking Lot and Pine and Olde New Jersey Avenues.

Also new at select fishing locations along the seawall for the fisherman are rod racks which have been placed on the outside edge.

A Pretzel Predictor Move over Punxsutawny Phil! The Wildwood Pretzel has bigger issues than determining winter’s inevitable end. His seaside adventures include aggressive seagulls, painful sunburns and even an encounter with the Fudgy Wudgy man. He was also on the case of predicting whether Wildwood would have beach tags this summer. Predictions for an early spring proved to be wrong as the island saw 2 post-winter snowfalls and Easter boardwalk strollers needed winter coats to keep them warm. We think we will dub the winter of 2013 the “Endless Winter”.

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“WHILE YOU WERE AWAY. . “ VON SAVAGE POOL– Improvements were made at the Joseph Von Savage Memorial Pool in Wildwood Crest over the spring break. New filtration and chemical control system to the facility were installed, as well as new entrapment grates to the bottom of the pool. The entire pool surface was acid washed along with other general maintenance work.

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As part of his South America trip with IAAPA, Morey visits Beta Carrero World in Brazil. From left: 2nd Vice Chair, Gerardo Arteago Cerda, Fantasilandia, Chile. Chairman of the Board, Will Morey, Morey’s Piers. Back row: 1st Vice Chair, Mario Mamon, Enchanted Kingdom, Phillipines.

International Attractions Will Morey, who along with his brother Jack Morey owns and operates Morey’s Piers & Beachfront Waterparks, has been Diane Bonelli, Mark Bobelick & Mary Nasserving as chairman of the International tasi at the new Petals in Wildwood Crest Association of Amusement Parks and Nick Nastasi of Total Image Hair Salon Attractions (IAAPA) since late 2012. He on Rio Grande & Pacific Aves., along with began a hard-hitting 2013 member parks Mark Bobelick, and floral designer Diane and attractions visit “around the world Bonelli, opened Petals Floral Design & in 100 days” campaign, concluding the Gifts at the corner of Cardinal & New first of his international trips along with Jersey Aves. in Wildwood Crest and are a group of IAAPA board members, visit- specializing in weddings, unique gifts such ing 9 amusement parks and attractions as French candles, spa items & more. throughout Chile and Brazil over the course of 12 days.

Just when you think the Wildwoods alMorey embodies the industry’s primary ready offered everything one could postrade association with over 4,500 facility, sibly want to eat, new restaurants throughsupplier and individual members from 97 out the Wildwoods in 2013 will offer even more options for Wildwoods guests. The countries.

Through 2013, Morey will make approxi- Establishment at 100 in North Wildwood, mately 8 international trips to parks and replaces Claude’s French Restaurant; A attractions, visiting upwards of 50 parks brick oven pizza restaurant, Pasta Presto, opens at the site of the old Casba Comedy across North America.

Club, Sofia’s Italian Restaurant at the Highlighting the IAAPA summer schedule is the June 24-27 IAAPA Board of Directors former Gia at Glenwood and Pacific in meeting at Morey’s Piers, which brings top Wildwood will all make their debut this industry executives from around the world summer, and Potito’s Bakery, a South Philly favorite that’s been at a kiosk on Cedar to experience the New Jersey shore.

Ave. & the boardwalk is opening at the old Following Hurricane Sandy, Morey lead bakery on 17th & Central in North Wilda group of IAAPA executives to parks wood. Owners, Matty & Cristina Benigno including Coney Island, Keansburg and will feature donuts, danish, sticky buns, Point Pleasant to determine what aid the parks required while working with state cannoli, cupcakes, cookies and cakes, and federal officials to help ensure local along with a coffee bar and outdoor seating at their Italian-American bakery. operators receive prompt assistance.

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“The wind passes over it, and it is gone, and its place remembers it no more.”~Psalm 103:16

“WHILE YOU WERE AWAY. . “

What a Sandy Storm!

Donna & Roseann of Roxy’s Liquors reminded Sandy she was not wanted here, with these ‘Grease’ song lyrics

Lakeview Dock at Sunset Lake was badly hit from the storm. Photo courtesy of Wildwood 365 Facebook page by Barbara Rodgers

A North Wildwood house by the bay was knocked off its foundation

North Wildwood Public Works, Steve, cleaning up the sandy mess

Cool Scoops Ice Cream Parlor appears to be floating in the storm.

Many rescues were made by the island’s firefighters and police departments.

Major North Wildwood Inlet Beach erosion

Cleanup along 2nd Ave. where a good part of the beach was on the streets

Erosion after Sandy left many of the beach paths filled in

Rick’s Seafood had something to say to Sandy

Photo taken by Fred Schmidt of Rick’s Seafood during the storm

The storm surge in West Wildwood

He hushes the storm to a calm and to a gentle whisper, so that the waves of the sea are still. ~Psalm 107:29 (Photo by Dorothy of Moore’s inlet after the storm)

Much of the debris from cleanup efforts was taken to city parking lots where dumpsters were lined up for residents and city workers to use.

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“All endings are also beginnings. We just don’t know it at the time.” – Mitch Albom

“ W ILDWOOD - A NEW SEASON“ The original Gia Restaurant moved towards the end of last summer to their Wildwood Crest location at the Sandcastle Motel at 7400 Ocean Ave. The Chiarella family made exciting interior design renovations over the winter as they celebrated a fabulous first season!

Fire Q Grill which opened late summer 2012, reopens with their wood fired brick oven pizza, coppertop outdoor bar & patio overlooking the waterways on Rio Grande Ave. at the foot of the bridge.

After many years, the Fala family is bringing back The Triangle Restaurant, once a North Wildwood favorite! The new location is the old Snuffy’s & Depot at Aster & New Jersey Aves. in Wildwood Crest.

Meanwhile, Nino’s (where the original Triangle used to be), was severly damaged by Sandy. They are awaiting demolition before they can rebuild.

Joe Joe’s Place in North Wildwood also suffered major damages from Superstorm Sandy. The century old building was rebuilt. Woody’s Surf n Skate closed for good, while Joe Joe’s used the space to expand into an upscale casual BYOB. Duffy’s, the landmark restaurant on Sunset Lake, underwent renovations inside and out. Owners Maryann and Fernando Tamilio are bringing back the old Duffy’s favorite, Homestyle Chicken Dumplings. Duffy’s opens at 7am and serves early bird dinners from 4-5:30.

They are a family friendly BYOB with front row seats to the most spectacular sunsets on the island.

In the summer of 2012, Angelo Bilios opened Bagel Time Cafe at the old Atlantic Diner (adjacent to Fox Park on Atlantic Ave.) He spent the winter of 2013 working on a complete new facelift inside & out. BagelTime also opens a 2nd location at AquaBeach Resort in Wildwood Crest.

Zippy’s Bikes moved north on Pacific Ave a few blocks. Scott & Michelle Chambers are happy to expand their growing business. Zip on downtown to their grand opening on Friday May 17th at noon!!

Art West of Westy’s Irish Pub in North Wildwood sadly passed away on Feb. 19, 2013. Be sure to stop and enjoy a drink on his new oceanfront deck which he completed last summer.

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The Amish Come to North Wildwood~The Amish Market on the corner of 7th and New Jersey Avenues, celebrated its grand opening March 15th, 2013. Owner Darren Staffieri eagerly anticipated the long awaited day when the market could open its doors to sell their baked goods, organic produce, milk and eggs, fresh-baked breads, meats and more. Goods will be transported daily from Amish farms Lancaster County, Pa. Conclusion John Lennon once said, “Life is what happens to you when you’re busy making other plans.” We couldn’t have planned a better life by-the-sea as we here at The SUN plan on having the busiest, fun-filled summer ever!

We intend to be well-fed while sampling all of the island’s eateries. . . get musical at all the outdoor summer concerts. . . do plenty of boardwalk strolling with an occasional jaunt on the world famous tram car. . . and light up every Friday night along with Fireworks on the Beach.

The beach bums among us, meanwhile, are inspired by philosopher Sam Keen, who believed, “Deep summer is when laziness finds respectability.” We happily anticipate a summer filled with lazy days, as well as eventful moments spent beneath a clear blue sky with a copy of The SUN to keep us company and a cool breeze to remind us we are blissfully by the sea. . .

Compiled by Dorothy Kulisek and Meg Corcoran

Look for a special feature in the next issue: 10 Seasons of “While You Were Away” A bit of breezy chat about the island’s happenings from Labor Day 2004 through Memorial Day 2013, as reported by The SUN. Here’s to a decade of Sun-sational news!

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Wildwood Locations Roberts Ave. & Boardwalk 609-522-4396 22nd St. on Boardwalk 609-729-6022

Cape May Locations 513 Washington St. Mall 609-884-2834 728 Beach Drive 609-884-4287

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Find what you need for the Beach & more!

INFO

Souveniers & Gifts Galore!

Quality Clothing for Men Women & Children Largest Selection of worldwide Shell Ornaments Biggest & Best Selection of Hermit Crabs & Accessories

3 Fun Places to Shop!

General Store

BEACH TOWELS

Between Cedar & Schellenger Aves.

The Largest Stores on the Wildwood Boardwalk!

CUSTOM T-SHIRTS

On the corner of Glenwood Ave.

Clothing Boys Girls Men Women

3 Gifts & Variety Stores on the Wildwood Boardwalk!

ELBIE’s HERMIT CRABS

Between 25th & 26th Aves.

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“America’s Best Boardwalk!” ~FamilyVacationCritic.com BOARDWALK SPECIAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT

Fudge

Craft Shows

Owned & Operated by the original Douglass Family Since 1919 Wildwood Ave. & the Boardwalk

on the Wildwood Boardwalk

609-522-3875

We Make the Candy We Sell!

just south of the Convention Center

Summer of 2013

licorice

May 25 & 26 JULY 6 & 7 July 13 & 14 July 27 & 28 August 3 & 4 August 17 & 18 Dec. 7 Information to follow

Call 522-0198 or 522-0378

9am - 5pm FREE Admission

www.boardwalkcrafts.com

Parking Available

Rain or Shine

mollasses paddles

fudge homemade caramel popcorn

salt water taffy

orange slices non-perels

assorted choclates

assorted candies

Receive 1/2 LB. of Salt Water Taffy FREE with the purchase of 2 LBs. of Fudge Must present coupon. Cannot be combined with any other offer.

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“Doo the Loop” 26th St. to Cresse Ave. & Back Again

ool and g new dise aily!

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Downtown Wildwood e s t W y e K Breakfast Cafe

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Open year round 7 days a week 7am - 2pm.

Like us at www.facebook. com/Roxy’s

7-9Am 2 EggS - 2 P AnCAKES $4.50 2 PCS. BACo n must be after 10am

“In the Heart of the Wildwoods” Huge Selection of Beer • Wine Liquors

Corner of Andrew & PACifiC Aves. wildwood 522-5006

26TH & ATLANTIC AVE. WILDWOOD 609.729.4300

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Second time Clothing

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4501 Pacific Ave.

WildWood BeTween Burk & DaviS aveS. 609-522-0060

• Voted Best Book Store on the Shore •

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We Have Books You Can’t Find Anywhere Else!

“You won’t believe it’s a used books store!”

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EAT, DRINK, SHOP . . .

Uncle Bill & Aunt Betty and their entire staff invite you in for the best pancakes on the island!

OPEN EVERY DAY 7AM ~ 2PM BREAKFAST & LUNCH

UNCLE BILL’S PANCAKE HOUSE Burk & Pacific Aves. • Wildwood by-the-Sea • 609.729.7557 SUNDAY beer pong tournie! Ca$h Prize$

Dedicated to High Quality Service Since 1948

Open Every Day 11am - 3am Come to Goodnight Irene’s! Where every night is a good night!

Every Night is a Good Night at Irene’s New Beer Garden

PLENTY OF FREE PARKING

Specializing in Central Air Conditioning & Gas Forced Air Heat for 3 Generations

DINNER SPECIALS Fri - Sat - Sun 5-10pm Mexican Mondays 5pm~10pm $1 Tacos - $5 Nachos $3 Corona-Corona Lights $5 Margaritas

“Tiny Tuesday” 5pm~10pm $1 Cheeseburgers or Fried Mac & Cheese $2 Crabcakes, Buffalo Chicken $1 Mini French Fries $1.50 MIni Cassie French Fries Weds $5. Pizza Night 5pm~10pm Li ve Mus ic and

En te rt ai nmen t

38 Beers on Tap!

Now Featuring 2 Taps from Cape May Brewing Co.

Drink Specials 9pm-1am $3 we-call-it Shots $2 Domestics

“Beer Geek Thursdays” 7pm~11pm

.49¢ Wings & Blue Moon Steamers $1 Off Craft Beers • QuIzzo starts @ 9pm all specials are subject to change

www.GoodnightIrenes.com

on the corner of Poplar & Pacific Ave. in Wildwood, NJ (609) 729-3861

COOLING & HEATING, INC Follow us on Facebook

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1-800-638-4393

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ng N o w Fe atu ri ds! o G o u rm et Fo • Blue Crab Bay • Stone Wall Kitchen • Robert Rothchild Farm

A FuN New Gift Boutique! between Rio Grande & Hand Aves. on Pacific Avenue in Wildwood

Jewelry

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Open Wednesday through Saturday

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On the corner of Rio Grande & Pacific Avenues Wildwood

HandBags Beach Accessories Salt Water Taffy Greeting Cards Toys Shells Original Artwork Shore Decor & More!

sh o pp ing I k e rs ! at Be ach Wh is

Pacific Grill

(609) 846-1110

New American Cuisine Traditional dishes prepared in innovative ways B.Y.O.B.

Island inspired cuisine brought to you by

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award-winning Chef John Schatz and Bob

FROSTED MUGS Any Beer ‘til 6PM HAPPY HOUR 4-6PM daily at the bar

Voted ‘Best Pot Roast’ Lunch & Dinner Blackboard Specials {Updated Menu}

Dimitrov of Union Park in Cape May

Aug. 9, 1913 ~ Aug. 9, 2013

watercolor by Dorothy Kulisek

3301 Atlantic Ave. Wildwood, NJ

*Free Parking Available

Celebrate our 100 year old building with us!

