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Time for beach parties and barbeques. . .for catching fish and catching up with friends. . .for building sandcastles and burying kids in the sand. . .for soaking up the sun and sinking into beach chairs. . .time for riding waves and collecting shells . . .for sitting by the sea and spending time with family. . . the perfect combination for North Wildwood Mayor Rosenello and his big, beach-loving family that for generations has called the north inlet their home by-the-sea. See pages 24-25.

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“Breathe in the freshness of the sea. . . breathe out the cares of the day.” ~Anon.

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

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 $549,000.

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.

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

NEW PRICE!

COLLEEN SOWERS

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 $119,000.

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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 $459,000

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

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ColleenSowers@outlook.com www.FromBeachtoBay.net www.weichert.com 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.

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

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

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“My only worry in the world, is the tide gonna reach my chair.” ~Zak Brown

from the editor Lessons i Learned Happily by-the-Sea

There’s something very special about summertime at the beach; particularly here in Wildwood by-the-Sea, where we enjoy our own personal rituals year after year.

This summer, may you allow the ocean and the beach to teach you timeless lessons to carry you happily through and beyond the Summer of 2014.

Here are some lessons I have learned…

1. Sunrise, Sunset, Surf The sunrise and sunset are dependable and predictable, a true gift from God, and God, being the giver that He is, is always there, in every wave, no matter how turbulent they, or life, may be.

2. Tides Tides change, but as anyone who’s set their towel down too close to those sea levels will tell you, they’re quick and they’re constant. Look to our ever-changing times and remember how resilient you truly are. Next time a wave (or a problem) knocks you down, try rolling with it; chances are, you’ll have a smoother ride and a better view. The lesson here? Just roll with it!

3. Water As the surf represents an omnipotent presence, the water remains calm underneath even if the surface is stormy. Life will continue to go on steadily, and a cool dip on a hot day can calm even the most frazzled nerves. Just dive in!

4. Seashells Shells are tangible treasures that can represent our unique talents and gifts. Conch shells are rarely found unbroken on most beaches, but a conch holds the sounds of the ocean. Some talents are like that: rare, beautiful, hard to find or explain to concerned loved ones, but well worth the risk of diving inward and revealing the treasure. Our lesson; to express ourselves in ways that only we can, trusting the quiet voice within.

5. Rocks The rocks along the shore can hurt our feet but eventually make them stronger. Such are the tests in our lives that teach us how to carry on. The first day on the beach we hesitate to go barefoot, we’re so used to having them in socks and shoes! To experience fully the ocean of life, we have to take off our shoes and leave a mark on the sand. This lesson? Leave your mark!

6. Dunes The dunes that protect the shore are like loved ones protecting us from wearing down in the elements. We need cushions from the power of ocean winds and tides.

We need them—and we are dunes for them as well; a true lesson in give and take.

7. Gear Many beachgoers pack for the duration with coolers, umbrellas, chairs, sunscreen, towels , etc. All this gear can sometimes be a burden, who needs all that hassle on days meant for relaxation, reflection and a just-chillin’ tan? Sometimes, the less you bring, the more you enjoy. This lesson? You guessed it; less is more.

8. Breeze The sun at the beach can be very hot and can burn. A cool breeze is a much-appreciated gift. We need the cool respite to survive. We also need to be alert to the whispers in the breeze within our lives. Sometimes we have to turn just so to catch the breeze and capture the moment. We need to pay attention, to seek out what will revitalize and refresh us. Learn to get still, really still…

9. Space Personal space is prized space indeed in our oftentimes crowded world. Other people can crowd in on our carefully marked-out surf turf. Happily, there’s plenty to go around. As our kindergarten teachers once taught us; there’s beauty in sharing.

10. Lighthouses Lighthouses are beacons for anyone who is at sea. (Historic Hereford Inlet lighthouse and its award-winning gardens are a must-see for any Wildwood visitor.} Within us, we possess a supreme and steady light guiding us toward our destination. The last lesson? Look to the light; it won’t steer you wrong (especially if it’s pointing toward the Sun!) I’m reminded of a wise, anonymous quote that states, “People show up in our lives for two reasons: whether for a lesson or for a blessing.” May these lessons, and the people you meet along the sandy way, become a beacon for you as you blissfully experience endless summer beach days, and may you pass on that “beach blessing” to others.... and, lastly, may this summer issue of The Sun knock your flip flops off!

Dorothy At the beach is where we learn how to shine.

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

See what’s inside An original, nostalgic collection of All-things-Wildwood. 100% Organic

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

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by Dorothy Kulisek with the help of those listed here: Thank you Catina Simmons for the use of your beautiful vintage beach umbrella and Dan Karvounis for the cool old cooler FIVE MILES OF SMILES PAGES 29, 31, 33, 36, 37, 74, 75, 84, 88 10 YEARS OF WHILE YOU WERE AWAY (Continued from 2013) PAGES 16-22

Meg Corcoran Simonne Souliere Barry • Al Brannen • Marilyn Guidetti • Kirk Hastings • Anita Hirsch • Josh Kinney • Al Love • Christine Meehan • Jessica Westerland Mumford • Joe Russo • Catina B. Simmons • Gary Sloan • Dominic Vesper, Jr.

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THIS OLD ROSENELLO HOUSE P. 24

100 YRS. CIVIC CLUB LADIES AUX.

by Jessica Westerland Mumford P. 32

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

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

WHILE YOU WERE AWAY P. 13-14 HERE LIES THE GOLDEN NUGGET

by Grace Zambardi Page 26

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SHOP, DINE, PLAY DOWNTOWN Pages 37 - 47 HAVE A BLAST ON THE BOARDS Pages 48 - 55 BATHING BEAUTIES & BEACH BUMS Pages 56, 60, 62, 70 THE ROSEWOOD, WILDWOOD BY-THE-SEA

by Catina Blinebury Simmons P. 58-59 SANDWICH to SPARE Joe Russo P. 65 MOVIE BUFF GOES TO HOLLYWOOD

by Meg Corcoran Page 67 GRAND OLD FLAG Marilyn Guidetti P. 69 WILDWOOD HISTORIC SOCIETY BLAST FROM THE PAST

by Al Brannen Page 71 MEMORIES LAST FOREVER

by Al “Butch” Love Page 72-73 CHURCHES ON THE ISLAND P. 76 I MET MY TRUE LOVE IN WILDWOOD

by Christine Meehan Page 79 MARIA’S OLD SEASHORE HOUSE

by Dorothy Kulisek Pages 80-81 94 Yrs. of SIMPLE SUMMERS Dominic Vesper, Jr. Page 86 BACK TO THE BEACH

by Kirk Hastings Page 87 END OF AN ERA, BUT NOT THE END

by Simonne Souliere-Barry Page 90 FISHING/TIDES by Gary Sloan P. 92-3

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“And I’m proud to be an American, where at least I know I’m free. And I won’t forget the men who died, who gave that right to me.”

July Events

~Lee Greenwood

Ho! Ho! Ho! Christmas in July is 7/26

J u ly Hath 31 Days.

Full Buck or Thunder Moon July 21st 7:25a.m.

Sirius, also called the Dog Star, is the brightest star in the night sky.

–The Old Farmer’s Almanac

The G r eater W ildwood Hotel & Motel Association

Presents: 2014 Calendar of Events!

7/3 Dog Days of Summer Begin. . . Always make sure your pet has a cool, shady place to go on a hot day.

7/4 INDEPENDENCE DAY “God Bless America.”

For what avail the plough or sail, or land or life, if freedom fail? ~Ralph Waldo Emerson

7/4 July 4th PATRIOTIC ENTERTAINMENT at Centennial Park Fern Rd. & Ocean Ave. 7:30pm. SEE PAGE 8 for more info 7/4 Independence Day Parade. Bike Decorating Contest 9th & Atlantic at 9am. Pooch Parade. 8th St. Field 9a.m. 609-522-2955 7/4 Fourth of July Fireworks Display Wildwoods Boardwalk @ Pine 10pm. FREE. 609.523.1602 or www.doowildwood.com

August 17-18

Car Show at Cold Spring Village

September 18-20

Wildwoods Boardwalk Classic Car auction www.wildwoodnjclassiccarauction.com

7/4 Fourth of July Beach ‘n Boardwalk 5K Run & 1 Mile Family Walk 9am-11am. begins at the Wildwoods Sign 609.849.8887 7/4 ‘Adjust Your Attitude’ FREE Summer Concert “Changes in Latitudes”Jimmy Buffet tribute band at Fox Park, Wildwood 6pm. 609.729.9000

September 18-21

7/4-6 Sports Card, Comic Book, Toy Expo Wildwoods Convention Center, Friday, 3-9pm, Sat. 10am-9pm, Sun. 10am- 5 pm. www.rksportspromotions.com FREE. 732.422.9365 7/5 Sidewalk Chalk Competition 9am Prizes awarded. 8th St. Field, North Wildwood 7/4-6, 26-27 Boardwalk SID Craft Show Boardwalk at Rio Grande Avenue, Wildwood. All handmade products. 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Daily. Free.

609.522.0378 or 609.522.0198.

Wildwoods Fall Boardwalk Classic Car Show www.wildwoodmotorevents.com

September 26-28

Monster truck Beach nationals

October 17-19

7/7-12 Dance Xplosion Wildwood Convention Center. 7am-11pm Daily FREE. 516.781.3400 7/11-13 Anglesea BLUES Festival & NJ State BBQ Championship Old NJ Ave., Smokin’ hot blues on an outdoor stage. Free. 609.523.6565

Wildwood Beach Motor Cross race

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:

7/12-13 Wildwood Cornhole Tournament On Beach between Lincoln and Garfield Avenues, Wildwood. Bags fly 10:30am. 609.729.8870 7/12 Wildwood Crest Sand Sculpting FestivalHeather Rd. beach, Wildwood Crest. 10am. Rain Date: 7/13 7/12 DUKE of FLUKE Fishing Tournament Sterling Harbor Marina, Rio Grande Ave., Shawcrest. Wildwood. 7:30am 609.729.1425

609-522-4546 wildwoods.org

Save the Date!

Wildwoods Cruise Nights

Sunday CruiSe nightS all Summer Long at Fox Park 7pm-10pm

7/12-13 Wildwood Crest Cornhole Tournament 10am Jefferson Ave. Beach 7/13 WWE Live returns to the Oceanfront Arena, Wildwood. Come see your favorite WWE SUPERSTARS in action! 609.729.9000 or wwe.com 7/16-17 Miss North Wildwood Competition 10am Northend American Grill. Teen competition and luncheon. Thurs. Crowning at Lou Booth Theater.

609-374-0562. 609.780.5744 7/18 Annual 21 Down Beach Day at inlet

beach, 2nd & Ocean, N. Wildwood, 11am.

215.203.6824 7/18-20 Morey’s Piers Beach Sports Weekend at Cedar Ave. beach 522.3900 7/19-20 Cape Express “MORE” Beach Blast Soccer between Cedar & Poplar. Wildwood.

8am-6pm.Daily. www.CapeExpress.com.

7/19 NJ State Crabfest “Crabby” fun for all ages! at the ICE HOUSE Restaurant, 4415 Park Blvd.,Wildwood. 11am-10pm. $5 RUBBER CRAB FUNDRAISER. Prizes! 6PM Race! 609.522.0033

7/19 Antique Car Show FREE On the boardwalk between 16th & 26th Avenues in North Wildwood. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. 609.522.6442 7/20-25 Sophisticated Productions Dance Competition Wildwood Convention Center.

7/24 Victorian Tales & Tea on the Porch of the Candlelight Inn 24th & Central Aves., N. Wildwood. 4PM. Call Friends of J. Thompson Baker House 522-6200 for more info.

7/25-27 Annual Co-Ed Beach Ultimate Frisbee Tournament. On the Beach at Oak & Poplar Ave., Wildwood. 856.696.9705

7/26 Christmas in July with Santa Claus On the Beach in North Wildwood. Candy canes and entertainment featuring the musical McGuigans with John O’Brien.1pm. 609.522.7500 7/28-8/7 Delia’s Warehouse Clothing Sale Wildwoods Convention Center. 9 a.m. - 9 p.m.

Daily.609.729.9000 or www.WildwoodsNJ.com 7/29 The Wildwoods Baby Waddle - FREE Wildwoods Convention Center turnaround circle. 10 a.m. 609.729.4000 7/30 Wildwoods Baby Parade Wildwood tradition since 1909. on the boardwalk at WW Conv.

Center 5pm. Rain Date: 8/2 609.729.4000.

Monday, JULY 14th, 2014 at 10:00 am

7/31-8/2 Morey’s Piers A Closer Walk Christian Youth Event, Schellenger Ave. Boardwalk. Youth groups & families weekend of camping on the beach, live Christian music & worship services, to help you take “a closer walk with Christ”.

& those born at

Save the Date!

DR. MACE BABIES

LONG’S Maternity & at Home Reunion & Group Photo

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

GREG DIANTONIO REGGAE FEST

Sunday, SEPT 14th, 2014 3-8pm URIE’S RESTARANT

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“Because down the shore... Everything’s alright.” ~ Bruce Springsteen

August Events

August H ath 31 Days.

Full Sturgeon Moon August 10th 2:09p.m.

“A proper amount of sunshine is very necessary to good health.

We need the sunshine from outside and the sunshine of love in our hearts and homes to make us happy.” ~Farmer’s Almanac 8/2-3,16-17, 30-31 BOARDWALK SID CRAFT 8/31 WILDWOOD BLOCK PARTY. Fox Park, SHOWS south of Wildwood Convention Center Wildwood. Family Fun Free entertainment, 8/1-3 Battle at the Beach Wildwoods Convention concert by major entertainers. 12noon.

Center, 8 am. www.nagafighter.com.

