Welcome Back to Wildwood by-the-sea 2014

MAY ~ JUNE 2014

YEAR 11

Where YESTERDAY and TODAY meet by-the-sea

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“When you finally go back to your old home, you find it wasn’t the old home you missed but your childhood.” ~Sam Ewing NEW LISTING!

513 West Mulberry Avenue, North Wildwood. LARGE SINGLE FAMILY. 2 story spacious single family located in the Anglesea area of North Wildwood is in walking distance to restaurants & nightlife, also to the seawall where amazing views can be observed while taking a stroll. Offers 6 BR, 4 full BA. The 1st fl. consists of living room with gas fp, large eat-in kitchen, 3 BR and 2 full BA. The 2nd fl. has fam room, lg. wet bar, 3 BR and 2 full BA. Front & rear decks and rear fenced yard w/storage shed. Off-street parking. Equipped w/multi zoned gas heat & central air. This is a place where the family can certainly spread out. JUST $449,000

NEW PRICE!

3300 Pacific Avenue Wildwood, NJ 609-523-1112

117A E. Morning Glory Rd., Wildwood Crest. NEW CONSTRUCTION. Custom single family has everything you need for luxurious living. 4 BR, 2.5 BA, spacious living room, dining area and a fully equipped kitchen, upgraded cabinetry with a built -in wine rack. Trendy upgrades bring warmth to the home. The master suite offers a vaulted ceiling, spacious walk-in closet and bath.

Crown molding, multi colored vinyl siding, a front walkway with pavers and trex flooring on front porch and steps. JUST $539,000.

117B E. Morning Glory Rd., Wildwood Crest, Build it the way you want it! This cleared vacant parcel located on a quiet one way street is ready for the construction of a VACANT single family home. The improvements are LOT already in place. This affordable lot is one of the lowest priced parcels in the Crest. GET IT BEFORE IT’S GONE! JUST $250,000.

3600 Arctic Ave., Wildwood VACANT GROUND. 70 X 95 vacant parcel zoned for light industrial. So many opportunities. JUST $79,000.

419 E. Monterey, Wildwood Crest BEACH BLOCK Vacant lot 1 property off the Wildwood Crest beach, suitable for a single family home, already approved for 3 condos, w/pilings already in place. Just a seashell’s throw away from the beach! JUST $499,000

500 E. 13th Ave, Unit #202, North Wildwood BEACH BLOCK!!

This 1BR condo is a 1st fl. unit located in the Clipper Condos is ideal for generating rental income or personal use. Beach, Bike Path & Boardwalk are steps away. Central air & heat, 1 assigned offstreet parking space. Low monthly condo fees JUST $129,000.

COLLEEN SOWERS Broker Associate

CELL: (609) 602-2008

ColleenSowers@outlook.com www.FromBeachtoBay.net www.weichert.com 411 E. 3rd Ave., Unit D, North Wildwood. LOCATION IS EVERYTHING! Top floor condo located 1 block to the beach in the desirable north end of N. Wildwood. End unit consists of 3 BR, 2 full BA, living room, kitchen and dining area, 2 car garage and outside shower. Bi-level floor plan, private deck w/retractable awning. You can have it all! JUST $399,000

623 Seashore Rd., Erma. STARTER HOME. Nestled on an oversized lot, this parcel is adjacent to the Lower Twnsp. walking path and in need of some TLC consisting of 2 BR, 1 full BA, living room, kitchen, dining room & den. Features fenced rear yard with a storage building and detached garage. JUST $129,000

7504 Ocean Ave., Unit #204, Wildwood Crest. INCOME PRODUCER. Beautifully decorated corner condo at the Hawaii Kai complex just 1 short block to the Beach, w/4 BR, 2 full BA, fully equipped kitchen, sliders off of the dining area, private balcony where your morning coffee can be enjoyed. Amenities include elevator, pool, bathhouse and shower, barbecue grill, private storage room and 2 car assigned parking. The unit is being sold furnished and is an excellent income producer. JUST $449,000

328 E. 25th Ave., Unit E, North Wildwood ONE BLOCK TO BEACH. Top fl condo just 1 block to Beach & Boardwalk. 3BR, 2 Full BA, fully equipped kitchen, living room and dining area.

Outside shower and a shared 2 car garage with private storage room. This condo is well kept and ready for occupancy. There are leases already in place for 2014 season. JUST $329,900.

130 E. Palm Rd, Units A & B, Wildwood Crest BUY ONE or BOTH. 3 BR, 1-1/2 BA lg., roomy condos, that boast over 1,000 sq. ft. Only 3.5 short blocks to Beach & Centennial Park. Feature open living room and a true eat in kitchen. Both units have access to individual covered front porches, come freshly painted and partially furnished. There is a shared driveway easement with the adjacent property which allows access to one concrete parking pad in the rear for each unit. JUST $237,500 each!

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“Little darling, it’s been a long cold lonely winter... but here comes The Sun!” ~The Beatles

from the Editor

Dreaming of a Dip in the Sea

See what’s inside

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Photo by Tammy, the Aqua Spin instructor at Cresthaven pool

Better dig out your reading glasses!

A summer dip can be heavenly!

WHILE YOU WERE AWAY

by Meg Corcoran & Dorothy Kulisek 7-25, 28 5 MILES of SMILES 31, 32, 36, 55, 58, 62, 68-71, 80 SIMPLY WHOLE LIVING with Hilari Ksiazek 27 WILDWOOD BEACHES ARE FOREVER Al Love 30 THE CACHE by Bob Ingram 34 The pool is a great winter survival tip!

While the March winds blow cold, with its third snowstorm approaching, I sit here checking my countdown app that is set for Memorial Weekend. The red circle pops up with less than 100 days to go. It’s fun and necessary to dream about the warm summer days that are heading our way as I wait for the snow.

At this moment, I’d rather be taking a dip, followed by a long stroll along the beach... in early June as the sand settles after a jam packed banner Memorial Weekend. The crowds have come and gone, for a little while anyway, until they’re back to stay for the summer in a few weeks after school lets out. Is there anything more lovely than a mild, warm June afternoon with a gentle breeze to caress your soul? in Wildwood by-the-Sea!?

I put on my bathing suit and slip into my flip flops, tuck a bottle of water in my beach bag, hop on my bicycle and head to my favorite place on earth... the inlet beach. It’s grown big again this year... I can tell because the jetty is covered.

Every once in a while, the dolphins return early because the ocean is warm and warm enough for me to take a dip early in the season... It’s just the way I love it to be, too... Low tide, clean, glassy little waves that are perfectly floatable... and I am one with the horizon. I look up at the cloudless blue June sky, seagulls happily flittering here and there...a larger wave comes and I throw my arms in the air and leap with a joy that thrusts me upward from the depths of the sea...

And I’m struck by the beauty, and how magical life can be on an island.

I return to my blanket to bask, feeling the salt soak into my skin and the sunlight warm me all through. I turn on my transistor radio to the tune of the oldies. Every care seems to vanish in this place and in a little while my focus turns to the fine art of shell collecting.

I head to the water’s edge feeling the powdery sugar sand between my toes once again... I look down at tiny treasures... occasionally turning inward to kick up the water because I’m so happy....after scooping up a handful to wet my face and arms, I look up and see the boardwalk in the distance, slowly coming back to life... hearing the old familiar song “Watch the tram car please” reminding me what a blessing it is to be right here in this very special place called The Wildwoods... where generations of families passionately know it as their little piece of heaven on earth, their happy place, Wildwood by-the-Sea, N.J. So that is my secret to surviving the long winter...an occasional dream of a dip in the sea. After a long, harsh winter, my countdown app has happily reached the sunniest, most splendid season of the year!

Welcome Back SUMMER! He who seeks beauty shall find it by the sea.

Dorothy

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

Mia Cheferella 35 MY VINTAGE COTTAGE PORCH

by Simonne Souliere 37 HAVE A BLAST ON THE BOARDS! 38 - 43 SHOP DINE PLAY DOWNTOWN WILDWOOD 44 - 51 I MET MY TRUE LOVE IN WILDWOOD

by Thomas Speigel 52 WILDWOOD BACK IN THE DAY

by Bob Speigel 54

gggggggggggggg Artist, Editor & Publisher

Dorothy McMonagle Kulisek 609.214.5608

The SUN by-the-sea©2014 is the original nostalgic bi-monthly paper published by So They’ll Know, inc.

Published, Edited & Designed

by Dorothy Kulisek with the help of those listed here: Al Brannen • Mia Chefarella • Meg Corcoran Marilyn Guidetti • Kirk Hastings • Bob Ingram George Ingram • Josh Kinney • Hilari Ksiazek Al Love • Carolyn Mee • Michelle Rosenello Joe Russo • Simonne Souliere • Gary Sloan Bob Speigel •Thomas Speigel

2014 Publish Dates: July 2 he no beach re com bag August 28 The Sun!es can be it! t ou with Nov. 19 “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.

CAPT. BROOK KOENEKE

by George Ingram 56 ABOUT OUR COOL COVER 57 KIDNAPPED by Joe Russo 59 CHILDREN’S FRESH AIR HOME 61 JOURNEY CAFE by Meg Corcoran 63 50 YEARS OF THE BEATLES

by Kirk Hastings 64 WILDWOOD HISTORICAL SOCIETY & A BLAST FROM THE PAST 67 CHURCHES ON THE ISLAND 68 MEG THE MOVIE BUFF

by Meg Corcoran 69 REMEMBERING SEASHORE TREASURES with Dave & Theresa Williams 72 YOU’RE LUCKY ENOUGH

by Marilyn Guidetti 73 MR. BOB LUGLIO Wildwood Motel Pioneer Turns 100

by Michelle Davenport Rosenello 74-75 NWBP 100 Years 76-77

by Meg Corcoran/Dorothy Kulisek GONE FISHIN’... WITH SCIENTISTS! Carolyn Mee 78 Fishing with Capt. Gary Sloan 79

Money Saving Coupons inside!

Editor note: Another secret to surviving winters at the shore are creative projects such as publishing books. Check out my new books on the sunbythesea.com at Sunstore. bigcartel.com. Or find them advertised in this issue. I’m already dreaming about next winter’s book project!

You will LOVE it!

A SUNNY salute to all of our Vets!

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

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

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“I have found that sitting in a place that you have never sat before can be inspiring.” -Dodie Smith

“BEST EVENTS AT THE

JERSEY SHORE”

Here Are Some of the Exciting Events Happening This Season: May 9-11 Boardwalk Classic Car Show

June 13-15 Wildwoods Beach ‘n Boat Fishing Challenge - NEW

May 9-11 State Gymnastics Championships

June 13-15 Import Car & Truck Show

May 18 Wild Half Marathon

June 15-20 Wildwoods Restaurant Week

May 23 Icon Wall Mural Unveiling of Bobby Rydell - NEW

June 16-19 National Marbles Tournament

May 23-25 Regional Gymnastics Championships - NEW

June 21-22 Hereford Inlet Lighthouse Maritime Festival

May 23-26 International Kite Festival

June 27-29 Original Italian-American Festival

June 3-4 Beach Writers Conference June 13-14 Mummers Brigade Weekend

COMING July 13 WWE Live COMING August 6-9 Harlem Globetrotters

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May Events

From $125 to $190

M AY Hath 31 Days.

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Interactive manuscript reviews with Tom Monteleone • Perfect Pitch with literary agent Sheree Bykofsky • How to Publish Traditional & Self-Publishing One-on-One with NYC Editor Paul Dinas

NORTH WILDWOOD 12TH ANNUAL

BEACH WRITERS’ CONFERENCE

Wildwoods Convention Center Contests, Book Bazaar, Networking Cocktail Party & more!

Visit www.NWBWC.com for more info and registration form Questions? Nwbwc12@gmail.com

Crime Fighter Seminars provides the following on-site training courses: • Personal Safety- at home, while shopping, around town and traveling • Scam & Fraud Recognition • Home Security- making your home less inviting to criminals • Crime Prevention for Small Businesses • Protecting Our Kids • Workplace Violence To find out more about Crime Fighters Seminars Contact:

Tom Davey (609) 464-1825 25 years Adjunct instructor Atlantic County Police Academy Galloway Township PD Retired Lieutenant with nearly 29 years police experience

LOVE THOSE WILDWOOD DAYS!

Crime Fighter Seminars, LLC PO Box 305 • Somers Point, NJ 08244

crimefighterseminars.com

5/14 Wildwood Restaurant Showcase Bolero. 5:30 Bolero Resort, 3320 Atlantic Avenue, Wildwood.

5:30-8:30 p.m. 609.729.4000 or Wildwoods.com 5/16-17 Knights of Columbus Convention Wildwoods Convention Center. Fri. noon-4pm Sat: 9am - 3pm. Members only. 973-736-5632 5/16-18 Spring Beach Jam Morey’s Piers, Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts from around the country camp on the beach. Entrance Fee. 609.522.3900 5/17 Pirates Day with Captain Kidd Pirate Costume Parade & Treasure Hunt 11am, 26th & the Boardwalk. 609.522.2955 5/17 JDRF Walk to Cure Diabetes Wildwood Boardwalk. 9:30. 856.429.1101. jdrf.org 5/17 Wild Child Half Mile Morey’s Piers invites kids to participate in their first “marathon”. 2pm3pm. Kids are encouraged to show their “wild side” by dressing in animal print or wearing animal ears, tails and/or noses. 609.522.3900 5/18 Wild Half Marathon RUN WILD! presented by Morey’s Piers. Every entry includes 1 FREE single weekend pass to Morey’s Piers. In addition to the 13.1 mile marathon, there will be a 4.8 mile race (8K) offered this year. Race begins at 7:30am in front of the Wildwoods Convention Center. 609.522.3900 ext 1195 . Register now at.runwildwood.com.

memorial weekend events 5/23-26 Wildwoods 28th International Kite Festival On the Beach at and inside the Wildwoods Conv. Center. 732.822.4884 or skyfestivals.com 5/23 Unlocking of the Ocean Ceremony On the beach next to the Wildwoods Convention Center.

Official start of the 2014 Summer Season. 12noon.

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

5/23-25 State Gymnastics Competition Wildwoods Conv Center. 8:30am- 8pm. www.usaigc.com 5/24-25 S.I.D.Boardwalk Craft Show ~ SEE P.41 5/25 Wildwood Crest Summer Kickoff Concert, Centennial Park, Fern Rd. and Ocean Ave., Wildwood Crest. 7:30pm 609.523.0202. SEE P.10 5/25 “FUN”Raiseer w/Guest Bartender Doug Kirk. Tucker’s Pub, Wildwood & Atlantic Aves.

Cocktails for Cancer 9PM. NoBody Band.

5/26 ~ Please remember America’s courageous veterans on Memorial Day~ especially those who paid the ultimate price in service to our country~ by flying your flag. Your flag should be flown half-staff until noon and then raised full staff from noon until dusk.

5/26 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. featuring speakers, recognition of deceased comrades, firing squad, “Taps” and wreath laying ceremonies at the Post, memorial Walk, the Vietnam Wall and the Police Explorers will lay a wreath in the ocean along with Wildwood’s Beach Patrol, behind Wildwoods Convention Center.

5/28-30 Morey’s Piers Annual Education Extravaganza Mariners Landing Pier, 609.729.3900 5/31 BEACH BOP ~Morey’s Piers, A special day designed for our youngest scouts. 609.522.3900

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“Let us lay in the sun and count every beautiful thing we can see.” ~Anon.

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.” ~Richard Bach, Jonathan Livingston Seagull

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6/3-4 Annual North Wildwood Beach Writers’ Conference~Wildwoods Convention Center.

www.nwbwc.com or 609.522.9406.

6/5-8 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.

6/8 DelMonte Sports presents “Escape the Cape Triathlon” CM-Lewis Ferry. DelmonteSports.com 6/10-14 American Legion Convention ~Wildwoods Convention Center. Sat: 2pm. Parade on Atlantic Ave. from 18th Ave. to Bennett Ave. 609.695.5418 www.njamericanlegion.org.

6/13-14 Mummers Brigade Weekend ~ Olde New Jersey Ave. “Best Strut Performer”. Free.

609.374.0562. www.northwildwood.com.

613-15 DeMolay International/DeMolay Leaders of New Jersey ~Wildwoods Convention Center.

Masonic Lodge Youth Group convention for members only. 1.800.DEMOLAY

6/13-15 Wildwoods Beach n Boat Fishing Challenge – New! Fish beaches and bays of the Wildwoods. Base camp and weigh-in at Wildwoods Conv. Ctr. Fri:1:30pm–Sun: 3pm 609.423.4002 BeachNBoat.com/Wildwoods 6/13-15 Wildwoods Import Car & Truck Show Hosted by the Greater Wildwood Hotel & Motel Association. WildwoodMotorEvents.com or 609.522.4546 6/13 Full Strawberry Moon, 0 hour 11th min. {The only Friday the 13th in 2014} 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.

6/14 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

6/16-20 91st 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.

6/16-21 Veterans of Foreign Wars and Ladies Auxiliary Convention ~Wildwoods Convention Center. Sat: 1:30pm. Parade on Atlantic Ave. 609.393.1929 or njvfw.com 6/21 Summer Solctice the longest day of the year, the Sun reaches its most northern point in the sky.

15 hrs., 17 mins. of daylight.

“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” 6/21-22 Hereford Lighthouse Maritime Festival.

FREE 9-5 North Wildwood. 522-4520.

6/27-29 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

6/28-29 Cape Express Beach Blast Soccer Games played between Cedar & Poplar Ave. Beaches, Wildwood. 8am-6pmDaily www.CapeExpress.com.

6/29-7/3 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.

4th of July preview. . .

6/14 ALS Express Bike Ride ~Morey’s Piers hosts annual fundraiser to help fight Lou Gehrigs Disease. 609.729.3900 www.als-xpress.org.

6/15 CELEBRATE FATHER’S DAY. “I love you Dad!” 6/15 MOREY’S PIERS CURLEY FRY FESTIVAL

Save the Date!

of open toes and open hearts.

6/14 POST CARD Show & Open House Wildwood Historical Society, 3907 Pacific Ave.,Free.Post card vendors or other inquiries call 609.425.5308.

Morey’s Surfside Pier. Noon 609-522-3900

6/15-20 Wildwood Restaurant Week WildwoodByTheSeaRestaurantWeek.com

6/13 The “Ottie Open” ART WEST Memorial Golf Outing at Avalon Golf and Country Club. Benefits the Children’s Fresh Air Home in North Wildwood, hosted by Westy’s Irish Pub. For more info call Angel Daniels at 609.886.9243

WILDWOODS RESTAURANT WEEK 2014 JUNE 15 - 20

4-Course Dinner $30.00 (plus tax & gratuity)

Appetizer  Salad Entrée  Dessert Over 20 participating restaurants throughout the Wildwoods!

Visit WildwoodsNJ.com/restaurant-week

6/28 8th Annual Grassy Sound Marina Flounder Tournament 6/28 ESA SURF Contest12th Ave. beach, North Wildwood. 7am-5pm 609.884.5277 snj.surfesa.org

7/3 CMC LIFEGUARD CHAMPIONSHIPS 6:30pm Rambler Rd. 7/4 Independence Day Parade 9am. 609.522.2955 7/4 PATRIOTIC POOCH PARADE 7/4 Fourth of July BEACH ‘N BOARDWALK 5K RUN & 1 MILE FAMILY WALK 609.849.8887 7/4 FOURTH OF JULY FIREWORKS DISPLAY Pine Ave. in Wildwood & Centennial Park in W. Crest 7/4 JIMMY BUFFETT TRIBUTE BAND performing at Fox Park, Wildwood at 6 p.m. 609.729.9000

6/20 Nat’l Flip-Flop Day. A celebration

Wildwood Restaurant Association presents

Monday, JULY 14th, 2014 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

Knights of Columbus #2572 North Wildwood, New Jersey

20th

ANNUAL

ITALIAN-AMERICAN

FESTIVAL

Friday, Saturday and Sunday June 27, 28, 29, 2014 1st and Olde New Jersey Aves., North Wildwood, NJ GRAND MARSHAL - Angelo Cataldi 94 WIP Sports Radio Morning Show Host

4TH ANNUAL LITTLE MISS ITALY PAGEANT 5TH ANNUAL MEATBALL RELAY

FREE LIVE MUSIC

LIGHTS OUT • FELICIA PUNSO • PHILLY CUZZ & MORE!

OVER 40 VENDORS

PORK • SAUSAGE • CHICKEN • SPORTSWEAR JEWELRY • HOME ACCENTS & MORE!

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“Stop the habit of wishful thinking and start the habit of thoughtful wishes.” -- Mary Martin

The City of Wildwood by-the-Sea Presents the

Summer 2014

The Greater Wildwood Hotel & Motel Association

Presents: 2014 Calendar of Events!

June 13-15

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 23

Official start of the 2014 Summer 1:30. Get your feet sandy for the first time this year!

Wildwoods Island-Wide Truck Show

August 17-18

Memorial Day Services

Car Show at Cold Spring Village

May 26

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

August 31, September 1-2

All American Car Show

International Kite Festival

September 18-20

May 23 -26

Wildwoods 29th International Kite Festival on the Beach at and outside the Wildwoods Convention Center.

America’s largest kite festival!

Wildwoods Boardwalk Classic Car Auction www.wildwoodnjclassiccarauction.com

Wildwood Museum Post Card Show

October 4-5

June 14

at the Wildwood Historic Museum, 3907 Pacific Ave., Wildwood.

The Race of the Gentlemen, Vintage Car Race on the Beach

Cabs at the Beach

October 10-12

June 14

Maxwell Field, Youngs & Park Blvd. Wildwood 6PM

Import Car & Truck Show

Restaurant Week

October 27-29

June 15-20

Wildwood Beach Motor Cross Race

WildwoodByTheSeaRestaurantWeek.com

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

91st Annual Marbles Tournament June 16-19

Fox Park Amphitheater Ocean Ave. between Montgomery & Burk

*Every Sunday at 7:30pm FREE

2014 Schedule June 22

Jeremiah Hunter Band Old Time Rock-N-Soul

June 29

Blackthorn Celtic Music

July 6

Tru Motown, R&B

July 13

First Ladies of Rock & Soul 60’s Girl Group Hits

July 20 The FM Band Music spanning 7 decades from Big Band to Beyoncé July 27 Note 7pm start Countdown to Ecstasy Steely Dan Tribute Sounds Of Society Chicago Tribute Band August 3 Purple Reign

Friday Night Summer Fireworks Extravaganza

August 10 Note 7pm start Georgie Young, The Business 50s thru today’s Top 40 Hits

June 27 - Sept. 12

Wildwoods Baby Waddle July 29

SUNDAY CRUISE NIGHTS All Summer Long at Fox Park 7pm-10pm

All Summer Long!