Serving Dinner 5pm closed tuesdays

www.pacificgrillwildwood.com 4801 Pacific Ave. Wildwood, NJ 609-523-2333

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“Doo the Loop” 26th St. to Cresse Ave. & Back Again

Take a FREE Ride on

DOLLY runs North on Pacific Ave. & South on Atlantic Ave. Ride FREE to your favorite Restaurant, Hotel, or Fun spot.

Thursday - Sunday 5pm-11pm • All Summer Long!

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5210 Pacific Ave. 609-729-1817

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breakfast lunch & dinner menu De-elicious food ! gift shop gifts galore in this little store ! arcade win prizes ! come see the

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Toy Train

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Downtown Wildwood Drinks • Dining • Outdoor Seating

Happy Hour 5pm to 7pm > $3 Micro Brews, $4 Wines, $5 Appetizers, $6 Martinis

Early Dining 5pm to 6pm 2 for $25 > 2 Courses, 4 Choices

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at AquA BEACh RESORT 5501 ocean ave. (across from the bike path & beach)

wildwood crest

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EAT, DRINK, SHOP . . .F For the Fall Festival in You, We Have the Brew!

New & Pre-Owned Bike Sales, Repairs

& Rentals

3900 Pacific Ave. Wildwood, NJ

www.ZippysBikes.com

May is National Bike Month!

Wildwood’s Original Green’s Liquors

Open 7 Days

• Daily • Weekly Rentals • Free • Hourly • Free Lock with every Rental Layaways

• Free Pick-Up & Delivery Create you own Custom Beach Cruisers in a Variety of Colors and Styles!

• Pre-Owned Bikes Starting @ $50.

• Custom-Built Cruisers Starting @ $250.

• fat tire bikes • Largest Selection of Beach Bike Accessories & So Much More!

• Gift Certificates make great gifts!

•

5301 Pacific Ave.

Outstanding Selection of

Fine Wines, Spirits and Seasonal & Craft Beers 5301 Pacific Ave. at Hildreth • WILDWOOD, NJ 08260 609-522-WINE (9463) www.greensliquors.com “Your Store at the Shore” Open Year Round

Come Visit our HUGE New Location!

CuCina italiana OPEN Thurs - Sun Serving Dinner Daily 4-10pm Open 7 Days starting June

Smart Dining Menu

with valid i.d.

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Zip on Over!

4-5:30pm Daily 4 Courses from $9.95 Fun Friday Happy Hour 6-8pm Wayne & Kenny Jeremiah

JOEY M every Friday & Saturday Live Entertainment

“Where Cooking Comes from the Heart” Now that’s amore!

Drink Specials • $5 Bar Menu joeymslapiazza.com Lite Fare Menu!

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Downtown Wildwood SURF & TURF • CHICKEN • RIBS • BURGERS

HOUR Y P P A DAILY H bar only

MARKET

SpENcER & Pacific ave.• WILdWOOd (609)522-5118 • Open Daily 8am-8pm Home of the “Old WOrld HOagie”- Dellusso salami, dry cured capicolla,

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Since 1929

prosciutto, imported provolone, romaine, sweet onions, tomato, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, oregano, black pepper....................................................................................$8.95 gaetanO- Parma prosciutto, tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, store roasted red peppers, and pesto sauce ............................................................................................$9.95 FOrmia- Our garlic, rosemary pork (or chicken) on the grill w/essence, imported provolone, and broccoli rabe (sauteed in olive oil and garlic) on a hoagie roll ............. $8.95

Hot Food to Go! BBQ ChiCken • RiBs • spanish RiCe • stoRe Made, hot & sweet italian sausage Now Available ~ Pacific Ave. Parking Lot! (Jus t ne xt door)

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OPEN S END WEEK May thru . :30pm from 4 daily Then

Full Children’s Menu • Blackboard Specials • Outdoor Patio Dining • w/Palm Trees

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open may 10 for Weekends dailY in June 3:00pm

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RestauRant

SMOKIN’ FAMILY

BB Q

(available for take out only)

609- 522-5226

11.95

$

Sun - Fri

Cocktails Beer • Wine Martinis

Children’s Menu

FamilY take-out platters

FREE PaRking

• Private Parties • Catering

• • • • •

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shrimp, Buffalo Wings, cheese steak egg rolls or crab puffs

new menu selections

all major credit cards accepted

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One per person.

Not valid with any other offer or take-out.

Must present coupon when ordering. ~SUN~

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“After nourishment, shelter and companionship, stories are the thing we need most in the world.” - Phillip Pullman

Roller Coaster Blues

by Bob Ingram

At 75, he was homeless. Not permanent, hopeless homeless, but homeless nonetheless.

He still marveled that they had called this monster of destruction and desolation Sandy, like it was Little Orphan Annie’s lovable, zero-eyed dog, and not the deliverer of primeval chaos that it had been.

Open Daily Lunch • Dinner • Late Night • Daily Happy Hour 4-7pm

Chestnut & Olde NJ Aves • North Wildwood 609.435.5691 • www.northendamericangrill.com

It didn’t really matter, though; he was still homeless. His houseboat still sat, stinking of mould and fetid bay water, with no water or electricity, among the fifty or so other houseboats in Sea Village, the only houseboat community in the state, off the Margate Causeway, near Atlantic City.The residents had been allowed back to view the damage and gather what they could of their belongings, but no one could live there again until the utilities were restored on the ruined docks, and that still hadn’t happened, even now, as winter pushed relentlessly, hopefully, toward spring.

He had spent the storm at a school gym in Northfield, and then allowed himself to be temporarily relocated, driving to the Starlux, a gussied up former motel in Wildwood.When the state funds had run out, he had stayed on, paying the reduced rates. He had two sisters in the area, and they had offered rooms, of course, but solitary living had by now become too deeply ingrained, and, besides, he rather liked life at the Starlux: the quiet, shy, Mexican maids; the friendly, courteous desk people, and the ocean view from his room.

He liked Wildwood itself, too. It reminded him of the honky-tonk of Seaside Heights, where his grandparents had a cottage and where he had spent many of his summers as a child.

3 course menu

$30 Anytime

•new•

Extended Bar & Menu

Open Daily Dinner from 5pm • late Menu • Dessert • Cocktails 9510 pacific avenue • Wildwood Crest, nJ 609.522.5425 • www.marienicoles.com

He was still quietly amazed at being 75.

He had read somewhere that Freud had said we are all 23, and he could see the point now: his mind was still young and supple, and his body hadn’t broken down yet beyond aches and pains and various problems that medications had under control. He was in good shape for the shape he was in, was how he put it to himself.

He had been a runner for 35 years, until his knees gave out, and he still managed to walk three or four miles each day.

He actually increased that distance during his stay at the Starlux, walking north to the end of the Boardwalk and from

there on to the benches at Second St. in North Wildwood where he would sit and contemplate the ever-changing waterscape across to Stone Harbor. Only on the most bitter, windiest days did he foresake this new ritual.

When he read that Seaside Heights had been re-opened, he drove there. There was still more devastation than he was prepared for, and he drove very cautiously through the almost deserted streets.

Even through the closed car windows he could hear the constant hum of heavy machinery and the echoing hammer blows and electric buzz of saws as the town fought its way slowly back to the resort it had been. The phrase “honkytonk angels” occurred to him, unbidden.

He vaguely remembered where his grandparents’ cottage had been, and, mostly by instinct, found his way there.

It was a parking lot now, and he smiled ruefully to himself and thought of Joni Mitchell. It was on the same street as the Casino complex, and he drove to the Boardwalk entrance, parked, and made his way onto the Boards.

He had seen it on television and in the newspapers and magazines, but on this brilliant, sun-drenched day, the toppled roller coaster in its watery grave was etched so starkly against the melding blues of sea and sky that he caught his breath at first glimpse and blinked his widening eyes several times. He walked as far on the pier as he could and stood quietly for several minutes, watching the small waves lapping against the downed coaster. Then he walked back to his car.

The next day was Saturday, and a small crowd of winter weekenders had gathered at the benches at the Second Street inlet. When he arrived at the halfway point of his walk, he saw that they were pointing and gesturing at a pod of dolphins that was gliding easily through the smooth sea.

He stopped to watch, and presently three of the creatures turned toward the land and jumped in unison – once, twice, and then again – haloed in a fine rainbow spray. There were delighted shouts and then spontaneous applause from the fascinated onlookers.

A nearby woman nodded to him several times and said, “Dolphins are supposed to be good luck, you know.”

“I hope so,” he answered.

10 SUNsational years!

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UNDER ARMOUR NIKE SMART WOOL COSTA DELMAR NEW! XCELL WETSUITS VIBRAM FIVE FINGERS

Open Daily Year Round

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FRIDAYS:

Name That Tune 8pm

SATURDAYS:

OPEN EVERY DAY

Your Beach & Apparel Headquarters!

Located down the street from KONA on the corner of Arctic & Rio Grande Aves.

609-522-7898 Corner of Rio Grande & NJ Aves. Wildwood

Live Music 9pm

HAPPY HOUR: 4-6pm Daily Friday 4-7pm

good food . . . good drink good friends . . .

A KONA ESTABLISHMENT

FAMOUS WALL OF SHOES & SANDALS

Beach Cruisers BMX Bikes Repair Shop

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Screen Printing, Embroidery and More CUSTOMER INFORMATION 606 New Jersey Avenue

Company/Job Name:

North Wildwood, New Jersey 08260

Address:

“Reach high, for stars lie hidden in your soul. Dream deep, for every dream precedes the goal.” ~ Pamela Vaull Starr ART PROOF 609-729-2113

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5 MILES of Irish Smiles!

ARTWORK

SMILE! IT’S YOUR BEST FEATURE

Jimmy Zajackowski & Alex Miller

Steph Zajackowski, Alex Miller, and Pat Kilroy On Irish Weekend, Jimmy Zajackowski & Alex Miller celebrated their birthdays and David Kern and Rachael Grow celebrated their engagement. Photos submitted by Steph Z.

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Rachael Grow (sitting on the golf cart floor), in the driver seat is Pat Kilroy and next to him is Alex Miller, the guys standing in back are from left David Kern and Jimmy Zajackowski, and Roe Jordan and Lou Disantis

Christmas Concert at Assumption Church

The Annual “Sounds of Christmas” Concert with BelCanto Lyric Opera Co. and Symphony Orchestra is truly among one of the finest musical venues to come to the Wildwoods every year. Janet DiAntonio, Donna Troiano, Linda Davenport & Mary Rossi enjoy it together every Christmas season.

Rich & Linda Headley & family at the Christmas concert. (Brenda, Mike, Sarah & Lindsey)

10 years of reminiscing. . .

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“Dreams are the seeds of change. Nothing ever grows without a seed, and nothing ever changes without a dream.” ~Debby Boone

The Story of...

JAKE, GENNY, PENNY & THE BUS was eventually voted top five best blogs on the website: http://journals.worldnomads.com/ jakeandgenny

Traveling about: Jake, Genny & Penny, and the Bus

J

ake and Genny were introduced by a mutual friend at Penn State a week before the 2003 fall semester. Jake opened with what was obviously not the smoothest pick-up line, and Genny’s reaction was commensurate: she rolled her eyes and walked away! Naturally, he was immediately hooked. Every weekend thereafter, Jake called and left a message for Genny about his weekend plans, hoping she would meet up with him. This went on for the remainder of the academic year.

Just prior to the semester’s end, Jake’s phone rang. He answered with a smirk on his face, saying, “Genny Blanchard.” They’ve been together ever since. About two years later, Jake and Genny started squirreling away money with the objective of traveling abroad for as long as they could sustain. In January of 2007, they both quit their jobs. On January 29th, Genny awoke to Jake on one knee, engagement ring in hand. A week later, they were on a plane bound for New Zealand. In December, they had entered an essay in a contest and won. Their award was free travel insurance covering them and all of their possessions, in exchange for regular educational and entertaining blog entries during their travels. As they traveled across four continents and 35 countries, including New Zealand, Australia, Thailand, Laos, Cambodia, Western and Eastern Europe, Turkey and Morocco, their blog

When they returned from their travels, Jake enrolled full-time in graduate school in pursuit of his doctorate in clinical psychology and his MBA. He also became a part-time Zamboni driver, while Genny was able to return to her old job while she planned their wedding. They were married on November 1, 2008 at the Loews Hotel in Philadelphia. Because Jake was enrolled in school, they could not go on a honeymoon (he had class the following Monday).

The money that would have been spent on a honeymoon, instead, went towards fulfilling another dream of theirs: a Volkswagen Bus. They custom-ordered the bus from a company in New Mexico that specializes in custom VW Buses, and shortly thereafter, the bus was theirs!

The bus was purchased as a camping and tailgating vehicle, specifically for Penn State games. Hence, the bus was named “Penny.”

On September 28th, 2011, Jake and Genny’s daughter was born.

They loved the name Penelope and the nickname Penny. Hence, their daughter is Penny and the bus is now Bus. This is particularly poignant because when Jake was born, his parents had a cat named Jake. He became Cat. Genny spent every summer since the time she was born at her house in Anglesea. While she no longer lives in that house, cruising around Wildwood in the bus during the summer brings on waves of nostalgia. Jake, Genny graciously posed for this issue’s cover with their “Penny” and their “Bus,” happy to have arrived for another summer by the sea.

If you should see them around this summer, they’re always happy to return a smile and a peace sign.

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Casual Upscale Dining North Wildwood’s newest FARM to FORK restaurant

RESERVATIONS Recommended

daily HAPPY HOUR from

5-7pm

(609) 523-8100

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1 0 0 o l d e n ew j e r s ey ave.

n o r t h w i l dwo o d

authentically irish {except for the fact that we’re in North Wildwood}

Anglesea Pub

irish pub & restaurant

Open Daily from 11am Serving Lunch • Dinner Late Night

Irish Sean McMullan Welcomes You!