8/5 National Night Out - Wildwood – FREE Fox Park, Wildwood. 5:30-8:30p.m. 609.522.2444 North Wildwood - 8th Avenue Recreational Field, North Wildwood. 5:30-8:30 p.m. 609.522.2030

Summer Races

7/3 Cape May County Lifeguard Championships, Rambler Rd. Beach, 6pm 7/11 Beschen-Callahan Memorial Lifeguard Race 15th St. & Beach. 6pm 8/7 Nat’l Lighthouse Day Hereford Light, 9am 8/6-9 Harlem Globetrotters “4 Times the Fun” 7/12 Boogie Board Races 15th Ave. 10am Appearing at the Oceanfront Arena in the Wildwoods Convention Center. Featuring 4 fun-filled 7/12 & 26 ESA SJ District Surf Contest 12th St. Beach, 7am. 609.884.5277 shows to entertain the whole family and 4 point shots to be scored....you’ll really want to see this! 7/25 Dutch Hoffman Memorial Lifeguard Races Lincoln Ave. Beach, 6:30 pm 8/9 Annual SOCS - Survivors of Cancer Lighthouse Pointe Wildwood. 2-6pm. Music, food , beer, wine, soda, door prizes, raffles, and chinese auction. Ticket donation $20. 609 465-7655

7/26 Sandblast Beach Run 15th Ave., 6pm 8/2 Wildwood Crest 5K Beach Race 8:45am 609.523.0202. 5K & a 1-mile fun run/walk.

8/10 North Wildwood Flea Market 40th Annual~JFK Blvd from 2nd & 13th Aves. 8/11 Around the Island Row 15th Ave. 8am 8/15-17 Wildwood Tattoo Beach Bash Wild- 8/16 Tri/Du the Wildwoods 15th & the woods Convention Center. 609.889.2422 Beach. Triathlon (swim, bike, run). Duathlon (run, bike, run) Try It! 6am. 609.374.6495.

8/16 Elvis Tribute FREE. Summer Nites DelmoSports.com 22nd & Atlantic Aves. in NW. 7pm 8/17 Rubber Ducky Regatta Raging Waters, 8/22-24 Sports Card, Comic Book, and Toy Schellenger Ave. & Boardwalk, 7:30pm

“BEST EVENTS AT THE JERSEY SHORE” Here Are Some of the Exciting Events Happening This Season: July 4

Independence Day Parade Patriotic Pooch Parade Beach ‘n Boardwalk Patriotic Run/Walk Jimmy Buffett Tribute Band Concert

July 26

Bridgit Mendler, Jacob Whitesides, Before You Exit, Nick Tangorra & Spencer Sutherland in Concert - NEW!

July 30

Wildwoods Baby Parade

Patriotic Concert featuring The Manhattan Dolls

August 1-3

Fireworks Spectacular

August 2

July 4-6 and August 22-24

Mixed Martial Arts Tourney Wildwood Crest 5K Beach Race

Expo Wildwoods Convention Center. FREE. 732.422.9365 www.rksportspromotions.com

Sports Card, Toys, Comics & Collectibles Show

August 6-9

woods Convention Center 4pm. sjderbygirls.com

July 5

August 15-17

8/17 5 Mile Fat Tire Bike Hike on the Beach Schellenger Ave. beach, 9am 8/23 Colossal Coastal Roller Derby Expo Wild8/24-29 Restaurant Week. Wine and dine in some of Wildwoods finest restaurants.

609.522.2444 or www.wildwoodnj.org 8/30 Ed’s Funcade World Championship Skeeball - FREE 3700 Boardwalk, 6-10p.m.

8/31 ALL AMERICAN CAR & TRUCK SHOW Wildwoods Boardwalk. 609.522.4546 or visit WildwoodMotorEvents.com

BeachGlow Music Fest - NEW!

Tattoo Convention & Show

July 11-13

August 23

NJ State BBQ Championships & Anglesea Blues Festival

Roller Derby Expo

July 12

Wildwoods Restaurant Week

July 13

Block Party & Music Festival

Sand Sculpting Festival

9/1 Labor Day Fireworks Spectacular - FREE On the beach at Pine Avenue, Wildwood. 10p.m.

609.523.1602 or DoWildwood.com

Harlem Globetrotters

August 24-29 August 31

WWE Live Summer Slam

Whatever you’re Looking for...

You’ll find it at the

North Wildwood Flea Market!

Notre Dame de la Mer Parish is selling chances on a black 2014 Ford Mustang, $5 each or book of 5 for $20. Notre Dame de la Mer Parish, 1500 Central Ave., St.100, North Wildwood, NJ 08260 Attn: Car Raffle. Credit cards accepted 609-5222709. Drawing is Sun., Oct. 19, 6PM.

tion a c a V y l i m a ds F o o w d l i W a om Win c .

J N s d o o w at Wild WildwoodsNJ.com Love those wiLdwood days!

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“May the sun in his course visit no land more free, more happy, more lovely, than this our own country!�

~Daniel Webster

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“We treasure all these summer days; each has a certain flair for bringing joy-no matter to who or where.”

The City of Wildwood by-the-Sea

4th Annual

Presents the Summer 2014 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

Friday Night Summer Fireworks Extravaganza July 4 - Sept. 12

*Every Sunday at 7:30pm FREE

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

2014 Schedule

NJ State Crab Fest

July 6

July 19

Dutch Hoffman Memorial Lifeguard Races

July 25 Lincoln Ave. Beach

Ultimate Frisbee Tournament July 26-27

Wildwoods Baby Waddle July 29

Wildwoods Baby Parade July 30

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

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

5 Mile Fat Tire Bike Hike on the Wildwood Beach August 24 - 29

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

$25

All Proceeds Benefit The AstraZeneca HOPE Lodge, Cheltenham, PA

A Donation $25 per Person includes 4 hours of

Ballpark food and domestic beer, wine & soda

• Raffles, Prizes & Give Aways • Live Music by Second Vision • Guest Bartenders

“Singing Bartender” Gerry Sexton & his wife Kathy

Sindi Raymond Band Guest Bartenders from 12noon to 1pm Partnering with

August 10 Note 7pm start

Ferko Stringband

Wildwoods Restaurant Week

12noon - 4pm

Top 40 Band

Georgie Young, The Business 50s thru today’s Top 40 Hits

August 17

Saturday, August 23rd, 2014

August 3 Purple Reign

National Night Out

August 5 at Fox Park

Waterfront Restaurant

All Summer Long!

Ocean Ave. between Montgomery & Burk

ROCK the DOCK at

Urie’s

Concert Under the Stars Fox Park Amphitheater

~Louise Pinkerton Fritz

August 17

August 24

The Trammps 70’s Disco Group

Wildwood Block Party and Music Fest August 31 at Fox Park

Bobby & Jeanine Grafe ~ Proud Local Supporters of the Cathy Miller Cancer Fund

Mention this ad for your free gift

cathymillercancerfund.org • uries.net 588 W. Rio Grande Ave. Wildwood • 609-522-4189 For more info Jeanine.Grafe@moreyspiers.com or 609.729.3700 ext.1101

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“I love how summer just wraps it’s arms around you like a warm blanket.” ~Kellie Elmore

North Wildwood Recreation & Tourism presents the Summer of 2014 North Wildwood, a place in the sun for family fun!

PROGRAMS, ACTIVITIES, AND SPECIAL EVENTS

900 Central Ave, North Wildwood, NJ 08260 (609) 522-2955 Fax: (609) 522-0402 @North Wildwood Recreation and Tourism northwildwood.com

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Friday, July 4th, 2014

Independence Day Parade 9th & Atlantic Aves. 9am

Independence Day Pooch Parade 8th St. Field 9am

Independence Day Fireworks 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 Go to northwildwood.com for registration

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 northwildwood.com for registration

Beschen-Callahan Memorial Lifeguard Races

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

Annual Miss North Wildwood Competition

Wednesday, July 16th, 10am at North End American Grill Thursday, July 17th, 7pm Crowning of Miss North Wildwood

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

Christmas in July with Santa Claus

Saturday, July 26th Begins at 1pm on the Beach, 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:

Concerts Under the Stars

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

The Best #1 Free Beaches!

North Wildwood’s Beach is 1 1/2 Miles long. Guarded from 2nd to 25th Ave. The Surfing Beaches are 2nd & 10th Aves.

23 Lifeguard Chairs & 70 Lifeguards 20 Handicap Surf Chairs are available NWBP 15th Ave. & the Beach nwbp@northwildwood.com Chief Tony Cavalier (609) 522-7500

Junior Lifeguard Program

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

Save the Date! Sept. 5th-7th 45th Annual North Wildwood Rec Surf Fishing Tournament

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

2014 Exercise Class Schedule

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

Thursday:

BEACH BODY WORKOUT 8am YOGA 9am

Friday:

CARDIO & CUT 8am BOOT CAMP 9am

North Wildwood Allen Park

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

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

E q u ip m S afet y

North Wildwood Skate Park

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

Playground on the Beach

16th & the Beach, 8am-Dusk

5th Ave. Boat Ramp 5th & the Bay (609) 522-6266

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

K-2nd Beginner Co-Ed Play Thursday Nights beginning July 10th 3rd-5th and 6th-8th Grades Co-Ed Play Monday and Friday Nights High School Boys Play Tuesday & Thursday Nights College/Men’s Competitive Play Sunday & Wednesday Nights All Leagues $30 Fee (except College/Men’s) Visit northwildwood.com or call (609) 522-2955 for more info.

Fall Events Halloween Trunk or Treat 10/31/14 6 - 7:30pm Tot Time~ Parent supervised playgroup for children up to 5 years old Tues-Thurs at NW Rec. begins 10/7/14

$5. per class Saturday:

YOGA 9am BOWKA 10:15am

Sunday:

ZUMBA 9am YOGA/BAR 10am

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“If it could only be like this always – always summer, always warm, and the fruit always ripe...” ~Evelyn Waugh GREATER WILDWOOD CHAMBER OF COMMERCE presents:

Fabulous ‘50s & Beyond Weekend W I L DW O O D , N J

OCTOBER 17 & 18 , 2014

Friday Night Dance Party

PARTY STARTS WITH THE NIFTY 50'S DANCE PARTY WITH DAVID CHRISTOPHER BAND! 6PM AT THE WILDWOODS CONVENTION CENTER TICKETS $15.00 PER PERSON.

Saturday Free Street Fair LIVE MUSIC, FOOD, CRAFT VENDORS, CLASSIC CAR SHOW, DOOWOP BUS TOUR, FUN CONTESTS AND SO MUCH MORE! FROM 11AM - 5PM AT FOX PARK

Wildwood Restaurant Association presents

WILDWOODS RESTAURANT WEEK 2014 AUGUST 24 - 29 4-Course Dinner $30.00 (plus tax & gratuity)

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

For more info 800-992-9732 Visit WildwoodsNJ.com/restaurant-week

Saturday Night Fabulous ‘50s & Beyond Concert BOWZER’S ROCK ’N’ ROLL PARTY HOSTED BY BOWZER, FORMERLY OF SHA NA NA

featuring: FREDDY “BOOM BOOM” CANNON GENE CHANDLER, THE DUKE OF EARL THE ORIGINAL COMETS FRED PARRIS & THE FIVE SATINS

Visit Wildwoods.com for the complete list of concert weekend entertainment!

TICKETS AVAILABLE AT:

www.ticketmaster.com • 1-800-745-3000 or GWCOC.COM • 609-729-4000

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“Summer! A season that has all too short a date.” ~ William Shakespeare

Summer in the Crest www.wildwoodcrest.org

SPECIAL JULY 4TH ENTERTAINMENT Friday, July 4 at Centennial Park, 8 p.m.

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Live Broadway-style USO revue show with the Manhattan Dolls at Centennial Park (Fern Road & Ocean Avenue) at 8 p.m. featuring patriotic music. FREE all-ages show, bring a blanket or a chair. Wildwoods’ Fourth of July fireworks show at 10 p.m. visible from east side of park. Log on to www.visitwildwoodcrest.com or call 523-0202 for more information.

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. Call 522-0084 for further information.

BEACH PIER OUTDOOR FITNESS CLASSES July through August 24

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 - Interval Training/Tabata Wednesday - Cardio Pump Thursday - Cardio Kickboxing Friday - Pilates Saturday - Cardio Kickboxing

OUTDOOR ZUMBA 8:30 a.m. Saturdays, thru Sept 27 8:30 a.m. Mon & Weds., thru Sept 1

at Centennial Park, Fern Road & Ocean Ave.

YOGA ON THE LAKE Tues & Thurs at 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 .

visitwildwoodcrest.com

WILDWOOD CREST SUMMER LIVE MUSIC SERIES July through August 30

The Borough of

WILDWOOD CREST

Recreation & Tourism

Presents the Summer of 2014

at Centennial Park, Fern Rd. and Ocean Aves.

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

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

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

WILDWOOD CREST RECREATION DEPT.

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

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

FREE Amateur Sand Sculpting Contest, Beach Games, and More Live Music on the Beach with Twelve:01 and The Mango Men

Cape May County Lifeguard Championships

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

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 ~ First Ladies of Rock & Soul August 9 ~ Jamison Celtic Rock August 16 ~ Don’t Call Me Francis August 23 ~ Chatterband August 30 ~ Purple Reign

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.

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

Wildwood Crest 5K Beach Run Saturday, August 2nd, 8:30AM

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

New!

1st Annual Queen of the Crest Women’s Triathalon Saturday, August 3rd Rambler Rd. Beach, 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

Save the Dates! Save the Dates!

Firefighters’ Weekend Craft Show

WILDWOOD CREST 5K BEACH RUN Saturday, August 2nd at 8:30am

Grab your running shoes! The Wildwood Crest Recreation Department will host a 5K Beach Run (and one-mile fun run/walk) Saturday, Aug. 2nd at 8:30a.m. The run will begin and end at the edge of the Wildwood Crest Beach Pier on the beach at Heather Road. All registered participants receive a long-sleeved T-shirt. Call 523-0202 for info.