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.

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

Wildwoods Cruise Nights

Concert Under the Stars

Top 40 Band

August 17

Ferko Stringband

August 24

Wildwoods Baby Parade

The Trammps 70’s Disco Group

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

Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall

July 30

Wildwood Block Party & Music Fest August 31 at Fox Park.

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.

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“And what is so rare as a day in June? Then, if ever, come perfect days.” ~James Russell Lowell

“WHILE YOU WERE AWAY. . “ “Long stormy spring-time, wet contentious April, winter chilling the lap of very May; but at length the season of summer does come.” ~Thomas Carlyle

A bit of breezy chat about the island’s happenings from Labor Day 2013 through Memorial Day 2014

During a fabulous and eventful fall

along the coast, the 50s and the Irish were celebrated, bathing beauties were relegated, an Old Time Italian Festival brought out nationalities of all kinds, while winter slowly made its way to the town that always shines.

We basked beneath a Harvest Moon, breezed past Santa Claus, discovered a brand new year and awakened to our very own Winter Wonderland. Beneath those snowy, soggy clouds, our already sparkling view was even further illuminated, proving that the sun is always hovering nearby. A wise Proverb once accurately predicted, “No matter how long the winter, spring is sure to follow.” Now, we happily spring toward longer, luminous days and moments made for lingering by the beach and bay and boardwalk, inspired by the seaside tales they affectionately hold.

Of course, no spring break would be complete without a brief visit to those recent wintery days, blustery nights and all the newsworthy stories that unfolded While You Were Away. . .

Businesses Bounce Back by Summer’s End Following a slow and rainy 2013 June and July, local merchants saw an increase in business and a better-than-expected Labor Day weekend, according to Mayor Patrick Rosenello, executive director of both the Boardwalk Special Improvement District and Business Improvement District. Governor Chris Christie stated that a slow summer was expected due to Hurricane Sandy, with towns south of Long Beach Island faring better than northern shore towns.

Back to the Beach Severe weather wreaked havoc on New Jersey beaches this winter, causing substantial dune damage in North Wildwood between 22nd and 26th Avenues, with dunes also damaged between 3rd and 5th Avenues. Mayor Patrick Rosenello stated that with no plan for a North Wildwood beach replenishment project this year, the city works toward restoring protection to

those beaches in-house.

Included in those repairs, according to Mayor Rosenello, was moving sand around to provide optimum shore protection and bathing beach.

The Fight to Save the Dolphins On August 29th, the Christie administration announced more state resources toward probing the high number of bottlenose dolphin deaths along the NJ coast. During the summer of 2013, 74 dead or dying dolphins washed up along the coastline. The nonprofit Marine Mammal Stranding Center responded to the deaths, confirming 12 with morbillivirus. Morbilliviruses are biologically happening pathogens in marine mammal populations. The viruses suppress the immune system with many animals ultimately dying from secondary infections. The viruses are typically transmitted through the air or direct contact between animals.

Cetacean morbillivirus affects dolphins’ lungs, brain and immune systems, causing sickness and death.

Officials stated there is almost no chance for human beings to be infected, but still cautioned against approaching sick or dead animals in the water.

Building Beach Bars On April 11th, the Board of Commissioners voted to award Beach Buddy, LLC, a joint venture between Anthony Morrison and Mark Marek of Philadelphia, along with Anthony Sembello of EHT and Christopher Herghelegiu of Ivy Land, Pa. a contract to operate on the city’s beach. For 2014, the company proposed to pay the city a $55,000 flat fee to operate the bar, along with an additional $35,000 if it isn’t operating by Memorial Day, as they awaited official state approval.

The bar, which will be located behind the Wildwoods Convention Center on the beach, will close at 8 p.m. and will feature beach-themed music and occasional live music. Site plans show space for cabanas, lounge chairs, volleyball courts and horseshoe pits.

Costs range from $350,000 to $450,000 to build the facility.

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Beach Events Controversy Resolved Wildwood Commissioners overturned a controversial resolution that significantly raised the fees required to hold city beach events with a 2-1 vote. The decision was made after Will Morey, president of Morey’s Piers, stated he would move Beach Blast Soccer and Beach Jam to Wildwood Crest and North Wildwood beaches if the new fee structure continued.

A compromise was proposed by the Greater Wildwoods Tourism Improvement and Development Authority in which the City of Wildwood rescinded the new beach event fee plan and kept the 2013 fee structure intact for 2014 with the authority paying the city $45,000 to help balance the additional costs connected with these events.

In addition to the $45,000 the authority has pledged to the city, GWTIDA also pays Wildwood approximately $262,000 yearly to counterbalance beach maintenance from a 1.85 percent tourism tax, along with funds from tourism development fees. According to GWTIDA papers, the city is given $63,000 to

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“WHILE YOU WERE AWAY. . “ offset the cost of beach events and $30,000 to help amass the TDFs. With funding established for 2014, John Siciliano, executive director of GWTIDA and Mayor Ernie Troiano stated that the island’s municipalities and GWTIDA would study the costs connected with events taking place in the Wildwoods this summer, with plans to come to a long-standing resolution.

Boosting our Family-Friendly Ways On a more family-friendly note, two mini golf courses were slated to open late during the summer of 2013. “Wildwood Miniature Golf,” located on the corner of Susquehanna and Rio Grande avenues and owned by Gary Papa, who also owns the Marina Bay condo complex and Tom Cat Restaurant, run by Dave and Liz Bannon, on Rio Grande Avenue, has an island garden theme, with waterfalls, streams and rivers.

“Island Miniature Golf,” owned by Stephanie Bennett, is Caribbean themed and located on New Jersey

Avenue. The business will also feature a rock-climbing wall, batting cages, an arcade and a frozen yogurt stand and was slated to open in 2014.

More Shore Business The old Blockbuster at Rio Grande & NJ Aves. is now home to the Law Office of Seth Fuscellaro, as well as DelmoSports.

The former 3J’s Bowling Alley, located at 3401 New Jersey Ave., is now the totally renovated Island Bowl. Larry & Thoy Hippen sold to Joe Zarroli, broker at his Island Realty Group, who is rockin his new Island Bowling Alley with parties and fun special events.

Diamond Beach Bums owners, Dean and Pam Gentek have moved into the old Wawa between 3rd & 4th Avenues in North Wildwood to replicate their beach-inspired Wildwood Crest store.

Avalon Coffee at 7th & NJ Aves. reopened in April the new and completely renovated Avalon Coffee

5 Mile Café and Grill with its hip and cool coffeehouse vibe and expanded menu. The new franchisees, Jim & Brandy Johnson, owners of Sound Advice in Stone Harbor, Avalon & Rio Grande, look forward to happily serving the Wildwoods!

The newest Winterwood Christmas & Gifts location, owned by the Alvarado family, is located on the Wildwood Boardwalk between Spicer and Spencer Avenues and opens for its 2nd season of quality boardwalk retail.

A Sun Salutation Kristel Fillmore discovered the benefits of yoga four years ago when the avid runner suffered a hip injury.

The 29-year-old Wildwood Crest native came to love yoga and its attention to the development of a healthy mind and body. She’s incorporated those qualities into her new studio, Itswell Yoga (can be read “It’s Well” or “It swell”), located at 9th & New Jersey Aves. in North Wildwood. Fillmore was inspired to bring what she loves to the community and strives to provide participants with different opportunities and different ways to discover yoga for themselves and

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“Let us lay in the sun and count every beautiful thing we can see.”~Anon.

“WHILE YOU WERE AWAY. . “ realize how it can work for them. The beach setting studio, which held its grand opening Saturday, March 1st, offers classes in Power Vinyasa, a fast-paced form of yoga, Mondays through Fridays, with weekend classes available as of April. Itswell also features community events, including the first held March 2nd, where participants paid $5. for a class, with proceeds benefiting the Lunch with Lynch foundation. Fillmore is also planning community outreach programs for Wildwood’s teenagers, like yoga for athletes class, and nutrition classes.

On March 14th, the studio held a “Get Down Dog” yoga class, which featured a D.J. along with a special yoga workshop for runners in April.

Pizza, Pizza!

Sofia Pizzeria Restaurant Lounge, located at 3001 Pacific Avenue, is a new and exciting establishment, offering fine dining, brick oven pizza, The Pasta Pesto Italian Grill, on Atlantic Ave. and former home of the Casba Comedy Club, opened during the summer of 2013 and offers a variety of brick-oven pizza, pasta and gourmet dishes.

Domino’s Pizza, owned by Drew & Rachel Williams, held their grand opening on January 10th at their new location on 3800 New Jersey Ave in Wildwood (across from Dogtooth).

Luccio’s Pizza moved into the old Domino’s location.

Frank’s Pizza in NW closed its doors.

Joe-Joe’s Pizza is back in business!

The nostalgic doo wop building which was Mr. Dee’s, formerly Gizmo’s, located at 4711 New Jersey Ave., was purchased and renovated

by Brendan Sciarra of Dogtooth, and is now the new Poppi’s, serving brick oven pizza. Mr. Dee’s moved a block north to a NJ Ave. storefront.

Sam’s Signals Summer Summertime seemed mere steps away with the always-popular opening of Sam’s Pizza on President’s Day Weekend. Although a sunny day, the temperatures were far from summery as crowds forgot the cold thanks to a hot slice of pizza.

Crab Cake Hotline Customer Network Expands Vince Cacio and Maryanne Wills, formerly of Beer World and Ponderlodge in the Villas, Back

Bay Seafood of Avalon and Stone Harbor, CrabCake Hotline of North Wildwood and still going strong, and now 96th Street, Stone Harbor!

An Artistic Adventure During the Summer of 2013, Moreys Adventure Pier introduced an inventive venture known as artBOX to the Boardwalk with the new Exit Zero Art Colony. The attraction was creatively constructed out of repurposed shipping containers and featured artists’ studios where local artist were inspired to create and showcase their works of art all summer long. The Art Colony features a retail shop, gallery and Café 4B. Building imaginatively on last year’s success, the artBOX is expanding in time for the Summer of 2014 and has been creatively dubbed artBOX 2.0 You’ll find artists creating works of art for sale at the Exit Zero Museum Store along with art shows all summer long proudly featuring local NJ artists. Visitors are also welcomed to find the artist within and create their very own artistic masterpiece.

Watch live radio broadcasts at the new state-of-the-art radio studio by 98.7 the Coast and 106.3 WJSE Rocks and win prizes all summer long. Speaking of rocking out, the School of Rock will be back Thursday through Sunday nights on the brand new stage, front and center of the Great White Coaster’s lift hills.

All this art and music got you hungry? Moreys Adventure Pier is also pleased to welcome Tony Lukes and Big Wave Burritos to the brightly colored containers of artBOX 2.0!

Get ready for the Pier that ROCKS, Adventure Pier!

Artistically Spinning through Wildwood’s History This winter, there was a wide-open space in the place of the beloved Wave Swinger on Mariner’s Landing Pier. Since 1996 over 1.3 million people enjoyed swinging high over the beach and the pier with the wind in their hair and their cares blown away by the ocean breeze. We would really miss this ride but… it’s a New Year and the Morey’s are excited to welcome the NEW Wave Swinger that will swing to new heights in 2014. This classic seaside ride gets a lift (11 feet higher to be exact) and a whole lotta Wildwood history creating Read on! Continues on next page. . .

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1st Annual Queen of the Crest Women’s Triathalon Saturday Aug. 3rd 7am

A swim-bike-run competition for female competitors only. Swim held in ocean at Rambler Rd., bike through streets of Wildwood Crest, run on beach. For more information go to: www.memracing.com/queen-of-the-crest.html

PIER PLAYMATES DAY CAMP Session 1 : Weds., June 25 - Tues., July 29 Session II : Weds., July 30 - Tues., August 19

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 pre-K through grade 5. 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 July 1 through July 24 and Session II will be held July 29 through Aug. 21. 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 16.

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 grades 6-8, grammar school boys grades 3-6, grammar school boys grades 7-8, and high school boys 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 13.

YOGA ON THE LAKE Tues & Thurs 7:30pm July 8 through Aug. 14 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 .

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

June 25 ~ Sweeter Than Honey July 2 ~Northbound Train (classic/progressive rock) July 9 ~ Mango Men Trio July 16 ~ Mother’s Worry July 23 ~ Kick it Out (Heart tribute) July 30 ~ No Limit August 6 ~ Christopher Dean Band August 13 ~ Ribic’s Cube 3 August 20 ~ Star Band August 27 ~ Cape Harmonaires/Sweet Adelines

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

May 25 ~ Greaseband June 28 ~ Parrotbeach July 5 ~ B Street (Springsteen tribute band) July 12 ~2U (U2 tribute) July19 ~ Bennie & the Jets (Elton John tribute) July 26 ~ Suzette Dorsey (Tina Turner tribute) August 2 ~ Jamison Celtic Rock August 10 ~ Parrotbeach August 16 ~ Don’t Call Me Francis August 23 ~ Chatterband August 30 ~ Purple Reign

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Summer Kick-off Concert Sunday, May 25th 7:30pm at Centennial Park, Fern Road & Ocean Ave.

The Fabulous Greaseband 18th Annual Scoop Taylor Summer Slam

AAU Girls Basketball Tournament Fri-Sun., June 13th - June 15th www.tristatetarheels.com

14th Annual Battle on the Boardwalk

AAU Boys Basketball Tournament Sat & Sun, June 21st - June 22nd www.sjjazz.org

2nd Annual Wildwood Crest Sand Sculpting Festival Heather Rd. Beach Sat. July 12th. 9am-2pm

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

Cape May County Lifeguard Championships

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

Thursday, July 3rd Rambler Rd. Beach, 6pm

Fern Road and Ocean Avenue 7:30 p.m.

Live patriotic-style entertainment by the Manhattan Dolls to celebrate Independence Day.

Wildwood Crest 5K Beach Run

Saturday, August 2nd, 8:30AM

BEACH PIER OUTDOOR FITNESS CLASSES June 28 through August 23

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

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 24 - Sept 27 8:30 a.m. Mon & Weds., June 23 - Sept 1 at Centennial Park, Fern Road & Ocean Ave.

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Wildwoods’ Hydrofest Powerboat Races

Saturday & Sunday September 13th & 14th

Seafarer’s Celebration on Sunset Lake

Friday, Sept. 19 - Centennial Park: Live music at 7:30 p.m.

Fireworks 9p.m.

Saturday, Sept. 20 - Sunset Lake: Street festival 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

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“Don’t let your dreams stay dreams.” ~Jack Johnson

“ W ILDWOOD - A NEW SEASON“ a spinning piece of art. Over 72 vintage Wildwood images will become the top panels of the ride turning it into a spinning art gallery of Wildwood History, many of which are taken from old Wildwood brochures found in the Boyer Museum on Pacific Ave. Satisfying the Hungry Masses Tony Luke’s, celebrating their 4th season at Sweet Briar & NJ in Wildwood Crest, is doing their part to satisfy the hungry masses thanks to their new trailer on Morey’s Adventure Pier. The brand new boardwalk venture will be operating “ballpark stadium style,” offering their mouthwatering cheesestakes and hot pork sandwiches. The Crest location has added their infamous hamburgers and hot dogs to their menu.

Riding More Waves The local surf community petitioned local officials when traffic at Rambler Road got heavy stating the more surfers there are; the more injuries are likely to occur. As a result, the Wildwood Crest Beach Patrol opened a second surf beach at Aster Road as a way to alleviate overcrowding. With 42 beach blocks in the Crest, two are now allocated to the surfing community. Bud Johnson, Captain of the Crest’s Beach Patrol, said the Crest’s surfing community has grown and is becoming more popular among young tourists.

Going to the Dogs For the first time, Morey’s Piers’ Ocean Oasis Waterpark opened its gate to the dogs, with 100% of the proceeds benefiting the New Jersey SPCA. The free Labor Day event, which raised $2,000, was organized by dog lover Jack Morey, who owns the pier with his brother Will, and featured approximately 100 dogs, including Morey’s own beloved Weimaraner Rory, paddling through the waterpark. In addition to raising funds, Morey wanted to raise awareness that shore resorts need to offer vacationers a place for their furriest members of the family.

A Sunsation Second Season The ‘Fall into the Wildwoods’ Second Season Kick-Off Press Conference was held on September 6th to promote Wildwoods Second season and the fantastic fall events that extend into the early winter months.

The press conference was held in

front of the Wildwoods sign at Rio Grande Avenue & the Boardwalk and featured major fall promoters alongside New Jersey Division of Travel & Tourism Executive Director Grace Hanlon and the Greater Wildwoods Tourism Improvement & Development Authority (GWTIDA) Executive Director/CFO John Siciliano.

Siciliano stated that the GWTIDA funds approximately $600,000 each year for fall’s special events.

Fall in the Wildwoods offers beautiful weather, signature events and exhilarating festivals that attract thousands of visitors while prolonging the tourist season well into November.

A Run for Heroes The New Jersey Run for the Fallen kicked off September 26th at Sunset Beach in Lower Twp., continuing through the Wildwoods, and ended September 29th at the NJ Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Holmdel. Each mile was dedicated to a New Jersey service member or member of their family. A tribute to the four New Jersey US Navy servicemen killed during the 9/11 attack on the Pentagon was held at Veterans Memorial Park in Ocean City.

Classic Cars, Memorable Music & the Wildwoods . . . Perfect Together!

The Gentlemen’s Vintage Car Races were held on the most pleasant indian summer weekend starting Friday, October 4th for the first time ever in Wildwood, N.J. The Wildwoods wide beaches were chosen after losing their north Jersey beaches to Hurricane Sandy. The center of activity took place at the Starlux hotel, where a pre-party event offered food, drinks, and music alongside a car and bike show. The annual event featured vintage automobiles and racing cars racing to the water’s edge on Saturday followed by a bonfire and beach party. The race concluded on Sunday, October 6th with an award ceremony, beach party, refreshments and more rock n roll.

Inclement Weather takes the Wind out of the Races Despite an almost perfect beautiful fall and mild temperatures, a Nor’easter blew into town on October 11th, leaving rain, wind and coastal flooding.

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May 17th - 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 NW Rec to register for Parade only beginning May 1st.

12th Annual North Wildwood Beach Writers Conference June 3rd-4th, Tues. 12n-5:30pm & Weds. 7:30am-6:30pm Wildwood Convention Center nwbwc.com

Independence Day Parade

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

Independence Day Pooch Parade

Independence Day Fireworks

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

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

Sidewalk Chalk Competition

Saturday, July 5th All ages are welcome to participate. 8th St. Field Drawing Contest: 9am-10:45am, Judging: 10:45am, Prizes: 11am

Boogie Board Races

Saturday, July 12th Reg. 9am Contest Begins at 10am on the beach at 15th Avenue, North Wildwood. Contest! Prizes!

Buckets Basketball Camp NW Rec. Boys and Girls

July 7th-11th Ages 9-15 yrs. 9am-2pm July 21st-25th Ages 6-9 yrs. 9am-1pm August 4th-8th Ages 9-15 yrs. 9am-2pm

North Wildwood Soccer Camp

Full Day 9am-3pm, Half Day 9am-12noon at 8th St. Field July 14th-18th, July 28th-Aug. 1st Boys & Girls 5 to 16 yrs.

Go to www.northwildwood.com for registration

Beschen-Callahan Memorial Lifeguard Races

Friday, July 11th, 6pm 15th Avenue Beach, North Wildwood. 609.522.7500.

at LOU BOOTH AMPITHEATER 2nd & Ocean Aves.

FREE Concerts All Summer Long!

All ShowsThursdays & Saturdays 8pm July 5

The Original Orlons

(South Street, The Watusi, Don’t Hang Up)

July 10-12 No Show BBQ Blues Festival July 17 Tribute to Elvis July 19 The Dovells (The Bristol Stomp, You Can’t Sit Down) July 24 Serenity Motown Review July 26 Payton Taylor Country Show

Direct from Nashville July 31 Jimmy & the Parrots Party in the Park. Tribute to Jimmy Buffet Aug. 2 Real Diamond Aug. 7 Lights Out Aug. 9 Ladies of Rock & Soul Aug. 14 The Classics Aug. 16 Storm Front (Billy Joel) Aug. 21 The Diamonds Aug. 23 Fralinger String Band Aug. 28 Bronx Wanderers Aug. 30 Beatlemania

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

Junior Lifeguard Program

Christmas in July with Santa Claus

Saturday, July 26th Begins at 1pm on the Beach at 15th Avenue, North Wildwood.

39th Annual Around the Island Row

Monday, August 11th Begins at 8am on the Beach at 15th Avenue

Lacrosse Evolution Jersey Shore Series: North Wildwood Boys and Girls Ages 6 - 17 August 18th - 22nd 9am - 12pm http://clients.mindbodyonline.com/

Lou Booth Amphitheater, 2nd & Ocean Ave. Monday:

YOGALATES 8am BOOT CAMP 9am SUNSET ZUMBA 7pm

Tuesday: ZUMBA 8am POWER YOGA 9am

Wednesday:

Playground on the Beach

16th & the Beach, 8am-Dusk

5th Ave. Boat Ramp

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Kitchen Wizards Cooking Camp Beginning Cooking Ages 6 & up

Mon. - Thurs. 5:30-7:30pm at NWW Rec July 21st Chocolate & more Chocolate Aug. 11th Cooking Around the World

Summer Basketball League at NW Rec Center

Every Wednesday June 25th - Sept. 10th 6-8pm at 8th St. Field. Register online at

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

Friday:

High School Boys Play Tuesday & Thursday Nights

Adult Kickball League

45th Annual North Wildwood Rec Surf Fishing Tournament

Thursday:

3rd-5th and 6th-8th Grades Co-Ed Play Monday and Friday Nights

All Leagues $30 Fee (except College/Men’s) Visit northwildwood.com or call (609) 522-2955 for more info.