HAPPY HOUR: MON-FRI 11am-6pm

$1. Domestic Pints • Come check out our other Happy Hour Specials MondAy Chicken Pot Pie $8.99 ~ Generous Cut Prime Rib $11.99 tuesdAy Jumbo WiNG NiGht with 14 amazing sauces wednesdAy traditional homemade meatloaf $9.99 Pasta Night $5.99 incl. Garlic Bread 1/2 Price Apps at the bar all day all night thursdAy iRish hAPPy houR where everyone is happy! 4pm~close Starting 3rd week of June - Live Irish Music fridAy tGiF happy hour Party til 7pm Discounted Drinks & Complimentary Buffet sAturdAy blackboard specials Ronn E. Dee & Name That Tune 9:30pm - Live music sundAy Roast turkey Dinner w/ all the Trimmings $8.99 ~ Peggy Jones & Quizzo starting at 9:30

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“Behold the miracle of the earth with all the wonder of a child.” ~Edna Jacques

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Lighthouse Christmas 5 MILES

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Give like a small sun: touch the world with shafts of your light

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Open All Night from 11pm • Serving Breakfast & Lunch 437 W. RIO GRANDE AVE., WILDWOOD, NJ 609-827-7921

5 MILES Smiles!

‘What sunshine is to flowers, smiles are to humanity. They are but trifles, to be sure; but, scattered along life’s pathway, the good they do is inconceivable.”

Lauren & Weston Auty, Bridget & Cody Shidler and Bill & Will Auty waiting in line to see Santa & Mrs. Claus The MacClain family

The Easter Bunny got a double dose of cute during breakfast at the Tom Cat as he met two of his newest fans, twins Evelyn & Ivy with their mom & dad Corinne and Jimmy Clark.

Cathy Smith & Grover Bradshaw go way back to the 1970s when they worked together at the Dolphin Restaurant on 10th & Ocean Aves.

Fine Italian Dining The Rosenello boys ~ Patrick, Gavin, Blake & Peyton

Family Style Dinners Sundays starting at 5pm

Paul DeFilippo & Steve Murray as Delaney Smith sings God Bless America

Beth, Mia & Vince Chiarella 7400 Ocean Ave. Wildwood Crest, NJ Reservations: 609.729.5959 Open Year Round I Available for Catering I giawildwoodcrest.com Margaret Mace Grade School Choir

Peter Harp entertains with his sea shanty songs

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“If your work speaks for itself, don’t interrupt.” ~Henry J. Kaiser

dear {ARCHIVE: Year 5 Vol. 4}

Can’t wait for the latest issue! Especially the “While you Were Away” column. ~Renate Maitz Pittmann We have been coming down to North Wildwood on a little vacation, every year for the last 40 years. Many changes have taken place. Some good and some not so good.

However, this year I picked up your paper and have to tell you that I enjoyed reading it. I read most of your articles when I had the chance and it was very enjoyable. I have to say it was written in good taste.

Keep up the good work.

Sincerely, ~ Terri Begnoche’ God Bless You. Can’t wait to pull into Wildwood on Memorial Day weekend and get my copy of The Sun! Thank you for this wonderful paper...I look forward to it every season ~Michele Thompson Conley Thank you for such a wonderful paper! You guys and gals represent the Wildwood I love so much.

I will read my saved copies of The Sun over and over again this winter. I will imagine the feel of warm sun and sweet aroma of salt air on each page! Looking forward to next season with you!

I’m sure you receive so many stories and thanks from people whose hearts you’ve touched. Add mine to the long list! Thank you for such a great job!

Please thank your staff as well! ~ Gina Catinella

We love your paper! ~Thank You! Your paper inspired me to send in the above photos of a “Now and Then” contrast between 1960 ~ 2002. Joyce, Richard (aka ‘Beans’) & Julia Dzulinski stand at the same location of 23rd & the Boardwalk. The girls are switched in the photos. ~Joyce Sambuca

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SIMPLIFY Live & work in this remodeled turn-of-the-century home.

Excellent location near schools, shops, restaurants, library etc… 3 bdr plus sunroom, porches, deck, yard & so much more!

Call TODAY! 8 W Pacific Ave, CMCH $209,000 Call the North Wildwood Office

BEACH BLOCK

Steps from Hereford Inlet Lighthouse & the new seawall. 3 BR, condominium with central air and gas heat. Within walking distance to all of the best things North Wildwood has to offer. Well maintained and clean as a whistle. Rents for $13,000 for the season then weekends in September.

Excellent for Irish Weekend!

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BAYVIEW BEAUTY

4 bedroom directly across from Maxwell field, boasts plenty of open space, custom ceramic tile, fresh paint, & decks to enjoy the shore air. There is a back yard for BBQ and family functions plus garage & carport. Let’s not forget about the Beach, Boardwalk and all that the Wildwoods have to offer!

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10-2am Big House Band Peggy’s Crab Shack SATURDAY: MAY 25th 2nd Annual Bull Riding Competition (weather permitting) 5-8pm 3-9pm DJ Jim Mulholland Keenan’s 5-9pm Slainte Peggy’s Crab Shack 6-10pm Touche Angry Jack’s 10-2am Juliano Bros Peggy’s Crab Shack SUNDAY: MAY 26th Sunday Funday

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Wildwood Historical Society

3907 Pacific Ave. Wildwood. 609-523-0277 It’s great to be back after these past winter months. We survived Hurricane Sandy with minimal damage to the museum and lots of good things are happening. For one, the pavers were installed in April through the generosity of Steve McShaffry. We are continuing to sell the engraved bricks, and ask if you haven’t yet ordered one for yourself or a loved one, give us a call or stop in for an application form. The money goes to the upkeep and operation of the museum which should be a source of great pride to all islanders. Come in and see for yourself!

Al Brannen has been busy cleaning up and rearranging our displays; Phyllis Bethel is breaking down our research binders and making them smaller and easier to handle. We are presently awaiting new bookcases. Our volunteers, Inge Laine, Judy Carr and Bev Clark are back on the job scanning all research binders to insure that we have the information in a safe, off-premise, location. They have already scanned thousands of property photos for the entire island. Check out our website attached to Ralph Grassi’s funchase.com, and “like us” on FACEBOOK. Ralph does an excellent job of maintaining our site, and Chris Mento, one of our board members, manages our FACEBOOK page. Incidentally, Chris just became a father for the first time to Baby Jack. Congratulations Jess and Chris!

On June 15, we will be holding our Annual Post Card Show and celebrating the museum’s 50th Year. The time is 10:00 to 4:00. We will have a small program at 12 noon and Kathy Boyer Maher and G. Bruce Boyer, the children of George F.

Boyer, our founder, will be introduced. As usual we will have post card dealers to buy, sell and trade cards, and best of all, refreshments will be served. Admission is free, donations are gratefully accepted.

Everyone is invited to stop in to see “the Wildwood your grandparents knew.”

Very big news is that we have hired an office manager for the museum. Her name is Audrey McKenzie. She and her husband have been property owners in Cape May County for over 30 years, and now have retired here. We are happy to welcome Audrey.

About a month ago, we received a call from Florida from a Lois Taylor. Mrs. Taylor went on to explain that she had a wooden box with “Taylor Fish Company” stamped on it. Her late husband, John Edward Taylor, was a direct descendant of John Ogden Taylor (1867-1934) who was the first commercial fisherman to ship fish from Wildwood and also one of the first pound fishermen.

The only problem was getting the box up here to the museum. Coincidentally, Al Brannen received a call from friends Bill and Karen Dougherty who would soon be making the trek north from Florida.

He asked if they could pick this up from Mrs. Taylor, and it is presently sitting in our museum. It also came with a compass that is more than 100 years old. We are thrilled to have these 100-year-old artifacts, and are grateful to Mrs. Taylor and also Bill and Karen Dougherty.

Please make note, our present hours of operation are Thursday through Saturday, 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM. This will continue until June 18 when we will be open Tuesday through Saturdays throughout the summer. Stop in to see us! Our wish for you is a wonderful summer filled with the joy of song, the spirit of goodness, the colors of happiness and the hope of believers everywhere.

Until next time . . .be happy and be well!

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monday: $3. Burger Madness Tuesday: All You Can Eat Mussels Weds.: Pie Day Sheperd’s Pie - Chicken Pot Pie $9. w/Salad Thursday: South of the Border: Tacos - Fajitas - Margaritas friday: Fisherman’s Catch of ther Day Every Sunday DJ Timmy Otto saTurday: Blackboard Specials, All day & night starting June 16th saT & sun: Egg Sandwich & Mimosa $5. 11-1pm Every Monday 8:30 viDeO name ThaT Tune “Best irish Bar ‘12 3rd & New York Aves., Voted by w/ DJ Rich starting June 17th North Wildwood FrEETiME Every Thursday

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(L-R) Volunteers: Leah Dare, Grace Havel, Julie Paolella Head of Volunteers, Marie Gallagher Secretary, Dot Quill Treasurer, Marie Sluberski Vice-President, Maurice Quill, Theresa Williams President, & David Williams Owners of the Royal Grill, Chuck Young with his daughter Meagan Young displaying a certificate of appreciation from The Cape Regional Medical Center Wildwood Auxiliary for their tremendous donation from the sales of the little animals. Without the help of vendors such as the Royal Grill, the auxiliary would not be able to do what they do.

Auxilians -- a Unique Group of Volunteers Most people have at least some idea of what healthcare volunteers do. But many don’t know about the work of a special group of volunteers, those that belong to the medical center Auxiliary. Cape Regional Medical Center Auxiliary has a proud history, dating back to 1951, when a group of women stepped in to raise funds that would help the hospital become a reality.

Continuing this financial support, are women and men in Cape May County who grouped together and formed our present Auxiliary. The Wildwood branch, in particular, focus on selling their little stuffed animals.

They started out selling a couple hundred the first year, and are now up to a few thousand a year, thanks to their many vendors on the island, such as restaurants and banks. Your donation of $5. for these small animals helps in a big way. Over the years, contributions have helped build the Early Education Center, the helipad, the pediatrics department and most recently the Emergency Room and Cancer Care Center Expansions, in Kathy Popper served a wonderful lunch addition to new equipment for various departments.

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“I dropped a tear in the ocean, and whenever they find it I’ll stop loving you, only then.” ~Anon.

d w l i ood-style W A WEDDING

My husband and I love The Wildwoods so much we found a way to make it a part of our wedding day.

This is our story.

We love to pick up a copy of The Sun by the Sea on each visit to the Wildwoods. We just love how you compose everything and enjoy all of the articles. We LOVE The Wildwoods. So many happy memories have been created there.

Sincerely, Blaine & Suzanne Barry Making a “Wild” entrance as Mr. & Mrs. Blaine Barry

P.S. - We Love the “If it’s FREE it’s for me!” on the front cover. It definately suits us!

In honor of their love of The Wildwoods, Blaine and Suzanne Barry, who were married on May 26, 2012, decided to have a beach-themed wedding. After all, it was in the parking lot next to The Wild Ocean Surf Shop that Blaine proposed to Suzanne while they were sitting in their Hyundai station wagon with the rear hatch open.

While talking with Suzanne’s parents and making preparations for all of the beautiful decorations, a friend had mentioned using a rolling beach chair, which was the way to travel back in the early 1900’s thanks to the Blaker Rolling Chair Company. However, once the infamous tram car rolled onto the boardwalk in 1949, there was no longer a need for rolling chairs. Blaine and Suzanne, naturally, love the tram car in Wildwood.

One day while discusses wedding plans, her mother got all giggly. When asked what was so funny, she said, “I’ll let your father tell you, it’s a surprise”. She could barely contain herself. Then Suzanne’s father spilled the beans. He was secretly making them a rolling chair/tram car.

Her father is a very creative guy, but she could hardly believe that he was somehow going to create this.

Now, while Suzanne was fully aware of the surprise, her husband-to-be was not. Blaine is “WILD” about the The Wildwoods. He tells everyone that it is his only place to go where he can relax, have fun and forget about all of his problems. He has been going

to The Wildwoods since childhood when his parents would take him and his cousin. He introduced Suzanne to The Wildwoods in 2005 who has loved visiting several times each and every summer since.

The surprise was finally unveiled to Suzanne about a week before the wedding. Her father had done a spectacular job at making it from scratch. He and other family members and friends had done a beautiful job at decorating it with flowers, bows and lights. Her mother even had a decal created for the front that read “Wildwood Express.”

When Blaine and Suzanne arrived at the reception hall and he saw it for the first time, his eyes lit up and he got a huge smile on his face. (The mere mention of Wildwood has this effect on him!) Now, beyond their beach-theme decorations, they had their “Wildwood Express.” The Wildwoods were a very special part of their big day.

As the DJ announced the newly-married couple, they were rolled into the reception hall in their very own “Wildwood Express” with pails and shovels on their laps. Any guesses as to what their entrance song was? That’s right, Wildwood Days, by Bobby Rydell.

Later the rolling chair/tram car was used as a photo prop for all of the guests.

Everyone loved it.

Having The Wildwoods as part of their special day meant so much.

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Sr. Albertine, born in Abington, PA., joined the Sisters of St. Joseph order of nuns in 1950. In 1983, she came to St. Ann’s Convent in Wildwood where she taught as their 4th grade teacher. That experience supplied Sr. Albertine with countless stories she lovingly recalled in the pages of the SUN. In addition to being a unique teacher/ storyteller, Sr. Albertine has also become known as a daredevil. Morey Organization employee Jim Kirk was taking care of maintenance work on the roof of the Pan Am Motel one day in the summer of 2007 when he offered Sr. Albertine a lift (and

a more scenic view of the island). She eagerly accepted, calling it one of the best thrills of her life (rivaled only by her trip on our boardwalk’s Great White Rollercoaster on Morey’s Wild Pier). The photos here, supplied by Jim Kelly, are proudly labeled, “Sr. Albertine’s Great Adventure.”

Sr. Albertine retired in 2010 and moved into the St. Joseph Villa convent at Flourtown, PA to be closer to her sister. We miss seeing her happy smile.

We extend a huge, heartfelt, hug and kiss to our favorite nun. There’s NUN like you Sr. Albertine!

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“A person who lives right has more power in his silence than another has by words.”

My Favorite Teachers.

By W. Scott Jett

Scott Jett at Wildwood HS graduation in 1982 at the old Convention Center

Mr. Bernie McCracken

Historian Henry B. Adams once said, “A teacher affects

eternity; he can never tell where his influence stops.”

My older children have been saddened by the recent retirement of Mr. William Waters, one of their favorite teachers from Wildwood Catholic. Mr. Waters was a teacher who got his students to make great strides towards their full potential. His AP English class was a senior year highlight of my two oldest daughters, and they (and all of their classmates) excelled on the AP test. As my younger children grind through another school year, I’m inspired to write down some things about my favorite teachers, one from Margaret Mace School and two from Wildwood High School.