PATRIOT’S DAY MEMORIAL SERVICE Thursday, September 11th, 5:30pm Miami & New Jersey Avenues

Service to honor and remember those who perished in the terrorist attacks on Sept. 11, 2001.

Friday & Saturday, September 12th & 13th Sunrise Park at Rambler Road

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Wildwoods’ Hydrofest Powerboat Races Saturday & Sunday September 13th & 14th

Wildwood Crest Annual Seafarer’s Celebration

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

Own a Piece of Old North Wildwood Charm with Modern Amenities ~ 5 Bedrooms ~ 4 Baths ~ Screened in porch ~ 2 car garage ~ 6 car driveway . . . and so much more!

Old World Charm with Modern Amenities does not even begin to describe what a magnificent renovation and addition that has been done to this 1897 Victorian North Wildwood home. You are taken in by the attention to detail, starting with the Heart Pine solid wood flooring throughout. There are 5 bedrooms, 4 baths, living room, study, sewing room, and a modernized kitchen with reproduction tin ceilings, Corian countertops, center island with gas cook top, custom cabinets and full appliance package.The interior also includes a heated sun room and a formal dining room. One of the best features of the home is the large screened-in porch with skylights that offer cool island breezes and quiet relaxation in one of the most charming areas of the island, that is also one of the highest elevations. The Master Bedroom bath has both a shower with a seat and a Jacuzzi tub. Other features are plenty of off-street parking that includes 6 spaces along the brick paver driveway that leads to a over-sized 2 car garage that includes a full height 2nd floor that could be used for a multitude of uses.

A complete renovation began in 1999 under the design and supervision of architect Andrew O’Sullivan. All new electric and gas hot water heat was installed, along with new plumbing and sewer lines to the street.The owners went through great lengths during the reconstruction project, preserving much of the original front exterior of the home, while changing the back of the house in order to meet new building codes. The location is ideal for beach-goers with only 2 1/2 blocks to the most beautiful beaches in New Jersey and nearby seawall for walking. Summer concerts are another closeby community amenity.This property has to be seen to appreciate the beauty of its craftsmanship. Please call Paul DiFilippo for an appointment to show.

The Ellsworth Hewitt House, c. 1937

The Ellsworth Hewitt House, c. 2014

According to the 1900 Census, the E. Ellsworth Hewitt house which was built in 1897, was only one of 2 houses on 6th Avenue in North Wildwood. Hewitt, whose brother was one of the first Keepers at the Hereford Inlet Lighthouse, died in the late 1920’s and the house sat vacant until August of 1935, when George & Annie Heller travelled from Philadelphia to visit an acquaintance who lived on 6th Ave. and in conversation George mentioned that he would like to purchase a summer home for his family. This friend pointed to 309 and said that it was for sale. On September 20th, 1935 George Heller signed the deed, coincidently just 8 days after the birth of his grandson Frank Heller, Jr., who would later become heir to the house. There have only been 2 deed holders to the house in its 117 year history.

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“Being Irish is very much a part of who I am. I take it everywhere with me.” ~Colin Farrell

r 18th~21 e b m e t st Sep e 19 9 2 Sinc

2014

IrIsh Fall FestIval th r o s ’ N d o o w d l i W

23rd Annual

Thursday, September 18th

A.O.H. Golf Tournament - $90. before 9/5 after 9/5 $100.

Cape May National Golf Course, Rt. 9 & Fairway Dr. - 2 miles South of Rt. 47 Time: 7:30am

Includes:Continental Breakfast, Buffet Lunch, Beer, Soda, Water, Golf, Golf Cart & Prizes

BUS Service availaBle • Anglesea Fire Hall 2nd & Olde NJ Ave. • Along Surf Ave. to 26th Ave. • Additional service to Wildwood and Wildwood Crest

Friday, September 19th

Vendors - 8AM to 7PM Olde New Jersey Avenue Live Irish Entertainment 12NOON to 10:30PM Olde New Jersey Avenue

Saturday, September 20th

For more info (609) 884-5230

gatrolley.com

5K RUN & 1 MILE WALK - 8AM SIGN-UP - $15. fee Olde New Jersey Ave. {advanced reg. at Owen’s Pub} VENDORS - 8AM to 7PM Olde New Jersey Avenue LIVE IRISH ENTERTAINMENT 12PM to 10:30 PM Olde New Jersey Avenue BRIAN RILEY PIPE EXHIBITION - 10AM 8th St. Field at 8th & Central Avenues IRISH DANCE LESSONS - FREE - 11AM to 1PM - Anglesea Firehouse, 2nd & Olde NJ Avenues

Sunday, September 21st

FOOD, VENDORS & REFRESHMENTS - 8AM to 7PM Olde New Jersey Avenue CATHOLIC MASS - 10:30 AM Saint Ann’s R.C. Church, Glenwood & Atlantic Avenues Protectors of the Faith Guards, the Emerald Society Color Guard and Bag Pipers including a liturgical bag pipe soloist PARADE - 12:30 PM Starting at 20th & Surf to Spruce & Olde New Jersey Avenues GRAND MARSHALL - North Wildwood Mayor Emeritus Bill Henfey

1-800-IRISH-91 or www.cmcaoh.com

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“Roll out those lazy, hazy, crazy days of summer, dust off the sun and moon and sing a song of cheer...” ~Nat King Cole

“WHILE YOU WERE AWAY. . “

{A bit of breezy chat about the island’s happenings from Labor Day 2013 through Memorial Day 2014} Continued from the previous issue of The Sun. After one of the longest, coldest winters we have had in years, it’s no surprise that we beach lovers have been anxiously anticipating maybe more so than ever, the warmth and refreshment of the summer season. At long last we finally see a glimmering blue ocean on the horizon and walk swiftly through the now hot sand to set up our spots among our friends by the sea. With sunglasses and sunscreen, sandy towels and coolers of water and snacks we come back to our beaches, reuniting with our old friend with gratitude and thankfulness that we happen to be so blessed to call this barrier island home.

While You Were Away, The Wildwood’s new, clean, crisp and creatively designed website earned the prestigious 2014 New Jersey Tourism Excellence Award. Being one of eight recipients of this year’s awards, the Wildwoods were selected from dozens of entries by a panel of tourism leaders from Maryland, Vermont and Rhode Island. The impartial judging from representatives out of state added even more significance to 2014’s coveted awards process.

Kites flew high as the ocean was officially unlocked on May 23rd along with the unveiling of the first Wildwoods Icon Wall Mural at Roberts Avenue beach.

The portrait of legendary rock n’ roll star Bobby Rydell was revealed by the star himself and is the first in a series of murals of iconic people, places and things that have positively represented the Wildwoods from the doo wop days to today.

Once again, our incredible boardwalk was named #1 for families in the entire nation by FamilyVacationCritic.com.

Three years in a row now that the Wildwoods appeared in the #1 spot on this list. The major honor from one of the world’s largest travel websites states: “We keep (the) Wildwoods on our list of favorite boardwalks because it’s just so family-friendly and our kids love it!” They went on to say that with “more than 100 rides and attractions available, as well as shopping and dining along the twomile boardwalk – what’s not to love?” In addition, Morey’s Amusement Piers were named among the Top 10 Piers by Coastal Living Magazine.

New tram cars and new events made their way onto our island, from gymnastics championships, Barber Shoppers MidAtlantic District Convention to Beach ‘n Boat Fishing Challenges for families and

a Downtown Farmer’s Market being held every Saturday through August 30th from 8:30am to 1 pm. The market offers fresh produce, baked goods, specialty foods, local wine, craft beer and refreshments at the corner o Schellenger and Pacific Avenues. While there, pick up your free DooWW magnets available in brand new designs and colors.

In June, the 5th annual Wildwoods Maritime Festival was held at the historic Hereford Inlet Lighthouse, highlighting New Jersey’s rich maritime history with dozens of artists and crafters from around the country as well as numerous non-profit marine and historical organizations.

Among the artists and authors were Chris Kastle and Carolyn Miller as well as The Wildwood Sun-by-the-Sea publisher Dorothy Kulisek who sold her new book “Hello Sun” a collection of magnificent sunrises over the North Wildwood Sea wall combined with exceptionally inspiration quotes.

With children activities, live music by Valerie Vaughn & The Earth Tones, delicious festival foods, historic displays, a classic boat show, a Young Person’s Art show & Competition, pirates wandering the sandy grounds and tours of the 19th century lighthouse and award-winning Victorian Gardens, the Maritime festival added an extra dose of sunshine to the Wildwoods.

The Dog Days of Summer began on June 14th when city officials cut the ribbon to officially open the newly designated dog-friendly beach located at Poplar Avenue. Previously, dogs were permitted on the beaches only during the off-season, a hindrance for summer vacationing families who travel with their beloved four-legged friends. But the Wildwoods made sure to provide a solution making it a summer shore vacation destination for man and his best friend.

Morey’s Piers introduced The Wave Swinger ride and “Third Thursdays” at the artBOX, the interactive artists’ colony crafted from 11 re-purposed shipping containers on the Adventure Pier. On July 17th and August 21st from 6 pm to 9 pm, “Third Thursday” events will provide opportunities for the artistically minded to mingle with residents and visiting artists, take art lessons, and enjoy some live entertainment with a new stage for musicians from Philadelphia’s School of Rock.

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“Everything in moderation... except awesome. You can never have too much awesome.” ~Napkin Notes

BEST happy hour: mon-fri 4-7pm rEVErSE happy hour EVEry nighT 12-cloSE ON THIRD NORTH WILDWO OD

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www.caseysonthird.com LIVE MUSIC Every Thursday Sindi Raymond Friday & Saturday Live Bands Every Monday Video Name That Tune with DJ Rich

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$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 $3 Tea Bombs $1.75 Yuengling Drafts • $2.50 Yuenglings TUESDAY: $15 Pizza & Pitcher WEDNESDAY: $9 Pie Day • $3 Imports THURSDAY: Tex Mex: Tacos - Burritos - Fajitas $15 Buckets Coronas - Corona Lights Flavored Bud a Ritas $.48 Wings all day / all night FRI, SAT & SUN: Blackboard Specials SAT & SUN: $5 Egg Sandwich & Mimosa, 11-1

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“ W ILDWOOD - A NEW SEASON“ Continued from previous page

Each “Third Thursday” Dwell Studios hosts a “Bottles and Brushes” class from 6 pm to 8 pm for students to create a painting utilizing acrylic paints and an 11 x 14 canvas, all while sipping local wine and craft beers. The classes are $30 per person and limit of 30 people per class.

Offering so much more to island visitors and locals, new business owners have opened up stores and restaurants throughout the island. With Tony Luke’s debuting at Adventure Pier, a Sushi and wine bar at Keenan’s Cabana Grille, The Taco Joint at Mariner’s Landing, Poppi’s Pizza Napoletana next to the Dog Tooth Bar & Grill, Trattoria Conte Italian Restaurant at Sweet Briar and NJ Ave., a completely renovated Avalon Coffee 5 Mile Café and Grill at 7th & NJ Ave., The CoffeeHouse & Grand Scoop at the Grand at Diamond Beach, Stuey’s Juice Bar on the boardwalk and a new location for the famous South Philly Potito’s Italian American Bakery in the Crest, the Wildwoods have many new delicious flavors to satisfy your taste buds.

Lynne Bruno opened a cool new boutique and consignment shop called Turn Around at Taylor & Pacific Aves., while Wildwood native Kristel Filmore’s love for a healthy

Open 7 Days

Open Every Day 4 ‘til 10

Early Birds Monday-Friday 4 ‘til 5

Pasta & Pastry Shop 10 ‘til 10 Full Assortment

Theresa & Anna Marie invite you into their completely made over Dining Room to taste their same delicious food!

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mind and body led her to debut her ItsWell Yoga Studio on 8th and NJ Ave. in North Wildwood. The old Blockbuster at Rio Grande and NJ Ave. is now home to the Law Office of Seth Fuscellaro as well as DelmoSports and the former 3J’s Bowling Alley is now the totally renovated Island Bowl! Diamond Beach Bums owners, Dean and Pam Gentek have moved into the old Wawa in North Wildwood to replicate their beach-inspired Wildwood Crest store.

The North Wildwood Original ItalianAmerican Festival celebrated its 20 th anniversary this June and the 4th annual Curley’s Fry Eating Contest was held for dads on Father’s Day. A delectable day indeed!

And so begins a new season under The Sun in the retro Wildwoods. At last we’ll frolic again in the refreshing surf on sweltering days and dig our feet through cool sand at night as we walk the beaches to our magnificent brightly lit boardwalk for our favorite ice cream treat and a Ferris wheel ride. Here’s to more unforgettable memories, laughs and satisfaction for our spirits to treasure and immerse in on our favorite island paradise.

The Wildwood Business Improvement District is pleased to announce the addition of three new DOO Wildwood magnets. On Saturday June 28, 2014, the new magnets debuted at the Grand Opening of the BID’s Wildwood’s Farmers Market, located at Schellenger and Pacific Avenues. The unveiling included two new colors, purple and Wildwood

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High School maroon in honor of their achievement of winning the National Blue Ribbon Award. The third magnet is the introduction of the ever popular iconic Wildwood Beach Ball design.

Be sure to show your island pride by displaying them on your car or place of business. Pick up your free magnet every Saturday at the Farmers Market as well as City Hall in Wildwood, Greater Wildwood Chamber of Commerce, the Welcome Center on the Boardwalk and at the Boardwalk Craft Fair on July 4th, 5th and 6th.

Reading The Sun is so much Fun!

THIS is a copy of the very first issue

Published on April 1, 2004 Did you know you can read THE SUN online at sunbythesea.com?