Player Skill Evaluations will be held 6/30 and 7/1. Grade School Leagues scheduled to begin 7/7. High School League Scheduled to begin 7/3.

Skill Evaluations are held in order for us to see the players’ skill levels to enhance competition.

Save the Date! Sept. 5th-7th

BEACH BODY WORKOUT 8am YOGA 9am

K-2nd Beginner Co-Ed Play Thursday Nights beginning July 10th

College/Men’s Competitive Play Sunday & Wednesday Nights

Tues. & Thurs. 9am-11am Runs 4 weeks beginning June 24th For children entering 4th-9th grades Reg. form at northwildwood.com, $25.

2014 Exercise Class Schedule

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

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

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

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A Muddy Race for a Worthy Cause Although Morey’s Fears was cancelled, a new contender of the zombie variety was ready to take its fearful place. It was eat or be eaten during the Zombie Mud Run held on October 12th on Morey’s Piers and featuring both natural and manmade obstacles with huge sand mounds, slides and “quicksand” pits.

The zombie apocalypse, which was co-sponsored by the Greater Wildwoods Tourism Improvement & Development Authority and the City of Wildwood, took its participants (in the chosen form of Human or Zombie) through the ocean, under the boardwalk then to the chilling (and muddy) unknown. Vice President of Morey’s Piers Jack Morey stated that while old-fashioned New York and Boston marathons have their place, runs combining athletics and entertainment are becoming increasingly popular.

“WHILE YOU WERE AWAY. . “ A portion of the proceeds benefited the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, the ALS Greater Philadelphia Association and the Lunch with Lynch Program.

On the Mend The start of fall found North Wildwood Mayor William “Bill” Henfey recuperating from brain surgery after being rushed to the hospital during Irish Weekend. He received a warm welcome back during his first council meeting on November 6th. Henfey, who has been the mayor since 2006, retired at the end of 2013 following 20 years in government office. As mayor, Henfey focused on the city’s infrastructure like roadway reconstruction and beach replenishment as he looked to bring positive changes to North Wildwood.

Public works has completed 75 projects since he first took office. Along with major tasks, Henfey believed in the importance of the little things, of maintaining properties and dealing with petty crimes. He sought to reduce North Wildwood’s government and keep its taxes low by integrat-

ing departments and municipal employee cutbacks. While his retirement may be bittersweet, his task is complete.

Oath of Office Mayor Patrick Rosenello was sworn into office on January 7th, the coldest day of the year. The standingroom only crowd, which included mayors from the Five Mile Island adjoining areas, though, was warm, as the new mayor pledge his commitment to the city of North Wildwood, the town he grew up in where he and his wife are proudly raising their children. Mayor Rosenello, a Saint Ann’s Elementary School and Wildwood Catholic High School graduate, is also executive director of the Wildwood Business Improvement District and Special Boardwalk Improvement District as well as partner in three local restaurants.

The Republican mayor ran unopposed for the office after sitting on city council for 10 years, serving as city council president for nine.

He proudly follows the philosophy that “A great town to live in makes

a great town to visit, making North Wildwood a whole community.”

Carl Groon, Joyce P. Gould and Don Cabrera, the three incumbent commissioners who ran unopposed in the November 2013 municipal elections, formally took their oaths of office for their third consecutive terms at the Borough of Wildwood Crest’s Board of Commissioners’ reorganization meeting Friday, Jan. 3rd at borough hall. They will serve in the same capacity as in their previous two terms together.

Groon, who entered his third consecutive term as commissioner, once again serves as Mayor and Director of Public Affairs and Public Safety.

Gould, entering her third consecutive term as commissioner and sixth overall, serves as Deputy Mayor and Director of Revenue and Finance.

Cabrera began his fourth consecutive term as commissioner, serving once again as Director of Public Works, Recreation, Parks and Public Property.

Groon, Gould and Cabrera are scheduled to serve through December 2017.

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“Sometimes in the winds of change we find our true direction.” ~Anon.

GREEN STREET IS GROWING!!

In 2013, family-owned and operated Green Street Market happily celebrated 10 years of keeping shore lovers healthy.

Currently, you can find them settled into their new, bigger location at 3167 Rt. 9 South in Rio Grande (less than a mile north of their original location) but still committed to being Green! They offer gourmet items, local, organic produce and cheeses, grass-fed meats, free-range organic poultry, vegan and the ultimate gluten-free products, raw vitamins and herbal supplements in a warm and friendly environment.

Stop by and check out their all-natural products as well as their new juice bar!

A Glimpse of comings & goings

“ W H I L E Y O U W E R E A W A Y . ..“

In spite of a light rain, the annual Hereford Lighthouse Christmas Tree lighting ceremony was still festive in a small town, Norman Rockwell kind of way. More photos were taken and will be featured in the Holiday issue.

The Wildwood Crest Fishing Club was demolished this winter. This is an early view of the Fishing Club & Pier from the collection of Woody Garrison

Green St. Market owners & sisters, Diane & Trish

St. Nick is chilling with the Alvarado family at their newest WINTERWOOD CHRISTMAS & GIFT STORE located on the Wildwood Boardwalk between Spicer and Spencer Aves. Get your Xmas shopping done early!

TOUR de WILDWOODS January 25, 2014 This was one way to stay warm during the coldest winter in many years!

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Mark McMonagle, always ready to help his girls

April 23, 2014 Demolition of the Masonic Lodge at Aster & Atlantic Aves. making way for a new branch of the Cape May County Library in Wildwood Crest

January, 2014 ~ The unveiling of Wildwood High School Basketball Court dedicated to 2 legendary coaches.

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Some awesome organic staff of Green Street Market

December, 2013~ A 95 year old Christmas Tradition of the Wildwood Fire Dept. getting ready to make thier rounds to deliver every girl and boy a Christmas stocking.

On the evening of March 19, 2014 at the Wildwood Historic Society, the Friends of the J. Thompson Baker House and Partners in Preservation enjoyed listening to Pary Tell, director of the Cape May County Museum, who gave a presentation on preserving our history here in The Wildwoods. Visit them this summer at the Wildwood Museum Post Card Show, Hereford Inlet Lighthouse Maritime Fest and Cape May County Zoo Art Fest. (L. to R.) Theresa Williams, Cathy Smith, Adele Hunter, Nancy Karl, Al Brennan and Pary.

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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“

The Newest Council Member In January, Republican Joseph Rullo, local coach and owner of Shoobies Good Eats, was appointed to North Wildwood’s City Council. He is a member of the Anglesea Irish Society, the Ancient Order of Hibernians, and hockey coach for the North Wildwood Whalers. Rullo was the top preference by the North Wildwood Republican Organization for the 2nd Ward Seat, held by Mayor Patrick Rosenello for 10 years. He plans on concentrating on matters concerning quality of life, principally continuing the extensive road construction projects as well as working on recreation development.

A Wildwood Acquisition As detailed in Vision 2015, the citywide plan that offers support to community development projects, the city’s downtown Business Improvement District (BID) planned to acquire and develop the Center City Parking Lot. Moving toward their goal of enhancing parking for visitors, on September 27th, BID purchased the lot at 202 E. Schellenger Avenue at a public auction for $180,000 (paying $80,000 upfront and borrowing the balance through a Crest Savings Bank loan). As stated by BID Executive Director Patrick Rosenello, the lot provides parking to anchor businesses in the downtown along with additional surrounding businesses that regularly use the lot.

The business district intends to make improvements that could amplify the lot’s size- currently 290 spaces, as well as overall appeal.

Combining Thankful Holidays “Thanksgivikkuh,” a once-in-a-lifetime event, found American Jews lighting menorahs following the carving of the Thanksgiving turkey for the first time since 1888. Rabbi Jeffrey Lipschultz of Wildwood’s Beth Judah Temple remarked the two holidays work perfectly together, since Hanukkah is a thanksgiving celebration.

Hanukkah dates are a bit difficult to determine as the dates of Hanukkah are based on the Jewish lunar calendar, which is approximately 12 days shorter than solar calendar, resulting in the holidays falling earlier every year. Certain holidays, like Passover, need to be observed in explicit seasons. Every two and a half

years, the Jewish calendar has what Lipshultz refers to as “leap month” to prevent the holidays from traveling too far out of sync with the solar year. Beth Judah hosted an interfaith service with other county religious leaders that Friday night to discuss how the two holidays concentrate on religious freedom and expressing thanks. Thanksgiving is a universal holiday, something that Jews greatly celebrate.

Wildwood Transportation The United States Depart of Agriculture (USDA) approved West Wildwood for a $31,500 grant in compensation for the purchase of a desperately needed, state-of-the-art 2013 Chevrolet Tahoe SUV for the borough’s police department. It is the county’s first SUV to have emergency lights mounted in its running boards.

A Field Agreement City Council and the Diocese came to an agreement in which the city would own 8th Street Field. The city revised the lease to acknowledge the change, according to President Patrick Rosenello. North Wildwood also sought to have the acquisition compensated by the Cape May County Open Space board. The city wished to acquire the lot to ensure it continued as open space. Once completed, the property would remain a baseball diamond, basketball courts, and grassy field, which are a center for North Wildwood’s events and sports games. The city planned to add improvements to the field, including a new locker room with bathrooms and space for teams to meet, bleachers and ground improvements.

Shore Projects Various projects were underway throughout the city in the fall of 2013, including sanitary sewer replacement along Park Boulevard and water main improvements on 26th Avenue. The above and below ground work was part of a major street replacement design, according to Mayor Ernie Troiano.

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A Glimpse of comings & goings . . .

“WHILE YOU WERE AWAY. . “

Itswell Yoga Studio is now inspiring & empowering the Wildwoods community at 9th & NJ Aves.! Headed up by Wildwood‘s awesome Kristel Filmore. Visit them on facebook or at www.itswellyoga.com to see classes and other special events.

February 1, 2014 ~ Wildwood Convention Center hosted the Annual Dog Show. Submitted by George Capua, photojournalist

Thomas DePaul, a Wildwood Catholic senior has received his appointment to the United States Naval Academy. The appointment to the Class of 2018 affords Thomas with a world-class four year degree and commission as an officer and leader in America’s Navy or Marine Corps. Thomas will join David Von Savage, WCHS ‘11 in Annapolis.

He is pictured here with Fr. Joseph Wallace

Wildwood Crest Board of Commissioners Reorganizes Carl Groon, Joyce Gould and Don Cabrera officially took their oaths of office for their third consecutive terms at the Borough of Wildwood Crest’s Board of Commissioners’ reorganization meeting Friday, Jan. 3, 2014 at Wildwood Crest borough hall.

Run for the Fallen as they passed through Wildwood Crest on a beautiful Fall day

January, 2014 Polar Plunge for Special Olympics

Mr. Easter Bunny visited Itswell Yoga Studio

March 29, 2014 ~ The Ocean Drive Marathon run is a 26.2 mile point to point course thru Cape May County. Runner turns the corner on Leaming Ave. in Wildwood to enter the boardwalk portion of the run. Submitted

by George Capua, photojournalist Tom & Vicki Canfield and their restored 62 Falcon stationwagon taken in the Fall at the Boardwalk Classic Car Show

Save the date! September 18-20, 2014

The Race of the Gentlemen Vintage Car Race on the Beach. Save the date! October 4-5, 2014

Monster Trucks on a Fall Weekend Submitted by George Capua, photojournalist

Picture taken January 2, 2014 ~ On a cold winter’s day, Bob & Khalil of Blue Diamond on their first pick up in North Wildwood.

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Avenue from West Wildwood to Pacific Avenue with ongoing construction between Pacific Avenue and the boardwalk.

Road Work by-the-Sea Plans were underway to start another resurfacing project on New Jersey Ave., between Youngs and 26th in the city by the year’s end. Freeholders accepted the proposal of Urban Engineers, Inc. of $179,844 to provide engineering services for the street improvements.

Crest commissioners geared up for an expansive road reconstruction on New Jersey Ave., expected to break ground in March. The New Jersey Ave. section includes upgrading the sanitary sewer system and street and utility and restoration from Rambler Rd. to Jefferson Ave. Constructing through Town New sanitary sewers, water mains, storm sewer upgrades and curbto-curb reconstruction to several Wildwood streets was underway at the start of the new year, funded largely by a $2.6 million USDA grant along with smaller grants from NJ-

“WHILE YOU WERE AWAY. . “ DOT. As part of Phase IV, the last phase of the Board of Commissioners’ multi-phase plan to restore the city’s aging roads with many streets receiving major renovations. Affected streets will also have new concrete curbs, gutters, sidewalks and ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) compliant ramps. Streets that were selected were considered in the poorest state by the director of the Wildwood Water Utility, Superintendent of the Wildwood Sewer Department and the city’s Public Works Director. Construction is expected to occur throughout 2014.

Restroom Renovations Boardwalk bathrooms at Youngs Ave. were set to receive a $400,000 upgrade, granted from the state Dept. of Community Affairs Small Cities program, possibly in time for summer.

Safety First for Public Works Wildwood Crest’s Public Works garage, located at 120 W. Newark Ave., was built about 35 years ago to serve a garage with a small staff. Since

that time, the humble space has become home to employees of the Sewer, Parks, Buildings and Sanitation departments, along with their equipment and offices (and only one restroom for about 45 summer employees). In an effort to bring the department up to the year 2014, Borough Commission awarded a contract, not to exceed $420,100 for restorations. Upgrades include new bathrooms and locker space, a lunchroom, offices and improving the exterior with the add-on of fencing and landscaping. Commissioner Don Cabrera believes the renovations will create a better working environment and all-around safer conditions along with improved access for residents and other visitors while providing staff meeting space. Completion was expected by the summer.

Water Tower Woes A proposal for a 126-foot tall water tower to be built in wetlands near Diamond Beach has met with resistance from local residents, who are concerned that

building on the site would require the extension of several streets in the wetlands. Gary Ziegler, executive director of the Wildwood Water Utility spent seven years working on the tower, following approval from The Grand at Diamond Beach. The 500,000 gallons stored in the proposed water tower would supply superior water pressure for fighting fires.

North Wildwood’s Electrical Purchase Following months of negotiations, the city endorsed a contract to acquire property from Atlantic City Electric for extra space at the fire department and emergency management offices. The purchase will allow the city to increase parking at the facility for several emergency vehicles.

Seeking Daytrippers As a means to attracting daytrippers to Wildwood events, The Greater Wildwoods Tourism Improvement and Development Authority (GWTIDA) leased advertising billboard space on the way into Ocean City. One Billboard was located on Anglesea Drive and two on Route 47 before the George Redding Bridge. Now, one billboard Read on!

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“ W ILDWOOD - A NEW SEASON“ is prominent on each of those two entrances to the Wildwoods, and one on the way to Ocean City on Roosevelt Boulevard in Marmora. In addition to the new billboard, GWTIDA also revamped its website, making it more user-friendly and inviting.

An Awesome Experience BudgetTravel.com named The Wildwoods Boardwalk one of The Most Awesome Boardwalks in America, according to Fox News and the Today Show, which includes boardwalks from the Jersey Shore to California.

The Wildwoods was acknowledged for its extraordinary free beaches and thrilling rides and was noted as the “place to soak up the spirit of the Jersey Shore.” Many accolades were bestowed upon The Wildwoods in 2013, including being named as the Top Family-Friendly Beach Town by NerdWallet.com; Favorite Beach

by NJ.com readers; and as One of American’s Top 10 U.S. Tourist Towns

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Making the Grade among Piers Coastal Living Magazine included Morey’s Piers on their list of “Top 10 Piers” in the country stating, “Nearby Atlantic City invented the ocean amusement pier in 1882. The Morey family has perfected it.” Adding to the honor was the knowledge that the list was not reserved exclusively for amusement piers, but also included other destinations known for fishing, recreation and sightseeing.

More Accolades The Wildwoods were named “Favorite Shore Town” for the second consecutive year by the readers of Delaware County Daily Times, as announced by the Greater Wildwood Tourism Improvement and Development Authority. The local daily newspaper has a daily circulation of 41,000 and an online readership of 400,000.

Honoring the Ultimate Volunteer John Lynch was honored by the Board of Chosen Freeholders on Dec 10, 2013. Since 2001, Lynch has been the Director of Sales & Entertainment for the Wildwoods Convention Center and has overseen the bookings of 1,759 groups that have generated 2,668,978 attendees into

the center and the convention center, which in turn has generated over $600 million dollars in economic impact into the Wildwoods and Cape May County. The Board, however, did not recognize Lynch for his work, but rather they honored him for his local volunteer efforts.

Lynch takes part in over 50 community events every year, including emceeing, auctioning or running his own events. From the Lunch with Lynch program, Raise a Reader program, Community Unity Day, along with the 5K Runs that Lynch hosts: The Pumpkin Run, Pinch the GrYnch and the 4th of July Patriotic Run, Lynch has been a fundamental part of countless events that raise money for local children, including those afflicted with cancer. His program, “The Lynch who Stole Christmas from the Grynch,” was created to collect toys for over 500 families.

John Lynch’s tireless efforts continue to make life by the sea even sweeter.

A Fire Promotion Capt. Daniel Speigel was promoted to deputy fire chief of the Wildwood Fire Department on November 22, 2013. Speigel, who began his career in 1992 as a part-time firefighter, was appointed full time in 1995, promoted to lieutenant in 2001 and made captain in 2003.

A Recycling Regimen In April 2013, the county Municipal Utilities Authority (MUA) instituted a Single-Stream Recycling Program, where recyclables are put into one container, as opposed to separating the paper, with fewer recyclables going to waste in Cape May County during the summer of 2013. About 13 percent more paper, plastic, metal and glass have been recycled. Solid waste program manager and deputy director at the MUA John Baron stated the concept, while not difficult, was a change and change in itself posed a challenge. By August, about 4,300 tons of material was brought to the MUS for recycling.

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“WHILE YOU WERE AWAY. . “ Be a Part of Wildwood History!

December, 2013 ~ Anglesea Drive Complex Demolition.

The lot has since filled in with green grass. . . but the question is. . . will it remain an empty lot?

December, 2013 ~ an early wintry morning shot of a dump truck hauling sand during the ongoing beach replenishment efforts on North Wildwood’s beach.

Sunny the Snowman as seen on Wildwood 365 FB page after one of our many snowfalls this winter. It was the first time we’ve actually seen a snowman at the Wildwoods Sign, courtesy of Jen Smith and family! The clever design that resembled beach balls, included seashells for eyes and buttons and a horseshoe crab for his hat. Awesome things happen here in the Wildwoods during the quiet winter months.

Joey DeMarco was determined to spend a Spring day on the beach, even though it was 30° and the winds were gusting up to 30mph after the 3rd snowstorm in March.

April, 2014 Mayors Luncheon at Alfe’s Restaurant: (l-r) Carl Groon-WC, Chris Fox-WW, Joyce Gould-GWCOC Pres, Ernie Troiano-W, Patrick Rosenello-NW by George Capua

Randy Hentges, owner of A.B.S. Sign Company, located on 3008 Park Blvd. in Wildwood, is on a creative mission; to light up Rt. 47 while paying homage to Wildwood nostalgia. The company, which has been in business since 1964, wants to celebrate its 50th Anniversary in unique style. Most of Wildwood’s neon doo-wop-style signs, along with many modernized ones, have been created by A.B.S., which was started by Hentges father, Bob. Now Hentges plans to redesign that iconic, Wildwood by-the Sea sign and mount it at the foot of the Rio Grande Bridge.

Funding is naturally a major issue, as Hentges looks to the crowd-sourcing website Kickstarter.com for public support along with local government’s approval and the Wildwood Information Center. The reason behind Randy’s approach to have the public help fund the sign as opposed to corporate funding would be so the people who love the Wildwoods ~ those who have great memories here ~ would actually be participants and ‘owners’ of the sign, thus contributing to the unique history of the Wildwoods.

According to Wildwood Historical Society former President Ann Vinci, the well-known, infamous black and white photo of the sign is said to have been taken some time during the 1950s, with much mystery surrounding its history.

Hentges received positive feedback from locals, tourists and businesses when he proposed his idea on the company’s Facebook page along with posting two mock-ups of the prospective sign in still-to-be-determined colors (the blue and red color scheme being the most popular with the Facebook crowd). Hentges also included an electronic sign board that can be used to promote Wildwoods’ events.

Be sure to visit their Facebook page to get the latest information about their Wildwood By-the-Sea sign project.

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“You cannot add any time to your life by worrying about it.” ~Matthew 6:27

“WHILE YOU WERE AWAY. . “ the trash and recycling collection contract to Blue Diamond Disposal, saving the City $500,000 over five years effective January 1st with collection routes remaining the same. Trash is collected on the first scheduled day and recyclables on the second. Effective June 1st, trash and recyclables will be collected twice a week.

Reduced Parking Rates With the goal of encouraging more parking along Atlantic Ave., thereby alleviating parking congestion along the side streets west of Atlantic Ave., Wildwood Crest established a reduced rate parking meter zone.

Areas include all parking meters located along both the east and west sides of Atlantic Ave. all through the borough, from Cresse to Jefferson.

Parking fees will be $1 per hour, or 15 minutes for quarter. Regular rate parking meters include meters located east of Atlantic Ave. and will cost $1.50 per hour, or 10 minutes for quarter. Parking meter’s hours of operation are 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily, from Thursday, May 15th through Friday, September 12th, 2014.

Shared Services On December 3rd, North Wildwood council voted unanimously to extend its shared services agreement for one year with Wildwood Crest for the city’s construction office. Former Mayor Bill Henfey stated that sharing the city’s construction officials with Wildwood Crest has been a success.