My favorite teacher at Margaret Mace was my second grade teacher, Miss Sandy Dunn. We practiced a lot of handwriting (cursive). I remember writing up on the blackboard often. And oh! What a privilege it was to be called on by Miss Dunn to go outside and clap the erasers! On Halloween, 1971, Miss Dunn invited us to stop by her house that night for candy. That invitation started a family tradition that has continued for 40 years now. I haven’t missed many Halloween visits to Miss Dunn. My children have grown up knowing that Miss Dunn’s house would be our first stop on Halloween night, and my granddaughters have also been there on Halloween. Miss Dunn, or Sandy as she likes me to now call her, remains one of the nicest people I know.

Although I was never a big math fan, two of my favorite classes in high school were Algebra I & II with Mr. Bernard McCracken. I liked the teacher more than the subject. Mr. McCracken was stern, strict and hard but if you followed instructions and tried your best, he was the nicest man.

Mr. McCracken had known my family for a long time, and my Uncle Jay Craven had coached with him in the boy’s basketball program. I worked as a manager for the basketball team and learned a lot from watching the way that Mr. McCracken would deal with certain situations. Years later, when I had the opportunity to coach a high school freshman team, I would try to remember what Mr. McCracken would do, although I could never dream of approaching his level of success.

I remembered being seated behind the bench during a high school game in early 1980 when Wildwood was playing at Hammonton. Mr. McCracken’s team was in

Ms. Susan German

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the midst of a 21-game winning streak, and Hammonton was no match for the Warriors that night. With about 4 minutes left in the game and Wildwood leading by enough points that the outcome was not in question, Mr. McCracken called a time out and told the team: “If anyone takes another shot you can hand in your uniform tomorrow.” No one questioned his instructions, and Wildwood passed the ball around for the rest of the game so as to not run up the score.

Years later, when my own children started arriving, I would put one or two in a stroller and take a walk around town on Sunday afternoons. I always made sure my route would take us to the Sea Edge Motel on 15th Avenue to chat with Mr. McCracken. He even made a guest appearance at a “This is your Life” show in 1999 for my 35th birthday. I recognized his voice behind the curtain: “So this little runt comes up and asks me if he can be the manager of my basketball team…” As a teacher, coach, mentor, friend, there has never been a better man than Bernie McCracken.

I am writing this paragraph a few days after Mr. McCracken passed away. When I heard of his death, for some reason I thought about the times he would give me and Rich Wheaton (R.I.P.) a ride home after basketball practice. He would come up Atlantic Avenue to 14th and drop me off…well, to tell the truth, he would slow down to about 10 MPH and I would jump out. It was necessary to say “thank you” quickly because as soon as my feet hit the ground Mr. McCracken was back on the gas and heading north to Rich’s house at 2nd & Surf.

I once asked Rich if Mr. McCracken actually brought the car to a full stop to drop him off, or were his exits as dangerous as mine. Rich replied, with a laugh, just as I thought he would: Mr. McCracken treated us all the same.

Social Studies had been my favorite subject at Margaret Mace, so I didn’t expect the highlight of my four years at Wildwood High to be my sophomore English class.

7th Period, Room 308. Mrs. Sue German captured my mind and my heart on the first day of school. She was beautiful and smart and, like Mr. McCracken, she made sure that we knew what was expected from us – our best effort.

In Mrs. German’s class I got my first taste of fiction.

One novel that we read was A Separate Peace, by

~Phillips Brooks

John Knowles. It was an interesting story, made much more so by the fact that a few of my more creative friends decided that we should, as a class, make our own movie based on the novel. Mrs. German encouraged us throughout the production and showing. We had fun setting up scenes, filming and seeing the results of our work.

The best novel of Mrs. German’s class was To Kill A Mockingbird by Harper Lee. Mrs. German really made this one come to life. She made us think not only about what happened, but why, and from the points of view of the various characters. Mrs. German asked us questions that made us really think about and analyze the characters and their actions.

Mrs. German was a great friend, the easiest person to talk to that I knew. She had, like Jolene of the Dolly Parton song, “a smile like a breath of spring and a voice soft like summer rain.” I would stop by her class before and after school, to talk or to get advice about school or life. She wrote in one of my yearbooks that my visits were bright spots in her days, although she must have been aware that she was the bright spot in mine.

By my senior year I had a car and would visit Mr. and Mrs. German at their house, usually unannounced.

They always welcomed me in, even though I was invading their personal time. If they were going out to walk their dog on the beach I was invited along. At their house we would just chat. I’m pretty sure that the last thing Mrs. German wanted to do outside of school was spend more time with one of her students; I’m absolutely sure that the last thing Mr. German wanted was to have me hanging around when he had time at home with Mrs. German. But they couldn’t have been more gracious and kind to me during that time. I was 17, my mother was working and my older brothers were out of the house. I wasn’t a partier and wasn’t big on the social scene. Mrs. German was smart enough to know that sometimes I just needed someone to talk to. That’s the way she was. I will always be grateful.

My three teachers were all similar in one way: They truly cared about all of their students, and it seemed that they especially cared about me. And they were all unique: Each had their own style and method of teaching. In their own personal way, each has had an influence on my life that has lasted for…my entire life.

Sandy Dunn taught 2nd grade at Margaret Mace School for 34 years. She taught my middle daughter Katie during her final year. Bernie McCracken taught math for 37 years. He is still considered one of the greatest basketball coaches in Cape-Atlantic League history.

Sue German taught English for 31 years. Our school newspaper had a section where graduating seniors could leave comments about their memories of the school and their plans for the future. I wrote that my “Most Memorable Experience” at Wildwood High School had been “sophomore year because I met Mrs. German.”

I have heard it said of teachers that even if only one student benefits from their work, then it will have been worth it. Although I am sure that my favorite teachers touched many lives during their teaching careers, one was most important to me. Sandy, Mr. McCracken, Mrs. German: THANK YOU FOR TOUCHING MINE.

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“The beach has always been a place to fall in love, a place where new relationships bloom and blossom, where old fires are rekindled.” ~Anon.

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“Follow the river and you will find the sea.” ~French Proverb

Wedding Announcement: Kristin Wichert of Wildwood Crest and Charles Chew of North Wildwood were wed on December 1st, 2012 at the Iberostar Resort, in Montego Bay Jamaica. Uncle Bill Wichert remembered to pack his copy of The SUN by-the-sea to send in a picture to share this celebration.

From left to right: Bill Wichert, Kevin and Noreen Wichert, Kristin and Chucky Chew, Noreen Moderski and Kelli Wichert

Sharon McMonagle took The SUN on a mission trip to Haiti this past December. She travelled at her own expense to join a team of volunteers for a medical mission with Mercy Ships, an international organization that brings hope and healing to the world’s forgotten poor.

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Rita Agasar (R) & Norma Gwynn (L) of North Wildwood took The Sun with them to The French Quarter in New Orleans. Rita’s grandson Darren Hutchinson appeared on the cover of The Sun 2 years ago.

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Kellen Brown, son of Mark & Bonnie (Salasin) Brown is already establishing good reading habits with his copy of The SUN. Taken at Avalon Coffee in Rio Grande.

Ione Laffey of Wildwood Crest left a copy of The Sun inside the Biltmore Castle in Asheville, NC. The Biltmore Estates a Châteauesque-styled mansion built

by George Washington Vanderbilt,II between 1889 - 1895 and is the largest privately owned house in the US, at 178,926 sq. ft. and featuring 250 rooms. Still owned by one of Vanderbilt’s descendants, it stands today as one of the most prominent remaining examples of the Gilded Age of Architecture.

Doreen Colucci at the Daytona 500 in February. Doreen grew up in the Wildwoods and now lives in San Diego, CA.

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A Wildwood Beauty ~ Jody Barone, who works at the Shampoo Bar in North Wildwood, couldn’t be prouder of her daughter, Jina, who is beautiful inside and out. In addition to being the winner of Little Miss Italy at last year’s North Wildwood Italian Festival, Jina also donated her beautiful locks to the Locks of Love orgazination.

By Tom McGarry ~ A father is so excited when he first sees the tiny baby that he helped give life to.

Imagine now, a father’s emotions when the adult child is able to give him back his life.

For me the tables turned. The medical diagnosis was clear, for me to maintain a healthy, long life; I needed a bone marrow transplant. The shock of the procedure is mind altering and then the search for a donor begins. When all is said and done to discover that my very own daughter is the best donor for me is painful and joyful.

My daughter has always avoided needles; she sees them as pain producing and has gone to great lengths to avoid them. Her love and commitment to be my donor left me speechless. She endured four days with IV lines running in both arms to collect the necessary blood cells. Prior to the IV’s, she had to give herself shots to stimulate growth of the blood cells needed. There was no complaining, there was no discussion, she would do this for her Dad. I am happy to report that the procedure was a success and I shall once again be on the beach at Anglesea pushing my ice cream cart. Father’s Day is very different for me this year, since the tables have turned. I am very proud and ever so grateful for the life my daughter gave me. Happy Fathers Day Eileen. ~Dad

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Post Card by Lynn H. Boyer, Wildwood, N.J.

While visiting the Wildwoods last summer, I picked up your paper and got completely absorbed. I spent my childhood there so I found it a really fun read.

I especially found the “Heller House” interesting. After reading the article, I realized that this was “Aunt Marie” Heller’s house in the article. She was my Mother’s girlfriend from childhood in Brewery town (early 1900s.) They were friends all their lives. We visited their house and they visited ours on Roberts Avenue in Wildwood. I remember Betty and Frank from our youth and then Betty entering the Convent. I was so happy to know they are doing well. Perhaps I will get to visit them this summer.

My father built a home at 305 E. Roberts Avenue in 1941 or 42. It had a Grotto in the side yard. It was built on three lots and most people thought it was a religious facility.

While visiting the Wildwood Museum some time ago, I was shocked to see a photo of it hanging in one of the rooms. They did not know anything about the house so I came home and wrote this note to them which I never did mail until now.

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“Do your little bit of good where you are; it’s those little bits of good put together that overwhelm the world.”

A Military Moment

~Desmond Tutu, Cleric and civil rights leader

Big Bang at Turtlegut

By Bob Ingram

For eight hours, they fought off the British, the Nancy battered, but, again, alas, one hundred kegs of powder remained on the brig, and it was decided to torch it and blow cargo and ship to the hell reserved for the British war dogs, panting now.

The Nancy, 1776 ©Ed Hewitt

(L-R) Louis Sicilia-served in N. Atlantic in the US Navy, father Eugene Sicilia, Elicke Sicilia- served in Europe at the Battle of the Bulge, Jules Sicilia - served in the South Pacific and was part of the occupation force of Japan, Angelo Sicilia - served in the South Pacific in the Battle of Guadalcanal. All four boys were in combat at the same time in World War II, and as seen in this photo, they all managed to get leave at the same time to come home and surprise their mother, Rose for her birthday. Their proud baby brother Art Sicilia of Wildwood Crest submitted this wonderful photo to The Sun.

Captain John Barry, the future Commodore John Barry, Father of our Navy, sword in hand, hip-deep in the surf around what is now Toledo Avenue in Wildwood Crest, on June 29 in the year of our most gracious Lord, 1776.

He was a young officer then, convoying blockade runners in a Baltimore Clipper called the Lexington, a speedy tide and shoal glider, as they carried gunpowder from the West Indies past the despised British blockade of the Delaware Bay. Alas, then, the brig Nancy, chased hard by the Orpheus and The Kingfisher, scuttled up the coastline past Cape May and headed toward shore to beach her precious cargo at Turtle Gut Inlet, where there’s now a park and memorial.

The British came hard down the wind, in close pursuit, firing as they came, shot and shell grazing the Nancy, whose brave Captain Montgomery placed an officer and men on shore to protect the powder, now more valuable than gold.

They strained and dragged their cargo behind the dunes, where the local people, attracted by the boom of cannons, brought every vehicle available to haul the powder across the cape to the bay where another ship lay awaiting the treasure.

Barry had been summoned and arrived in a barge from the reprisal and he and Montgomery and the Nancy’s crew had all but a hundred powder kegs off when they saw it was hopeless and made the choice to detonate the powder.

They dumped powder on the deck and wrapped more in the mainsail, which had been shot down, and went overboard after throwing a burning brand on the sail, but then a sailor, curiously named John Hancock, saw the abandoned flag left on the Nancy and swam from the barge and snatched it and swam back, his trophy held aloft to his mate’s cheers, causing the British, seeing the abandoned ship, to send two Longboats to claim their prize of war at Turtle Gut Inlet.

KA-BOOM! The charge was heard forty miles above Philadelphia, and it destroyed both the British longboats and their men, a Colonial victory snatched from the jaws of defeat there at Turtle Gut Inlet, in today’s Wildwood Crest.

A hogshead of rum had floated ashore from the Nancy and they opened it and John Barry raised a toast to the Colonials’ victory at the Battle of Turtle Gut Inlet: “Let every man jack drink to our victory here and to our ultimate victory!”

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“Treasure each other in the recognition that we do not know how long we shall have each other.”

Meg the Movie Buff Goes to Hollywood

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by Lou Ann Catanoso

2013 LATE SPRING MOVIE GUIDE

by Meg Corcoran Feeling The Heat sure to come to the town of Wildwood during the Summer of 2013, the spring-breaking cast immediately feels at home among the surf and the ever-present stars. The pretty players follow the sandy trail leading to the White House Down the block, where The Great Gatsby can be found entertaining local celebrities (as well as leading Wildwood lovers) with the sparkling sea supplying the glitziest backdrop. Among his impressive guest list is the arrogant Iron Man (3), who has softened his ways following a brisk beach stroll. Also in mysterious attendance is the Man of Steel, searching for serenity and strength along the coast.

As the calendar indicates the impending arrival of yet another fabulous season, our big-screen beauties delight in stars of all kinds, shunning the bright lights of Hollywood for glimpses of Heaven in our humble little haven.

Before delighting in stars found at your nearest movie theater, please check your local listings for release date changes…

The world is crumbling for Iron Man (3, Robert Downey Jr., opens May 3rd), who sets out on a dangerous journey with more twists than the Sea Serpent to conquer his enemy (Ben Kingsley).

New to Long Island, a curious Midwestern (Tobey Maguire) feels inspired listening to Music in the Parks only to become embroiled in the extravagant and ultimately tragic life of his neighbor, The Great Gatsby (Leonardo DiCaprio, opens May 10th).