AND you can access years of The Sun by the Sea archives in its own library at http://issuu.com/mylibrary

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“Ah, the smell of salt and sand. There is no elixir on this blessed earth like it.” ~Anonymous beach lover

JEWELRY STUDIO DESIGNER SHOWS 2014

We are delighted to invite you to view the latest LANI KAI COLLECTION in 18K & Palladium 950 Personal appearance by designer Denny Wong August 1st - 3rd, 2014 at the Jewelry Studio

Meet Charles Krypell In Person Thursday July 24th - Saturday July 26th

GIA Graduate Gemologist Financing available by GE Capital Jewelry and Watch Repair • Open Daily 9am - 10pm

250 96 TH STREET STONE HARBOR, NJ 609-967-4653 (GOLD) shop online at www.jewelry-studio.com

SUMMER OF 2014 TRUNK SHOWS

Owners Gregg and Irene Metzler extend a warm invitation to islanders, visitors & locals alike, to attend some of the hottest jewelry events in Stone Harbor this summer.

Enjoy refreshments and meet some of the most remarkable jewelry designers in the business. Jewelry Studio will host 2 designer Trunk shows this summer.

Charles Krypell, a native New Yorker, has created timeless jewelry for the sophisticated collector for three decades. It’s not surprising that Charles was a sculptor before he became an internationally renowned jewelry designer. Looking at his exquisite, perfectly balanced jewelry, it’s clear that one artistic craft flows seamlessly into the other.

Jewelry Studio will host his show on Thursday-Saturday, July 24th through 26th. ®

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On Friday, Saturday & Sunday, August 1st, 2nd & 3rd, Jewelry Studio will feature award-winning designer, Denny Wong, who has been recognized for his fine work by the National Jewelers Association. The hallmark of all his pieces is workmanship, detail and quality. Denny has made his home in Hawaii since 1974 and through his passion of jewelry design and love for the islands, he has created many fine lines of jewelry associated with Hawaii. Tropical flowers, whales, dolphins, marine life, Tahitian pearls and other gem stones come alive in his designs.

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“Hakuna Matata = Don’t worry. Be happy!” in Swahili

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

Anglesea Pub

irish pub & restaurant

Open Daily Serving Lunch • Dinner Late Night

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

HAPPY HOUR: MON-FRI 11am-6pm

$1. Domestic Pints, 16oz. • Come check out our other Happy Hour Specials MONDAY Slow Roasted PRIME RIB $12.99 TUESDAY JUMBO WING NIGHT .49¢ Live Music 8pm-12 WEDNESDAY Homemade Meatloaf $10.99 1/2 Pr. Apps at Bar all day/night THURSDAY IRISH NIGHT Live Irish Music, Select Irish Dinner & Drink Specials FRIDAY IRISH HAPPY HOUR 4:30~7pm Live Irish Music Find us on facebook

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W ILDWOOD - 10 YEARS“

{A bit of breezy chat about the island’s happenings from Labor Day 2004 through Memorial Day 2014}

. . . as it was reported by The Sun A wise but unknown traveler once said, “All of life is a journey; which paths we take, what we look back on, and what we look forward to is up to us. We determine our destination, what kind of road we will take to get there, and how happy we are when we get there.” We here at The SUN took the ultimate life journey, along the sandiest path, 10 years ago, when our newspaper bythe-sea first saw sunny print. We look back with fondness and pride at all our seaside town with the great big heart, as well as its locals and tourists have accomplished in that time.. We’ve been a witness to numerous demolitions (we still can’t believe Moore’s is no more) and an abundance of construction that changed the landscape of our town without changing its sundrenched soul (as anyone who’s witnessed a beach sunrise can confirm).

In the summer 2013 edition, we happily reflected on events and noteworthy moments that filled those Wildwood days. Because those decadent days were blessedly full, we realized one anniversary column just wasn’t enough and have compiled yet another list of notable news.

We couldn’t be happier to be traveling down this road with you, our dedicated readers, as the best travel companions, and invite you to review a decade’s worth of happenings that occurred While you were Away...

Memorial Day Edition 2006 As reported in the Memorial Day 2006 edition of The Sun, the people of Wildwood have benefitted greatly from the generosity of the Byrne Fund. When additional funds were needed to support the development of a new community center, a Doo-Wop Museum and a band shell, the Byrne Fund donated $400,000 to the construction. The former Surfside Restaurant turned Doo Wop Museum also is an amphitheater which is used for outdoor concerts. A neon sign garden was constructed using salvaged signs from demolished motels, and a sign saying Thank You Byrne Family was also proudly displayed on the premises of Fox Park. The new home of the restaurant is at Cresse & NJ Aves. in Wildwood and was renamed the Surfside West Diner.

Summer Edition 2006 In the summer 2006 edition, we turned the spotlight on The Doo Wop Preservation League, which formed as a group of concerned business owners, local residents and preservation advocates, working diligently towards securing a protection plan for our island’s iconic 1950’s style architecture that helped make Wildwood what it is today, not an easy feat as proven by the lengthy list of motels that have been torn down over the years to make way for a new, more non-descript style of architecture. At the time, the National Trust for Historic Preservation listed Wildwood as one of America’s 11 Most Endangered Places.

The goal of the Doo Wop Preservation League remains to get zoning restrictions in place as well as incentives to support property owners who want to keep and renovate their motels, making it more economically possible for them.

Memorial Day Edition 2008 A Wild Welcome Wildwood became even more postcard worthy in the summer of 2008, as visitors arriving to town were greeted by giant letters spelling out the word WILDWOOD at the end of Rio Grande Avenue.

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“A man says a lot of things in summer he doesn’t mean in winter.” ~Patricia Briggs

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The ground-breaking facility, located at the Maxwell Field Athletic Complex on Park Blvd, houses it own power generator and has been designated as a Red Cross Evacuation Center and a secondary evacuation site for Wildwood High School.

The Byrne Fund, set up by local insurance legend Jack Byrne as a way of giving back to the community, donated $1 million toward the center’s cost.

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Because Wildwood’s history requires significant space, the Wildwood Historical Society began the process of adding on to George F. Boyer Museum more than a year prior. By the end of 2008, Wildwood Fire Co. No. 1 donated $500 to the Wildwood Historical Society for the expansion of the museum, which is home to countless Wildwood vintage photos and memorabilia. An entire room was devoted to police and fire memorabilia. By year’s end, $30,000 had been donated to the building fund. The names of those contributing $500 or more were placed on a plaque in the new addition. The proposed addition provided nearly 1,000 square feet of added space at a cost of roughly $125,000. The building came complete with a security system, special fire suppression system, and an independent heating and cooling system.

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Memorial Day 2009 A Community way of Celebrating In the Memorial Day 2009 edition of The SUN, we fondly recalled the grand opening of the Byrne Community Center, which was hosted by the Wildwood Recreation Commission along with the City of Wildwood, and was held October 26, 2008. The highly-anticipated, state-of-the-art facility became Wildwood’s first new community center in 40 years and includes an 8,000 square feet gymnasium, dance studio, computer lab, conference room and offices, exer-

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Simply and Still the Best For the past ten years, we here at The SUN have been proudly reporting on the recognition our town has deservedly received, beginning with the Summer of 2004. In the first-ever beach poll taken by the New Jersey Marine Sciences Consortium (NJMSC), Wildwood, North Wildwood, and Wildwood Crest proudly announced their place on the list of New Jersey’s 10 Best Beaches. The NJMSC, in conjunction with the New Jersey Division of Travel & Tourism and New Jersey Sea Grant Richard Stockton College Coastal Research Center held an online survey (www.njtoptenbeaches. org), which ran from February until May, 2008 with nearly 15,000 votes transmitted by means of the online poll. Beaches were ranked in categories of Ecotourism, Family Vacation, Tourism, Events and Top Ten Beaches overall. Wildwood was named Best Beach (including best beach in the categories of tourism and events.)

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The construction of North Wildwood’s City Hall in 1922 looking northwest. There’s not much in sight! Looking closely you can make out a few construction workers on the site.

Off in the distance you can make out a line of telephone poles.

Blending the Old with the New

Moving on to Memorial Day 2010 edition, we were pleased to announce that Project 2009 at North Wildwood’s City Hall and Court was completed during the fall of 2009 with the new Annex. The original City Hall building, which was built in 1922 between 9th and 10th and Atlantic Avenues, posed a challenge for years with its shortage of space. The original court rooms and offices were built in 1974. While changing times necessitated more space, city fathers did not want to abandon the building’s innovative beauty. Architecture’s aesthetics, therefore, blended the old with the new, skillfully merging the past with the present. The new annex uses the same brick and sandstone as the original.

Court and council meetings are now held in the new annex with old council rooms converted into new office space.

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“America! America! God shed His grace on thee. And crown thy good with brotherhood from sea to shining sea.” ~Katherine Lee Bates

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A Wall Worth Remembering Following the half-size replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial that was temporarily placed in a field at Fox Park in the summer of 2008, a plan to bring a permanent replica of the wall was soon underway. Treasurer of the Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter No. 955 Vincent DePrinzio, with the help of the Vietnam Veterans post and American Legion Post 184, began fundraising efforts to have the black granite wall replica permanently built in the city. DePrinzio’s cousin, the late Greg Mazzotta, a Vietnam Veteran, inspired the cause.

On Memorial Weekend 2010, the newly unveiled Vietnam Memorial Wall that Heals in Fox Park was dedicated during a fitting tribute. The unveiling and dedication ceremony was a first class event and presentation.

Every aspect and element of the day was of the highest calibre. Respect, remembrance, solemnity, grief, comradeship...all of these and more could be found on Ocean Avenue that day, and all in attendance felt privileged and honored to be there.

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Ernie Troiano, filled with pride & joy to see the final product of many hours of labor, unveiled to an anticipating crowd of thousands who gathered at Fox Park.

Ernie was a huge catalyst in bringing the permanent Wall to the Wildwoods.

A New Phase in Boardwalk Restoration Phase II Boardwalk Reconstruction began December 7, 2009 and was expected to be completed in a timely manner by Easter Weekend 2010. The project was fully funded with grants from the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the New Jersey Urban Enterprise Zone Authority. Approximately one block from Oak Avenue and Cedar Avenue was replaced. That portion of the boardwalk remained closed during construction.

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Memorial Day 2011 A Fond (and Giant) Farewell A giant farewell commemoration was held Sunday, October 10, 2010 for The Giant Slide at Morey’s Piers known as “The Wipe Out.” The public celebration included photos, a “Memory Lane” display, and an exhibit of future attractions. The slide was dismantled and ‘its’ spot was taken over by “It”, a ccolorful spinning attraction.

In the fall of 1968, brothers Bill and Will Morey were in Fort Lauderdale, Florida when they spotted a giant 12lane fiberglass slide operating near a shopping center. This inspired them to purchase a comparable slide they named “The Wipeout,” beginning a long-standing passion for amusement park rides.

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rich & linda’s Barber Shop As 17th Avenue in North Wildwood underwent major changes over the years, there’s one business on the street that has been a North Wildwood staple since 1966 Rich & Linda’s Barber Shop at 117 E. 17th Ave. between Central & New Jersey Aves. Rich, a master barber with 48+ yrs. experience, is owner/operator, while Bill, Shelley, Brenda and Linda round out his professional staff.

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For the summer of 2012 at Ocean Oasis Waterpark, the Moreys installed a new version of WIPE OUT, a Proslide Family Racer attraction, a six-lane waterslide, resembling the old slide. It has proven to be great family fun!

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Summer Edition 2013 A Safer Way to Travel On September 21, 2012, The Greater Wildwoods Tourism Improvement and Development Authority (GWTIDA) presented the new Wildwood’s Bicycle and Pedestrian Access Ramp Project at Cresse Avenue and the Boardwalk.

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

An anonymous future seeker once suggested, “Let yourself move to the next chapter in life when the time comes. Don’t remain stuck on the same page.” With an endless, entertaining collection of summer moments and SUNsational events just waiting to be experienced, we clearly have no trouble moving blissfully through the summer of 2014. We look forward to relishing those beach days and boardwalk nights along with Wildwood’s crowd-pleasing events, and can’t wait to share those moments with all of you in our next issue. We promise it will be a real page-turner!

Here’s hoping you’ll be happily stuck in the most comfortable beach chair with an ice tea (or fudgy wudgy) in one hand and the latest copy of The SUN in the other!

Compiled & written by Meg Corcoran & Dorothy Kulisek

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“Old houses have stories to tell of family and friends; love and loss. “

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This Old Rosenello House The Rosenello family , c. 1976

A documented photo of the house taken in 1905 from the Hereford Lighthouse.

Patrick, Dan, Stephen & Mary Rosenello with their Grandmother in front of their new home on 1st Ave. 1978

Mary Rosenello at her lovely old home.

Today the house is well over 100 and still standing strong.

by Dorothy Kulisek The big real estate boom that overtook our little island during the turn of the 21st century came without warning. On every street from beach to bay, from Anglesea to Wildwood Crest, beach cottages and motels were coming down and being hauled away and replaced with condos and townhomes at such a rapid speed that it was difficult to keep pace and remember what once stood in its place.

Although many of our old buildings have been razed, never to return again, (if only in a photographic memory,) we like to acknowledge those who refused the way of the wrecking ball and big money, in order to preserve the past. The old Rosenello home is one of them.

Joseph & Mary Rosenello relocated from Levittown, PA. with 7 of their 8 children.

Their 9th child was born after they moved, while their oldest stayed behind, as she was starting a family of her own.

On September 9, 1977 Joe & Mary purchased the old North Wildwood house from Mayhugh Howarth. She was the granddaughter of May and Hugh Clark (thus her name). Hugh and May Clark, originally

View from the Hereford Lighthouse tower looking eastward on 1st & Atlantic Aves.

Note the horse & buggy parked in front of the Rosenello’s house. Also note the pilings in upper left corner that were driven after the storm of 1913 to close off the ocean end of the inlet. Circa 1914. ~Photo from the Richard Dietz collection.