Traveling in Beach Style In the summer of 2013, the Wildwood Beach Patrol began offering free rides from the boardwalk to the beach in an all-terrain vehicle, with storage space for coolers, towels, and wheelchair, bringing beachgoers unable to make the trek right to the water’s edge. Beach patrol member Jim Kenny drives Transport I and understands how difficult that walk to the beach can be, after losing his left leg to Type II diabetes. Prior to the all-terrain vehicle, lieutenants would drive beach-goers who needed assistance in the beach patrol trucks, which made lieutenants unavailable to help during emergencies. There are days when the beach patrol

headquarters receive approximately 28 calls for beach rides.

Celebrating 40 Years of Keeping Beachgoers Safe North Wildwood Beach Patrol Chief Tony Cavalier recently celebrated his 40th summer as a lifeguard. He holds the honor of being one of the longest-tenured beach chiefs in the South Jersey Lifeguard Chiefs Association. He joined the patrol in 1966, a year after graduating from Wildwood Catholic High School, when was 19 years old. He worked his way up the ranks to lieutenant in 1972, to captain in 1976 before leaving in the summer of 1978. He came back to the fold as chief in 1985.

Cavalier started his beach profession when he was 14 years old, working at an umbrella stand on the North Wildwood beach. In the summer of 2013, he was recognized, much to his surprise, for his years of dedicated service at the Beschen-Callahan Memorial Lifeguard Races, the thirdoldest South Jersey lifeguard race, a competition he has proudly hosted for 45 years in honor of two former patrol co-workers, Jim Beschen and Mike Callahan, who were killed during separate incidents in the Vietnam War. Cavalier is also proud of the Around the Island Row that he and Buddy Tarbotton began 38 years ago, now named the Bud Tarbotton Memorial Around the Island Row, scheduled for Aug. 11, 2014.

Thankfully, for Wildwood beach lovers, he has no intentions of retiring anytime soon.

See the story in this issue which commemorates the 100th Anniversary of the North Wildwood Beach Patrol. This summer’s beach events will highlight the NWBP Centennial.

Lighting the Way On August 7, 2013, the Hereford Inlet Lighthouse celebrated its 140year history during National Lighthouse Day. Steve Murray, chairman of the Friends of the Hereford Inlet Lighthouse, likens lighthouses to European castles, dotting the shoreline while preserving a small piece of maritime Americana. He noted the Hereford Inlet Lighthouse, built in 1874 as Five Mile Island’s first permanent occupied structure. From it, the community began to develop.

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“ W ILDWOOD - A NEW SEASON“ The lighthouse, which serves as a beacon for the Inlet, leads from the ocean to the Intracoastal Waterway, marking a safe harbor for ships during storms. Despite the danger resulting from strong currents and shifting sandbars, which would result in shipwrecks and groundings near the entrance, the lighthouse would produce one flash every 10 seconds, their signature, to let ship captains and pilots know they were approaching the inlet.

During their earliest days, fisherman and hunters camped near the lighthouse, where one of the first keepers started holding church services out of the parlor. The village of Anglesea was born from there, as the Wildwoods shore community took root.

The Hereford, unlike Cape May’s lighthouse, served as a home to its keepers and families. It was closed to the public in the 1960s when the light atop was automated. The home was boarded up and began to deteriorate over the next 18 years.

In the 1980s, North Wildwood, led by then-Mayor Anthony Catanoso and his wife, Phyllis began to rally for its restoration. Approximately 30 years and $1.5 million in grants later, the lighthouse has become a museum and tourist attraction with its Victorian garden and gift shop, while still remaining a beacon of safety for mariners and pilots.

A Seaworthy Celebration The Hereford Inlet Lighthouse Maritime Festival will take place on Saturday and Sunday, June 21st & 22nd.

The festival was changed to the first weekend in the summer, when the temperature is (hopefully) less stifling and when fewer events are being held in the hopes of encouraging visitors to attend.

Books by the Sea This Sun by-the-sea editor let no grass (or in this case sand) grow under her feet during the otherwise off season. After happily completing another successful year publishing The Sun, she went from busy to even busier, working on two newly published books. “Wildwood Ways and DownEast Ways” first published in 1905, is the only book currently available

about that wistful era. Together with Richard Dietz, Dorothy Kulisek set out to republish this wonderful piece of Wildwood history. The entertaining book paints a vivid picture of those days, allowing its readings an imaginative walk through the maritime forest that once populated our sandy abode. It is available for $15 and would make the perfect gift for any friend of the Wildwoods.

“Hello Sun” is available for $20, is printed in full color on photographic quality paper and makes the perfect coffee table book. As stated perfectly in a book review by contributing writer Bob Ingram, “In ‘Hello Sun,’ Dorothy welcomes each day with love and exuberant reverence. Combining her painter’s eye and a trusty cell phone, she brings the miracle of the morning to the printed page. Each quietly majestic sunrise is accompanied by an apropos quote, as lovingly chosen as the daily miracle it enlightens. ‘Hello Sun’ is indeed an awakening.”

Both books are available at our website: www.sunstore.bigcartel.com/ as well as the Hereford Lighthouse Gift Shop and other local stores.

Dorothy will be selling & signing books at the Hereford Lighthouse Maritime Festival if you would prefer an autographed copy.

More Maritime Mentionings Steve Murray has been on a 10year mission- to launch a Maritime Museum in North Wildwood. Murray is chairman of the Friends of Hereford Inlet Lighthouse, who in turn would like to befriend a Historic Anglesea Maritime Village they would like to construct next to the lighthouse at the north end of Central Avenue. It consists of three quarters of an acre of land and three buildings he believed to be underutilized. The state Department of Environmental Protection owns the land; its tenant is the New Jersey State Marine Police.

The site, which has a history dating back to 1852, first as a Lifesaving Station and then the NJ State Police in 1964 for law enforcement of law on the water along with assisting in rescue efforts, is currently used mostly by mechanics for repairs of state police vessels.

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

“WHILE YOU WERE AWAY. . “ Murray and a representative of North Wildwood City were met with a positive response when they headed to Trenton to plead their case before the attorney general, bringing along petitions signed by 5,000 supporters within the past eight years as well as letters encouraging the project from various officials, including U.S. Rep. Frank LoBiondo, who view the site as a natural match for a maritime museum.

Basketball Mania The Wildwoods Convention Center hosted a Dedication and Unveiling Ceremony on December 23rd for the new basketball court purchased by the Boardwalk Basketball Classic, a non-profit event that raises college scholarship money for graduating seniors for Wildwood and Wildwood Catholic, the two high schools that host the annual tournament. The purchase came from Connor Sports and would not have been possible without the generous donations by the Byrne Foundation-Wildwood Chapter. The event also honored sponsors and volunteers who have contributed to the success of the Boardwalk Basketball Classic Tournament every year. The ceremony showcased the new basketball court, with the floor permanently dedicated to Jack Byrne, a 1950 Wildwood High School graduate and legend in the insurance industry who passed away in 2013. The court was used for the first time on December 23rd at the Battle of the Boards basketball tournament which kicked off the Boardwalk Classic tournament, a five-day event that is the largest co-ed high school basketball tournament in the country.

A Legendary Tribute Wildwood basketball honored four of its best, Dave Troiano, Bernie McCracken, Monica Johnson and Frank Vogel at a uplifting ceremony January 27th. Following a Warrior’s game, school officials wielded a banner declaring that Wildwood’s gym will now be known as the “Bernie McCracken and Dave Troiano Basketball Court.”

Troiano is in his 36th season as the Warriors’ coach. He guided the Warriors to four State Group I Championships and eight South Jersey titles while excelling as a fierce coach, teacher and mentor. McCracken,

who passed away in February 2013 at the age of 77, was Wildwood’s boys basketball coach during the 1960s and 70s and posted a 25688 record as coach of the Warriors while teaching algebra during his 34 years at Wildwood. At the ceremony, the school retired the basketball jerseys of South Jersey all-time scoring leader Monica Johnson (No. 23) and Indiana Pacers coach Frank Vogel (No. 22). They became the third and fourth Wildwood High studentathletes to have their jerseys retired.

Johnson, a 2002 Wildwood graduate, scored 3,173 points while leading the Warriors to three consecutive state championships from 2000-02 and holds the honor of being the only player named The Press Girls Basketball Player of the Year four times. She earned a scholarship to Seton Hall University, but suffered a career-ending knee injury prior to her sophomore year. She is a certified nurse’s aide at Victorian Manor nursing home in Lower Township with plans to attend nursing school this summer. Vogel, a 1991 Wildwood graduate, is in his third full season as the Pacers’ head coach. He received his honor at the school in September, prior to the NBA season.

A Wildwood Homecoming Current NBA head coach Frank Vogel was honored in a ceremony at his alma mater, Wildwood High School.

The 1991 graduate addressed the students during the event, enjoying the different Wildwood pace and way of life, where he feels like one of the guys. Vogel is also proud coach of his oldest daughter’s youth soccer team (although they hadn’t won a game all year). Wildwood High School girls’ basketball coach and emcee for the ceremony said the No. 22, Vogel’s number during his playing days, would be retired by the school for basketball. Troiano pointed out there are only 30 head coaching jobs in the NBA. He also announced that Vogel, who remained following the ceremony for pictures and autographs, had pledged a $5,000 donation to the Warrior 50 Club, the school’s athletic booster club, which was to be earmarked for college scholarship money for the school’s graduating student-athletes.

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Education and Accolades Wildwood High School was named a National Blue Ribbon School by the Federal Department of Education, making them one of 286 schools in the country to receive the award, noted as one of the most prestigious awards a school can receive. The high school was chosen in the growth category, showing significant improvement in students’ academic achievement.

Spacious Places for Recreating The Borough of Wildwood Crest’s Board of Commissioners voted to award contracts for ventures pertaining to the beach bike path and recreation space on Washington Ave. at their Board of Commissioner’s meeting held December 27th. They approved a contract with S. Batata Construction for $196,802 to widen the beach bike path by two feet, from Centennial Park to Cresse Ave. in an effort to make navigating the popular path easier and safer. Work was expected to be completed by March. Also approved was a plan for a bike path concrete improvements between Lotus and Morning Glory Rds. Included in the project, which is limited to concrete work, was a 4-foot expansion of the existing path for additional safety along with a total replacement of the existing path behind Centennial Park between Palm and Forget-MeNot Rds. Future phases may include additional site lighting, foot washers, enhanced seating areas and the setting up of extra bicycle racks at street ends. The project was expected to begin in late January 2014 with a completed date of May 2014.

Reconstructing the Wildwood Crest Fishing Pier A work crew from Wildwood Crest Public Works built a new deck and seating area on the Crest Fishing Pier, replacing the original clubhouse. The Wildwood Crest Fishing pier is located at Heather Avenue and the beach in Wildwood Crest.

The club, created in 1917, had as many as 150 members, but as their membership grew, so did the beach at Heather Road, causing the water beneath the fishing pier to disappear. Although the pier was extended many times, it couldn’t keep pace with the sand. The borough worked to keep the pier, making it a popular place for sightseeing visitors, with Commissioner Don Cabrera calling it “an icon in the Crest,” with all ar-

tifacts, including pictures, log books and memberships rosters, preserved for a new home at the borough’s historical society.

The Wildwood Crest Fishing Pier was named the Crest Beach Pier during a dedication ceremony in 2008. The pier was renovated and made handicapped-accessible for $670,000, paid for by the borough and a $400,000 grant attributed by the state Department of Community Affairs.

Now that the clubhouse has been demolished, borough employees turned the space where the building once resided into a shaded sitting area for the upcoming season, with recreational or retail space a possibility at some later date. The borough kept the area the same size as the clubhouse’s original footprint.

New Year, and Here Comes the Snow! With the new year barely begun, a nor’easter fittingly dubbed Hercules was lurking out ominously out at sea, bringing tidal flooding and creating very icy conditions when the tide receded (along with unwelcomed icebergs). Approximately 5 inches of snow was left on the ground, with snow drifts aplenty and pristine views in abundance.

Days later, frozen temperatures held the majority of the country in its grips, making for dangerous conditions while instilling longing thoughts of balmy beach days to come.

On January 21st, under the windiest of skies, Storm Janus arrived, blanketing our town while leaving the landscape with 1-3 inches of snow (just enough for a snow day for kids and some adults).

The “Polar Vortex” continued on January 29th, as the third snowstorm of 2014 made its presence in town known, leaving 6 inches of snow in its path, a month on pace to become the coldest winter in 100 years, pushing many local heating bills (and chilly locals) to the breaking point.

February arrived and, despite the groundhog’s prediction, had locals wondering when spring would actually start as a Nor’easter ushered in snow, rain and heavy winds on February 13th.

Lo and behold! March arrived bringing 3 coastal snowstorms, leaving us desparately awaiting spring’s arrival.

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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

“WHILE YOU WERE AWAY. . “ the Wildwoods with 6” of the white stuff on March 3rd, and then as luck would have it, a whole foot on St. Patrick’s Day! (that many snow-loving leprechauns had fun making green snowmen with) Then came a lovely Spring Snowstorm on March 26th with 8” more inches. Although spring arrived on the calendar, it took its good ol’ time getting here. This summer, the rule is No complaining about the heat!

A Special Plunge The Special Olympics New Jersey 2014 Annual Polar Bear Plunge was held on chilly January 22nd and raised over $300,000 in support of over 23,000 Special Olympics Athletes. In its 8th successful year, the free event was sponsored by the New Jersey Law Enforcement Torch Run, which is comprised of dedicated volunteer law enforcement officers. Following the Plunge, participants found warmth and a complimentary lunch inside the Wildwood Convention Center.

An Ear of Corn, a Fresh Tomato, a Crab Cake or a Homemade Ravioli?

Find so much more at the new Wildwood Farmer’s Market. The WBID is hosting the weekly farmer’s market, Saturdays 8:30am-1pm, at Schellenger & Pacific Aves. with plenty of parking in the adjacent lot. Bring the family! 98.7 The Coast will be broadcasting live each week along with other entertainment planned. The vendor list is too extensive to name, so you’ll have to to come and see for yourself. (See page 44 for more info) Last summer, the island had its first Farmer’s Market in Wildwood Crest.

Although it was cancelled midway through due to lack of participation, there is a possibility the Borough will be hosting the market again this summer.

Making Way for a New Library Demolition of the former Hereford Masonic Lodge in Wildwood Crest was underway in late April for the new $5.3 million Wildwood Crest branch of the Cape May County library.

Cape MayCounty freeholders awarded the contract to Aliano Brothers General Contractors. The new 12,000 sq. ft. space will feature a large children’s area, additional meeting rooms, and an outdoor deck with an enclosed reading area.

The second story will feature a deck with endless ocean views, surpassing

those of its current oceanfront location at 6301 Ocean Ave. According to its architects at Buell Kratzer Powell, the new library was inspired by Wildwood’s Doo Wop architecture and will feature a pastel colored beach theme inside. At the children’s area, the carpet will resemble a pool and children will be able to sit in umbrella chairs.

The building will boast many interesting “green” features that will help cut costs, as well as be eco-friendly.

The new library is expected to draw more visitors once construction is complete, tentatively in April 2015.

Conclusion Singer Ray Davies once commented, “People take pictures of the Summer, just in case someone thought they had missed it, and to prove that it really existed.” We here at The SUN have no intention of missing our seaside Summer of 2014, where picturepostcard moments are plentiful. We know we’ll be well fed during Restaurant Week in the Wildwoods with an appetite left over for the fare at the Curley Fry Festival. We’ll walk off those delicacies marching alongside the Mummers Brigade Weekend, keeping in step at the Irish Pipe Brigade Parade, and, of course, taking in the spectacular view during the always popular Boardwalk Parade.

Fireworks on the Beach are sure to make our skies shine once the sun sets while the North Wildwood Concerts under the Stars, Fox Park’s Concerts & Wildwood Crest’s Centennial Park’s concerts will keep us in harmony all summer long. We’ll creatively express ourselves during the Sidewalk Chalk Contest shop & stroll the Boardwalk Craft Shows, and find the muse within at the Wildwood Talent Showcase. Our summer calendar may be jam packed, but in the words of the wise William Shakespeare, we know, “the eternal summer shall not fade,” nor shall the timeless memories they leave behind, forever etched in time. We hope your plans for keeping the summer in eternal existence include a balmy breeze, your favorite beach chair and a copy of The SUN read happily by the sea.

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2. Enjoy nature’s bounty! Our Farmer’s Market in downtown Wildwood will be opening up and will be full of local, organic produce. This is my favorite time of year! Eat what’s in season. In the spring fruits and vegetables tend to be light and sweet. They are full of energy and macronutrients; the building blocks for a healthy immune system.

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With complete renovations being made in the dining room, the original Burow murals were dismantled. Local artist Mike Gallo graced the walls with his artwork of similar scenes. Mike was hired a few years ago to redo the outside murals, which have receive many compliments.

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Frank Lombardo, Ossining, N.Y. resident and loyal Sun reader, has fond memories of past Wildwood vacations (and keeps current thanks to the online version of The Sun).

Changing gears in the summer of 2013, he and his family checked out Ocean City, MD. for a few days. Although they loved their town, as his youngest pointed out, no boardwalk can compare to the one found in Wildwood, where Morey’s Piers, etc. gloriously reside. They found themselves missing the shorter commute to Wildwood along with the comfortable accommodations and authentic seafood restaurants, leaving Frank contemplating a surprise stopover in Wildwood on the way home. Although they sadly didn’t make it here last summer, reading the Sun happily brought a bit of Wildwood to them.

Like many Wildwood lovers, Frank loves the summertime the best, wishing it didn’t have to end. While a seasonal September and October offer us Second Season delights, July and August, at least for Frank, hold the greatest times and longest memories in his heart. Because time flies when you’re having fun, the time between the Fourth of July and Labor Day go by with the quick turn of the calendar. Since Wildwood days are meant to be savored, Frank and his family, rest assured, will be back celebrating the summer of 2014 in tried and true Wildwood style…

“Got your paper in yesterday’s mail.

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How glad I was when the “Sun” arrived at my door to warm a windy, cold day!

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She calls your publication the absolute BEST written paper anywhere. It’s the first thing she looks for every summer when we get down the shore.

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Love reading about the early families - love your paper. As one of the Dr. Mace babies I love that you get us all together with the others for picture time. Keep up the good work. ~ Beverly Clark We so much enjoy The Sun and look forward to each issue. Thank you for your dedication and your boundless energy in producing such a fun filled publication. ~Paul & Carol O’Connell

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BY AL LOVE A few years ago I was walking toward the beach the Fishing Pier in the Crest. Still today there is a large gathering of Ukrainians who have a in Wildwood Crest. One beautiful warm summer reunion each year there. I’m sure they are the day, on a walkway near the Fishing Pier my family grand kids of the parents I met so many years had moved ahead of me and was settling into ago at this same beach. Proudly displaying their their spot on the beach. Moving a bit slower I national flag, conversing in their nation’s language, encountered another senior citizen and exchanged and competing in games, such as volleyball, horse pleasantries with him. He was from Canada. His shoes, and wiffel ball. They chose the Wildwoods family had discovered the Wildwoods 20 years ago to come to year after year when there are so and stated Wildwood Crest was the best beach he many other beaches in this world. has ever visited. We agreed and went our separate ways to join our families.

The history of the Wildwoods has changed greatly over the past couple of hundred years. From the Setting up my chair and umbrella I then walked early years of the Lenape Indians hunting and down to the water’s edge. The tide was at the fishing here, and wild cattle roaming our beaches. lowest and wow there was a lot of beach that Then developers built hotels and boarding houses, day. Remembering what the gentleman said, I followed by roads and bridges onto the Island turned around and looked closely at our beach. I and making it into a beach resort. Railroad trains guess we take it for granted from living here, but brought down visitors and shoobies for the day. we do indeed have the World’s Finest and Safest The making of the boardwalk and then amusement Beach in the World. rides, movie houses, and our famous tram cars.

Gazing North and then South the beach was a Memories of the night life of Pacific Avenue when kaleidoscope of thousands of colored beach umit was known as the Las Vegas of the East Coast. brellas, chairs, and blankets. A spectrum of colors Familiar faces we see each summer such as the and designs as far as you can see. Blankets and beach ice cream vendors, life guards, and police beach chairs full of smiling people conversing with officers, the bartenders, waiters, and waitresses friends and families. Parents helping their toddlers we all remember who seem to have the same walk and dip their feet into the ocean. Kids runsummer jobs for many years. Places called Moore’s ning into the water with tubes, floats, and boogie Inlet, Harry The Hats, Rainbow Room, Hurricane, boards. Lifeguard stands with guards scanning the Zaberers, Lincoln Glass Bar, Terminal Bar. Locals I water and blowing whistles to alert bathers who have met in my lifetime and who have left their strayed too far out into the ocean. It is truly a mark in our city such as Dutch Hoffman, Scoop breath taking scene to stop and observe the action Taylor, George Boyer, Chief Anthony Fulginiti, Harry taken place. So many thousands of people enjoying Breslin, and Dave Snyder. the sand and ocean of a beach that we call our These are all distant memories now and we all own. This is the widest and longest beach I have will be in due time. Time waits for no man. Only ever seen in my life time and there is room for God lives forever. Many buildings will be torn down, everyone. Records have shown the southern end of the landscape and physical changes will take place our beach has grown over thirty feet each year. in the future of the Wildwoods. But one thing will Over the years our families, friends, and visitors have gravitated to their special beach on our island. remain constant. . . the ocean and our Wildwood Beaches will still be here as long as there is Earth.

There they continue to meet their friends or unite Live the moment. As most of us do, sit on your with family members each summer. Everyone has beach chair and gaze out into the ocean. Reflect their favorite. Up north the little cove beach near on the past when you were just a kid. Remember the sea wall where Moore’s Inlet stood seems to the fond memories of your parents, relatives and be the favorite of South Phila. residents. There are no guards here and you can fish or ride jet skies. friends who have passed before you. They have left their footprints in the sand as you do now. Wiggle The 2nd & JFK beach in North Wildwood from the your toes in the fine warm powdery Wildwood rock jetty and south appears to favor large family gatherings. Wildwood beach has the younger crowd. sugar sand and wade into the water. Embrace your family, grand kids, and close friends each In the Crest most of the tourist staying at the motels seem to be a mix of Canadians, Europeans, and every day. Then look around, and enjoy the World’s Finest And Safest Beach. Believe me. It’s and families from the East Coast. In the 1960’s I right here in Wildwod by-the-Sea, NJ. met a lot of Ukrainians’ visiting the beach near

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During the war, especially at the shore, you saw things you would never, ever see again in all your life, no matter how long you lived.