Captain Kirk (Chris Pine) and the Enterprise crew (including Zachary Quinto) take the Star Trek Into Darkness (opens May 17th) leading from the lighthearted Captain Kidd Pirate Day into a war-zone world to capture a man on a mission of destruction.

Taking the Fast & Furious (6, opens May 24th) road to the Morey’s Piers Beach Jam Spring Fling, Agent Hobbs and Dom (Dwayne Johnson, Vin Diesel) battle a rival gang with personal consequences.

The Hangover (Part III, opens May 24 ) continues for the Wolfpack (including Bradley Cooper, Zach Galifianakis and Ed Helms) who travel through the Formula th

One Raceway on another disastrous road trip.

When their plane crashes, a father and son (Will and Jaden Smith) feel as though they’ve just experienced the most disturbing Ghost Ship experience when they land on the planet found After Earth (opens June 7th) that humans abandoned 1,000 years earlier.

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Charlie & Louise Catanoso filled with wedding bliss on April 25th, 1948

Wanting only to unwind through a peaceful round of miniature golf, the Man of Steel (Henry Cavill, opens June 14th) learns to his dismay that he is the only one, with Lois Lane (Amy Adams) by his steely side, who can save mankind when the Earth comes under attack.

Before they were gainfully employed, best friends Mike and Sully (voices of Billy Crystal and John Goodman) were eager students and competitive roommates at Monsters University (opens June 21st) as well as happy contestants at the Morey’s Piers Curley’s Fries Eating Contest.

Energized by the Wild Half Mile, an FBI agent (Sandra Bullock) and a testy Boston cop (Melissa McCarthy), both accustomed to flying solo, feel The (hilarious) Heat (opens June 28th) when they are forced to work together to take down a drug lord.

A Secret Service agent (Channing Tatum) is on the job to save the U.S. President (Jamie Foxx) when the White House Down (opens June 28th) the beach block is taken by surprise by blinding sunrays and a brutal paramilitary group.

After Earth is blissfully consumed by a bright and sunny day, the imaginative crew takes that Star (ry) Trek Into (movie theater) Darkness, searching for bigscreen entertainment. Recovering from The (ice cream) Hangover (Part III), the animated celebrities, on a break from Monsters University, fill the front rows of the local multiplex, energized after a day of boogie board racing and sandcastle making. Following an action-packed marathon, our stars trade in their movie-manufactured Hollywood setting for Wildwood’s naturemade landscape and travel a Fast & Furious (6) path to what’s sure to be the most entertaining summer by the sea…

25th Wedding Anniversary celebration at Neil’s Restaurant in 1973 (L-R) Allen Pierce, Bill, Cathy, Joe, Anthony, LouAnn, Chuck, Charlie & Louise

This past April 25th, my parents would have celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary. By the time my mom was 31 years of age, she and my dad had the six children they had dreamed of.

My dad worked multiple jobs to feed, clothe, and educate all of us kids. But, he found time to be a volunteer fireman, and belong to many community organizations.

He proudly served in the navy in his younger years, and whole heartedly supported the business ventures of all of his children in the later years.

He got to enjoy his 16 grandchildren, and 8 great grandchildren. And he danced with my daughter, Lauren, at her wedding this past November. My dad passed away on January 26th of this year, at home, with “all of us” by his side. My mom sang ‘Embraceable You’ to my dad (their song) one last time, moments before he left us. I knew this story would be hard for me to write for the following reasons: I have bitter

sweet memories of watching my dad proudly read the stories I’ve submitted to the “Sun” over the years about our family and friends.

I moved in with my parents shortly before my dad passed away, and here I will remain forever, with my mom, and her ‘best friend’ my dad, who I believe sits right between us, because you see, a spirit like his never really leaves you.

It lives on in our hearts and minds for all time.

Dedication: This story is dedicated to the memory of my ‘sweet friend’ Mrs. Jane Quigley, who passed away on Jan. 28, 2013. She was “Mom” to many. Sue Quigley & Louann have been best friends since 1966. {Read Sue Quigley’s wonderful Wildwood story on p. 78}

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“The boardwalk was where all of New Jersey came together; where New Jersey for better or worse, met itself.” – Junot Diaz

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“The Boardwalk” is an excerpt from the book “Wildwood-By-The-Sea: Nostalgia and Recipes” by Anita Hirsch

The Wildwood Boardwalk as it appeared in 1907

Kiddie Land Casino Arcade 1950s

1941 Charlie Zaberer’s Hot Dog Stand “endearing storefront with patriotic flair”

Mallins Taffy Machine

Wildwood Boardwalk Postcard that shows the Fun Shop and Grandpas’ Restaurant which are no longer there.

The Boardwalk in Wildwood-by-theSea stretches from the welcoming arch in North Wildwood at 16th Avenue, down to the end of Wildwood at Cresse Avenue, a distance of about two miles.

Also referred to as “the Boards”, some form of the Boardwalk has been in Wildwood since 1899 when 150 yards of boards were laid directly on the sand at Atlantic Avenue near Oak, and taken up in the winter. To go for a stroll at the turn of the century, the dress was formal. No one wanted sand in their shoes. The boards gave them the opportunity to enjoy a walk closer to the ocean. By the next year the Boardwalk was moved even closer to the ocean, extended, and made more permanent by building onto pilings laid between Oak and 26th Streets.

By 1925, as the beach continued to grow, a petition was filed to move the Boardwalk out to Beach Avenue.

This new Boardwalk was held up by precast concrete pilings rather than the old cedar pilings which became worm infested and rotted. Only two years later the Boardwalk was extended from Montgomery south to Cresse Avenue. And again in 1928, the Boardwalk was extended north to 16th Street by North Wildwood Mayor George Redding.

As it grew, the Boardwalk became important for fun, food, and shopping.

The first roller coaster was built in 1910. Riders enjoyed a carousel at Cedar Avenue. Soon the Boardwalk Promenade began to attract everything from top hat and cane vaudeville acts to international stars. Cab Calloway and Duke Ellington played at Scully’s Convention Hall between Spicer and Spencer. The Starlight Ballroom and Hunt’s Plaza attracted Benny Goodman and Glenn Miller in the 1930’s.

Arcades and games of chance multiplied. Many remember stopping to watch the Pig Slide where bets were placed as to which pig would get down to the bottom of the slide first. Machines in which you could put one or two cents and purchase a photo card of a movie star like Buster Crabbe or Johnny Weissmuller were popular.

In the Vista scope, for a penny you would see a movie of ten sequentially displayed cards.

Spin the numbered wheels and the winner received a food prize. Throw a dart to break a balloon, pick up a duck from the floating water and choose a winning number, play the Kentucky Derby Race at Bobby Dee’s where the prizes were cigarettes or aim a rifle with real 22 shots in the shooting galleries.

Arcade games from which you would collect coins or tickets to win prizes were ski ball or fascination, the latter which was invented in the 1920’s and debuted at the 1933 World’s Fair. For 22¢ a game, rubber balls are tossed over a grid of 25 holes, with players hoping to be the first to get a line of balls.

Movie theatres were built.The Regent Theatre opened in 1915 at Lincoln by William Hunt. In 1946 he added air conditioning to the 1500 seat theatre.

When Mr. Hunt died in 1970, Marty Falk purchased the theatre, had it gutted, kept only the original marquee and renamed it the Boardwalk Mall.

There was also the Nixon Theatre, and the Strand opened in 1947.

Piers held the amusement rides. The four men who were responsible for the piers were Joe Barnes (Fun Pier) Gil Ramagosa (Sportland Pier), George Coombs (Marine Pier and Mariners Landing) and William Hunt and his son’s Bud and Guy (Hunt’s Pier). Bill and Will Morey founded Morey’s Pier in 1969 and opened the giant slide. The Morey family began to purchase the three main piers, refurbish them and add more exciting rides and a water park Fudge, taffy, and candy became a sweet to eat and to take home. Douglass Fudge began in 1919. Charlie Douglass had a pavilion built across from the store so hot and tired walkers could rest in the shade. Mallins Candies begun in 1946 by Jimmy Mallin, brought a mechanical taffy pulling machine from England in 1953.

Ice cream and waffles with a block of strawberry, chocolate and vanilla ice cream were cool treats.The 28 flavors of Howard Johnson’s ice cream was a popular stop. Kohr’s ice cream still has a few shops on the Boardwalk.

Restaurants opened. In 1909, Earl and Mabel Groff established a hot dog stand at Magnolia near the Boardwalk which later became Groff’s Restaurant. The Zaberer brothers started out with hot dog concessions on the Boardwalk. Their mother operated Zaberer’s Holliday’s on the Boardwalk with early bird specials and Sunday dinners.

During World War II, the Boardwalk lights were dimmed at night to prevent German submarines from using the lighted coast to target the silhouettes of allied ships. The sides of the lights facing the ocean were painted black. Still eleven ships were sunk within sight of Cape May County.

The most prosperous years for the Boardwalk were the 1950s. The piers flourished and the rolling cars were replaced by the tram car.The Starlight Ballroom drew about 6000 teens weekly to

The four men who were instrumental in building the piers and rides on the Boardwalk: left to right: Joe Barnes (Fun Pier), Gil Ramagosa (Sportland Pier), George Coombs (Marine Pier and Mariners Landing) and Guy Hunt (son of William Hunt of Hunt’s Pier).

the record hops.The public was looking for challenging rides and games.

Boards had to be replaced in 1973 and the wood purchased was from the inaugural seating stands for President Nixon in Washington, D.C. About 30 to 40 trailer truck loads of lumber were brought to Wildwood. In 1976, the reviewing stand wood from President Carter’s inauguration was purchased to redeck part of the Boardwalk.

Folks still like to stroll along the ocean, the boards have to be replaced regularly and shopping and food has changed to keep the Boardwalk vibrant and a destination. The odors of corn popping, peanuts roasting, sausage, hot dogs and peppers grilling, pizza and pretzels baking are irresistible. Cotton candy,Taylor Pork Roll, Lime Rickey made with fresh squeezed limes, and Funnel Cakes beckon you to try them.

FUNNEL CAKES This Pennsylvania Dutch treat is popular along the Boardwalk. The reason for the name is that the batter of this fried snack is allowed to drip into the hot oil from a funnel. The batter should be thin enough to run out of the funnel.

2 eggs 1 1/2 cups milk 2 tablespoons sugar 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 cups unbleached flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 3-4 cups cooking oil 6 tablespoons confectioners’ sugar Yield: 6 funnel cakes.

Beat the eggs in a medium bowl. Add the milk and sugar and mix well. Combine the salt, flour and baking powder. Add this to the milk mixture. Beat with a whisk until smooth.

Add enough oil to an electric skillet so there is 1 1/2 inches of oil to the pan. Heat the oil to 360 degrees. Using a funnel with a 3/8 to 1/2 inch hole, put your index finger over the bottom of the funnel, allowing the batter to run slowly into the hot oil. Slowly move the funnel in circles larger and larger to make a circular pattern in the oil.The funnel cake will be about 8 inches in diameter when completed.

Fry until golden brown on one side and then using a tongs, turn and fry the other side until it too is golden brown.With the tongs, remove the funnel cake to a paper towel lined plate.

Drain a few minutes.

Place funnel cake on a serving plate. Add the confectioner’s sugar to a sifter or strainer and shake over the funnel cake.

Thank you to the Wildwood Historical Society for research and photos for this article.

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“Love is not blind - it sees more, not less. But because it sees more, it is willing to see less.” - Rabbi Julius Gordon

10 YEARS of Smiles!

A friendly look back, a kindly smile, one good act, and life’s worthwhile. We miss the smiles of those who are no longer with us (a few on this page). We know they are smiling down on us.

Mayor Ernie & Donna Troiano 2006

North Wildwood Mayor Bill Henfey at the Grand Opening of the new Avalon Coffee in N.WW 2006

Ann Martino 2005 Brendan Sciarra 2010 Art the Bartender 2004 Don & Adam Cabrera 2004

Dave & Lana MacDonald, 2006

Barbara & Jack Gallagher 2004

Bill Robinson, 2005 Barry Rasmussen out watching his son at the Lifeguard Races 06

Janet & Bob Harkins 2004

Laurie & Ann 2009

Catherine Barfield & Angela Jones, at SuperFresh 2005

Jim & Jamie Young 2004 Jaguar Joyce Gould 2004

Dave, Kathy, & Katie Thompson 2004

Frank Cwik 98 yrs. young at the time of this photo in 2006 at Anglesea Fire house Bingo

Vince Simone, 2006

Dean & Bobi Lyon, the newlyweds

Barbara & Blaine 2006

Vince of Crabcake Hotline, 2006

Francis John DiCio, 2004

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“Those who live by the sea can hardly form a single thought of which the sea would not be part.”

Summer Home

{ARCHIVE: Year 7, Vol. 1} When I was a youngster I thought I was the luckiest kid in the world.

My grandparents had 3 apartment houses in North Wildwood! As a result, I got to leave the city each year and spend the entire summer at the shore.

Summers down here were like a dream for a young boy - a combination of Disneyland, carnival, island paradise and a little bit of Las Vegas. Every day was spent on the beach and most nights on the boardwalk. In between there was fishing, crabbing, boating, miniature golf, sand lot baseball (there were still lots in those days), and even horse back riding (in the Crest). No worries - never a boring day.

Like Bobby’s song says “Every days a holiday ...”

The tenants at my grandparents property fell into three categories. There were the Phila. working class families, usually taking apartments weekly. There were the bartenders and waitresses, doubling up in efficiency units for the summer. (You hardly ever saw these people - they mostly worked and slept.) Then there were the show business performers, renting full size apartments seasonally. There were no condos at that time and these large well furnished, comfortable and affordable apartments offered a nice home away from home.

Before the advent of casino era Atlantic City, the nightclubs on the island were numerous and impressive. Wildwood was known nationwide as a Mecca for the entertainment industry.There was Moores Inlet, Club Avalon, Club Lou Booth, Phil and Eddies Surf Club, the Manor, the Bolero,Valentinos,The Beachcomber and many more.

My grandparents were landlords to band musicians, dancers, singers, comedians and at least one movie actor. Some were nationally known or were on their way to being so. Others just had regional recognition and followed the “circuit”, moving from town to town as seasons changed and work became available.