Aerial View looking down at Hereford inlet and Lighthouse. Circa 1939. Although the trolley tracks were covered up by this time, Mary Rosenello recalls quite a few of them being removed during road work in recent years. Her house can be seen in upper area of the photo

from Scotland, bought the house in 1911 for Mayhugh’s parents when they were married.

Hughie Clark’s Oyster Bar sat next door on the NW corner of 1st & Atlantic (then, Pennsylvania Ave.) Mary Rosenello lost track of the first owner’s name or when it was built, but judging from the fact that the lots were layed out in North Wildwood in 1890, and a documented photo of the house taken in 1905, she has determined that her house was built between 1890 & 1905.

Still maintaining its old seashore charm, the house has undergone the normal renovations over the years, such as new siding and windows, and of course, Mary’s new kitchen, (always at the top of every mother’s wish list). The original porch was lost in the storm of ‘62 and a new enclosed porch was rebuilt.

Look closely and you’ll notice the open porch in the old photos. Imagine the many lazy summer afternoons Mayhugh’s mother sat dressed in her summer white dress, rocking her baby, while enjoying the cool summer breezes that blew off of Hereford Inlet across the street. Envision the bustling maritime scenery of tall ships transporting their cargo up and down the coast.

We here at The Sun love to share stories about treasured homes that have lovingly stood the test of time (and temperamental weather). Sadly, the Rosenello family lost their patriarch several years ago, while the children have come and gone, raising families of their own. Knowing that stories can never be replaced or bought, Mary Rosenello chose to preserve her old house, along with the memories she fondly holds of her big family happily living under the same old roof by the sea.

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May 18th, 2014 ~ A portion of the Rosenello family gathered for THE SUN’s cover photo on North Wildwood’s inlet beach. One way to get a large group to smile for the camera is to bring a couple of dogs along to put on a show... you never know when nature will call. Inevitable laughter followed, giving us the perfect cover photo, thanks to our four-legged friends.

This year brought both sadness and joy for the Rosenello family as with broken hearts they said farewell to their brother Gerry Monaghan (sister Ann’s husband) in December.

At the same time, they celebrated brother Patrick’s election as Mayor of North Wildwood.

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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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Quirky. One of a kind. The Wildwood boardwalk. That favorite pizza place, Sam’s or Mack’s (a delicious, never-ending debate), those got-toplay water balloon games, the go to place for the best fudge and salt water taffy. Seashore styled sundry items, bawdy t-shirts. Endless blocks of food, drink, games and those rides!

Not just any rides for this boardwalk.

The best in the U.S. High-tech behemoths of metal, steel and speed move you upside down and inside out and sling you into the stratosphere higher and faster every year. The marvels of today’s engineering world. But occasionally, a certain song comes along or you catch a hint of a scent from childhood and the magic, fuzzy mirror of yesterday brings to life Our boardwalk the way it was way back when.

And my favorite boardwalk memory hands down is of Hunt’s Pier.

Hunt’s Pier was where it was at.

With the Whacky Shack and the Keystone Kops; the Mexican Hat ride and the Jungleland boat ride; and the Skua and the Log flume all holding court around his royal highness, the Flyer. And if that great wooden coaster was the King of the boards, then hands down the Golden Nugget Mine ride was its queen. From 12:00 noon, till 12:00 midnight, seven days a week throughout the season, from the sixties onward thru the decades, the Golden Nugget Mine ride churned out her chills and thrills to

Post card from the Wildwood Historic Society

the first generation of baby boomers to hand over, (when I was a kid), just 7 little red tickets to the attendant. During the height of hot summer nights, hundreds of riders a day would wait shoulder to shoulder, inching up the corral walkway lined with fiberglass horses and western gear to take a ride.

The Nugget was built in 1962 by John Allen of the Philadelphia Toboggan Company. Three stories high, with eight cars and a steel track snaking inside, it was a combination dark ride and roller coaster. The best of both worlds with a kitschy Boot Hill meets the Munster’s theme. To a ten year old what could be better!

Cowboys and Monsters and explosions and a roller coaster all in one.

Awesome! A Mackenzie tape player sound system provided five hair-raising prerecorded sounds one of which included a screaming woman. It had a cemetery, crashing barrels and flying vampire bats; spiders, a mad scientist, mechanical miners and a waterfall all while being transported thru the deepest of darkness. Whether you walked up from Montgomery Ave, or Pine, or from Cresse, or headed south from North Wildwood, once you were on that boardwalk, you always headed to Hunt’s pier, to the

Nugget, regardless of the fact that you already rode it a hundred times before. To me, the Nugget will always be extra special because from Sept.

1964, till the pier closed in the fall of 1998, my Uncle Lou was her second brake man and over the years became the ride’s main caretaker. His initials, L.V. were carved into the lintel above the entrance. I guess, aside from its architect and engineers, no one knew her better. If the boardwalk could talk, and what tales it would tell, then Louie had his own stories too!

Every morning, during daily maintenance, he would find at least 10 to 20 dollars in cash or loose change, squashed cigarettes, broken eyeglasses, bunches of keys, and once even a switchblade. It made for quite the treasure hunt. Every night he and the other attendants would anticipate the crazy escapades with world weary aplomb. Kids that jumped from one mine cart to another while in motion. The spider was once ripped down by an overly excited teenager.

In 1963 a lifeguard working a second job accidentally hit the brakes on the first floor and a group of four plump people, who just happened to fall asleep, were tossed from the car. Luckily no one was hurt. One

night, a hardcore motorcyclist insisted on taking his bike on the ride.

The black lights that lined the turning barrel were stolen on a regular basis.

A drunk rider tried to run through the waterfall curtain, getting himself covered in grease from the tracks for his troubles. The countless lovebirds would be a story for another book.

Years later, when Hunt’s pier changed hands, most of the rides were dissembled and the stories stopped. The Nugget stood abandoned, deteriorating at the end of the pier. Finally, there was a farewell ceremony in January 2009 to announce it was sold to Knoebel’s Amusement Park in Pa. These days the Nugget, or what’s left of its track and train cars, is called The Black Diamond. I hear it is still thrilling those rare riders not yet jaded by life’s technologies for bigger, better, scarier. As for those of us who remember, sometimes, on those boardwalk strolls, when you close your eyes, she will be there in full glory, reigning over the ocean, where she always truly belonged. Her whistle tweeting high into the summer night. She will be alongside your best boardwalk memories of Sportland Pier, Castle Dracula and that odd, green patch of cement that used to be right smack in the middle of the boardwalk.

My uncle, “French Louie”, passed away on June 6th of this year, on his beloved adopted island. He is gone, along with the many other one of a kind places and people and quirky things from a long time ago that make up the legacy of the Wildwoods. If he knew how much we all miss him, he would probably reply with his usual candor, “It is what it is.”

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“I hope you still feel small when you stand beside the ocean.”

~LeeAnn Womak

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Visit us in Historic Haddonfield

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Brother & sister, Barbara & Ronnie Taylor from the original Taylor’s Variety Store & Dry Cleaners at 10th & NJ Aves. in N. Wildwood... now the Gym at 10th St. where they can be found everyday (thus explaining their good looks :-)

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Lunch from 12 noon Dinner from 4pm Early Bird Dinners from 4-6pm $7 Kid’s Meal (includes a treat!)

Kid’s Arcade and Soft Serve Ice Cream

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“A good snapshot stops a moment from running away.” ~Eudora Welty

Wildwood Memories by-the-Sea

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These photos were sent in by readers who love reminiscing with THE SUN.

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Betty and James Dunn on the Wildwood boardwalk, 1950’s.

A regular boardwalk stop for Ray & Beth Forbes, back in the good old Wildwood days.

Young Joe Contino tries his aim at the boardwalk bullseye in the 1970s. This popular boardwalk attraction among men closed down soon after this photo was taken.

I MET MY TRUE LOVE AT THE BOARDWALK ROLLER RINK

Above photo was taken during the mid 1950’s at Wildwood Photo Shoot, one of my favorite stops on the Wildwood Boardwalk. I got my picture taken on every visit. “Photo Shoot” was just a short distance from the Bubble Bounce and the Roller Skating Rink (over top of the Electric Boats). The Roller Skating Rink was managed by Ray Hyson and every Saturday night I would go roller skating. That is where I met my wife of 55 years, Ann Gaskil. She is shown in the background of the above photo. She was from the Class of 1956, Wildwood High School, and I was from the Cape May High School, Class of 1954.

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“In summer, the song sings itself.” - William Carlos Williams

100 Years Wildwood Civic Club Ladies Auxiliary

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100 years- a whole century of service is certainly something that deserves to be celebrated, and celebrate is exactly what the ladies from the Wildwood Civic Club are doing this whole year.

The Wildwood Civic Club club formed in 1912, so technically they have been active for 102 years. However they joined the NJSFWC - New Jersey State Federation of Women’s Clubs in 1914 with the idea that united together with other women’s clubs, they can do more.

Doing more is exactly what they have been accomplishing ever since, and now 100 years later they would like to commemorate that.

“We have been so busy,” Jackie Thorpe, Vice President laughed. “This is the first chance we have gotten to celebrate!”

Busy indeed, the 60+ members are involved in many community outreach projects. Their statewide project is Family Promise, whose mission to help homeless and low-income families achieve sustainable independence.

Locally they support the Lazarus House and food pantries. They give scholarships to the graduates of Wildwood schools, they host events for those schools in their house, provide the scholarship award for Lena Versaggi Essay Contest, and they sponsor after prom events for Wildwood High and Wildwood Catholic. Just to name a few!

“Child and community welfare is our main mission, all our energies go to community welfare,” Pat Cook, President said.

Sponsoring and giving money to charities are some of the ways the women help the community, but they also actively donate time and energy to plan fundraising events to bring in the money needed to sponsor, and they also collect items needed for donations to food pantries and family promise. They collect, organize and package items from big to small, toothbrushes and toothpaste to bedtime kits for children complete with pj’s and story books.

“We are all sisters, we all come together. We are here to work, and help.

We want to show we are useful, we

have a meaning!” Pat Cook explained.

“We aren’t just put on this earth to take care of me. It’s not about me- it is what can I do for you?”

The culmination of their 100 years celebration will be at their Anniversary Tea, held in their clubhouse, the J. Thomas Baker house at on Atlantic Avenue. The house was built in 1904, and was sold to their club in 1934. All meetings, both day and evening gatherings for their club have been held in the house for as long as the club exists, as J.Thomas Baker’s daughters were part of the Wildwood Civic Club.

Another way the ladies will be celebrating will be at the Wildwood Baby Parade. In honor of their anniversary, the Wildwood Civic Club will be the Grand Marshall of the parade and have their own float.

The baby parade is an event extremely close to the club’s heart, since in 1912 they started the first one! The Wildwood Civic Club also had a hand in inaugurating other familiar sights: in 1914 they had the first comfort station on the boardwalk, in 1931 they helped establish the Red Cross Center, in 1940 helped raise funds for Burdette Tomlin Hospital, now Cape Regional, and in 1986 helped start the first dialysis center.

The women of the Wildwood Civic Club are passionate about what they do, and all you have to do is ask them about one of their fundraisers or projects to see it for yourself. Their eyes light up and anyone near them can tell that they truly love their community, and enjoy giving back to it.

“I am here for a reason,” Pat Cook stated. “[The club] gives me an opportunity to be useful…I’m not ready for a knitting needle and a rocking chair!

The club helps you get out and about, and you become a useful citizen.”

“I’ve never felt as good as I do now,” Jackie Thorpe smiled, “being with these ladies.”

If you are interested in contacting or learning more about the Wildwood Civic Club, their house can be found at 3008 Atlantic Avenue Wildwood NJ 08260, and you can email them at www.wildwoodcivicclub@gmail.com

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“He was my cream, and I was his coffee -And when you poured us together, it was something.”~Josephine Baker

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Thanks guys! See the photo on page 45.

The Wildwoods officially kicked off the 2014 season at the Unlocking of the Ocean Ceremony and the Unveiling of their first Wildwoods Icon Wall Mural on Friday, May 23 on the beach at Roberts Avenue. “Bobby Rydell” is the subject of the first in a series of planned Wildwoods Icon Wall Murals. A special appearance was made by Bobby, known for his iconic song “Wildwood Days”, to unveil the mural.

He’s pictured here with mural artist Peter Billings, (above top) and with Harry DiSilvestro and Angelo.

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“Tomorrow we can eat broccoli, but today is for ice cream!”

~M. Hobson, age 9

Summer Nights on the Boardwalk

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As I stroll down the boardwalk on a hot summer night My eyes see such beautiful sights The amusement rides make the sky look so bright There are so many rides, I can’t decide So many choices, I finally chose the slide Oh, what fun on the slide, going from side to side The smell of fries, pizza, and cotton candy fill the air Should I eat them all and take the dare I chose to take the dare and then everyone started to look and stare My mom and dad say we have to go I start to say no, no, no Goodnight boardwalk, what fun I had, but sorry, I must go {Bill & Pat Turbett of North Wildwood are the proud grandparents of Rileigh}

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

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Kristel Filmore of Itswell Yoga and Morey’s Piers with a former co-worker Nick Lassor who helped make the Wild Half dream become a reality. They both completed the race on May 18, 2014

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Look who showed up at Cool Scoops?

Paul Russo of Cool Scoops presents the Wildwood Music Award to the Drifters for helping to keep the music of the 50s & 60s alive.... you can hear them singing..