I remember being on the beach with my mom and sister and the convoys coming up from Newport News and the other ports down south would sometimes take two or three days to pass. One day, I was peering at a convoy through a small telescope I had, little more than a toy, when a Coast Guard jeep pulled up on the Boardwalk and two Coast Guardsmen got out and started down the steps to the beach. They wore sidearms and serious faces. They stopped by our blanket.

“I’ll have to ask you for that telescope, ma’am,” one asked with military politeness.

“What? Why is that?” my mother asked.

“The war, ma’am. The war.” :When does he get it back?”

“After the war, ma’am.”

My mother shook her head in exasperation, but then nodded to me and I handed it over.

I guess they thought I might be a midget spy.

I never did get it back.

One night the three of us were on the Ferris wheel. It was during the week, and my father only came down on weekends, and then on the train because of gas rationing.

We loved it when they stopped the Ferris wheel when we were at the top and could just swing gently in the soft seashore air, looking out on one side at the endless black ocean, faint white waves rolling and breaking, and on the other side at the Boardwalk, the town, and the far-off black pine forest.

The Boardwalk at night from the top of the Ferris wheel was a blinking, twinkling, luminescent wonderland, diamond-faceted, and alive with the footsteps of thousands of eager pilgrims. From above, it was a carnival with a two-mile midway.

This night, we were easily rocking, grinning at each other, when the sirens slowly started and soon were in full wail. An air raid drill.

A blackout. A minute or so passed while the sirens drowned all other sound. Then – plink! – all the lights on the Boardwalk went out. Just like that. Now darkness, deep and total, beneath us. Plink again and all the town lights went out and the blackness spread. In the distance, pockets of light poofed out here and there and finally everywhere and then we were hanging in a lightless world, dim and eerie beneath a faint quarter moon and what seemed muted stars. The sirens stopped and in the new silence we heard the rustling wind and the voices and cautious laughter from the other gondolas.

The Cache

By Bob Ingram

We hung above the blackness for perhaps five minutes and then the sirens started again and the lights began to flick on and in another few minutes it was as if the blackout had never happened.

Another night, from the top of the Ferris wheel we heard what we thought was faint thunder, but then we saw a soft orange glow over the ocean’s horizon that grew until we could see the tops of flames. Many ships were torpedoed right off our coast.

My sister and I were of an age when we could – within limits – go off on our own and one of our favorite places was, of course, the Boardwalk. The arcades had penny pinball machines and we became little pinball sharks, winning penny or two-penny bets on the rainy afternoons when the arcades became our casinos. Our goal was to amass the small fortune of $25 and buy a war bond with it.

We liked prowling around under the Boardwalk, too; it was pleasantly spooky even though people were passing right above our heads. It was cool under there, too; even on a relentlessly hot and humid Jersey summer afternoon – only fit for mad dogs and Englishmen – there was a slight hint of chill that seemed to seep out of the wood itself under the Boardwalk.

One day, we were under a part of the Boardwalk that we had never explored before and we came across a recess far back, almost hidden. There was a small box-like structure there, with three jury-rigged shelves, containing various tools: hammers, screwdrivers, pliers, wrenches, a small saw. On the bottom shelf was a cigar box.

I picked it up and opened it. Inside were rubber-banded stacks of bills of all denominations.

“Jeez,” I said. “There must be a thousand dollars here!”

“Count it!” my sister said. “Should we keep it?”

“I don’t know. Maybe it belongs to somebody up on the Boardwalk. One of the stores or games or something. It has to belong to somebody.”

“I know,” she said. “Let’s get out of here before somebody comes.”

As if on cue, we heard a noise behind us and whirled just in time to see a figure land in the sand. When he stood, we could see that it was the one-armed man who ran one of the wheel games on the Boardwalk. We’d always wondered what had happened to his arm.

“Hi, kids,” he said, grinning like a pirate.

“So you found my little cache. Always keep something down here for a rainy day. Did you take anything?”

“Oh, no, no, sir,” I stammered. “We’d never do that. Really.”

“I believe you,” he said. “But turn your pockets out anyhow.”

We did and there was no money, just the silly detritus of kids’ pockets.

“Okay,” he said. “You got to reward honesty.

What do you think is a good reward for not stealing my money and for keeping your mouths shut about what’s down here.”

“How about $25?” my sister piped up.

He cocked his head and looked closely at us.

“That’s a lot of money. What do you want with $25?”

“We want to buy a war bond,” my sister answered.

“A war bond? I lost this in the other war,” he said, pointing to his empty sleeve. “So I guess I can kick in 25 bucks for this one.”

He took out a roll and peeled off a twenty and a five and handed them to my sister.

“Now get out of here before I change my mind,” he said. “And remember: don’t say nothing to nobody.”

We pledged our silence and got out of there fast.

A few nights later, we were on the Boardwalk with our mother and when we passed his stand, the one-armed man winked and gave us the V for victory sign.

“Did you see that?” our mother said.

“What’s that mean?”

“I don’t know,” my sister said. “I guess he’s just patriotic.”

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I have been a chef for 8 years and an avid gym rat for 11 years. People look at me and make assumptions that because I am so extremely fit; I can’t possibly run a restaurant. THINK AGAIN! I come fully armed in every aspect of fitness and food and I pride myself on doing so! This year has been a huge stepping stone for me. I recently had the honor of winning ATLANTIC CITY WEEKLY TOP 40 UNDER 40 and it was a huge deal to be recognized for everything that I’ve done at 26 years old.

Also I landed a new show on “THE FOOD NETWORK” called Kitchen Casino and it was an amazing experience. This will not be my last time on Television; I have many exciting things in the works! Chefarella is stepping out into the world and ready to bring home the bacon lol!

Speaking of bacon. . . Cooking to me is my happy place and my kitchen is my nirvana.

It takes a lot of passion and pride to be a chef and over the years I have molded and shaped myself into a pretty damn good one!

I grew up in the restaurant business watching my father cook. Ten years ago, I couldn’t

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I was a gymnast for 11 years, and stopped in high school to become a cheerleader. Fearing I’d reach oompa loompa status, I began working out at the gym. It easily became a part of my life, and I’ve kept it up since. I do a full body workout three days a week and cardio 5-6 days a week. I do a lot of interval training and sprints as well. I do have a six pack so trust me every abdominal exercise is under my belt! Unfortunately, I was involved in a car accident 2 years ago, which completely altered my routine, but that doesn’t stop this chick; I’ve managed to work around it with the help of my trainer, Ron Oswald.

My summer schedule is insane, I work approximately 9 hours a day, 7 days a week (god forbid in a family business you should even think of a day off). I get my gym time in the morning, a couple of hours on the beach, and my energy level takes me right through dinner service. All in all I am just a dedicated woman to the fitness and food world. I have the mind over matter mindset that keeps me on track. It’s not easy but if you tell yourself you can than you can; I am living proof of it!

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Change the world one smile at a time The proud mother of Patrick, Mary Rosenello is surrounded by a handful of her children and grandchildren

Patrick Rosenello with his wife Michelle, and sons Gavin, Blake and Peyton, taking the Oath of Office as mayor of North Wildwood.

Mayor Bill Henfey opened the meeting with the Pledge of Allegience.

North Wildwood’s Reorganization Meeting and Inauguration of North Wildwood’s 17th mayor, Mayor Patrick Rosenello North Wildwood’s Reorganization Meeting was held in Council Chambers as Salvatore Zampirri, Margaret Bishop, and Edwin Koehler took the Oath of Office beginning their 2014 terms, administered by Municipal Court Judge Louis Belasco.

Patrick Rosenello was installed as the 17th Mayor of North Wildwood. After taking the oath of office stated that his guiding principle for North Wildwood would be “A great town to live in makes a great town to visit.” “This is the town that I grew up in and that my wife & I chose to raise our children in, so my focus and commitment to the city of North Wildwood is the same that I give my wife & children.”

Ed Koehler took the Oath of Office to serve as Councilman-at-Large. Ed is pictured here with his sons and grandson, while his daughter-in-law, Donna held the Bible

Margaret (Peggy) Bishop took the Oath of Office as Councilwoman 1st Ward. She is pictured here with her granddaughter

Macey Bischoff of Cape Trinity Catholic School lead everyone in singing a beautiful rendition of our National Anthem.

Salvatore Zampirri took the Oath of Office for his seat as Councilman 2nd Ward and later was elected Council President. Sal is pictured with his wife and sons.

Zampirri was elected to Council President, Kellyann Tolomeo was elected Pro Tempore of Council. After the installations, the business meeting proceeded with Mayor Rosenello, Council President Zampirri, and City Clerk Scott Jett.

At the City Council meeting Tuesday, Jan. 21, Joseph Rullo took the oath of office. Council unanimously voted for him to fill the 2nd Ward Council seat which was vacated by Patrick Rosenello when he was installed as Mayor.

Joe Rullo, North Wildwood’s newest council member, with his wife Nancy and twin sons, Luke & Cain

Kellyann Tolomeo, Lou Ostrander and Dave DelConte

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“If not for You, the winter would hold no spring, you couldn’t hear a robin sing.” ~Bob Dylan

Rocking on my Vintage Cottage Porch

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ave you paused to notice how life surprises you with intangible gifts if you stay open to it? Before the sun rises on an unseasonably warm mid-March morning, the sound of birds piercing from my kitchen windows draws me outdoors. After too many foggy days in a row I welcome the change. Coffee in hand, I gently rock on an old but sturdy, white wooden rocking chair on the ground level front porch of my 1920’s cottage. This South Jersey beach town, barely waking up, lets me quietly hear the birds singing near and far. It is clearly Spring time.

In the midst of the beauty on this bright morning, emotions suddenly overshadow me and threaten to take this moment away. With many responsibilities awaiting me, I dread the end of my favorite time of day, but remind myself to live in the present. As I settle in my seat, my senses heighten and I notice the subtle scent of purple Easter lilies that have just bloomed a few feet away. I remember planting them at least six or seven years ago.

A pair of cardinals arrives for a brief moment. The red beauties crack sunflowers seeds fallen from the feeder that hangs from a low branch of the bare Crepe Myrtle tree. A tree planted some sixty years ago by a woman that once cherished this vintage summer cottage. The cluster of about eight slender stems that peeled during the Fall has left a smooth, slippery mottled appearance that intrigues both my sense of sight and touch. As I watch the pair, I notice droplets of water resting on the end of each blade of grass, which glisten like small crystals.

I am careful not to make any noises that would scare away a dozen, local old world Sparrows and one red headed house Finch that take turns flying to the round feeder in front of me. The weight of the birds coming and going cause it to sway from side to side. As they crack seeds, it causes a splatter down below so more birds can feast at once. By summer,

some of these scattered seeds will turn into tall majestic multi headed sunflowers high above the wooden fence that shields the garden from misty ocean air and gusty winds. When the Red-winged Blackbird makes its bold appearance at the tiny tin roof feeder, the small birds chirp and wait at a distance. I clap my hands once to make this bully go away.

This simple morning leads me to remember all the intangible moments that have blessed my life over time, and since relocating to live alongside my beloved ocean.

They are countless. One is the beauty and promise of new beginnings that each Spring brings to my heart and seashore garden. It seems like just yesterday, but already the purple crocuses that surprised me with the first burst of color in February have wilted. Now, the sweet woodruff ground cover has pushed its way above the earth and spread to the left side of the shaded garden at the edge of the porch.

At the sunnier front a few tulips already developed heads. I hold a deep sense of attachment to my garden. My hands transplanted the tulips in my three home gardens, beginning north of the border in Canada. Just about every perennial has announced its reappearance.

Each flower, plant, shrub and tree grows up to tell a different story and is like children that you nurture throughout the seasons of life. Many of these green miracles once grew in Havertown, Pennsylvania under the love of my like-a-mother and avid gardener Cindy. No flowers more sentimental to her, than the purple irises transplanted from her grand-mother’s garden in Kentucky. Knowing her beloved perennials of years gone by live on in my garden, left my friend with a deep sense of contentment as she moved away. And how could I not reflect upon my pink hydrangea that belonged to my dear friend John’s beloved mother Millie, a few streets away. Tenderly grown from a broken branch and bestowed to me with just two leaves, it now stands three feet tall in her memory. Each new bloom reminds me of a special bond of friendship strengthened over the years and the love of gardening passed down from my grandfather Edmond and mother Delia.

It seems that as I embrace this tangible moment, it leads me to remember past intangible ones. And so this precious and peaceful morning must come to an end, as I too must go about my spring duties. I leave with the comfort of knowing that if I simply stay open, new blessings will surely follow both in my life and in the garden.

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homemade caramel popcorn non-pareils orange slices

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NEW this S at Morey’s Swing to great heights this year on the brand new Wave Swinger on Mariner’s Landing pier. This classic ride features 72 vignettes of art depicting Wildwood’s colorful history.

Adventure Pier ROCKS with artBOX – offering an irresistible combination of great shopping, great live music and good eating.

 Experience the piers on a whole new level when you download our thrill-tracking app, WildTrax (available FREE for iPhone and Android).

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Old, New Unique Gifts & Home Decor. . . a treasure for everyone!

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A Really Cool secondhand clothing shop

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Corner of Andrew & PACifiC Aves. wildwood 522-5006

Thrift Store

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Second time Clothing

$1.00

4501 Pacific Ave. WILDWOOD BETWEEN BURK & DAVIS AVES. 609-522-0060

• Voted Best Book Store on the Shore • “You won’t believe it’s a used books store!”

www.hookedonbooks.info

We Have Books You Can’t Find anYWHere else!

Categorized & alphabetized

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609-522-1992

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609-729-1555

1-800-4-lauras www.laurasfud geshop.com Since 1926

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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!

Outdoor Patio Bar Open!

Li ve Mus ic and

En te rt ai nmen t 38 Beers on Tap!

Now Featuring 2 Taps from Cape May Brewing Co.

pLenty Of free parking

Serving Cape May County For 3 Generations!

DINNER SPECIALS Fri - Sat - Sun

Specializing in Gas Forced Air Heat & Central Air Conditioning

HAPPY HOUR Mon-Fri 4-7 at Bar Only ~ Appetizer Specials $1.50 Miller Lites $2.50 Domestic Bottles $3.50 Blue Moon Drafts $4 House Wine “Beer Geek Thursdays” .49¢ Wings & Blue Moon Steamers 6pm-10pm $1 Off Craft Beers 7pm-11pm QUIzzO starts @ 9pm www.GoodnightIrenes.com all specials are subject to change

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

cooling & heating, inc nj License # 13VH01834100

(609) 522-0121 (800) 638-4393

www.bowmansair.com

5104 Pacific avenue, WildWood • 609-522-0121 • fax 522-7313

Downtown Wildwood

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MAY 25

“FUN”RAISER 9PM w/Guest Bartender Doug Kirk “Cocktails for Cancer”

HAPPY HOUR 4-6PM daily at the bar

Building Est. 1913

Voted ‘Best Pot Roast’

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Live Entertainment ~ Available for Catering ~ Private Parties

Look for our Grand Re-Opening in June!

Pacific Grill

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

Newly Remodeled!

The all New Neil’s. . .

You’ll Love the way it feels!

Seafood • Steak • Blackboard Specials Smokin’ Family BBQ • Drink Specialties Outdoor Patio Dining in Tropical Setting Full Children’s Menu

Island inspired cuisine brought to you by award-winning Chef John Schatz and Bob Dimitrov of Union Park in Cape May

Coming Soon!

Completely Remodeled Dining Room

watercolor by Dorothy Kulisek

*Free Parking Available

Serving Dinner 5pm closed tuesdays

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

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

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BEST SEAFOOD & BEST FAMILY DINING –Freetime

1 1/2 Hours

FREE PARKING

CuCina italiana OPEN Thursday - Sunday

schellengersrestaurant.com

Serving Dinners 4-10pm

FRESHEST Seafood • Steaks • Chicken • Pasta • Soups

3516 ATLANTIC AVE. • WILDWOOD, NJ • 609-522-0433

OPEN WEEKENDS / DAILY IN JUNE 3pm ‘til 35 EARLY BIRDS Sun - Fri 3pm - 5pm from $12.95 Years of Cocktails • Beer • Wine • Martinis New Menu Selections • Children’s Menu

Memories

ALL MAJOR CREDIT CARDS ACCEPTED

FREE

Shrimp, Buffalo Wings, Cheese Steak Egg Rolls or Crab Puffs Good only with purchase of adult meal. One per person.

Not valid with any other offer or take-out. Must present coupon when ordering. ~SUN~

Smart Dining Menu

4-5:30pm Daily 4 Courses from $9.95 Thursday Steak-Out!

New York Strip 4 Course Dinner $12.95

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

JOEY M every Friday & Saturday Live Entertainment Fun Friday Happy Hour 6-8pm

Gift Certificates Available joeymslapiazza.com

4600 P acific a ve . W ildWood , NJ 609-522-8300 Drawing of Joey M courtesy of Jersey Cape TV Magazine

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Full Service Bike Shop

Outstanding Selection of

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SAME DAY SERVICE

Fine Wines, Spirits and Seasonal & Craft Beers

Daily & weekly Bike rentalS

10% OFF

5301 Pacific Ave. at Hildreth • WILDWOOD, NJ 08260 609-522-WINE (9463) www.greensliquors.com “Your Store at the Shore” Open Year Round

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A FUN NEW GIFT BOUTIQUE! between Rio Grande & Hand Aves. on Pacific Avenue in Wildwood

Blue Crab Bay • Stone Wall Kitchen • Robert Rothchild Farm

Jewelry Clothing

(609) 408- 8956 3900 Pacific Ave. (Pacific & spicer)

Wildwood, NJ

www.zippysbikes.com

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

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“Happiness consists of living each day as if it were the first day of your honeymoon and the last day of your vacation.” -- Leo Tolstoy

NAN S E E K EST. 1999

I Met My True Love in Wildwood

by Thomas Speigel

North Wildwood NJ ROCKIN IN SUMMER 2014 ALL MEMORIAL WEEKEND SUNDAY FUNDAY Acoustic Night w/Chico’s Vibe 5PM-9PM followed by Juliano Bros. 10PM 1/2 Price Coors Lights Open - Close 1/2 Price UV Bombs 10pm MONDAYS w/SENSATIONAL SOUL CRUISERS & JOHNNY V $2.50 Miller Lites 10pm-3am 1/2 Price Malibu Drinks 10pm-3am TACO TUESDAYS in Cabana Grille 1/2 Price Coronas & Twisted Teas Open - Close 1/2 Pr. Fish Tacos 4pm-8pm Wing it WEDNESDAYSw/Live Entertainment followed by Gypsy Wisdom 10PM $2.50 Coors Light Open to Close 1/2 Price Wings & Shrimp Open to Close THROWBACK THURSDAYS w/KIDDIE KARAOKE 5PM Followed by Deez 2 Guyz 10PM $3. Certain Domestics $4. Selected Imports Open-Close 1/2 Price Pizza 4pm-10pm ACOUSTIC FRIDAYS 6PM 1/2 Price Coors Lites during all Phillies Games 1/2 Price Jacks Burgers 6pm-10pm SATURDAY AFTERNOON JAMS 6PM Chalkboard Specials Every Week 4pm-8pm

SUNDAY FUNDAY Acoustic Day w/Laura Lea of Trip Fabulous 5PM Brunch Buffet w/comp Bloody Mary 10am-1pm 1/2 Price Coors Lights Open - Close 1/2 Price Margaritas 4-8 MELLOW MONDAYS $2.50 Coors Lights Open-Close 1/2 Price Salads 4-8 TACO TUESDAYSw/Lisa Bouchelle 5PM 1/2 Price Coronas & Twisted Teas Open - Close 1/2 Pr. Fish Tacos 4-8 Wing it WEDNESDAYSw/Audrey Snow 5PM followed by Gypsy Wisdom 10PM $2.50 Coors Light Open to Close 1/2 Price Wings & Shrimp Open to Close Slider THURSDAYS w/Michele Karmin 5PM Followed by Deez 2 Guyz 10PM $2.50 Miller Lites Open to Close 1/2 Price Family Style Sliders 4pm - 8pm THROWBACK FRIDAYS W/Double Trouble 6PM 1/2 Price Coors Lites during all Phillies Games Chalkboard Specials Every Week 4pm-8pm SATURDAY JAMS 10AM Brunch Buffet w/Comp Bloody Mary 10am-1pm Chalkboard Specials Every Week 4pm-8pm

113 Olde New Jersey Ave. North Wildwood 609-729-3344

OPEN 7 DAYS YEAR ROUND

Lunch • Dinner • Early Birds Late Night • Live Entertainment

4-6PM

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IRISH PUB

New Deck!

Breakfast on the Patio 8am Weekends ‘til June Deck & Patio Open from 11am for Lunch & Dinner

HAPPY HOUR EVERY DAY $2 MILLER LITE, HIGH LIFE, MILLER CHILL BOTTLES $7 BUCKETS OF 7OZ. MILLER LITE 1/2 PRICE APPS • 35¢ WINGS • 99¢ HOT DOGS ALL MILLER BOTTLES $2 • MILLER PINTS $2

Join us for the Kick-Off to Summer 2014 on Memorial Weekend LIVE MUSIC 6-10 DECK 10-2 DOWNSTAIRS

10-2 UPSTAIRS

THURS. MAY 22 FAME & FORTUNE STELLAR MOJO

WESTYSIRISHPUB.COM

SAT. MAY 24

FRIDAY MAY 23 BILL BITTMAN

HEARTBEATS W/“LINDSEY PAGANO” FROM “THE VOICE”

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101 E. Walnut Ave. North Wildwood 609-522-4991

I met Nicole the same way all successful marriages begin at the shore, working at a restaurant (sarcasm). I had just parted ways with an employer I was with for several years and was looking for something new, and boy did I find it. This little blonde, curly headed firecracker caught my attention the first night I started. She had all of the characteristics that a local “Wildwoodian”, like me, yearned for. For me, it was the big blonde curls that came strutting through the back door, talking and texting, at the same time, all while holding a conversation with her two girlfriends.