My mother, Nancy, and my Aunt Irma were professional singers as well. They were billed as the “Lynne Sisters” and performed at all of the major clubs along the Atlantic corridor including locally, the original Moores Inlet.

After my aunt retired, my mother continued on her own for many years. She was the “house singer” at the famed 500 Club in Atlantic City as well as Valentinos Supper Club in Wildwood. She worked with all of the top names in her travels, including Eddie Fisher, Dean Martin, Liberace and Charlie Spivaks Orchestra.

Her theatrical agent was Eddie Suez of Phila. and Wildwood. He had a large and impressive stable of performers as clients, including our own local celebrity hero - Cozy Morley.

In fact, Eddie was the original owner of Club Avalon before selling it to Cozy in the 1950’s.

Nightclub owner Louise “Lou” Booth was also a friend of my mothers.

~Hermann Broch (1886–1951)

FOR THE STARS

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The Lynne Sisters (l-r) Nancy Murray and Irma Roma

Johnny Gilbert

Steve’s Grandparents rental property which still stands at 225 E. 18th.

Jack Murray, Steve’s Dad standing beside Mickey Shaughnessy

Because of my mother’s show business roots and her close friendship with these three people, they would refer all of their entertainment associates to my family’s rental property. Although it was sold over 20 years ago, I have many memories of these celebrity guests from an early age in the late 1950’s, until the unfortunate decline of the industry in Wildwood in the late 1970’s, due to the casinos “non compete” clause.

I have to say at the start, I never remember any of these folks being anything but nice and down to earth. There was never any snobbishness and they mixed right in with all of their neighbors. They were even very patient and kind to me, an inquisitive little pest that asked a lot of questions. (A combination of Opie Taylor and Dennis the Menace).

The first “celebrity” I really became aware of at a very early age, was Johnny Gilbert.

Johnny began his career as a night club singer and was contracted with a local club for the summer. He recorded a couple of albums but this was not the field in which he would make his mark. His fame would eventually come as a television host and game show announcer, recognized as one of the best in the business.

He began hosting musical themed game shows such as “Music Bingo”, “Words and Music”, and “Yours for a Song”. His big break came however, when he replaced the great

Don Pardo (Sat. Night Live) as the announcer on the original “Price is Right”.

After this he worked on the shows “Fast Draw”, “Beat the Odds” and finally as long time host of “Dialing for Dollars”. In 1973 an even bigger break came when he was hired as the announcer on the “Dinah Shore Show”.

Anybody who was anybody appeared on this show which remained on the air until 1981.

Finally and perhaps most noteworthy, Johnny has been heard (but not seen) as Alex Trebek’s announcer on the hugely popular “Jeopardy” for 20 years.

Shortly after Johnny’s stay, we had another guest that was on his way to fame - rock legend Charlie Gracie. Even as a very little kid I thought it was pretty cool to have a rock and roll singer staying with us. (I liked his hip pompadour haircut a lot better than my own crew). Charlie, a Phila. native, is considered that city’s first rock star. I can’t remember which club he was working at during his stay with us.

He recorded for the Cameo label with whom he released such hits as “Ninety-nine Ways”, “Wandering Eyes”, “Fabulous” and the mega hit that went gold, “Butterfly”. At 4 or 5 I used to lip sync and dance to this in front of the record player.

Young Charlie Gracie

Charlie was a featured performer in Alan Freed’s concerts, the Ed Sullivan Show and Bandstand. He appeared in the rock and roll musical film “Jamboree” and toured with the likes of Chuck Berry, Bo Diddly, the Everly Brothers and Eddie Cochran.

When I got older and really interested in music I realized Charlie was one of the most talented guitar players of that era. This was a much recognized fact by many of the British rockers such as Paul McCartney, George Harrison, Graham Nash, Joe Cocker,Van Morrison and others. They all credited his rock-a-billy sound and guitar work as a major influence on their music. I’ve heard that he’s as big as Elvis in that part of the world.

Charlie is still going strong, touring and recording, and despite his fame never turned his back on a town that helped to launch his career. He still performs regularly in the Wildwoods every year.

I have many other celebrity stories to relate, especially with another of our famous house guests, actor and comedian, Mickey Shaughnessy. Mickey appeared in over 40 motion pictures including “From Here to Eternity”, “Pocket Full of Miracles” and “Jail House Rock”. He stayed with us for about 6 seasons and became like a family member. I’ll share some personal stories about him in a future article.

Those sure were great times.

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“Beautiful young people are acts of nature, but beautiful old people are works of art.” ~Anon.

North Wildwood

Centenarian Gertrude Ilg Lives to 103

January 28, 1904 - March 12, 2007

{ARCHIVE: Year 4, Vol. 3} “When you have loved as she has loved, you grow old beautifully,” W. Somerset Maugham once remarked. Such words could have eloquently defined the life of long-time North Wildwood resident Gertrude Ilg, who passed away March 12, 2007 at the age of 103.

Her days were an expression of love and beauty. Having been blessed with good health and a sharp mind for most of her 103 years, Gertrude, who was born in Philadelphia January 28, 1904 and moved to Wildwood in 1959, was the energetic leader of her devoted family following the passing of her husband, Albert in 1951.

As the head of five generations (which includes two miniature schnauzers), the proud great-great grandmother touched lives that extended beyond her familial walls. Happily raising her family in Wildwood, where many still reside, the former Smith Kline and Gimble employee was an active member of the North Wildwood United Methodist Church. There, she shared her deep faith by teaching Sunday school for 20 years.

Her energy level often surpassed her age. Her daughter Bette and granddaughter Karen marveled at her robust spirit.

Even into her 90’s, she could be found cleaning her arthritic niece’s floors. Advanced age meant nothing to her.

Gertrude celebrated each birthday with an extensive and loving crowd.

When planning her 100th birthday, it came as no surprise to her family to discover that Gertrude was considered the girl all the boys waited in line to dance with.

Everyone loved her. To commemorate her special day, a huge party was held at her church. Karen planned on getting an autograph from Mickey Mouse while on vacation in Disneyworld. What she ultimately got was the famous Mickey Mouse ears, a framed Mickey photo, a handwritten note from the staff, and a card from then-Disney head Michael Eisner. Even people who had never met Gertrude were inspired by her life!

Gertrude Ilg did more than inspire lives. Her life was a celebration, continued on by all who knew and loved her.

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“Life was made for loving. . .” ~Ella Wheeler Wilcox

10 YEARS of Smiles!

“The only way to do great work is to love what you do. If you haven’t found it yet, keep looking.

Don’t settle. As with all matters of the heart, you’ll know when you find it.” ~ Steve Jobs Jim Salasin & Yogi Kurtz, The Sun’s very first photo for its first issue April 1, 2004. Taken at Crest Community’s pancake breakfast Emily Coleman & Lisa Russo 2004

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“A thankful heart is not only the greatest virtue, but also the parent of all the other virtues.” –Cicero, Roman philosopher (106–43 B.C.)

W ho Covered the Fig Tree?

By Marilyn Guidetti

I love spending my summers at the shore house but sometimes it takes quite a bit of planning to be able to do everything I would like to do in the summer. One thing I try to do is grow vegetables and herbs. I picture myself preparing a meal using the fresh ingredients picked from my garden. Unfortunately, I am dealing with two different growing zones.

Bob Guidetti, keeper of the fig tree the power going out at the shore house as it does sometimes out of season, I took everything out of the freezer~ the Jersey fresh supply of blueberries, plus the local corn, zucchini and peppers all came back north with me and were safely in the freezer.

I’ve tried many methods like starting my seedlings in North Jersey and then in June my husband would transport all kinds of pots and containers in our already overloaded car. But here in South Jersey the growing season is in full swing and its too late to transplant, I try leaving the plants in the pots but that doesn’t work out because of watering and other problems like the little garden pests that are starving and waiting to munch on my plants. One year I started some herbs in South Jersey in the spring, thinking that they could survive between my visits before the season, but that was a disaster.

Tried growing tomatoes in the topsy-turvy pot, but got very little fruit for my efforts.

The weather reports started coming in about a big storm that was going to hit Jersey. Oh! Oh! did we batten down the shore house enough? We were so worried about that house we didn’t think about North Jersey (we are not on the coast).

Then Sandy hit. Trees went down, the power went out and stayed out. A day after the storm, my sister from South Jersey called to say we lucked out there with no apparent damage. But, now we were in trouble up north without power. Time was running out to keep everything cold. I wanted to cry, I was going to lose my harvest.

Many years ago a relative was selling his property and asked if we would like to have the fig tree that was on it. We gladly accepted so we would at least have a tree growing in our yard. It grew without any special care from us. Then one year we had a harvest of figs. My husband became the caretaker of the tree and every morning he would go out to pick the figs before the birds made a meal. I found a few recipes to use the figs in, but we started getting way too many figs to use. Not many people are fond of figs so as hard as we tried to give them away we had an over abundance of them.

One of my sons had a generator so he made room in his freezer for my blueberries.

Two days later one of my other son’s power was restored, we packed up as much food as we could, went to his house and cooked everything that we could. Then the whole family went to keep warm at his house and enjoyed a smorgasbord.

Unfortunately I will not have my fresh pesto this winter, all my herbs defrosted, I tried to salvage what I could when the power finally went on, but I could only dry some to use later in my cooking. I did use the figs for the cookies this year. The fig tree survived the winds and nobody even covered it.

Then I remembered my Italian Grandmother and Mother used to make a fig cookie called “cucidati” every Christmas which called for lots of dried figs. So I bought a dehydrator and stored them in mason jars and when I got back to North Jersey froze them until needed for the Christmas cookies. (a little satisfaction for me using fruit from my garden) This year I came up with a new idea. My husband built me raised beds to grow my herbs in. Happy to say we had an abundant harvest. I felt like I was a farmer at last.

The family tried many new recipes with the fresh herbs. Then just before leaving after the season I picked all the herbs to freeze for use over the winter. (Yum! fresh pesto!)

Since I did not want to take a chance with

Originally I was writing this story for the holiday edition, but the storm and its aftermath overshadowed what I was writing about. I have too many friends along the shore and in North Jersey that really suffered and some are still suffering. Many lost everything. It is hard to poke fun at yourself for little inconveniences when so many have nothing left to poke fun at.

At the time when I was worried about losing my harvest, I didn’t realize the devastation so many had to endure. I am so sorry, and I count my blessings and hope our state will make a recovery soon so we can all enjoy the summer.

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by Mia Chiarella

So... last year you were on the beach in your bathing suit and you were strutting like you were a supermodel or THE HULK; felt good right!? The bathing suit that used to fit perfectly NOW BARELY FITS, and you literally want to go screaming into the night!!! Listen, it’s not the end of the world, we can fix this…TRUST ME! There is a solution to this so called disaster that we put ourselves through year after year. Everyone is going to fluctuate a few pounds; that’s life, especially over the winter months. It’s cold and dreary and dark at 4:30.You find yourself lying on the couch watching movie after movie and eating every snack in your pantry. You dress in sweats, not because it’s freezing cold, but because you’ve been Mia stuffing your face ALL WINTER. Now you are five pounds heavier and more down on yourself than ever … so LETS GO! Today is a new day, a new you, a new body! YES! You are now sexy and you know it!

Let’s start by getting your diet on point. MMMMM food; we all love it! And hate it.. am I right?! Not everyone can be a chef like me and have endless food possibilities, but I find that the key to looking good and feeling good all year is being consistent with your diet. Food should not be your enemy; it is the fuel that keeps our bodies going.

Eating clean, balancing your total intake of protein, carbohydrates, and fats is essential and nothing should be overdone. Small meals every three hours keeps you full and not running to the fridge; which by the way, is not exercise!

You know what exercise is? Putting those sweats back on and putting them to good use.

Why not treat your body to a little excitement? It really is a mood changer and the endorphins your body produces will make you feel like a million bucks. You don’t need to be over excessive and spend hours pumping iron like you’re the TERMINATOR. You don’t need to eat like you’re a stick figure MODEL; which includes basically nothing!

You just need to be consistent, be positive, and trust the process.

Please do not get down on yourself just because you gained weight or had a little set back. Always remember that it isn’t about the exterior of a person that makes you beautiful. What makes you beautiful is to be a first rate version of yourself without second guessing. No matter what size you are or what the scale says… Just strut yourself like you got it because you do! Now get to the Gym at 10th Street and watch those jaws drop this summer!

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Mr. & Mrs. Foti say “ I Do ! ”

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“Whatever our souls are made of, his and mine are the same.”

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Lauren Rucci and John Foti were married in Wildwood on November 10, 2012. Lauren is the daughter of LouAnn Catanoso and Mark Rucci. John is the son of Lois and Rich Foti. Over 200 of their closest friends and family joined them on their special day. Everything down to the tiniest details (see John’s cufflinks below) was uniquely and specially handcrafted. Lauren designed her own wedding gown as well as her little flower girls, Nola & Stella Quinn. She hand sewn them mostly of the fabric from her grandmother, Louise Catanoso’s wedding gown. John serenaded Lauren at the reception, which was held at the Wildwoods Convention Center, with an original song he wrote just for her on their wedding day. Her grandmother Louise sang “Embraceable You” while Lauren danced with her grandfather Charlie. It truly was an embraceble dance, for Lauren’s grandfather Charlie passed away quietly at home on January 26, 2013. Pictured above are Charlie & Louise (center) along with the legacy of love they created together in their 65 years of wedding bliss.

This photo was used as a ‘thank you’ note

The newlyweds posing at the Wildwoods sign

Playing Lauren’s song. (note: handmade cufflink) Every table was uniquely handcrafted

Lauren & flower girls, Stella (l) & Nola (r)

Lauren & mom LouAnn Catanoso at her bridal shower. Bridal hat made by Carli

Lauren presents a handmade clutch bag purse to her Grandmother sewn from her wedding gown

Lauren is walked down the aisle by her father Mark Rucci

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“God gives us dreams a size too big so that we can grow into them.” - Anon.

Wildwood Dreaming

one happy clam

BY DOROTHY KULISEK

You may recall Lori Altman, and her absolute enthusiasm for the Wildwoods and her love for The Sun. Lori’s family always vacationed in Wildwood. She got sand between her toes as an infant (with pictures to prove it.) Her family would stay for the typical 2 week summer vacation, and every year, Lori would be so sad to have to go. As she got older she started dreaming of some day when she would never have to leave.