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4805 PACIFIC AVENUE • WILDWOOD, NJ • 609.770.3551

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

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

Like us at www.facebook. com/Roxy’s

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

*Free Parking Available

26TH & ATLANTIC AVE. WILDWOOD 609.729.4300

Serving Dinner 5pm closed tuesdays

ADULTS $13.99

children 1-3 eat frEE 4-6 $5.99 • 7-10 $7.99 beverage not included.

watercolor by Dorothy Kulisek

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

ALL YOU CAN EAT SEA & LAND Buffet

breakfast Buffet Served 8:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

ASSORTED HOT & COLD CEREAL FRENCH TOAST • BELGIAN WAFFLES WESTERN OMELET • SCRAMBLED EGGS • RED OAK OMELET • HOME FRIES • BACON • HAM • SAUSAGE SCRAPPLE • TURKEY SAUSAGE HOT TOPPINGS • CHERRY BLUEBERRY • APPLE • STRAWBERRY HOMEMADE MUFFINS & DANISH

DINNERS served with COMPLETE SALAD & DESSERT BAR Served 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

TWO SOUPS DAILY • FRESH FRUIT (In Season) • BROILED STUFFED FLOUNDER WITH CRABMEAT or BROILED FLOUNDER • BROILED GROUPER • BROILED TILAPIA FRIED SHRIMP • CRAB CAKES • MUSSELS MARINARA • BBQ RIBS • CHICKEN NUGGETS • MEATBALLS • CHICKEN TENDERS • BUFFALO WINGS • CHEESE RAVIOLI SPAGHETTI WITH BUTTER • ITALIAN HOT SAUSAGE • FETTUCCINI ALFREDO or LINGUINE WITH CLAMS • CHICKEN CORDON BLEU or CHICKEN FRANCAISE or CHICKEN ALFREDO or CHICKEN LEMON BUTTER • VEAL MARSALA or ROAST STUFFED TURKEY or VEAL & PEPPERS • HAND CARVED ROAST BEEF HAND CARVED HAM • MACARONI & CHEESE • RICE PILAF • FRENCH FRIES MASHED POTATOES FRESH VEGETABLES • HOMEMADE CAKES major credit VARIETY PUDDINGS and Much More

cards accepted

R ED O AK R ESTAURANT

ADULTS $6.99

children 1-3 eat frEE 4-6 $3.59 • 7-10 $5.59 beverage not included.

230 E. Oak Avenue • Wildwood • 522-9560 FREE Parking • 1 1/2 Blocks from the Boardwalk

Downtown Wildwood

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“D oo the D own t ow n L oo p” 26 th St. to C resse A ve. & B ack A gain on

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

Friday & Saturday 5pm-11pm All Summer Long!

5210 Pacific Ave. 609-729-1817

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De-elicious food ! gift shop gifts galore in this little store ! arcade win prizes ! come see the

Home Made Ice Cream

sweet years

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breakfast lunch & dinner menu

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WILDWOOD’S BEST ICE CREAM PARLOR! Over 30 Flavors of Ice Cream!! including Sugar Free & Frozen Yogurt!

ICECREAM

MILKSHAKES • SUNDAES • MALTS • WATER ICE HAND-DIPPED ICE CREAM • SOFT SERVE • WAFFLES HOT DOGS • PRETZELS • DRINKS LARGEST TOPPING SELECTION IN CAPE MAY COUNTY Classic Rock favorites playing all night!!

Indoor & Outdoor Patio Seating

BUY ONE GET ONE

FREE

SOFT SERVE ICE CREAM Expires 9/30/14

COME and SEE THE PHILLY PHANATIC!

Big Screen TVs with Live MLB Action!

July 4th Weekend.

facebook.com/Dugout.Icecream It’s a DUGOUT Tradition!

2810 PACIFIC AVENUE •WILDWOOD • 609-522-5331 • WWW.DUGOUTICECREAM.COM Open 7 Days

Free Parking

BEACHWEAR SWIMWEAR Always Discounted

For the Entire Family!

5000 Pacific Ave. Wildwood, NJ 609-522-2155

Fit-Flops • Teva • Nike • Topsiders

great selection of

5301 Pacific Ave.

Outstanding Selection of SWIMWEAR, CLOTHING & MORE JANTZEN - ANNE COLE SWIMWEAR SEPARATES

Beach Chairs & Umbrellas

not just Shoes!

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

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(609) 846-1110

SUNDAY beer pong tournie! Ca$h Prize$

3301 Atlantic Ave. Wildwood, NJ

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.

DINNER SPECIALS Fri - Sat - Sun

Under New Ownership

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

Lunch & Dinner Blackboard Specials {Updated Menu} Voted ‘Best Pot Roast’ www.tuckers-pub.com

Building Est. 1913

HAPPY HOUR

11AM-6PM EVERYDAY at the bar

all specials are subject to change

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

Live Entertainment ~ Available for Catering ~ Private Parties

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SHOP • DINE • PLAY & STAY ONLY SALES3.5% TAX!

BIKES

Open Year Round

BONELLI’S

Since 1929

MARKET

SpENcER & Pacific ave.• WILdWOOd (609) 522-5118 • Open Daily 7am

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

Hot Food to Go! BBQ ChiCken • RiBs • spanish RiCe • stoRe Made, hot & sweet italian sausage New! Pacific Ave. Parking Lot & Picnic Tables! (Just ne xt door)

Full Service Bike Shop

Lifetime tune-ups on new bikes

SAME DAY SERVICE

Daily & weekly Bike rentalS

$5 off ANY RENTAL

Open Monday - Saturday 9am - 2pm

Visit the WILDWOOD HISTORICAL MUSEUM 3907 Pacific Ave. Wildwood, NJ 609-523-0277

www.wildwoodhistoricalmuseum.com

10% off

ANY NEW BIKE CODE: SBTS WW Exp 12/31/14

Milita ry & Senio r citize n disco unt

10% off EVE RYD AY!* *Regular priced items only. 5% off sale items.

CUCINA ITALIANA OPEN 7 DAYS Serving Dinners 4-10pm

Smart Dining Menu

(609) 408- 8956 3900 Pacific Ave.

4-5:30pm Daily 4 Courses from $9.95

Wildwood, NJ

New York Strip 4 Course Dinner $12.95

(Pacific & spicer)

www.zippysbikes.com

Thursday Steak-Out!

“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 lapiazzacucina.com

4600 P a c i f i c A v e . W i l d w o o d , NJ 609-522-8300 Drawing of Joey M courtesy of Jersey Cape TV Magazine

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Make Uncle Bill’s your First Stop! the Watch ar C Tram ! e a Ple s

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Uncle Bill’s

Pancake House OPEN EVERY DAY 7AM ~ 2PM BREAKFAST & LUNCH

PLENTY OF FREE PARKING

Burk & Pacific Aves. • Wildwood by-the-Sea • 609.729.7557

www.BeachWhiskers.com

Shop Online!

609-846-7339

Oak & New Jersey Aves. WILDWOOD

609-729-5755 Reservations Suggested

N ow Fe at ur in g G ou rmet Fo ods!

• Blue Crab Bay • Stone Wall Kitchen • Robert Rothchild Farm

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

Jewelry Clothing HandBags

I sh o pp at Be ach W ing his k e rs !

Beach Accessories

FINE DINING

Salt Water Taffy

FEATURING VEAL, STEAK, CHOPS, CHICKEN, SEAFOOD & PASTA DISHES

Greeting Cards Toys Shells Original Artwork Shore Decor & More!

A Wildwood Favorite Since 1985

Friday Night HAPPY HOUR “Sounds of Sinatra” with Benny Marsella

LIVE ENTERTAINMENT Every Saturday Night

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bagel time cafe 3 locations open 7 days!

all bagels & pastries baked fresh daily

dine inside or outside on our patio!

BREAKfAsT fREsh BAKEd BAGELs Bagels $1.00 Each Plain • Whole Wheat • Salt • Sesame Poppy • Onion • Garlic • Everything Egg • Cinnamon Raisin • Blueberry • Asiago Pumpernickel • Multi-Grain Whole Wheat Everything

SPreaDS On a Bagel Sm Ct. Lg. Ct. 2.75 4.50 6.50 3.79 6.25 8.50 3.79 6.25 8.50 3.79 6.25 8.50 3.79 6.25 8.50 3.79 6.25 8.50 3.79 6.25 8.50 3.79 6.25 8.50 4.79 8.00 10.00 4.29 6.25 8.50 3.79 6.25 8.50 3.79 6.25 8.50 3.79 6.25 8.50 4.29 6.25 8.50 4.79 8.00 10.00 4.00 6.25 8.50 3.79 6.25 8.50 3.79 6.25 8.50 2.79 4.50 6.50 3.79 6.25 8.50 3.79 6.25 8.50 3.79 6.25 8.50 4.00 6.25 8.50 4.29 6.25 8.50 Note: Spreads may Vary during Off Season

Plain Veggie Scallion Tomato & Basil Olive & Pimento Walnut & Raisin Strawberry Blueberry Lox Nutella & Banana Garlic & Herb Honey Pecan Horseradish & Cheddar Spinach & Artichoke Shrimp Cocktail Gorgonzola Oreo Jalapeño Light Plain Light Veggie Light Scallion Tofu Roasted Red Pepper Hummus Feta Cucumber Dill

BREAKfAsT sIdEs Bacon Or Sausage 3 Pork Roll Or Ham 3 Turkey Sausage 3 Home Fries 3 Eggs (2) 2.5 Assorted Pastries 2.5 French Fries 3

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Served after 11:00 am

BREAKfAsT sANdwIChEs Served on your choice of bagel Whole wheat wrap - Add $1.00

Bagel With Egg 2.89 Egg & Cheese 3.39

CLUBs

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Clubs Include Chips, Bacon, Lettuce, Tomato, Mayo and a Pickle Add French Fries $2.50

Served with Chips Add French Fries $2.50

Turkey Club 9

Grilled Chicken Avocado

Tuna Salad Club 9

Egg, Meat & Cheese 4.69 Egg Whites & Turkey 6.50

SaLaDS

Breakfast Meat bacon or sausage or ham or pork roll or turkey sausage 4.29

Western egg, onions, peppers and ham 6.50 Nova Lox with cream cheese, tomato & onion 9.50

grilled chicken, tomatoes, avocado, bacon and ranch dressing

Grilled Chicken Club 9 Chicken Salad Club 9

Egg Whites, Avocado & Roasted Red Peppers 6.50

Grilled Chicken Pesto

grilled chicken, aged provolone, roasted red peppers, house made pesto

Honey Mustard Chicken

grilled chicken, swiss cheese, bacon and honey mustard

Greek- mixed field greens, tomatoes, cucumbers, onions, peppers, kalamata olives, feta cheese and balsamic vinaigrette 12

Pulled Pork

Pulled pork, house made slaw, provolone cheese and JD’s smokey bbq sauce

Chicken Caesar - grilled chicken, romaine hearts, parmesan cheese and caesar dressing 10

Spicy Fiesta

grilled chicken, three pepper jack cheese, avocado, pico de gallo and chipotle mayo

Roka Salad - baby arugula, tomato, cucumbers, onions, goat cheese, walnuts, raisins and raspberry vinaigrette 12

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All Eggs and Omelettes Served with Home Fries and Your Choice of Toast Add Cheese for $1.00 Add Egg Whites $1.00

Two Eggs (Any Style) 5 Plain Omelet 6 Western Omelet 8

Add French Fries $2.50

Ham & Cheese 5.5

mixed field greens, tomato and bacon

Grilled Cheese 5 Grilled Chicken Breast Sandwich lettuce and tomato 6.5

Ham Omelet 7

Black Angus Cheese Burger 7

Pork Roll Omelet 7

Pancakes 6 French Toast 7

Chicken or Tuna Salad

Blt 5.5

Philly Cheese Steak 8

Nova Lox & Onion Omelet 9.5

Chicken Avocado

grilled chicken, avocado, bacon, tomato and ranch dressing

Chicken Salad lettuce and tomato 6

Bacon Omelet 7

Veggie Omelet 8.5

grilled chicken, romaine hearts, parmesan cheese and caesar dressing

Tuna Salad lettuce and tomato 6

Sausage Omelet 7

Spinach & Feta Omelet 8.5

Chicken Caesar

Oven Roasted Turkey Breast lettuce and tomato 6.5

Veggie

sauteed spinach, onions, green peppers, tomato, roasted red peppers and pesto

Spicy Fiesta

grilled chicken, three pepper jack cheese, avocado, pico de gallo and chipotle mayo

KId’s PLATEs

Turkey Sausage Omelet 7

YOUR CHOICE $8.99

Served with Chips Add French Fries $2.50

sANdwIChEs eggS, oMeLetS & StUff

YOUR CHOICE $8.99

All Kids Meals Include Cup of Juice, Milk, Chocolate, Milk or Soda • Kids 10 and Under

YOUR CHOICE $6

The Little Patriot

Scrambled Eggs

Silver Dollar Pancakes

3 mini bagels served with strawberry, plain and blueberry cream cheese on the side

with home fries, bacon and mini bagel

served with butter and syrup

Grilled Cheese

Ball Park with french fries

Ham or Turkey Sandwich

with french fries

with french fries

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bagel time cafe 2.

at aqua beach resort 5501 ocean ave. (across from the bike path & beach)

wildwood crest (609) 522-0045

caPe maY bagel time cafe

3.

howard & beach drive

this location open year round

cape may, nj (609) 408-7596

$9.

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Visit our mobile friendly Website

WWW.bagletimecafe.com

With purchase of find us on facebook at bagletime-cafe

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Have a Blast . . .

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).

Go WILD as you race to the top of the leaderboards, earn badges, share photos and MORE!

Top TEN Piers in America

by CoastalLiving.com

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The NEW Taco Joint captures the flavor and style of both Mexican and SoCal. Serving up shrimp, fish, pork, chicken and beef tacos & quesadillas including a variety of fresh salsas and freshly prepared nachos.

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WEEKLY EVENTS

MONDAY NIGHTS

Cape Atlantic Irish Pipe Brigade

TUESDAYNIGHTS

Main Stage Harmony Performers, Original Hobo Band of Pitman & Hatboro Horsham HS Marching Band

WEDNESDAYNIGHTS Duffy String Band

THURSDAYNIGHTS Fralinger, Duffy, Ferko & Woodland String Bands

FRIDAYNIGHTS 10pm Fireworks Spectacular

NEW! State-of-the-art Boardwalk Sound System! Listen to your favorite songs and for “WILDWOOD FUN FACTS!”