I knew right there that there was something special about her. And although I didn’t know how, I knew I had to work up the courage to even speak to her. So I did the logical thing, I ignored her.

Fortunately, I discovered a long time ago, that this ploy actually does work in some instances, although, I do not recommend it to anybody. I would hate to be the cause of someone letting “The One” get away following my novice advice. Anyway, I did ignore her, and she did her best to ignore me, which at the time, was done effortlessly on her part.

After about two weeks, I dropped the ultimate pick up line, and made some reference to her texting ability, a surefire winner. She laughed, and I’d like to say it was a wrap after that, but this girl was not going to give me the satisfaction of accomplishment that easily. So, small talk began shortly after that, some more lackadaisical jokes on my part, and then the flirting began. I began to find Nicole spending time on expo more then she used to, you know, to help her fellow coworkers and get out the hot food and all. Luckily, being six foot, I was able to peer over the dish shelves and give her my best LL Cool J impression. I don’t think I was doing right, due to the eye rolling of the other servers who could see what I was doing and trying not to bust out laughing at me. Finally, after about a month of this debonair flirtation, we finally agreed to go out on a date. Another shore must, we had our first date at a bar in North Wildwood. Great place, it was jammed packed, so there was an intimate closeness feel to it and the music was so loud, we did not have to worry about an awkward silence. Two for two, I feel a winner coming on. So, more dates ensued, followed by run ins with ex boyfriends,

Thomas & Nicole Speigel Married at Congress Hall, Cape May, NJ August 29th, 2009

fighting off would-be stalkers, and the both of us showering each other with class(more sarcasm), joy, laughter, and positive compatibility. In the next couple months, summer ended, and the dread, that all summer flings feel as Labor Day approaches, came upon us so fast, that neither one of us planned our exit strategy. We both had school, Nicole working on her Masters Degree and myself, starting culinary school. So, we just never stopped. We talked everyday on phone or on AIM, and she came down every chance that she could, unless she had work. Being apart was hard on us both. At this point, we were madly in love and although neither one of us expected to find a meaningful relationship down the shore, which was the situation we were in. After some serious discussions, we decided to just be us, and surprise everybody with a drastic decision, “We’re getting married”! There were no naysayers to be heard of. Considering we met and fell in love down the shore, we wanted to get married down the shore. We picked this small, quaint venue called Congress Hall, and we got married the following August 29th and forever on our bodies as well, because the first thing we did the next morning after drinking all night, was to get the date tattooed on the both of us. Don’t worry readers, this was hardly the first visit to a tattoo shop for either of us, so we will never regret them.

So, we are happily married ever after.

To end, I would like to say that yes, it is possible to meet and fall in love with another down the shore, in the summer, in a restaurant, like Nicole & I did in 2008.

This date will be forever in our hearts.

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“Lively up yourself-and have a good time.” ~Bob Marley

AUTHENTICALLY IRISH {except for the fact that we’re in North Wildwood}

Over 100 pages of Favorite Sunrises & Quotes

from the collection of Dorothy McMonagle Kulisek

Anglesea Pub

irish pub & restaurant

Open Daily Serving Lunch • Dinner Late Night

ONLY

$20.

Anglesea Pub is now the official home of the Best Poured Guiness Pint in NJ! CRAFT BEER ~ GUINNESS ~ SMITHWICKS ~ HARP SAM ADAMS SEASONAL BEER ON TAP

Delicious New Lunch Menu

$

Favorite Sunrises & Quotes

5.

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Find us on facebook

from the collection of Dorothy McMonagle Kulisek

Come check out our other specials

HAPPY HOUR:

MON-FRI 11am-6pm Come check out our Happy Hour Specials $1. Domestic Pints

116 West 1st Avenue • North Wildwood (609) 729-1133

Open Every Day

Steak • Seafood • Sandwiches • Salads • Soups

In “Hello Sun,” Dorothy Kulisek welcomes each day with love and exuberant reverence. Combining her painter’s eye and a trusty cell phone, she brings the miracle of the morning to the printed page. Each quietly majestic sunrise is accompanied by an apropos quote, as lovingly chosen as the daily miracle it enlightens. “Hello Sun” is indeed an awakening.

Thank you, Dorothy ~Bob Ingram

Order with 1 easy click! www.sunstore.bigcartel.com/ OR

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Send Check or M.O.

Address______________________________________________________________________

To: Dorothy Kulisek P.O. Box 2101 Wildwood, NJ 08260

City, State, Zip___________________________________________________________ Phone_________________________________________ QUANTITY_________________ @ $20.

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S&H (add $3. per book) $____________________ 609-522-2721 thesunbythesea@gmail.com

TOTAL $__________________

BEST HAPPY HOUR: MON-FRI 4-7PM

ON THIRD NORTH WILDWO OD

www.caseysonthird.com LIVE MUSIC

Every Thursday Sindi Raymond Friday & Saturday Live Bands Every Monday Video Name That Tune with DJ Rich

PHILLIES HOMETOWN PLACE

$1 Dogs $1.50 PBR Pints

$1.75 Pints $2. Bottles $3. Drinks Special Appetizer Menu BLACKBOARD LUNCH & DINNER SPECIALS MONDAY: $4 Build A Burger $1.75 Yuengling Drafts • $2.50 Yuenglings TUESDAY: $15 Pizza & Pitcher • Wine WEDNESDAY: $9 Pie Day • $3 Imports THURSDAY: Tex Mex: Tacos - Burritos - Fajitas Coronas • Flavored Bud a Ritas $.48 Wings all day / all night FRI, SAT & SUN: Blackboard Specials $5 Egg Sandwich & Mimosa, 11-1 SUNDAY: Crafts & Crabs • Craft Beers

3rd & New York Aves., “Best Irish Bar ‘12 OPEN EVERY Voted by North Wildwood DAY AT 11AM FREETIME 609-522-7759

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“Spring’ll soon be gone - Wildwood days, Summer’s comin’ on - Wildwood days... And I’m-a dreamin’ of - Wildwood days, lotsa summer love...” ~ “Wildwood Days” by Bobby Rydell

Wildwood Back in the Day. . .

Deposit Your Checks

Anytime Anywhere

. . .A different world, circa 1950s

by Bob Speigel

It’s That Easy!

Free - Use our free1 smartphone & iPad app to make deposits.

Convenient - Save a trip to the branch or ATM. Simple - Make a deposit with just a few taps and camera clicks.

Secure - Rest assured it’s as safe as online banking.

Big Bank Products Community Bank Service 609.522.5115 • crestsavings.com

227 North Main Street Cape May Court House 2087 Route 9, Seaville

1. Our app is free, but standard rates and fees may apply from your wireless carrier.

App Store is a service mark of Apple Inc. Android is a trademark of Google Inc.

4900 Park Blvd., Wildwood

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130 West Spruce Ave. North Wildwood

mocha caramel

Newspaper delivery by Howard Neill I still have fond childhood memories of growing up in Wildwood. Born in 1947, I was a Margaret Mace baby.

I spent most of my summer days on the beach. As kids, we always had money to spend because we were creative, energetic, and did not have electronic devices that tethered us to our homes. We went “junking”, collecting copper and brass for Synder’s Junk Yard. We rolled newspapers for Bergen’s Fish Market and were paid 25¢ per roll. We crawled under the docks at Otten’s Harbor beneath the Coke machines to retrieve coins that people had dropped…I remember the big spiders that lived under those docks.

Wednesday night was bargain night at the movies…15¢ . We walked through town with bobby pins and picked nickels out of parking meters to get our movie and candy money!

The freedom we enjoyed back then surely proves that it was a different world. We took excursions, leaving in the morning to be gone all day. Sometimes we’d walk the railroad tracks from West Wildwood out to the Parkway and sometimes we’d ride our bikes to Cape May Point. Our days were always full.

One afternoon a friend called me. He found a 10-dollar bill in his house that his dad had dropped. We spent the evening on the boardwalk and my mom had the cops out looking for us after dark….you can be sure this wouldn’t happen in today’s world!

Ten dollars went a long way in those days.

My working career started around age 10, delivering newspapers from one end of Wildwood Crest to the other, from the ocean to the bay, dropped off to me each morning

by Howard Neill. Because I had so many customers on my route, my mother, Lucy Speigel, cleverly made long cards listing all of my customers’ addresses in sequence by street and mounted them on my bike’s basket for easy viewing. She even encased them in plastic so they would not get wet when it was raining. I get teary-eyed when I remember all of the thoughtful and caring

Young Bob Speigel shoveling sea bass things that my mom did for me, like making our Boy Scout patrol flag that won first prize. Jack O’Neil was our scoutmaster of Troop 72 at the time and “Shotgun” Sheldon was his assistant.

My dad, Frank Speigel, was a commercial pot fisherman, along with others like Burt Mears, Frankie Speigel, my brother, and Elmer Weiderstrom, who caught sea bass in traps. At 14, I worked on his boat, “SallyLou”, named after my sister, Sally, and my mother. Attached is a pic of me shoveling sea bass after a long day at sea. I learned the value of hard work early in life and that value helped to shape the work ethic that I developed during my career.

Comparing today’s world to yesterday’s can become a mental exercise seemingly without understanding or explanation…so much has changed. “The Boiling Frog Analogy” is an anecdote used as a philosophical metaphor for the inability or unwillingness of people to react to significant changes that occur gradually. It states that if you put a frog into boiling water, he will immediately sense the danger and jump out to save himself.

But, if you put him in cold water, then slowly raise the temperature over a long period of time, he will not realize the impending danger, and will eventually die. The analogy here is that you can ponder the degradation of today’s society, perceived or real, look back in retrospect, and wonder…what has happened? But when you understand that these subtle changes have taken place year-after-year, you realize it has happened stealthily and unnoticed.

Happily, as human beings, as opposed to amphibians, we have choices. We can choose progress over retreat while still maintaining the values inspired by humbler times. We can choose to move forward while still remembering where it is that we come from (and isn’t the remembrance of simple days gone by, and the impact they’ve had on us as a whole, a wonderful thing? Back in the 50s when I grew up, it was a different world. Would we want to go back? You make the call.

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“You are good, O Lord.” ~Psalm 25:7

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“To Him the spacious sea belongs.”~psalm 95:5

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Capt. Brook Koeneke, Wildwood native “I’m older than dirt,” snorted Brook Koeneke, captain of the Duke O’ Fluke pontoon boat, after I had the temerity to ask him his age.

According to Merriam-Webster, one definition of dirt is “a thing or person that has no value.” You could never employ that description for Brook Koeneke. At 78, the captain exhibits no indication of anchoring himself to a rocking chair any time soon—not when he’s preparing for another season of fishing trips, wildlife excursions, and marine science classes for school kids in the back bay of Ocean City and Somers Point.

“It’s still fun,” he said, after nearly two decades of piloting his 45-foot head boat.

“I still get a lot of laughs and I meet a lot of nice people. The job is still doing that for me.”

During a major part of the fluke season, which this year opens May 23 and ends September 27, Captain Koeneke and his mates will run morning-and-afternoon trips for summer flounder, blues, and weakfish.

When not fishing, Brook often takes the Duke O’ Fluke on sunset cruises for people who want to learn about back-bay flora and fauna from professionals at Stone Harbor’s Wetlands Institute.

The journeys he especially enjoys are the ones with school children. Each year he books several trips with members of the Ocean City Intermediate School Fishing Club, under the guidance of social studies

teacher Nick Verducci. “Nick is the best,” Brook said. “One of our trips last spring was up the Great Egg Harbor River for perch and stripers, and I’m hoping to do it again.”

The Duke O’ Fluke has also taken youngsters from Egg Harbor Township’s Fernwood School out on the bay for science adventures. The kids conduct such experiments as testing the water for salinity. A trawl net trolled by the Duke O’ Fluke and recovered by their teachers offers kids the excitement of discovering the remarkable variety of species that live in the sea.

This year, to satisfy the insatiable appetite of those who relish steamed or boiled “beautiful swimmers,” he is even considering a late-season crabbing trip up the Tuckahoe River or Patcong Creek.

That’s the avuncular side of Captain Koeneke. Ask him about government regulations on fishing and fish quotas, and this laid-back mariner with a short, gray ponytail morphs into an epitome of feistiness.

A particular beef of his is the decision by the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission to lump New Jersey in with New York and Connecticut to forge a new Mid-Atlantic Region, at least for one year.

Under the old rules, for example, each state could set its own regulations for summer flounder as long as it conformed to guidelines set down by the inter-state organization. Now all three states must have the same minimum size and bag limits. For 2014, that means 18 inches and five fish per angler.

Brook says the new plan will cause major migraines for boat captains in Delaware Bay because, to the south of Cape May, the First State’s minimum size for fluke is only 16 inches.

“It’s going to raise hell with the head boats in Cape May and along the entire bay,” he grumbled. “They better not cross the state line out there [with 18-inch fish].”

Brook was just getting warmed up.

“This is going to be nothing but a big [censored] disaster,” he declared.

Another issue lighting his fuse is that fish quotas are too often based on a paucity of sound scientific research.

“Last year New Jersey was accused of exceeding its quota for flounder,” he said.

“I sure didn’t see any over-fishing. From the Feds on down, how did politics get so embedded in the fisheries industry?”

It may be only a rhetorical question. But you can bet your favorite flounder rig that Captain Koeneke will continue asking it until he really is older than dirt.

George Ingram is a contributing writer for The Ocean City Sun

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By Dorothy McMonagle Kulisek

There are many particulars involved in creating the kind of photos that we at The Sun like to feature on our covers. We can only hope and pray that everything comes together on that particular calendar day, especially the weather!

Over the years, we’ve compiled quite a collection of vintage swimwear and beach props to help us recreate our signature nostalgic look. Matching the right suit to the right model is another task that somehow always manages to turn out perfectly. This is truly the stuff that makes The Sun so much fun!

On Easter Saturday, one warm sunny day was special ordered and we were given just that. This cover consists of teens and ‘twenty-something’ models who also happen to be my nieces and nephews. They all arrived at the family shore house with great enthusiasm, excited about being on the cover of their favorite paper!! Feeling a bit silly and giddy in their ‘old fashioned’ suits, the girls put on their best pink lipstick and created their vintage hairstyles, having so much fun playing the part.

The guys slipped into the old school Birdwell board shorts, slicked back their hair, and could not have looked any cooler.

Our two favorite cars pulled into the Lollipop Motel just in time to set the perfect scene; a ‘62 turquoise Rambler American belonging to Joe Ems and Rick & Sheila Brown’s cherry red ‘57 Chevy. Our photographer, Rob Kulisek, who now lives and works full time at his photography and art in NYC, was back in the Wildwoods for the holiday so he was naturally assigned the job that he does best.

Thank you to my son Rob, my nieces and nephews, Rob Rowan and his girlfriend Selma, Christopher, Connor, Kelly, and Michaela McMonagle, Kelsey and Katie Orr, Joe Ems and the Brown’s and the Lollipop Motel for helping me showcase such a happy, fun cover. I hope it puts as big a smile on everyone’s faces as it has mine.

The Sun’s nostalgic covers really do have a way of knocking our flip flops off!

P.S. Is not the Lollipop sign the coolest piece of Wildwood nostalgia, ever!? It was completely restored by A.B.S. Sign Co. a few years ago and we at The Sun love to acknowledge those who go above and beyond to preserve our island’s treasures.

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Welcome back, everyone. I know that

this is the ‘While You Were Away’ issue, in which we get you caught up with all the events on our island since we last saw you, but what if you returned and we weren’t here? It could have happened and I am convinced that it did, because this past winter was unprecedented as far as the weather was concerned. And it could not have happened unless we were the victims of some underhanded plot. Simply put, the reason we were deluged with storm after storm this winter was because South Jersey kidnapped by Mother Nature and taken to northern Minnesota.

I thought of this one snowy morning when I trudged out to the driveway, scraper in hand, to clean off our vehicles and then went back inside to check my phone to see if we were going to be working or not. In my job, we work in the elements every day and are used to all kinds of weather, but we wound up being shut down three times this winter, something that has never happened in the twenty five years that I have been employed there.

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tioned at the front of my shed, ready at a moment’s notice. This isn’t a common practice in South Jersey, is it? I didn’t think so. Then, in March, the news media supported my hypothesis by pointing out that South Jersey was well ahead of the Philadelphia region in total snowfall for the month. Hmmm…., usually we are

watching everyone else dig out. Finally, my golf clubs were shoved toward the back of the closet to make way for overcoats and boots, as those of my brethren in the Land of 10,000 Lakes must be. I’m sure they don’t get to stick five bucks into the honor box and sneak in a round on a warm day like we in South

Jersey get to do every winter.

To me, it all makes sense. We are used to only a few dustings of snow each year, for scenic purposes of course, and nothing like what we have just witnessed. The generator, snow shovel, and bag of rock salt would all be sitting in a corner of my shed gathering dust. By mid-March, many of us would be cranking up the lawn mower for the first time but instead we were all busy shoveling snow. So, the kidnapping and transport of South Jersey to Minnesota (which is a federal offense, I must add) was the only plausible supposition.

But if that is so, what were Mother Nature’s ransom demands? A territorial switch might be one, and that would give the frozen citizens of Minnesota an opportunity to enjoy a summer by the ocean, which they richly deserve. But, she didn’t have to go to such extremes, did she? They are welcome here any time.

And, now that the warmer weather has finally arrived, I find myself in a forgiving mood and will petition for the charges to be dropped if Mother Nature promises never to mess with us in such a manner again.

Now; bring on the summer, for we have truly earned it!

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“Science has never drummed up quite as effective a tranquilizing agent as a sunny summer day.”

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~W. Earl Hall

L-R Tony Antonelli of FAMS P&S Furniture with April & Joe Crifo, owners & designers of the new Kitchen & Bath Showcase at FAMS.

nyl, window treatments and faux wood blinds. This furniture, flooring and design center is operated by dedicated, creative and skilled designers who seek to cater and customize, meeting the individual needs of customers and their unique homes. Kitchen cabinets, bathroom vanities, countertops, entertainment centers, closest organizers, fireplace mantles, home design or renovation services, Kitchens by J.N.C. is located at Fams P&S and celebrates over a decade of professionalism with a number one customer service rating. They offer the best quality products from name brand manufacturers as well as full installation services for everything in their showroom. If you’re looking for a one stop shop with professional designers that have the familiarity and skills to personally offer a wide range of innovative and creative design solutions at superb prices and with only a 3.5% sales tax, then this is a place that’s worth the trip, where all of your shore-house needs can be met all at once.

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“Try and live your life the way you wish other people would live theirs.”

~Raymond Burr

Give the Gift of Summer

A simple trip to the beach. Who knew that such a small gesture could have a significant impact on children living with poverty, despair and other challenges?

For 115 years, the Children’s Fresh Air Home (CFAH) has invited more than 20,000 children to enjoy a summer respite in North Wildwood. Without CFAH, many of these children would never experience the joy and laughter amidst the sun, sand, and ocean at the Jersey Shore.

Today, nearly a century of wear and tear in a seashore environment has taken its toll on the physical structure of the home, CFAH’s most fundamental resource. For the past few years, it has been closed to focus on a costly but urgent renovation effort to exterior and interior of the Home.

To support this massive undertaking, CFAH recently launched a major fundraising initiative – the Century Campaign – to support the capital improvements required to ensure the organization’s service to future generations. Some progress has been made, but much more needs to be done to complete the $1.2 million renovation by 2016 - and this can only happen with significant support from local residents and businesses.

The organization has been quite busy finding creative ways to raise awareness and funds for this ambitious campaign.

From community events to raffles to interim day programs, CFAH is working tirelessly to ensure that its mission continues – now and in the future.

This summer, CFAH will host its “If Just for a Day.” Working with several local Social Service organizations, CFAH identifies boys and girls between the ages of 7 and 13, and provides a fun, carefree day at the beach in North Wildwood. Many of the children are seeing the beach and ocean for the first time, and although it is “just for a day”, the impact of removing children

from difficult circumstances and letting them experience a fun and carefree day is meaningful in so many ways.

Over the next several months, CFAH will also participate in several fundraisers throughout the region to support its Century Campaign, including The Art West Memorial Golf Outing on Friday, June 13th at Avalon Golf and Country Club as well as a youth soccer tournament and a concert on the beach in early summer.

In October, CFAH will host its Annual “Ride to Rebuild” Event inviting local motorcycle enthusiasts to support its worthy cause, and this year’s ride has an added attraction. Between now and October, 500 raffle tickets will be on sale to win a 2002 Harley Davidson “Fat Boy” motorcycle. The bike was donated to CFAH by the family of Navy Seal Eric F. Shellenberger who survived seven tours in Iraq before his death in 2009 during a military exercise in the U.S. This spring, CFAH will also dedicate the new physical foundation of the home to Shellenberger’s memory. Raffle tickets will be available at CFAH events over the next several months or by calling (609) 522-2716.

So what can you do?

CFAH has presented each of us with a great opportunity – the ability to give back for all of our treasured memories at the Jersey Shore over the years. Whether you attend an event, buy a raffle ticket, volunteer your time or resources, or make a donation, you can give the gift of summer to a child in need.

CFAH also relies on the financial support of donors throughout the region as well as the in-kind support of many local businesses and organizations to continue its mission.

Donations can be made by mail to the Children’s Fresh Air Home at P.O. Box 413, Haddonfield, NJ 08033 or online at www. freshairhome.org.

Happy Memorial Day! From our Home to Yours. . .

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SMILE BACK AT IT”

Breakfast with the Grinch at Key West Cafe

For the third year in a row, Key West Café owners Steve and Jackie happily sponsored the Lynch who Stole Christmas from the Grinch fundraiser (surrounded by such joy, even the Grinch himself was ultimately a happy participant). Everyone who brought an unwrapped gift received the café specialty, a complimentary 2-2-2 breakfast.

~Anon

How Wildwood Steals Christmas from the GrYnch!

Christmas in the Wildwoods is special for so many because of people like John Lynch and the countless volunteers and contributors who gave of themselves to make the holiday bright for those in need. They all helped Mr. Lynch steal Christmas from the Grynch so that over 300 children in the Wildwoods could open gifts.