Lori went to college and became a business major. In 2009, like many college kids do, she spent her first summer here working at Moreys Piers. After getting a taste of what it’s like to really live here, she began planning for her dreams to come true of living here all year round.

She figured that grocery stores and banks were at least open year round down here, so she took a job at a supermarket. It wasn’t for her, so she went to work in a bank. Soon after that, Lori wrote her first Dear Sun letter and sent us a photo of herself sitting in her beach chair in her backyard in Pittsburgh with her collection of Suns. She expressed how whenever she missed Wildwood, she would read The Sun...over and over again, as she missed it constantly.

By Fall 2010 Lori was becoming increasingly disillusioned with life in her small home town. The lure of the shore was beckoning her back to stay. That winter, her dream became a goal with a deadline. She was determined to be in Wildwood before the summer. She traveled 400 miles, several times, to come down for job interviews and apartment hunting. In February 2011, Lori found a cute little apartment and a job to pay the bills. Her parents travelled down often to stay. Meanwhile the apartment was growing smaller with each visit. Since Lori’s dream was to ultimately be an island homeowner, it became her new goal to find the perfect house where her and her family could fit comfortably in together. Today Lori is living her dream. She now owns her dream condo on the far north end of the Wildwoods, she found her dream job at Crest Savings Bank on Pacific Avenue, and she will be the first to admit she is as happy as a clam!

She has fallen in love with the peace and quiet of winter here, passing her

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time with walks on the sea wall and riding her bicycle on the boardwalk and Zumba class or a swim in the Crest pool. Come March, she admitted that she was ready for the craziness of the season to begin. Wearing her bathing suit all weekend, watching the Ferris wheel spin and change colors, hearing the noise coming from the stores, being asked if she would like a sample of fudge, hearing watch the tram car please, smelling funnel cake and pizza...These are just a few of the things that make her dream come true.

A dream is a desire of your heart to yearn for things this world has to offer. The world is full of dreamers and the world is full of doers. But above all, we share Lori’s story because the world needs dreamers who do, just like her.

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Ed Gorczyca & Tony Taylor Last fall, my wife Carol and I traveled to Miami to see the Phils at the end of the season play the Marlins in their brand new beautiful stadium.

When I left the ticket window at the ball park I heard a voice call to me asking me if I was a real Phillies fan.

What a crazy question I thought to myself as I stood there in my bright blue Phillies shirt with the current Phils catcher’s name, RUIZ, plastered on the back and my Phillies ballcap on. I said as I looked up, “Yes sir, my whole life since I was a little kid.” He responded: “I’m T.T.” I know I had to look shocked, for there in front of me was a childhood Phillies star going to the same game as us. It was Tony Taylor. His face looked just like it did when he was in his 20s playing for the Phils.

I walked up to him and we shook hands and exchanged comments of how I had watched him play growing up since I was 10 years of age when

he started playing for the Phils.

My dad and I road the number 60 trolley down Allegheny Avenue to 21st Street and then walked to Leheigh Avenue many times to go to Connie Mack Stadium to see him and the Phils play. That 3.5 mile trolley ride seemed to take forever when I was 10 years old. Ah, the fond memories I have of going there with my dad. Back then, they even played double headers where you would see two games for the price of one. A box seat cost $3.50, reserved seats were $2.25 and for that price we could sit in Connie Mack on a Sunday afternoon from 1:00pm till sometimes 7:00pm or a twilight double header when you’d get home after midnight. It was great. I know that sounds crazy today, but these were fun times.

Watching the stars of the day like Stan Musial, Willie Mays, Warren Spahn, Hank Aaron, Sandy Koufax, Roberto Clemente, Frank Robinson, Ernie Banks & Pete Rose just to name a few.

Tony Taylor was our regular 2nd baseman for over a decade, and a great defensive 2nd baseman for the Phils who played from 1960 till 1971 almost everyday and then again for a few years at the end of his career after a stint with the Tigers. His 15 year career Phillies batting average was .260. While during those years playing for the Phils could not have been very easy. Some of their worst years in baseball history occurred back in the 60s. However, Tony Taylor is honored as one of the top one hundred Phillies ball players of all time.

What caught my eye as a youth was how he blessed himself everytime that he went to the plate to bat.

Now coming from Port Richmond in Northeast Philadelphia, everyone there was a Catholic or so it seemed to me as all my friends were going to a Catholic parochial neighborhood school so it was no big deal from my standpoint to see someone make a sign of the cross on their face, but to see someone do it in public left a fantastic impression on me that he was not embarrased of his faith or religion.

It was a fun night seeing the Phils win and meeting a Phillies star from the past in his Miami neighborhood.

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Woody lived and worked while he was still in school at the Nu-Crystal Laundry at 18th & Delaware Aves. He made his living after that as a cab driver, as the photo below depicts where he worked for Red Top Cab in 1960.

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Overdue & well deserved, Bill Haley’s Comets were finally inducted into the Rock n Roll Hall of Fame. The Wildwood audiences were the first in the world to hear rock n roll as the Comets performed Rock Around the Clock at the HofBrau in the 1950s that went on to become a Gold record, selling over a million copies. Pictured above at the Doo Wop Museum “Comet Day” ceremony Aug. 23, 2012 are Paul Russo, young Bill Haley and one of the Comets daughters, Janet. Her father Danny Sidrone died at the early age of 33.

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“Whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God.” ~1 Corinthians 10:31

My 2 brothers & I grew up in North Wildwood. Our best years as children were those years living on the corner of 18th & Central. I was the oldest of the 3, next was my middle brother Chris, then our baby brother Brian. Brian & I were 31/2 years apart in age. Our father passed away suddenly when I was 4 and Brian only 15 months old. The sadness was tempered thru time and through our years growing up in this great town. We were free spirits roaming the island at that tender age during a time when kids could and would “Go out & Play.” Mom’s rules were simple: Be home when street lights came on, never go past the waters’ edge and look both ways before crossing the street.

We rode our bikes, sold newspapers and ice cream on the beach, and couldn’t wait to spend our daily earnings on the “Boards” every night. We went to Margaret Mace school for a time, but things changed as Mom’s health failed at a very young age. Our lives changed too. Our grandmother moved us to Philadelphia.

Our hearts were broken. We were placed into Girard College in Philadelphia to be educated & raised. Mom hung in for a few more years. We all missed our home here in Wildwood. I’m the only one of us

who ever returned to live here again. I bought my home in the Crest in 1997 and retired here for good in 2005. Life took us all in different directions. Mom has been buried with our Father in the US National Cemetery for nearly 30 years now. I recall my brother Brian putting a Wildwood seashell in her casket before it was closed. Part of this island with her forever. Chris found a home & career in Philly, and Brian went on to become a soldier in the US Army. He retired to the Pocono Mountians in 2008. His wife & son loved the mountians. Brian’s dream to return to the shore was lost to his devotion to his family. He was a happy, easy going free spirit. On Febuary 1, 2013 God took Brian from us in a way we never saw coming. He passed instantly of a massive coronary. He was buried with full Military Honors in the US National Cemetery in Bath, New York. Brian never forgot Wildwood. Always visiting me and recalling the days as a child terrorizing the Island.

We would laugh and tear up recalling those magical days. I took a walk to the beach the other night, looked up into the sky and noticed a new star shining over the ocean. I thought of Brian!

10 years of God’s blessings!

“After a certain number of years, our faces become our biographies.”

Churches in the Wildwoods Printed with compliments of The SUN with blessings. To update your listing call 609-522-2721.

Eureka Baptist Church 142 W. Spencer Ave. 522-1028 Sunday School 9:45am Sunday Service 11am Wed Prayer 7-8pm

Anglesea Baptist Church

3rd & Atlantic Ave. 522-2951 Sunday Worship 10:30am Eve. Prayer Meeting 6pm Wednesday Family Bible Classes 7pm

Asbury A.M.E. Church

Young & New Jersey Ave. 729-5584

First Presbyterian Church 4511 Pacific Ave. 522-1244 Sunday Service 11am Wed. Bible Study 10am Youth Program Fri. eve

St. Ann’s RC Church 2900 Pacific Ave. Wildwood 522-2709

Sat. 4:30pm / Sun. 9, 10:30 Weekday Masses Mon-Fri 7am, Sun 7pm, Spanish Mass 5/25 thru 9/29 Sun. 8, 9:30, 11 HIGH SCHOOL GYM 15th & Central Memorial Weekend, then 6/22 thru 9/1 Sat. 5pm, Sun, 9, 10:30

119 E. Rio Grande Ave. 522-8489 Sunday School 9:45 Sunday Service 11am Eve. Service 6pm Sunday 6pm 97.9fm radio

Central Bible Church 18th Ave. & Central Ave. 522-5917 Sunday Service 11am & 6pm

Crest Community Church Crocus & Pacific Aves 522-1618 Sunday Services Casual Sunday Breakfast & Worship: 9:30isham Kind of Formal Worship: 11am CLOTHING CLOSET & FOOD PANTRY SOUP KITCHEN: Sun & Mon 4:30-6:30

First Baptist Church Maple & Atlantic Ave. 522-2981 Sunday School 9:30am Sunday Service 11am

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523-1444 Sunday 10am Weds & Thurs. 7pm Tues. Intensive Care Prayer 6:30pm

Rebecca Mullen September 10th, 1912 ~ December 10th, 2012

“The lines have fallen for me in pleasant places; indeed, I have a beautiful inheritance.” ~Psalm 16:6

Holy Trinity Lutheran Church 2810 Atlantic Ave. 522-5000 8am Spoken Service w/Communion 10:30am Traditional Service w/Communion ~ Sunday School.

Third Sunday of each Month 10:30am Contemporary Blended Service w/ Communion

North Wildwood United Methodist Church 2nd & Central Ave. 522-2271 Sunday Service 9am

St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox 301 Anglesea Ave., 522-0152 Orthos 9am Divine Liturgy 10am

Calvary Orthodox Presbyterian Plenty of parking

She Lived Well.

6700 Atlantic Ave. 729-4265 Sunday Service 9:30 Women’s Bible Study Tues. 9:30am Pastor’s Bible Study Wed. 11am

Beth Judah Temple Pacific & Spencer Aves.

522-7541 Shabbat Services Saturday 9:30am

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NOTRE DAME DE LA MER PARISH Assumption RC Church 7110 Seaview Ave. Wildwood Crest 522-4114 Mon-Fri 8:30am Sat. 4pm Sunday 8:30 5/25 thru 9/29 Sun. 8:30, 10am

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St. Simeon’s by-the-Sea Episcopal 26th & Central Ave. 522-8389 Sun. Holy Communion 9am Wed. Healing 6:30pm

West Wildwood Bible Church 9 Neptune Avenue 523-8863 Sunday Service 10am Eve. Prayer 6pm Wed. Prayer 7pm

Rebecca’s parents bought her to Wildwood as an infant where she inherited the widespread seashore condition of “having sand between her toes.”

As any seashore lover knows, once you get it, it never leaves you.

When the wintry weather would come to a close, Rebecca Mullen knew a leisurely life at the shore awaited her, beckoning her back every summer to her cozy cottage by the sea.

Rebecca spent her winters in the farmland of Newfield, N.J. where she was born.

From May through October, she could happily be found tending to her vegetable and flower garden, hanging out her laundry, or just taking pleasure in life’s simple moments provided by island living. She loved to attend the Boardwalk Chapel’s

nightly programs, and on Sundays she would be at her church on Rio Grande Ave. known as Calvary OPC, where she had been a founding member.

As the proverb above states so appropriately, Rebecca indeed lived well. God blessed her with such a full life, even up until her death, spending her seasons between two beautiful towns that were dear to her heart.

Summer in Wildwood will not be the same without her, but we rejoice in knowing where she is! by Dorothy Kulisek

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Annual Walk for Life Sat. June 29, 2013 FIND HELP AND HEALING DivorceCare support group to help the recovery of those hurting from separation or divorce. TUES 7pm-9pm at Seaview Baptist Church, 2025 Shore Rd., Linwood, NJ. 609-601-2718 www.divorcecare.org “DREAM... higher than a mountain, deeper than the sea, wider than the world- for the size of our dreams tells not how big we are but how big our God is.” -Holley Gerth

Rebecca Mullen loved her summer home.

Photo by Robert Kulisek, 2007

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“The best thing to hold on to in life is each other.” ~Audrey Hepburn

10 YEARS of Smiles!

A smile costs nothing but gives much. It enriches those who receive it without making poorer those who give. It takes but a moment, but the memory of it sometimes lasts forever. Here are some smiles from our last 10 years, some, who sadly are no longer with us .

Father & Son at Jimbo’s, 2011 Joyce Barth 2004

Ryan Hall with his Uncle Bob 04

The Hippen Family at 3Js Bowling Alley 2005 Roger, aka ‘Uncle Bill’ 2004

TONY & VALERIE Trivelis 06

Richard & Sebastion Ramagoso 2004

owners of Schellenger’s Restaurant, Lobster City! You’ll always have aWhale of a Meal!

Tara Rosenberg from Sun Bank 2005

Reds & Jean VanNote 2004

Ryan, Liz & Ryan Troiano at the Wildwood Baby Parade 2006 Jerry Mattera 2004

Marybeth Gaskill 2005

Maureen & George Karavangelos 2007

Spencer & Maureen Cohen from Island Art in SH, 2004

Lauren Pinson at Magic Brain Cafe on Pacific Ave. 2005

Joe Fulginetti 2004

Phil & Debbie John of Jersey Girl Restaurant 2006

Charlie & Michelle Johnson 04

Jim & Nancy Barnabei, 2010

Pat & Terri Lloyd 2004

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“Only one thing has to change for us to know happiness in our lives: where we focus our attention.”~ Greg Anderson

10 YEARS of Smiles!

“The fact that I can plant a seed and it becomes a flower, share a bit of knowledge and it becomes another’s, smile at someone and receive a smile in return, are to me continual spiritual exercises.” -- Leo Buscaglia

Thank you for the love. We remember the smiling faces that have gone before us (a few on this page)

‘Hollywood Hank’ Mancusa 2005

Mayor Augustus Hilton North Wildwood Mayor in1906 The city held a contest in 2006 to celebrate it’s 100th anniversary

WHERE’S GUS? These were the contestants

Randy & Colleen 2010 VIP race held last summer on the Wipeout slide at Ocean Oasis waterpark. Nicky from Tony Luke’s, beat out Jack Morey, as they competed for a $5,000 donation to a charity of their choice.