For more information please visit

groff’s CeleBrating our 90tH deliCious Year!

restaurant and BakerY

Hours: 4:00-9:00 Enjoy a slice of Groff’s Famous Homemade Pie

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with each adult dinner Eat in only Exp. 10/1/14

Apple Crumb Banana Cream Black Bottom Lemon Meringue Coconut Cream and more!

Visit Groff’s Bakery Cinnamon Buns, Butter Cake & more!

8am) Made fresh each morning (available Magnolia & the Boardwalk, Wildwood (609) 522-5474 www.groffsrestaurant.com

www. D o W ildwood .com

R A C M TRA ASS DAYP Discount books and mid-week daytime wristbands sold at the TramCar Ticket Office at 5308 Boardwalk (Cresse Ave.) and 16th St. Kiosk on Boardwalk in North Wildwood.

They may also be purchased at all Morey’s Piers, Wildwoods Information Center (Schellenger & Boardwalk), and Splashzone Waterpark, all summer long!

NEW! DAY PASS

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“Meet me at Harry’s!”

BREAKFAST • LUNCH •DINNER

HARRY’S CORNER

Gyros • Greek Salads • Pizza• Sundaes • Smoothies •Funnel Cakes •& More!

Since 1985

PALACE

15% Off

FREE SM. FOUNTAIN SODA

W/Purchase of 1 Funnel Cake or 8 Fried Oreos

ANY PURCHASE

Limit one coupon per person. Not to be combined with other offers.

Expires 10/2014

Limit one coupon per person. Not to be combined with other offers.

Expires 10/2014

Slaviero

3420 Boardwalk (at Cedar Ave.) WILDWOOD (609) 729-7091

photo by Jackie

% 10 OFF ANY PURCHASE

26th & Boardwalk Wildwood, NJ

522-6017

3401 BOARDWALK & OAK AVE. WILDWOOD, NJ (609) 522-0034

Limit one coupon per person.

Not to be combined with other offers.

Expires 10/2014

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WILDWOOD

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Whipped Creamy Fudge • Premium Chocolates • Saltwater Taffy

Golf before 4pm. Must present this coupon upon arrival.

Shooters Old Time Photos International Award Winning Photographers with THE MOST costume and set choices 4pm • •Golf beforerrival. r e m o st u C Per Photo t this coupon upon a Must presen

F L O G I N I M OF on the BOARDWALK E M A G E E FR 3414 between Oak & Cedar

www.facebook.com/wildwoodoldtimephotos

609-602-4354

fudgekitchens.com 1 - 80 0 - 2 3F U D GE facebook.com/theoriginalfudgekitchen

Celebrating our 43rd Year!

Visit us and watch our creamy fudge being hand made in copper kettles.

Thanks for making us one of your Favorite Seashore Traditions for 43 years!

BRING THIS COUPON TO THE ORIGINAL FUDGE kITCHEN FOR

1.00 OFF EACH POUND OF FUDGE

$

. . .PLUS SPECIAL DISCOUNTS ON ALL CANDIES

8th St. on Boardwalk (Across from Music Pier) Ocean City 609-398-7457 254 96th St., Stone Harbor 609-368-3003

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

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

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1953

CHARACTER BEACH TOWELS

Located Directly Across from the

Beach Taxi

OAK AVE. & THE BOARDWALK IN WILDWOOD

Candies

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

609-522-3875

We Make the Candy We Sell! www.douglasscandies.com

licorice

mollasses paddles

homemade caramel popcorn non-pareils orange slices

@douglasscandies

WWW.WINTERWOODGIFT.COM

Historic HildretH House WildWood boardWalk 3137 Rt. 9-S • Rio GRande 609-465-3641

betWeen spicer & spencer

609-729-7200

cape May

WaShinGton St. Mall 609-884-8949

salt water taffy

Buy Two lbs. of Fudge and Receive a 3rd lb. FREE

assorted choclates

fudge assorted candies

facebook.com/douglasscandies

Buy Two lbs. of Salt Water Taffy and Receive a 3rd lb. (assorted taffy only) FREE

Must present coupon. Cannot be combined with any other offer.

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PUT THE BOARDWALK BACK ON YOUR SHOPPING LIST ! ! s f o o R 3 r e d n U d o o w Everything WiLd 3 Fun e Welcom Back r!

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Five Mile Marketplace

Find what you need for the Beach & more!

INFO

Souveniers & Gifts Galore!

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

Places to Shop!

Clothing Boys Girls Men Women

Elby’s

ELBIE’s

General Store

BEACH TOWELS

Between Cedar & Schellenger Aves.

The Largest Stores on the Wildwood Boardwalk!

CUSTOM T-SHIRTS

On the corner of Glenwood Ave.

Elby’s HERMIT CRABS

3 Gifts & Variety Stores on the Wildwood Boardwalk!

Between 25th & 26th Aves.

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BOARDWALK SPECIAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT

Craft Shows on the Wildwood Boardwalk just south of the Convention Center

Summer of 2014

July 4, 5 & 6 July 26 & 27 August 2-3 August 16 & 17 August 30 & 31 Dec. 13 More information to follow

www.boardwalkcrafts.com 9am - 5pm

FREE Admission

Parking Available

Rain or Shine

Call 522-0198 or 522-0378

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voted best of the shore

VISIT US AT OUR

WILDWOOD BOARDWALK LOCATION at CEDAR AVE & the BOARDWALK 609-770-8833

Let Us Cater Your Next Event!

Bring Chickie’s & Pete’s® Home for Dinner Tonight

FREE

Reg. Fountain Soda w/Purchase of Chickie’s Boneless Wings Limit (1) per guest, cannot be combined with any other offer.

Offer good at Chickie’s & Pete’s Boardwalk stand locations only. Exp. 10/1/14

Your purchase of this little book, funded by the Lunch With Lynch Foundation, will help provide a free copy of this book to every elementary school student in the Wildwoods for their Raise a Reader program. The book is written in a witty way that allows children and adults to enjoy the history of the tram car in a fun and easy read.

Available for a $5. donation at LunchWithLynch.com or TramCarBook.com

Oceanfront Dining!

Beer, Wine & Cocktails Lunch • Dinner Late Night Menu

1

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2701 BOARDWALK (609)523-1700 in front of the Old Hunt’s Pier on the Wildwood Boardwalk

Magnolia Avenue alk Boardw on the Wildwood l in Cape May, NJ n St. Mal

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• Fountain Classics • Floats • Ice Cream • Appetizers • Burgers • Many Favorites!

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Please Present Coupon upon arrival

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the SUN by-the-Sea

“The last of the bathers were returning with windblown hair and reddening skin and tales of sand castles lost to the tides....”

Timeless Wildwood by-the-Sea

~Michael Capuzzo (Close to the Shore)

Turn to pages 80-81 to read the Shippani’s seashore story

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

Maria & Gloria Shippani at 7th Ave. beach in the early 1960s Bill, Grace & Gloria Shippani at 7th Ave. beach

Bill, Grace and little Maria Shippani

Maria & Gloria Shippani with their cousin at 7th Ave. beach in1952

Grace Shippani (center) with friends at 7th & Surf Aves. in North Wildwood

The Shippani girls of summer

A typical summer day at 7th Ave. beach in 1952

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the SUN by-the-Sea

“Sometimes I think all I really need in life is in my beach bag.”

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Art Of Gymnastics & Cheer

“We encourage Calm”

Summer Camps!

“Summer Fun In The Sun” Camp #1 Gymnastics/Dance Contortion/Aerial Arts

July 7th to 11th

“Summer Fun In The Sun” Camp #2 Gymnastics/Dance Contortion/Aerial Arts

Visit Stone Harbor’s artsy Boutique!

6-Week Camp!

Training on all of the apparatus for competitive gymnastics. Every Tuesday - Thursday mornings beginning July 15th and running until August 21st

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Our gal Toni Stahl is still pedaling strong at 91 years young! Judging by how many miles she puts on her bike every day, riding from one end of the island to the other, Toni more than likely could have rode all the way to moon!

It was East meets the West for a trifecta party fest as residents of North Wildwood, Southern NJ and PA flew out to sunny Newport Beach California to visit and celebrate three milestone birthdays for sons, grandsons and nephews... Jeffrey (Stouty) Stoutenger’s 30th, resident of Newport Beach, Darren (D-run) Hutchinson’s 25th, and Zack (Z man) Hutchinson’s 21st, both of North Wildwood.

Twas a wonderful week of Surfing, Beaches, pools, Spas sightseeing tours and trips, not to mention the dreaded traffic jams (not so wonderful)!! Everyone was enjoying the pool and spa when North Wildwood resident and grandmother of the Hutchinson boys, Rita Agasar pulled out the latest issue of THE SUN by-the-Sea for the family photo shoot!!

As wonderful as the California beaches are, nothing compares to the “Jersey Shore” and our beaches in North Wildwood!! Thanks for taking along The Sun!

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The Rosewood,Wildwood by~the~sea

by Catina Blinebury Simmons

My family has fond memories of Wildwood summers by the sea thanks to my grandparents, Catherine and Fred Aliseo and Fred’s sister, Jenny, known to everyone as Aunt Jean. They lived together in a house on Rosewood Street in South Philadelphia.

In 1952, they purchased our Wildwood house located at 205 E. Hand Ave. For decades, we lived happily in the back and rented out the front house.

Many families came down and stayed in the house that came to be known as the Rosewood.

205 E. Hand Ave., Wildwood, N.J. circa 1952

My grandfather, Fred (Freddy) Aliseo was born in 1913 and died in 2006 at the age of 93. One of nine kids, he was a Philadelphia fireman and a driver and Hose Man at the 12th and Reed Firehouse.

In 1955, he was thrown from a truck on his way to a fire, resulting in a broken neck and a year’s hospital stay. Prior to being a fireman, Freddy worked welding ships during the war and sang on the radio in the Sun Ship Yard Variety Show. Meeting people from all walks of life, he became friends with Fabian’s dad, a Philadelphia policeman.

My grandmother, Catherine Caruso Aliseo, was born in 1914 and died in 2002 at the age of 89.

She worked at the Quarter Master in Philadelphia making military officers’ uniforms. She was an exceptionally gifted seamstress with a business of her own making custom dresses for an array of people, including kids on popular talent TV shows of the time. She entered her kids, my mother, Kathleen and my Uncle Joe, in the Wildwood Baby Parade with their costumes winning many times. Catherine, too, was one of nine kids and a really fun lady.

When my grandfather got hurt in that fire truck accident, all of her brothers and sisters pitched in and fixed up our house. They rebuilt the front house porch, giving our house a 1950’s look. Our house has been painted the same 1/2 aqua and 1/2 white colors ever since.

My great Aunt Jenny Aliseo was born in 1908 and died in 2005 at the age of 96. She worked for Saks Fifth Avenue making suits. Aunt Jean was a true beach lover and shared that love with the rest of us. She walked generations of kids in our family to the beach every day. In the interest of keeping us kids safe, she always made sure we stayed by the Hand Avenue lifeguard and crossed the street when we had the green light.

Many years have passed since my grandparents and great aunt planted roots by the sea, a tradition my husband, kids and I proudly continue, recently becoming year round residents as well as the proud owners of Beach Whiskers, a beach store for the entire family reminiscent of the old time variety stores common during my grandparents’ generation. We’re confident that our Wildwood days will blissfully live on for generations to come…

Typical backyard fun at the Aliseo’s shore house (L-R) Catena Caruso, Fred & Catherine (on table) and Kathleen Aliseo and Sparky the family dog EDITOR NOTE: This happens to be the same umbrella that is featured on our cover photo.

Mr. & Mrs. Fred Aliseo of 205 E. Hand Ave. in Wildwood proudly pose by their award winning hydrangeas.

It was once thought of as Wildwood’s flower. The hydrangea, also known to many as the snowball, was celebrated with high esteem.

Every summer in early July, officials from Atlantic to Cape May County rode the Hydrangea Trail to view the big fluffy blooms of the hydrangeas. The trail extended from Brigantine to Cape May, including the Shore Road communities. Contestants took part in the annual trail during which time winning gardens were selected.

Entries were awarded prizes for categories such as Best Hydrangea Bush, Best Hydrangea Garden, Best Small Home Display, Best Large Home Display, Best Ami Pasquir Red (crimson to wine blooms.)

Girls also represented each community at the Hydrangea Ball where they vied with a total of 20 other queens for the coveted Hydrangea Queen title.

The Wildwood Historical Society is credited with being the only source to have any knowledge and information on this festival of yesteryear. A newspaper clipping from 1968 reported the prizes.

In Wildwood Crest the winners were: Mrs. Eleanor Marple. 124 E. Sweetbriar Rd., Mrs. Bertha DeVault, 5907 Park Blvd., Mrs. J. N. Neil, 300 E. Miami Ave., Mrs. Betty Paxton, 104 E. Forget-me-not Rd., William Kern, 215 E. Rambler Rd.

Fred & Catherine Aliseo having summer fun

Fred & Catherine Aliseo (on left) were fortunate to have spent many wonderful summers enjoying their seashore yard with family and friends.

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“The wild ocean would always have her wild heart... She knew someday the sea would call her home.”

Kathleen Aliseo won many baby parades in the 1950s with her hand sewn costume dresses made by her mother.