Nick Holland helped the Lynch steal Christmas from the Grynch!

Jackie Mikulski of Key West

Joe & Bea Collins

Vinny & Joann Wieckowski

Dee Grassi with her children & grandchildren... and the Grinch!

The Grinch & Jane Shell, the brunette:-)

Wiechowski & Collins grandchildren

Cecilia Cooper & the girls shopping at Congress Hall’s Christmas Village in Cape May

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“You were born with a song in your heart... make sure the world gets to hear it.”

Journey Cafe: A Journey Through Musical Times

Marie’s

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Journey Café, located at 57 East Kings Highway in Audubon, N.J., opened in January 2014 to a happy crowd consisting of parents, kids and musicians, along with the neighboring music school, Conservatory of Musical Arts (CMA). Owners Jeannie and Jerry Boyle lovingly created the family-friendly, music-motivated establishment, where their love for children and music is clearly evident. Jeannie, a.k.a. “Miss Jeannie,” is a singer, model and has proudly been a “Mommy and Me Music Together” teacher with CMA for 14 years. Jerry is a singer, bandleader and emcee at Atlantic City and Philadelphia casinos. They have been the heart and soul of Journey Productions Musical Fashion Show for more than 20 years.

A true family business, their children Evan, 16, a singer and deejay, hosts DJ Tween Socials, and their daughter Allison, a singer/actress who has been a part of musical theater for most of her life, will offer musical theater workshops and organize birthday parties. Jeannie’s family pitched in to get Journey ready for its debut with her brothers Tom, Mike, Dan & Jerry helping with all of the building needs.

Within the cozy café, inspiration abounds and children are welcomed to find the mu-

sician within through event participation, such as Open Mic nights, contests and socials, or just by being contented listeners.

Knowing the profound difference music can make in people’s lives, the café was designed for melody lovers of all ages.

Parents are welcomed to drop off their kids and relax with a cup of La Colombe and enjoy a selection of light comfort foods, including one of sister Bonnie’s famous Irish scones, while making use of the wifi. Kids can do their homework and save thanks to after-school student discounts.

A mural on the wall, painted by Jeannie's sister, Bonnie, a baker and an artist, perfectly captures Jeannie’s philosophy and the values affectionately held within those walls, “Music happens when heaven meets earth.”

Journey’s Café offers a most harmonious meeting place.

Café hours are Monday through Friday from noon till 7pm (following morning classes), opened Saturdays unless closed for private daytime parties with scheduled nighttime music events or promotions. Sundays available for public or private events only.

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“Life is very short and there’s no time for fussing and fighting my friend.” ~The Beatles, We Can Work It Out

T he Beatles 50 Y ears A go in W ildwood C rest

BY KIRK HASTINGS The Beatles as they appeared on that very first historic Ed Sullivan program on February 9, 1964.

A Hard Day’s Night’ at the Shore Theater in Wildwood, during the summer of 1964.

The cover of that very first Beatles record I bought, in early 1964

February 9, 1964, is a date, to loosely paraphrase President Franklin Roosevelt, that “will forever live in infamy”.

It was at 8 P.M. on that particular Sunday evening, many years ago now, that I sat down with my mother in Wildwood Crest (I was 11 years old at the time) to watch “The Ed Sullivan Show” on Channel 10 (CBS-TV) out of Philadelphia. My older sister Jill was away for her freshman year at Douglass college in New Brunswick, New Jersey, and my older brother Harry was at some friend’s house (where they had all gathered to watch the same program). My father wasn’t around that particular night, as he worked as a tugboat captain in Philadelphia, and often spent days away from home.

Of course, in those days whether you even saw a particular program on TV or not was sketchy, as it was pre-cable days -- and whether your rooftop TV antenna would get a clear signal from Philadelphia or not depended on the weather (mostly the direction of the wind).

I wasn’t much into music at that time (yet), but the buzz around Philip P. Baker Elementary School and the Crest Memorial School was that there was going to be a musical group on “The Ed Sullivan Show” that night that was going to be “The Next Big Thing” -- and everyone was talking about it. My mother pretty regularly watched Ed Sullivan every week, so it was likely that I would end up seeing this new group.

Fortunately, my mother and I did end up witnessing that historic TV event. The weather that night was okay, the wind was right, and we could get a fairly clear signal for Channel 10. Sullivan introduced the group, and they started their first song set with “All My Loving”, followed by “Till There Was You” and “She Loves You”.

They came back in the second half of the program with performances of “I Saw Her Standing There” and “I Want To Hold Your Hand”.

I remember liking “I Want To Hold Your Hand” in particular. I ended up buying a 45 copy of it soon afterward (my first record purchase ever!), and the record was complete with a nice picture sleeve of the group on it.

I bought that record, and all my records as a kid, from a small record store that used to be located just around the corner from Jackson’s Drug Store in downtown Wildwood, on Oak Avenue. I remember playing both sides of that record over and over again, and liking it more each time I played it. (I still have that record today.)

Shortly afterward, I ended up buying copies of “She Loves You” (backed with “I’ll Get You”, on the Swan record label) and “You Can’t Do That” (backed with “Can’t Buy Me Love”). I still have both of those records as well.

The poster for the Beatles appearance in Atlantic City during the summer of 1964.

The very first Beatle record I remember hearing played on the radio? “Do You Want To Know A Secret”. Other early favorites were “P.S. I Love You” and “Love Me Do”. My mother loved music, and the radio was always on in our house while I was growing up. Thus I vividly remember each new Beatle single as they came out during the 1960s, as they all received constant promotion and airplay from the moment they became available.

The main radio stations in my house were WOND 1400 AM in the mornings (before I went off to school), and WMID 1340 AM in the afternoons. Bob Weems was the morning DJ on WOND, and Steve “Boom Boom” Cannon was the afternoon DJ on WMID. The radio usually went off when evening came around, as the signals would gradually fade out. Then it was time for the TV to come on!

My older sister, home from college, took me to see the film “A Hard Day’s Night” when it came out during the summer of 1964, at the Shore Theater in Wildwood.

She also took me to see “Help!” the following summer (again at the Shore). To this day they both are still two of my favorite all-time movies.

Today I now own a DVD copy of that very first Ed Sullivan Beatles program originally aired on February 9, 1964, and my wife and I sat down to watch it on the evening of February 9, 2014 -- exactly 50 years later.

The Beatles Forever!

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“We’re captive on the carousel of time.” ~Joni Mitchell

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Photos Courtesy of Wildwood Historic Society

3907 Pacific Ave. Wildwood. 609-523-0277 www.WildwoodHistoricalMuseum.com

Spring is here, what a great feeling after the winter we had. I was told years ago never to complain about the weather because on any given day a lot of people never woke up to see the rain, snow etc. ever again and I never forgot that saying.

The Museum will be open for the 2014 season on Thursday, Friday and Saturday 9 AM to 2 PM starting on April 17th. We will resume our full summer schedule of Monday through Saturday, 9 AM to 2 PM on May 12th. Mona Pluck, our friendly office manager, will be returning to greet you and answer all your questions.

We invite organizations to hold one of their monthly meetings at the Museum.

We can seat 30-40 people. Call the Museum 523-0277 and we can help you make the arrangements.

The annual POSTCARD SHOW/OPEN HOUSE is June 14, 2014. 10 AM to 4 PM. There will be vendors buying, selling Post Cards, pictures and collectables of the Wildwoods as well as all the towns in the County. There will be a Special Speaker as well as refreshments. Please come out and support your MUSEUM. Museum news. Would like to welcome Kathleen Skouras as our new President.

Catina Simmons as our Treasurer and our new Board members Karen Bohme and Linda Booy. On February 8th from 8 PM To 12 AM the Cape Atlantic Paranormal Research Soc. Inc. visited the Museum to research and determine whether or not there are paranormal events occurring at the Wildwood Historical Soc./George F. Boyer Museum and attempt to record any occurrences on digital media. Come to the Museum and read the report. THE W TREE. There is a lot of talk about the City of Wildwood replacing the W tree in its City Seal with a new version of the W. What do you think, let us know?

WATCH THE TRAM CAR PLEASE. New tram cars are coming to the Boardwalk and the Museum has been promised one of the old ones. It will be a neat addi-

tion to the Museum. Our own web site at www.WildwoodHistoricalMuseum.com. It is still under construction so check it out soon. The Board wants to thank Russ Simmons for doing a great job creating it.

We are starting an E-mail list so we can let you know what is happening at the Museum. Please send yours to wildwoodhistoricalsociety@hotmail.com. Don’t forget we are still doing our BUY A BRICK PROGRAM. The bricks are installed just outside the front door of the Museum. It’s a great way to remember someone today and years from now.

When cleaning out your attic or closet remember to donate artifacts, old pictures or anything related to the Wildwoods from years gone by. We must not forget our History.

While going through some boxes I found some articles about the Baby parades in the 50’s. They stated that as many as 70 thousand people attended the parade. on the Boardwalk. There were bleachers on one side of the Boardwalk and people standing on the other side. They had Marching Bands, Floats and all them smiling, crying Babies. Sounds like fun. 1958, Thousands viewed the Halloween Parade. There were over 100 entries and 10 groups. First prize in the pre-school went to Karen LeeTyne, Mark S Tyne and Oliva R.Tyne of Wildwood. The State Marbles Champion was Buford Sutton from Cedarville, NJ. Walt Smith was outstanding basketball player at Wildwood Catholic High School, winners of the South jersey Championship.

If the weather is not to your liking this summer whether it’s rainy, too hot or cold for the beach, stop in the Wildwood Museum at 3907 Pacific Avenue. You will learn about “The Wildwoods that your Grandma and Grandpa knew.”

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Annual Community Christmas Dinner at Crest Community Church Soup Kitchen December 17 2013

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

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

Crest Community Kitchen Elvs below: Anne Marie, Jimmy, Lou, Veronica, Joe, Patricia, Christina & Pete helped to feed over 300 delicious holiday dinners

Eureka Baptist Church

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

First U. M. C. of Wildwood Crest 6700 Atlantic Ave. 729-4265 Sunday Service 9:30 Bible Study Mondays 7pm Men’s Prayer Breakfast Sat. 8am

NOTRE DAME DE LA MER PARISH Assumption RC Church Mike & Jimmy

7110 Seaview Ave. Wildwood Crest 522-4114

Mon-Fri 8:30am / Sat. 4pm Sunday 8:30

5/25 thru 9/28 Sun. 8:30, 10am

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

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

Sat. 4:30pm / Sun. 10:30

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

5/25 thru 9/28 Sun. 8, 9:30, 11

North Wildwood United Methodist Church

Weekday Masses Mon-Fri 7am, Sun 7pm, Spanish Mass

HIGH SCHOOL GYM 15th & Central Memorial Weekend, then 6/22 thru 8/31 Sat. 5pm, Sun, 9, 10:30

1914-2014 Beth Judah Temple Pacific & Spencer Aves.

100 Yrs. 522-7541 Shabbat Services Saturday 9:30am

Leeann & Laura

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 100 Dias Creek Rd. We Moved!

American Legion Post 198 CMCH Sunday Service 10am Eve. Service 6pm Beginning Memorial Weekend, eve service will be held at the Boardwalk Chapel 7pm

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

Crest Community Church

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Crocus & Pacific Aves 522-1618 Sunday Services Sunday Breakfast 9:30am Traditional: 11am CLOTHING CLOSET & FOOD PANTRY SOUP KITCHEN: Mon 4:30-6:30

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

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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

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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

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‘As you walk and eat and travel, be where you are. Otherwise you will miss most of your life.’ ~Buddha

5 MILES of Smiles!

Did you know? we’re the only species on the whole earth who were made with the ability to cry tears from a happy place.

Dec. 21, 2013 ~ Dennisville Historic Old House Tour

Meg the Movie Buff Goes to Hollywood 2014 LATE SPRING MOVIE GUIDE

by Meg Corcoran

TthehemostAmazing Spider-Man (2) kicks of amazing summer by the sea,

MAKE NEW FRIENDS, BUT KEEP THE OLD! Veronica Holmes & Christine Love, Michael Holmes & Joe Valese, and Donna Jean & Kelly Murray are all good ‘old’ Wildwood friends who came together at “More Than Enough” Soup Kitchen and Food Pantry at Crest Communityto help spread joy to visitors. The annual Christmas dinner is a chance for all of those who live here to get together and fellowship while serving the community.

It is in giving that we truly receive.

Kyle & Jessica Mumford

Ione Laffey & Linda Six

John, Jill & Vyan Lapworth

Anna & Ed Baker

where friends, tourists and Wildwoodloving Neighbors are always welcomed.

Our memorable cast is currently teetering on the Edge of Tomorrow, also known as the unofficial start to the Summer of 2014, when the sun, along with stars of all kind, shines the brightest. At the dawn of a new seaside day, Godzilla has been inspired to tame his monstrous ways and, wishing only to live forever in modern coastal times, forgoes the Transformers: (stuck in the) Age of Extinction in favor of a summer of survival (with loads of SPF and eye-shielding shades for extra protection). As our Memorial Day cast thrives along the coast, they forget all about their Hollywood existence and look forward to a season filled with breezy, balmy days ahead…

Before heading to the nearest, breezy movie theater, please check your local guide for release date changes…

The Amazing Spider-Man (2) (Andrew Garfield, opens May 2nd) is at it again, fighting a slew of supervillians (including Jamie Foxx) while making time for love (Emma Stone) with the assistance of romantic Music in the Parks.

After meeting their new Neighbors (including Zac Efron, opens May 9th), new parents (Seth Rogen and Rose Byrne) learn the hard way a neighborhood fraternity house isn’t anywhere near as peaceful or picturesque as a home by the sea.

Godzilla (opens May 16th) is back, ready to wreak havoc on humanity and find kinship on a spooky tour through Dante’s Inferno (with Bryan Cranston and Aaron Taylor-Johnson along for the radioactive ride).

The X-Men: (learn) Days of Future Past (opens May 23rd) are needed as Wolverine (Hugh Jackman) travels back in time to locate the key for the Unlocking of the Ocean Media Day Event as well as alter history to prevent a cataclysmic event.

Following a disastrous blind date, a man and woman (Adam Sandler and Drew Barrymore) are stranded at a family resort with their kids and, after having Blended (opens May 23rd) family time to-

gether, ultimately find themselves falling in love thanks to family-friendly events and fabulous food at the Wildwoods Restaurant Showcase.

Living on the Edge of Tomorrow (opens June 6th), a soldier (Tom Cruise) fighting an alien war gets caught in time, as well as caught up at the VFW Parade, during the battle’s final day.

Traveling along Ocean Avenue toward the Boardwalk by way of 22 Jump Street (opens June 13th), two undercover cops (Channing Tatum and Jonah Hill) finally “graduate” from high school and head toward trouble at the local college.

Soaring on the Sea Serpent, animated beings (including the voices of Jay Baruchel and Jonah Hill) learn How to Train Your Dragon 2 (opens June 13th) make friends with Vikings only to discover potential danger among a new dragon species.

Couples (including Kevin Hart, Michael Ealy and Taraji P. Henson) attending a Las Vegas wedding realize to Think Like a Man Too (opens June 20th) hungry to think clearly, they must make a pit stop at the Curley Fry Festival before they can enjoy the festivities.

The Transformers: (are living in the) Age of Extinction (opens June 27th) when a mechanic and his daughter (Mark Wahlberg and Nicola Peltz) make a startling discovery, capturing the dangerous attention of Autobots and Decepticons and missing Wildwood’s International Kite Festival.

A summer of bliss, beauty and big-screen adventures has been Blended to perfection as the X-Men: (deny) Days of Future Past to appreciate the present moment.

They learn How to Train Your Dragon 2 love legendary times spent watching Fireworks on the Beach (as opposed to just breathing fire). Strolling past a sunny 22 Jump Street, our cast can’t decide which wonderful way to head next, as happiness abounds on every sandy corner. They decide to Think Like a Man Too smart to waste moments such as these and decide to follow the Sun, which lights the way to a summer filled with family-friendly fun, sunny beach days and starry boardwalk nights brought magically to life by the sea (the ultimate scene stealer)…

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“Here I am, where I am supposed to be.” Isak Dinesen, Out of Africa

Travels with T he SUN Nothing is wasted.

“And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose” – Romans 8:28

by Josh Kinney

(Above & below) The Sun’s managing editor, Josh Kinney, along with his friend Mark Walz assisting an English & Art class in Ghana, West Africa

She barely shifted in her chair, each pen stroke centered and focused.

Her writing was crisp and clear as I glanced over her shoulder but she never turned from the page. For the first time, her assignment was to write or draw whatever she wanted; a platform of unlimited creativity and self-expression. I watched as she wrote, line after line, the words small so she could fit as much on the paper as possible. After the class had ended and the school day was long since over I asked her if she was done. “Not finished,” she said.

I pat her back and nodded because I understood. In fact, in this sense, as a writer myself, I couldn’t identify with her more. She’ll stick with me forever, and I’ll always wonder about the novel she was writing on that paper. As much as I wish I could have read it I kind of like it better that I don’t know what it said. She was an inspiration and an enigma to me. I’m just blessed to have been able to give her the chance to unleash the words and phrases she had archived inside her heart. Not one piece of that paper was wast-

ed, she made sure of it.

Ever since my first time on the continent back when I was seventeen, Africa has always been a special part of who I am. In January of 2014 I was blessed with the rich opportunity to volunteer in the West African country of Ghana where I helped teach English and Art classes. Unlike America, where free speech and expression is plentiful and a part of daily life, I quickly learned that it wasn’t so for Ghanaians, especially the children. When we gave the students paper, pencils, crayons and markers and told them that they could write or draw whatever they wanted many of them were confused and astonished. Never before were they able to express themselves in such a way because art supplies were unavailable in the country and their school assignments had never been anything other than what they were told specifically to do by their

teachers. There was no room or time for creativity... until now. I was mystified and intrigued, watching the students draw and write, fully engaged in their art, not making a sound. Outside, the red dust swirled around the children playing soccer, the humidity weighed heavy in the warm equatorial sky. Vehemently the kids worked, expressing their inner thoughts and images, fully appreciating this unique instance that had come their way.

Finally, when it was time for me to leave for the day I opened wide a duffle-bag packed with leftover copies of The Ocean City Sun. I gave each child a copy of the magazine and their eyes blazed with enthusiasm, grasping and marveling at the colorful magazine. They couldn’t believe that the gift was theirs to keep! Some of the children started to draw the pictures on the front cover and the advertisements.

The teacher walked over to me and smiled big and bright, “We can use these so that the children can learn reading, writing and art,” she said, explaining how the school lacked a library and books. In that moment I was so glad I had kept the extra copies. Little did I know that they would be used for such an incredible purpose to enrich the lives of some of the most beautiful, amazing children half a world away.

Surely nothing was wasted, not one single copy.

Art supplies were generously donated in part by Glazed Over Studio on Asbury Ave. If you would like to support a library fund for underfunded schools in Ghana, feel free to donate at www.together-we-are.com/donate

{Josh Kinney is the managing editor of The Ocean City Sun}

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“The earth was made round so we would not see far down the road.” ~Karen Blixen, Out of Africa

Travels with T he SUN

“The most brilliant way to live is to always look for the light.” ~Proverb

Sharon McMonagle has had a life long passion for Africa and elephants. She has a library full of just about every book there is to read about Africa and has read ‘Out of Africa’ multiple times. Here she is living her dreamtrip in Nov. 2013 on safari in South Africa. She is in absolute joy over touching an ‘ele’.

Of course she bought her favorite paper along too!

Reading The Sun in Freeport Bahamas in January are Jack & Cheryl Gillespie, Ron & Lil Pessillo, Joe & Jean Christian and Jim & Eileen O’Donnell all have residences in The Wildwoods.

Ocean Outfitters Surf Instructors along with WCBP Lifeguard Jake traded some wetsuits for board shorts and traveled to Rincon Puerto Rico the first week of January.

Rincon treated them well with amazing surf and awesome weather curing some Jersey winter blues. The picture was taken at a break called Domes.

North Wildwood summer residents Paul & Carol O’Connell celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary in Oct. 2013. They celebrated the momentous occasion with their children and grandchildren (pictured above)at Beaches in Turks and Caicos. Of course, they had to take a piece of The Wildwoods along with them and The Sun was a vacation essential!

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On a Norwegian Cruise are Wildwood locals... Sandy Hall, Ann Devlin and Victor Namiotka with Rinna Ocaya, (from the Phillipines who worked on the ship with her copy of The Sun)

The SUN sure gets around the world!

It went with Jon & Marian Stevenson while visiting their daughter and her family in Uruguay for Christmas.

They weren’t leaving home without it!

The Sun by-the-sea editor, Dorothy McMonagle Kulisek took her Sun to Florida for a little winter getaway ... She seems to always be photo bombed by her sister Natalie who loves to be in The Sun :-)

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“I follow four dictates: face it, accept it, deal with it, then let it go.” -- Sheng Yen

Remembering Seashore Treasures Turn of the 21st Century Building Boom

Ocean breezes await you at the seashore

Wildwood by-the-Sea, N.J.

Formely SurfRider Motel

From the Collection of David & Theresa Williams

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“You aren’t wealthy until you have something money can’t buy.” ~Garth Brooks

IF YOU ARE LUCKY ENOUGH TO BE AT THE BEACH. . .

You’re Lucky Enough! Coloring the beach around you! from 2011

by Marilyn Guidetti

The Guidetti grandchildren posing for their annual Christmas card

Well finally the “season” is here! I am even afraid to say that, after the winter we had, I am not going to even mention the snow, ice, wind and cold, we all went through it no matter where we live. Just going to enjoy the present season and hope it will be great because Mother Nature owes us. (Hope I did not upset her!)

Shore people thrive on the sunshine and when we don’t have it for a long period of time we get very upset. We need that vitamin D to motivate us. I thought it was only me dragging along but whenever I go on Facebook I find people doing the countdown to Memorial Day, some even have it down to minutes.