Wildwood Crest Beach Patrol & Wildwood Crest Police Dept with Bill Mc of the Bayview after the first annual Rum Ball in 2005

Gary Weyhmiller Gus look-alike

Toni Stahl & Frank DiDonato 2006

Scott & Jack Keenan (on left & right) and friends in between 2006

John Lynch Gus look-alike with Barb Davies

Jack Downey & Nes, 2005 partners in crime both retired from North Wildwood City Meryl of Angelsea Auto 2006 Sean & Ryan Santiago 2005 delivering The Sun

Johnny Go-Go reading The Sun

Paul Russo, Gus look-alike

Officer Bob Champion was Joe DiMauro at Alfe’s 2006

John Roat heading to the beach 2005

the winner of the “Where’s Gus” contest at the Centennial of the City of North Wildwood in 2006

Westy’s bartender Dicki Doo and friends, 2004

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“The waves of the sea help me get back to me.” ~Jill Davis

Wildwood High School Multiclass Reunion: September 28-30, 2012

by Kathy Boyer Maher, WHS ‘67

Farewell photo at the Wildwood Sign

Elizabeth (Millard) Carson, Barbara Miller, and Kathy (Boyer) Maher at the Convention Center (Gala Dinner)

Marlene (Street) Yates and Charles Moubray Just engaged!

George and Vicki (Weatherby) Bundschu at Wildwood High School (Opening Ceremonies)

Some of us had always lived in the Wildwoods; others hadn’t been back for 40 years or more. Our graduation classes spanned ten years (1963-1973), so we didn’t all know each other, but it didn’t matter: The Wildwood High School Multiclass Reunion last Fall brought us together in a shared love for our home town and our high school.

In preparation for nearly a year, the reunion—sponsored by the Class of 1967 and chaired by Harry (Bubby) Hayward—kicked off on Friday, September 28, with a golf outing and ceremonies at the high school that included a tribute to our military veterans.

That evening’s welcome-back party at the Lighthouse Pointe Restaurant drew more than 300 people.

Saturday morning we gathered at the Wildwood High gym to spotlight our sports teams and to honor a beloved teacher and basketball coach, Bernie McCracken, who passed away shortly after the reunion.

Fifteen members of “Bernie’s Army” were on hand to celebrate his impact on their lives.

Throughout the weekend, we heard cries of “Gimme a W.” “W!” “Gimme an I.” “I.” And eventually: “What’s that spell?” “Wildwood!” We were home again. Some of us walked the boards and took in the Italian Festival, while others gravitated to the George F. Boyer Museum to discover their own personal histories.

“That looks just like my letter jacket,” one reunion attendee exclaimed with delight as she discovered the room that held Wildwood High memorabilia.

At the gala dinner at the Convention Center on Saturday night, we renewed ties with classmates and teachers; conjured up the steps to old line dances; and remembered friends who had passed away, thanks to a tribute table that featured a photo of each person, along with a candle.

The next morning, just before we gathered for a farewell photo at the Wildwood sign, Charles Moubray of Gordonsville, Virginia, dropped to one knee and proposed to a beaming Marlene (Street) Yates, WHS ’72.

“I knew it was coming,” she said. “I just didn’t know when. I think God had a hand in it.” Can you imagine a better place to start a new chapter in life? We all felt renewed—and ready to plan another reunion!

Gordon Ball, Charles Gruff, and Kathy (Boyer) Maher at the Convention Center (Gala Dinner) Mary (Harmon) Dandridge, Gerald Hunter, and Jennifer Jones at the George F. Boyer Museum

Valli (Sharp) Cox and Kathy (Peterson) Hill at the Convention Center (Gala Dinner)

Monique Green, Oliver Green, and Jennifer Jones at the Convention Center (Gala Dinner)

Rosemarie (DiMarino) LeRoy and Harry (“Bubby”) Hayward at the Convention Center (Farewell Brunch)

Marquita Camper and Willa Mae Gaines at Wildwood High School (Opening Ceremonies)

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“To live an extraordinary life, you must resist an ordinary approach.” ~ Frank McKinney

by Kathy Boyer Maher A highlight of the Wildwood High School Multiclass Reunion last September was the aptly named Reunion Festiball, spotlighting our outstanding sports teams—especially the 1964 State Champions—and honoring a beloved teacher and basketball coach, Bernie McCracken, who passed away in February 2013 at the age of 77. Fifteen members of “Bernie’s Army” were on hand in the gymnasium for this warm tribute.

Coach McCracken began teaching and coaching at WHS in 1960. While there, he accumulated a record of 256 wins and 88 losses; he was inducted into the South Jersey Basketball Hall Of Fame in 1984. He was most proud, however, of his work with the many algebra students he taught and mentored over the years. The impact he had on his students and players will last forever.

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Photo by Rob Kulisek, from when Tommy James headlined the 60s concert in 2007

Tribute to Bernie McCracken at the WHS Multiclass Reunion

You make The Sun shine brighter than Doris Day!

The McCracken Family

As one of his star players, Harry (Bubby) Hayward put it: “Coach never used the ‘Win’ word. He knew good things would happen if we just followed the program and worked hard. I can truly say that he was by far the best teacher, coach, and person I knew in the formative stages of my life. We were blessed to have him.”

Hippies. Joe & Marianne. (Photo George Capua)

Tommy James headlined the 60’s Weekend Saturday night concert wowing the crowd with hits like Crystal Blue Persuasion, Crimson & Clover, and Mony Mony to name a few. The Happenings & the Three Dog Night rocked the house too!

Super Sixties Weekend in the Wildwoods!

April 26-27, 2013

“Bernie’s Army”

The Soul Cruisers entertained the Friday night crowd at the Wildwoods Convention Center with their Motown sound that had everyone moving their dancing feet.

Bernie McCracken and Harry (“Bubby”) Hayward The Festiball was held at the Wildwood High School Gymnasium on Saturday, September 29, to honor the sports teams (1963-1973)--especially the basketball teams coached

by Bernie McCracken--took on added significance when Bernie passed away on February 7. We’re so glad we had a chance to honor him! As you’ll see in the photos, he couldn’t have been happier that day.

V.I.P.s from the Greater Wildwood Chamber of Commerce, Lori, Harry, Tracey & Dave, enjoyed a sensational weekend after months of making preparations for it to happen. Kudos from The SUN!

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Hello and Welcome Anglers: One day coming in North Wildwood I saw an Osprey sitting on it’s nest in the marshes next to Rt. 147. I recognized the March arrival of the Osprey as nature’s sign of Spring coming soon. I wonder what calendar the Osprey used to make his timely arrival. Looking at this particular cold damp bone chilling late April day, the Osprey’s body language communicated that he shared my feelings exactly. Where the heck is spring? I believe if that bird could verbalize about the weather I am sure it would not be fit to print. Hopefully, after a long drawn out Spring with cool temperatures, strong winds, and a cold ocean in the rear view mirror, the fishing season should start to blossom.

Generally, May provides many opportunities for Stripers, Blues, and Drum fish in the Delaware Bay. (I can almost taste those Drum fish sticks). The back bay shallow waters warm up first. Where they empty into deeper water are generally great spots for the early seasons. The middle of May starts the Flounder season. As the season continues thru June, the Flounder’s numbers should increase every day. The earlier season will have some of the best days for larger mature Flounder. It will be quality not quantity for the larger fluke. The use of light tackle will help your be more successful catch wise and make it more fun.

This fishing is ideal for children due to calm water and good action, so take the time to share these days with some young anglers.

This fishing should remain good until the water warms up by the end of June, but the warmer water ultimately chase most of these fish to the ocean. During this time Bluefish and Weakfish will also be available in these waters, and be caught either by bait or lures. The night fishing under bridges can be very effective for the Weaks and Blues. I will confess on bringing the first Flounder aboard my thoughts jump to the reality of fresh fried golden brown fillets of Flounder for dinner. Better weather and calm seas will allow for some decent catches of Sea Bass. The Sea Bass show on the inshore reefs and wrecks by middle May providing some good opportunities for the ocean loving anglers.

I would suggest spending time on brushing up with the latest Fish Regulations. One thing is for sure, they will be limiting size and fishing opportunities. Big Brother (Marine Fisheries) created a little stir this winter.

Marine Fisheries has based their management decisions on surveying catch informa-

tion of fisherman. They have been slow to explain the data collection to the fishing fraternity. Rumor has suggested that these surveys only represent around about 1 percent of the catch of all fisherman. I would think the probability of any decision made with one percent of the available information would be more likely to be inaccurate and fail any management objective. It’s not too hard to figure why after all these years of regulations little success has been shown.

Here’s an example. Hurricane Irene in 2011 came in the end of August. This usually is a prime time for Flounder. When the ocean calmed down after Hurricane Irene flounders could not be found inshore anywhere.

Did we catch all the flounder the week before Irene, or did they leave to safer water due to environmental reasons? Marine Fisheries would probably rationalize that the fisherman have overfished the flounder and we (fishermen) have collapsed the stocks of flounder, therefore we must reduce the catch next year.

The brighter side of the story is besides the curveballs by Mother Nature, government regulations, and some dart throwing weathermen, its still fun to enjoy a nice day on the water in pursuit of your favorite fish. Don’t forget that June brings the big pelagic species of the ocean into range. Early June has the run of Mako sharks and the first of many Tournaments. Offshore Tuna and Marlin generally show in the bottled up blue water trapped in the Canyon Tips. It’s gotten to be an expensive proposition, but I guarantee if you are fortunate to engage one of these species it will be a memorable event. Rarely can you duplicate the feeling of holding on to a fishing rod with a wild majestic fish jumping and dancing on it’s tail atop the ocean with amazing speed.

The variety of sea life in these waters can be a sight to behold.

Don’t forget in the early season with dangerous water temperatures you must be diligent with safety and weather conditions. Check with the local tackle shops for the latest information on fishing. These folks are interested in you having a successful day of fishing. If you own a boat make sure you check all the safety issues before heading out. If you are new to boating, check with a Coast Guard Volunteer groups for a complimentary safety inspection. Remember those cold spring days and savor the warmth of the sun and the beauty of nature on the water.

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1921 Wildwood postcard sent from Rose

“The ocean stirs the heart, inspires the imagination and brings eternal joy to the soul.” – Wyland

Oh Those Wildwood Days

Submitted by Susan Quigley Beasley

I would like to dedicate this story to my parents, John and Jane Quigley.

Susan’s “Nan”, Rose Ebenbach, Wildwood

1878 tin-type photo of Sue’s Nan, Rose Ebenbach’s father, Edward Keplar, as a little boy in a Wildwood Photo studio.

Editor Note: This is the oldest Wildwood photo to be published in The Sun in the past 10 years.

Susan’s Nan and Poppy, Wildwood 1921

Jane with her family on the Wildwood beach. Summer of 2012

Quigley and Sayer families on the Wildwood beach 1964

Susan’s mom Jane & her father, “Poppy” Wildwood 1930

That wonderful song conjures up all the feelings that I have related to family and all the years I was lucky enough to have fabulous Wildwood summers.

It stirs those memories deep in my soul. It’s more than just a song; it’s the smell of salt air and the touch of warm velvety sand between my toes. It’s the salty taste as I dive into the brisk ocean water each time I have the pleasure to do so; its residue drying on my skin. Crabs spread out on newspaper on the kitchen table with old bay seasoning wafting in the air. “Wildwood Days” is more than a song, it’s my legacy; one that’s been shared for at least the last seven generations in my family.

As I look through photos I share with you I feel blessed to have them. They are happy times and a glimpse into the past. The oldest photo I can find is made of tin from the 1870’s. My great, great grandmother stands holding my great grandfather in the tin photo taken in Wildwood, the beach in the background. Every generation after that has a photo to share the memories of all their Wildwood Days. In 1921, my grandparents courted (as they say) in Wildwood. Postcards and photos of times shared under the sun and sand depict such fabulous times. All I have to do is look at them to be transported back to all my fabulous memories.

When I was small it was sand castles, digging for sand crabs and jumping the waves, sitting under the beach umbrella and being slathered with ‘ski and sea’,

having my mom and dad, grandparents and sister to share in the memories. I can recall the boardwalk at night, the ding, ding, ding of the games people tried to win for the person they loved, the smell of Mack’s Pizza, Taylor Pork Roll frying, the rides on Hunt’s Pier, and the beautiful Merry-Go-Round and trying to catch that ring.

As I got older, my Wildwood days were shared with school friends and my boyfriend, who is now my husband of 41 years. Lying on the beach, I tried hopelessly to tan this freckled Irish skin. I remember the sound of the banner planes flying low over the ocean and the exciting anticipation about something great going on that night.

My Wildwood days were the Fudgy Wudgy man and the newspaper callers “Get your Philadelphia Daily News!”, beach umbrellas, transistor radios, beach towels, and those memorable peanut butter and jelly sandwiches with a crunch of sand were my Wildwood days.

As the years passed I was lucky enough to share all of those wonderful things with my children and now my Grandchildren. Last summer was the last time I could share those times with my Mom. She was 90 this year when she passed and I am ever so thankful she had one more of those “Wildwood Days” summers. With the fireworks, beach and boardwalk, and her family, my mom shared those days with us.

The last beach photo of my mom is one surrounded by her family, another happy memory for us to savor. She spent part of every day on the balcony of the condo we rented overlooking the beach and the boardwalk. I will always remember the eternal smile on her face. I’m sure she was remembering her days as a child jumping the ocean waves with her dad and the times she and my dad danced the night away at the Starlight Ballroom. My parents shared those memories with us. I can almost see my dad swinging my mom around on the dance floor.

That smile. . . oh how lucky I was that I could see it; a smile that was not only with her mouth, but in her eyes as she filled all her senses with the look, sounds, smell and feel of those fabulous “Wildwood Days.” {The SUN is good til the last drop!}

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Sea breezes blow fair and salty over unmeasured miles of blue. The sun is warm and the world is far away. And long, long afterwards, the sun, the wind, and the surf will return in memory to flood your mind and lift your spirits.

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