Having a shore house was always a plus because we did not have to look at the calendar, instead we watch the weather man and head south whenever sunny days are predicted. Any celebration is a good excuse to get on that sand, President’s weekend, Valentines day, St. Joseph’s day, St. Patrick’s day, Easter, etc. But unfortunately this year there weren’t too many “good” days and also because there were so many snow days missed at school and sports, a lot of time had to be made up.

Usually, when there’s a winter storm, my South Jersey relatives and friends call me to ask if I am snowed in. But this year I found myself calling them or looking at the pictures they posted on Facebook showing snow on the boardwalk and beach. I remember many years ago when my brother sold his house up north to move to the shore, he decided to get rid of all the sleds and ice skates and other winter fun things, because the winters were mild and mostly snowless.

He did not want to take up storage space with things he would not be using. If he was still around, I’m sure he would have been very surprised, and a little upset that he did not hold on to the winter stuff. But it’s still New Jersey and we were overdue for a real winter.

When I was very young, we had some

“real winters”. I can remember once walking home from an afternoon children’s Christmas party, It was just a block away from home but the snow was almost waist high. My brothers and I had to struggle to get through it. (No cellphones in those days to call our parents). I might sound antique, but every car owner had chains to put on his tires in those days, just to be able to get around (municipal plowing was yet to be).

Every year I plan my Christmas card pictures in the summer so I can have a beach background. The grandchildren wear hats and scarfs and have a “sandman” dressed to look like a snowman, this year I could have brought them here for a real snowman on the beach.

A relative bought a second home in the Poconos because she wanted to enjoy the snow in the winter. This year she was not up there very much, she had the snow here on the beach. Another relative bought an RV to travel around the country. Well this year with the storms rolling in from the West and South, the roads were not too safe or fun to travel on, so he spent much of this winter, offshore in the Jersey snow.

When we leave in the Fall to spend the winter season up North, I make a to-do list of things that have to be done to the house and yard before we start the summer season. Guess What? We never got the chance to do anything on the list this winter because of the crazy weather. I have a feeling that we will soon be saying “it’s too HOT to do chores let’s go to the beach!” Oh! well life is short, some of the chores can wait, if they can’t, then we will have to live with the problem. A sign hangs in the hall at the shore house, IF YOU ARE LUCKY ENOUGH TO BE AT THE BEACH, YOU ARE LUCKY ENOUGH. Anytime anyone complains, I point to the sign. (I just have to get myself in gear to practice what I and that sign preaches.)

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“Great people are those who can make others feel that they, too, can become great.” ~Mark Twain

Happy 100th Birthday

A Wildwood Motel Pioneer MR. BOB LUGLIO

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Bob with his daughters Barbara & Judy on the Tram Car

Michelle Davenport Rosenello Granddaughter of Bob Luglio

Bob Luglio, 1993

Bob & Margaret at the Biscayne Motel

Bob with his great-grandson Peyton

It is 152 miles from Nutley, New Jersey to Wildwood. For Anthony “Bob” Luglio and his wife, the former Margaret Corino, and the families they left behind, it may as well have been the other side of the world.

A young Bob Luglio and his wife Margaret made the trip down the back roads of New Jersey (this was before the Garden State Parkway was built.) from the urban area of Nutley to the just emerging Jersey Shore town of Wildwood to start a new future for themselves. 67 years later, the legacy and family he built on Five Mile Island is stronger than ever.

On May 1, 2014 Anthony “Bob” Luglio turned 100 years young.

Bob, who now lives in West Palm Beach Florida, spent most of his

life in Wildwood. Born in Italy, he came to America at 7 years old.

Not speaking any English he went right to work to help provide for his family.

After Bob returned from World War II he married Margaret Corino. Not long after they packed up their newly created life and headed to Wildwood against their family’s wishes. “What is in Wildwood?” the family asked.

Why would they want to go to a desolate place? Bob knew there would be opportunities to be had. With his unwavering work ethic Bob was sure to be a success.

While raising daughters Judy (Davenport) and Barbara (Terenik) Margaret and Bob Luglio were pioneers in the Wildwood Motel business. In 1954 they built one of the first Doo Wop Era motels on the island with the construction of the Sonata Motel between Juniper and Poplar Avenues on Atlantic Avenue. In addition, over the years they owned and operated several properties

including the Grandview Apartments, the Elwood Apartments, The 24th Street Motel and the Rambler Motel. In 1968 they built the Biscayne Motel, which is still owned and run by his family.

Like so many before and after him, Bob also held many jobs in Wildwood to help support his family. One of his first jobs after coming to Wildwood was working at the famous Groff’s Restaurant, which was down the street from his house on Poplar and Atlantic. In addition to being a pioneer in the Wildwood Motel industry, Bob was instrumental in the early years of some of the longest standing institutions in the Wildwoods. As a Member at the Wildwood Country Club, he started the first food concession at Wildwood Golf and Country Club. He was also a founding member of the Hotel and Motel Association in Wildwood and became President of the Association shortly after it was formed.

It was during his tenure that the very first advertising book was

Bob on a golf outing in Florida

published by the association; a marketing tool that is still in use today.

After retiring, Bob and Margaret Luglio moved to Florida for the winter months, coming back to Wildwood every summer to be with their children and grandchildren. Margaret went to be with the Lord in 2008. Bob now spends his time painting, sculpting and creating many different inventions. He spends time with his family, which include three grandchildren and six great grandchildren, all of whom still have a connection to the Wildwoods and who never tire of his stories about what it was like being a pioneer of one of the greatest shore towns in the world.

Happy Birthday to a true Wildwood legend.

Happy Birthday to you!

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“Do not stop thinking of life as an adventure. You have no security unless you can live bravely, excitingly, imaginatively.� ~Eleanor Roosevelt

Bob Lu g lio ~ A Wildwood Motel Pioneer

Happy 100th Birthday

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MR. BOB LUGLIO May 1, 2014

1960- Bob Luglio purchased The 24th St. Motel on Surf Ave. in North Wildwood Around this time he bought the Elwood Apts. on Polar Ave. They were located next door to his house and behind the Sonata Motel.

1947- Came to Wildwood for the first time and purchased the Grandview Apts. at 314 E. Magnolia Ave.

Bob celebrated his centennial surrounded by his family on April 19, 2014 1947- Bob Luglio raised his family at this house on the corner of Poplar & Atlantic Aves. in Wildwood.

1954- Bob Luglio built the Sonata Motel at 2703 Atlantic Ave. in Wildwood

A postcard of the Sonata Motel

1968- Bob Luglio built the Biscayne Motel on Louisville & Atlantic Aves. in Wildwood Crest. The room rate was $18 per night. Bob & Judy Davenport purchased it in 1976. They are standing by the office in postcard with their children, Michelle & Patrick.

1973- Bob Luglio built the Rambler Motel at Rambler & Pacific Aves. in Wildwood Crest, which still stands.

The birthday boy with 2 of his grandchildren, Michelle Davenport Rosenello & Patrick Davenport

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“He leadeth me beside still waters, and restoreth my soul.”

A Seaside Centeniial

~Psalm 23: 2-3

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he North Wildwood Beach Patrol proudly celebrates its 100th anniversary this summer.

The beach patrol was established by Mayor Harry Hoffman in July 1914, during the last year of his three-year term. It is uncertain how many guards were on board during those early days (qualifications at one point included having something appropriate to wear). Showing how much times have thankfully changed, records on file with the Wildwood Historical Society state one of the most ordinary duties for lifeguards those days was instructing bathers how to clear tar, which had washed ashore from oil leaked from sunken tankers, off their feet. An ironic task given that the ocean was a main draw for visitors in town and drownings were becoming alarmingly more rampant. At the time, records state that 12 guards were paid $3.25 a day to keep beach watch or $50 a month. The pay was raised to $22.50 a week (a work week was 59.5 hours) in 1946 or $90 a month (low pay even for those times). The pay rate gradually increased by the 1960s as the work hours were reduced. Time passed and by the summer of 1965, nearly one million people flocked to the North Wildwood beach with the lifeguard patrol responsible for saving 164 lives that year. Gone were the days of worry over tarry feet. In its place ultimately came a healthy respect for the men (and eventually women) given the grand task of guarding lives.

North Wildwood beach patrol Chief Tony Cavalier, who celebrated 40 summers on the beach patrol in 2013, remarked on the many changes the patrol has gone through in its 100-year history, from the quality of the rescue equipment to the accountability of the guards, who now need to be certified before they can enter the patrol. According to the beach patrol’s website, during their humble beginnings, lifeguards, who initially wore wool suits, used what was basically a tin can on a rope as a buoy, eventually transitioning to a buoy made out of cork and canvas before switching to fiberglass and rubber. They now use what is referred to as a torpedo, which is made of rigid plastic and weighs significantly less than the buoy but still maintains its diamond shape.

In 1986, the first female guards joined North Wildwood’s beach patrol; a mere 53 years after Wildwood made the national news for hiring two female guards. That number, naturally, has risen over the years, as the number of water fatalities has dramatically decreased thanks to advanced training, quality equipment and public education.

Currently, the North Wildwood beach patrol has approximately 70 guards keeping our shoreline safe during the summertime, serving the city’s one and a half mile beach. Those life-

NWBP chieF toNy cavalier siNce 1973 With his girl guards iN 2012

NWBP “teNt” 1927 toP roW: al marra, mr. Fredericks, JohN Press, mr. Baker, mr. Whitakera Bottom roW: mr. mcgiNely, heNry Peeli & BroWNie

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NWBP liFeguard uNiForm Courtesy of the WildWood historiC MuseuM

liFeguards oN North WildWood Beach, circa 1930s

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North WildWood Beach Patrol First aid statioN, circa 1950s

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guards made more than 200 rescues during the summer of 2013. The patrol’s enhanced public safety record remains one of Chief Cavalier’s proudest achievements.

The patrol proudly hosts two summertime events, the Around the Island Tour held towards the end of August every summer, and the Beschen-Callahan Lifeguard Races, which began in 1969 to honor two of its members, Jim Beschen and Mike Callahan, who died at

separate times in the Vietnam War. At the start of the races, only the Wildwoods and Cape May participated. Now, nearly every beach patrol in the country arrives with their own team. SAVE THE DATE! JULY 11, 2014 Plans are to commemorate the beach patrol at several events this summer season. In commemoration of the centennial, guards will receive uniform patches to mark the anniversary, one more symbol honoring a job well done.

From the PhiladelPhia eveNiNg BulletiN

Courtesy of the WildWood historiC MuseuM toP: “caN” doNated By david Barrett Who served oN the NWBP iN 1972 Courtesy of the WildWood historiC MuseuM

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“Each affects the other, and the other affects the next, and the world is full of stories, but the stories are all one.” ~ Mitch Albom,

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Beyond the highly developed landscape we’ve come to recognize with its condos and townhomes, motels and boardwalk, lies an obliterated landscape we can hardly imagine once existed. In Wildwood Ways and Down East Wilds, Thomas Martindale describes this dense maritime forest of innumerable wildflowers, twisted cedars, pine, and holly that put the ‘wild’ in Wildwood on this once bridgeless and solitary island. Rolling dunes of ‘sugar sand’ wrapped around the island on the east side, while marshland and bay waters bordered the west side, forging streams that once emptied into ponds and lakes deep within the ‘woods.’

The author writes fluidly of the area’s history, tales of wild cattle, buried pirate treasure and crabbing in Grassy Sound, as well as a chapter designated to the somber solitudes of the Maine wilderness.

Since the book’s illustrations were originally created for the Philadelphia Inquirer and The (Original) Wildwood Sun, it is fitting to be republished by Dorothy Kulisek, the editor of The Five Mile Beach Sun (since 2004). She became aware of the book when first approached by Richard Dietz, a collector of local Wildwood history, to publish excerpts of this enduring Wildwood narrative in her paper. They both felt the importance of republishing for the sake of the preservation of printed materials, as well as for local interest. It will be available for purchase in many local businesses including the Hereford Lighthouse gift shop.

If you live or vacation in the Wildwoods, than you will love reading Thomas Martindale’s first person perspective in which he so eloquently describes its timelessness~ sparking your imagination with sketches and photographs that are some of the island’s earliest pictorial documents. Whether it be on a beach chair, a porch rocker, or in the comforts of your home, reading Wildwood Ways and Down East Wilds will incite your love of the Wildwoods evermore.

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Controlled frenzy as crew members separate and record each fish in the catch.

NORTH WILDWOOD—“Nobody would believe what you see out there!”

That’s what Carolyn Miller said about her fascinating journey with scientists who were collecting data on fish. “Out there” was off the coast of Cape May on the fishing vessel Darana R. Carolyn, author of Counting the Fish in the Sea, has enjoyed an eclectic career as an educator and is currently Administrative Dean at Wildwood Catholic High School.

In her spare time, if the weather’s good, chances are she’s gone fishin’. And if anyone knows what’s biting, Carolyn does. She shares that expertise with legions of fishers in her column “The Fishing Line” in the Cape May County Herald Newspaper.

One of her topics that readers depend on weekly is information about which fish can be caught and which have to be thrown back. You can’t take home a fish that’s not in season or is too small.

A few years ago Carolyn had the opportunity to actually see the process behind the rules. Carolyn found out about a program designed to collect data on the number of fish--species, size, and age--in the areas in the Atlantic from Martha’s Vineyard to Cape Hatteras.

The Northeast Area Monitoring and Assessment Program (NEAMAP) set out to improve methods of determining which species were in danger of overfishing. Previously information was gathered either anecdotally or by samples that were too small to be valid.

NEAMAP would compile scientific data to use as the basis for regulations for both commercial and recreational fishing.

In 2006 NEAMAP joined with the Virginia Institute of Marine Sciences (VIMS) to conduct the first “demo trawl” to catalogue all the fish in this area. The plan is to conduct trawls in spring and fall every year.

There was grant money to be had for the project and they were hoping for some press coverage to demonstrate its value.

Carolyn set off with the scientists for the demo trawl and subsequently wrote a twopart story for the Cape May County Herald.

The experience was riveting, and she knew it would make a fascinating—and

George & Carolyn Miller

educational--story for kids.

She asked lead scientist Jim Gartland if she could return for the next trawl—and bring a photographer, her husband George Miller, to record everything for what was now her project.

This was a win-win situation, so Gartland agreed and Carolyn was on her way to gathering the stuff of her book.

The Darana R is a converted squid fishing vessel that had been refitted to be a sailing lab.

On the deck there’s a state-of-the-art collection system where a heavy-duty seine is lowered into the water. After it scoops up the catch at a particular site it deposits it into a container.

The team records each item in the catch quickly and systematically so they can release them alive. In just moments, they divide the catch into species, weigh and measure each one “in a heartbeat” and send it back.

When asked what scene she remembers most vividly, Carolyn said she recalls the “controlled frenzy” of the crew as they all take part, moving fast but with great care so that the fish return to the sea alive.

In the lab below, samples (very few by comparison to what are caught) are kept for more extensive research.

Back on land, Carolyn wrote the story while George prepared his photos.

Not long after, Carolyn met with Rob Huberman of ComteQ Publishing who recognized the uniqueness of the story. He got the publishing ball rolling and added the cover art.

Within six months it had become a beautiful hard-bound book filled with actual photos.

Kids 8-12 years old love it, but adults do as well. Its full title is Counting the Fish in the Sea: The Story of the NEAMAP Survey Trawls.

As the book was taking shape, Carolyn created a Web site where readers can find out more about the research.

The extra interactive bonus is that kids of all ages can ask questions of Sandy the Founder. See for yourself. Just visit www. epektales.com.

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F sh Stor es bbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbb Hello and Welcome Back, I probably could talk for days about the weather this winter and especially the period of time we would normally call spring. Since spring never sprung let’s hope that summer will appear soon. Needless to say the colder weather has held the water temperature’s down, which will delay the arrival of many fish spring runs. If you braved the difficulties and hardships of our weather to fix your boat I tip my hat to you. If you developed interest in getting your fishing tackle together this spring on time I salute you. We need anglers in this sport like you to motivate all of us who need little reason to put off to a better time. Your drive will help us be prepared for when the bite starts.

Unfortunately Marine Fisheries (Big Brother) has set regulations this year with a bizarre and negative attitude toward the anglers of the State of New Jersey. Marine Fisheries broke a substantial precedent by awarding New York State a share of our Fluke (thanks to squeaking wheel aka. US Senator from New York) because we didn’t deplete our surplus quota.

New York did overfish their quota creating a more stringent standard for them this year, so Marine Fisheries gave them our quota.

What’s the lesson to be learned? Go fish the hell out of the quota so we can get somebody else’s fish. What’s really interesting is that we share with our Delaware neighbors the Delaware Bay. Delaware Anglers can fish our side of the bay without any license, but if we need on their licenses to the Delaware side of the bay. If you hook a 17 and ½ inch fluke on the Delaware side legally once you cross a foot into our side of the bay I will be in violation and subject to a summons. Does this make sense to anyone? What a ridiculous and unfair environment for the anglers of NJ. I can’t believe our representatives have allowed this disrespectful and unfair treatment of NJ anglers. Is anybody protecting our interest in this state?

Before I get seasick on land I must on to a more positive part of this article. The spring fishing report had some real slim pickings. Spring Tog fishing has been slow to start. Just when the bite started at the end of April the season was closed until mid-July. Isn’t that a Surprise? We can hope that the sea bass opening in middle May will gradually improve with the warmer water temperature. The stripers are more tolerant of colder water and should be more cooperative, although they did disappoint last fall. My old fishing buddy Hap and I will be on the search for drum come May. Drum seem to enter the bay based more on the moon cycles versus weather patterns. The full moons in May and June should be the best bite. Larger weakfish showed last year and we all are hoping it’s a start of a pattern. The best of the early fluke bite should be in the back waters behind the island’s using minnows and small buck tails.

The larger breeding fluke show in the back waters, the flats above the 60 foot slough in the Delaware Bay and at the old grounds in the ocean.

June should bring the ocean alive with variety of sharks, blues, and tuna offshore. June heralds the start of the shark tournaments in the area.

You can check with local marinas, tackle shops, and charter boats to get the latest catch information.

Remember the early season can be dangerous due to the colder water, so make sure you check out your safety equipment and communications gear. Summer goes fast so don’t let the opportunity go bye without making some memories with a friend or loved one. No sense living in our paradise and not enjoying the many natural blessings surround all of us. Let’s pray for flat blue seas, warm breezes on our faces, and a great fresh fish dinner on the plate.

God Bless,

Captain Gary Sloan, North Wildwood, NJ

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“Always maintain a kind of summer, even in the middle of winter.” ~Henry D. Thoreau

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Wildwood gals hanging out in West Cape May~ Tammy, Tracey & Shelley

Clayton Wert welcomed the Friday crowds all winter long

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Natalie & Diane McMonagle can’t wait to bring the rest of the family back to the vineyard

A Warm Place on a Cold Night Surrounded by the ocean and bay, with a cozy fire pit to complete the warm and welcoming atmosphere, Willow Creek Farm & Winery has quickly become the talk of the seaside town. To thaw out during those cold winter months, the charming vineyard happily presented their crowd pleasing “Fire Pit Fridays” every Friday night from 5:30 to 8:30 all chilly season long. In addition to their premium wines, grown and bottled on site at their 50 acre farm in West Cape May, N.J., the winery offered locals and visitors looking to “unwine(d)” after a long week a chance to relax by the fire, enjoy live acoustic music performed by a different musician every week and, of course, pair one of their premium wines with a selection from their eclectic tapas menu created by talented local chefs.

Whether relaxing inside the barn house winery or getting warm by the fire pit, the toasty event offered free admission and guaranteed seating through reservations. Those with a “variety is the spice of life” attitude were invited to partake in the “Happy- Vino-Hour” wine tasting for $10 a person.

The soothing atmosphere, light-fare menu and finest wines offered the ultimate winter escape as well as the perfect companion on a frosty night.

Another winter memory. . . Mailman Joe McNamee, from our always faithful US Postal Service, delivering the goods

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RECENTLY REMODELED A block to the beach, this 2 BR & Bath yr round unit has great rental history.

Lg pool, sundeck. Laundry in complex. Wildwood Crest $169,900.

DEAL OF A LIFETIME Six 2 BR units, one w/2 Baths. All are renovated, some are rented. Excellent investment opportunity in lovely area. Wildwood Crest $695,000.

NO DETAIL LEFT OUT Custom 3 BR, 3.5 Bath home has every amenity, multi-zoned gas heat, AC. Two MBR suites, ADA compliant.

Wildwood Crest $599,000.

OPEN CONCEPT CUSTOM 3 BR, 2.5 Bath home w/upgraded Kit, cathedral ceilings, gas FP. Security system, deck, inground pool. Wildwood Crest $499,900.

BUSINESS AND RESIDENTIAL Unlimited opportunity! Spacious professional suites and cozy 2 BR, 2 Bath Living quarters. Lg parking lot.

Wildwood Crest $499,500.

GOOD THING IN SMALL PACKAGE

Cozy duplex nestled in neighborhood near Bay. Two 2 BR units make for a shore getaway plus a rental unit. Wildwood Crest $210,000.

BRICK RANCHER 2 BR, 2 Bath dwelling just ‘feels like home’. LR, DR, Breakfast Rm & Kit, nice back yard. Relax on the front porch. Wildwood Crest $379,900.

COASTAL LIVING AT ITS BEST Extraordinary open concept 4 BR, 3.5 Bath Townhome offers HW floors, state of the art Kitchen, more. Wildwood Crest $559,000.

CORNER UNIT 2 BR, tiled Bath yr-round condo has lg LR w/Dining Area, galley Kit. Close to beach & Sunset Lake. Low condo fees. Wildwood Crest $185,000.

UNOBSTRUCTED VIEWS 1 BR, 1 Bath units in beachfront complex with all amenities, onsite property management. Move right in!

Wildwood Crest From $159,900.

STATE OF THE ART It doesn’t get any better than this 4 BR, 2.5 Bath condo w/gourmet Kit, Lg MBR, shady back porch and proximity to Sunset Lake. Wildwood Crest $569,000.

LOCATION AND VIEWS 3BR, 1.5 Bath 1st Fl condo is just steps to the beach. Lg LR, modern Kit, central AC. Nice front porch. Wildwood Crest $349,000.

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