Photos of Catina Blinebury

Catina (on right) with her grandfather Fred Aliseo and her cousin Laurie Aliseo in the summer of 1996 Kathleen Aliseo’s original Baby Parade trophies

Wildwood, N.J. circa 1975

(L-R) Jim Blinebury, Laurie Aliseo, Kathleen & Catina Blinebury and Joe Aliseo at their annual summer shaving creme contest, 1989

Wildwood, N.J. circa 1975

Catina loved her childhood summers spent at her grandparents house in Wildwood, where she worked on the Boardwalk as a teenager at Mariner’s and Olympic Arcades. She went to Stockton for Marine Biology then moved to Boca Raton, Florida for a few years before eventually finding her way back home. Her grandmother passed away in 2002 and Catina knew she needed to be in Wildwood for the summer again to be with her 89 year old grandfather.

In 2013, Catina, her husband, Russ (owner of Wild Island Graphics) and their two children, Catena and Dominic, happily made Wildwood, (and the house that Catina grew up summering in,) their year-round home.

Catina is the Treasurer of the Wildwood Historical Society and the proud owner of Beach Whiskers Gift Shop on Pacific Avenue.

This beautiful seashore home is a place where summer stays and memories are made with each new generation...

Wildwood, N.J. circa 1977

Catena Caruso & Josephine Aliseo Catina Simmons’ 2 great-grandmothers sitting in the yard enjoying an easy summer day in Wildwood by-the-sea.

Catena Caruso had nine children but found the time to own a bridal shop at 1431 S. 7th St. in S. Phila. called Aunt Katie’s. Her whole family lived upstairs.

In the beginning of WWII, a paratrooper brought his silk parachute home from the war and she made his new wife a wedding dress out of it.

Catina at her lemonade stand, 1982

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“Down by the waves is a place I want to go, it’s a place called “long ago” a long, long time ago. “ ~Chris Kastle, folk singer

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Wildwood Memories by-the-Sea These photos were graciously sent by readers who love reminiscing with the SUN, a group of nostalgia buffs dedicated to conveying a sense of fun and reflection with each turn of the page.

Since its inception, our hope at the SUN has been to provide locals and tourists with the original nostalgic newspaper. We accomplish this in part through the contributions of “bathing beauties” like those celebrated here.

We make every effort to recapture priceless memories in print and find a home for each treasured photograph.

If imitation truly is the sincerest form of flattery, then we at the SUN are sincerely privileged to walk down a sandy memory lane with each of our readers.

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Cowboys & Indians The Wildwood Baby parade on the Boardwalk, August 4, 1960. Bill Filippo, and sister Kathy Filippo. Sent in by sister Marie Filippo on a snowy winter day.

The photos above are of my parents, Dr. Marcus & Mrs. Clara Fath that I believe were taken in North Wildwood in August 1935. I have so many fond memories growing up on Glenwood Avenue.

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“As we got closer to the shore, she seemed to grow younger, years of worry and work disappearing from her face. Her eyes turned the color of the sea.” ~ Rick Riordan

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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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“Recall it as often as you wish, a happy memory never wears out.” -Libbie Fudim

Bathing Beauties & Beach Bums 3 Generations of Wildwood Lovers

Susan Steiner has fond recollections of her many summers spent happily by the sea. Her family may have originated in South Philadelphia, but it is clear they have a deep connection to the Wildwoods, their vacation destination for over 80 years. Several generations since that time have served as blissful bathing

beauties, creating lifelong memories in the sand captured affectionately in time by the camera.

The family currently owns a condo in Wildwood Crest, ensuring many picturepostcard moments destined to occur in their seaside slice of paradise.

Photo story submitted by Susan Steiner

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The Wilson Family on beach at 18th & Boardwalk, 1954 Left to right: Betty (Marvel) Senski, Patricia (Wilson) Stinsman, (my grandmother), Mary (Wilson) Stinsman, Betty (Wilson) McCann, and William (Will) Wilson

Above: Patti (Stinsman) Steiner at 18th and the Boardwalk, 1963 (Susan’s mother at age 2) Below: Susan Steiner on the beach at Wildwood Crest at Primrose Rd., 1991 at age 4.

Below is a photo of my husband’s grandparents, Bernard and Viola O’Donnell. The back of the postcard reads: Sherman, New Studio, Adjoining Casino Baths, Wildwood, New Jersey. They were married in 1920, so the photo was taken around that time.

I just wanted to congratulate you on 10 wonderful years of Nostalgia!

Ken Layre Wildwood Crest Beach Patrol 1953 You may recognize Ken from Rick’s Seafood in North Wildwood... tell him you saw him in The Sun!

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Bernard and Viola O’Donnell

John & Mary Kane, circa 1927 Sent in by Steve Kane of his Pop with his little sister in Wildwood

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“You can shake the sand from your shoes but it will never leave your soul.”

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WILDWOOD. . . just the city name alone makes me smile! My mom once told me that on our first trip to wildwood when I was 4 years old that as we drove across the old rickety bridge, my eyes flew open with excitement of seeing the rides all lit up and to this day the feeling has never left me. It is my slice of heaven on earth to share with my husband Mike, our kids: josh and Jon, my brother, his family and our friends. The memories of all our trips over the past 40 plus years is considered a treasure in my life and these photos are cherished within my heart. The count down has begun! The beach is calling and the sand will soon be beneath our toes. Come on Wildwood, Mike’s pictures will once again tell a story and our family will have more cherished memories created in paradise!

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The Murray’s in front of Hunt’s Pier Jackie, Joan, James, Sr., Elizabeth & James

Jim & Joan Murray at Gateway 26

Jackie in her happy place!

The Murray’s in front of an old Wildwood favorite, “KONG”: Joan, Elizabeth, Jackie, Jim, James, Jr, & friend Esther Laurie

Joshua, Mike, Jackie & Jon Slaviero Selfie by Mike Slaviero at Sam’s

The Murray family at the legendary Ed Zaberer’s Restaurant, (l-r) Jimmy IV, Jackie, Mary, James, Jr. Joan, Elizabeth, James,Sr.

James Murray Sr. by the epic Hunt’s Pier

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“I’m hungry,” I said from my perch on the bow.

My fishing line was twitching on the surface of the water, making little ringlets, and I wondered if there was a flounder on the other end.

But with my luck, it was probably a boot. I was bored, like I always was when I was bottom fishing, and my thoughts turned to food, especially to the fresh hoagies we built at our restaurant earlier that morning.

We opened the fresh rolls and piled the ingredients on at will and then stuffed them into a cooler along with sodas and potato chips and headed for the dock.

“I’m ready for my hoagie,” I yelled over my shoulder. No one answered immediately but soon a reply came forward: “We’re looking for the cooler.”

The sounds of people rustling about on deck and down below brought me to my feet. I turned around and strained my neck to see what was going on. I heard my aunt say to my cousin, “Did you bring the cooler?” and I saw him shrug his shoulders.

A feeling of dread swept over me.

Then, my uncle yelled, “If something gets a hold of that line, you’re going to go over the side.” I returned my attention to my fishing rod and found that, while straining to see the search for my lunch, I was holding it well over the gunwale. That might be a blessing in disguise; I thought as I reeled the line in and went astern to assist.

After a thorough search it was determined that the cooler with the hoagies, sodas, and chips had been left behind in the car. An immediate panic ensued amongst the children onboard. My uncle simply lit a cigarette and launched into a tongue-in-cheek lecture about scurvy while my aunt went down below to poke around in the galley. We quickly followed her and managed to find a box of stale saltine crackers and a can of tuna fish. When the crackers were gone we started looking around for a can opener but found none. We returned topside and asked my uncle if he had a knife and he told us that there was no way we would ever get our hands on anything sharp in such a desperate time.

“We’ll be back by three,” he replied as he tugged on his line. “You can wait until then.”

He quickly changed the subject.

“Do you guys remember the time that sparrow hitched a ride back to shore with us?” Indeed we did: It was the summer before and we were further out than we are now and a sparrow landed onboard and stayed with us the whole way in, despite our efforts to shoo it away. I thought about that sparrow, about how smart it was to locate a ride back to shore, and began to scan the horizon looking for a ride of my own, perhaps on a boat where the passengers had a sandwich to spare.

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by Meg Corcoran It’s finally summer in the seaside town of Wildwood, N.J., where the Dawn of the Planet of the Apes greets our unsurpassed morning sunrise (and non-primate community). Following a long winter, our summer crew is no longer saying Wish I Was Here from their West Coast abode, as they happily settle into their cozy new digs. While Hercules builds massive sandcastles dangerously close to the surf, Tammy and her young-at-heart grandmother are testing out their new surfboards, searching for the biggest waves (and the cutest guys). The Expendables (3) find their coastal retreat essential to their mental well being, and, as part of their healthier outlook, choose seawall strolls over barroom brawls.

Strolling through each sunny day, our entire cast can’t wait to blog about their beach and boardwalk experiences as they read their latest scripts that call for unforgettable Wildwood Days all summer long!

Before strolling to your nearest memorable movie theater, please check your local listings for release date changes…

Tammy (Melissa McCarthy, opens July 2nd) and her feisty grandmother (Susan Sarandon) are ready for the ultimate road trip with a pit stop at the 22nd Annual Ultimate Beach Frisbee Tournament.

And So It Goes (opens July 11th) for a widowed realtor (Michael Douglas) raising his incarcerated son’s daughter while finding love again beneath Fireworks on the Beach with his compassionate neighbor (Diane Keaton).

During the Dawn of the Planet of the Apes (opens July 11th), primate leader Caesar (Andy Serkis) contends with a threat posed by a group of human survivors while blending in with the participants at the Wildwood Talent Showcase.

Following a breezy day spent at the Boogie Board Races, a down-on-his-luck actor (Zach Braff) utters Wish I Was Here (opens July 18th) all summer long instead of homeschooling his kids and dealing with his cancer-stricken dad (Mandy Patinkin).

Seeking vengeance for his family’s death, Hercules (Dwayne Johnson, opens July 25th) eventually develops a more peaceful frame of mind during weekly Yoga on the Beach sessions.

Far beneath the tranquil Concerts Under the Stars, the eccentric Guardians of the Galaxy (including Chris Pratt and the voices of Bradley Cooper and Vin Diesel, opens August 1st) are faced with the cosmic decision to become superheroes or remain their oddball selves.

The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (opens August 8th) are on a dark, CG-inspired journey following the (sun) light leading to the Around the Island Row with a beautiful reporter (Megan Fox) and cameraman (Will Arnett) on board for the festive adventure.

Living in a seemingly utopia kind of existence, The Giver (Jeff Bridges, opens August 15th) shares his colorful life views with his protégé (Brenton Thwaites), who prefers a perfect day spent at the Colossal Coastal Roller Derby Expo to life’s colossal realities.

The Expendables 3 (including Sylvester Stallone and Jason Statham, opens August 15th) face a formidable new enemy (Mel Gibson) testing out his fighting skills at the Battle at the Beach Grappling Tournament.

Following the car accident that killed her parents, a comatose teen (Chloe grace Moretz) must decide whether to live or to let go, ultimately realizing If I Stay (opens August 22nd), summer will be filled with healing days spent at the Wildwood Block Party & Music Festival with her singer-guitarist boyfriend (Jamie Blackley).

On Boardwalk duty, the Guardians of the Galaxy forget their universal responsibilities as they pursue the sounds of the thrill rides. Making his way along those thrilling, boarded trails, The Giver feels invigorated by the sea air and generously hands out season pier passes to delighted passersby, believing it truly is better to give than to receive. The forever youthful Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles have the greatest time wandering from Morey’s Piers to Adventure Pier as each of our ageless stars realizes If I Stay any longer, I may never return to the glamorous spotlight. While basking in the translucent sunlight and picturesque moonlight, the cast soaks in those endless breezy days and starry movie nights playing all season long to a packed audience.

And So it Goes, the Summer of 2014 by the sea….

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THE SUN and Maria Perna traveled to the top of Mt. Etna, Sicily, Italy and captured some exciting photos! Mt. Etna is still one of the world’s largest active and tallest volcanoes in Europe! Thanks for sharing Maria!!

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THE SUN and the Celinski family visited Ava Maria University, in Florida to meet with Hannah Milani from Minnesota, a senior at the University. Rita is a cousin to the Celinski Family who first introduced them to Ava Maria University about 5 years ago. They met Hannah while studying at the University.

Rita lives in Port Charlotte, Florida. It is home base for the Celinski family when they visit her and their 95 year old aunt, Kay Gendek. At their recent visit the family noticed the community of Ave Maria has grown. Fr. Michael P. Orsi, who was formerly assigned at St. Ann Parish and taught at Wildwood Catholic High School is Chaplin and Research Fellow in Law and Religion at Ava Maria University. He sends his warm regards to the Wildwoods.

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report: Captain allen MaCkenzie waS reaDy to be baCk in new york. MonthS at Sea haD taken itS toll anD he waS reaDy to reSt. he anD hiS Crew haD reaCheD the laSt leg oF their MaSSive journey FroM the other SiDe oF the globe. CoMing all the way FroM kobe, japan, Sailing aCroSS the MaSSive expanSe oF the paCiFiC, Down to the South through Cape horn below South aMeriCa, paSt the FalklanD iSlanDS, wrapping arounD brazil into the Caribbean anD up the eaSt CoaSt oF the u.S., the SinDia haD entereD the waterS juSt oFF oF new jerSey: the hub oF the Shipping traDe. built in an iriSh ShipyarD that woulD eventually go on to ConStruCt the titaniC, the Sailing bark with a Steel hull uSeD to haul Cargo between aSia anD aMeriCa waS owneD by aMeriCan oil CoMpany CapitaliSt john D. roCkeFeller. weigheD Down with CrateS oF hanD-painteD porCelain anD SilkS FroM aSia, the veSSel’S Final hourS were at hanD. on the night oF DeCeMber 15, 1901, a StorM ChoppeD the waveS oF the Mighty atlantiC, toSSing the winD battereD SinDia. the Ship ran agrounD near the 17th Street beaCh oF oCean City. Captain j. MaCkey CorSon who leD the liFeguarD Saving Station oF oCean City helpeD reSCue 16 oF the 33 Crew MeMberS. thoSe reMaining walkeD aShore with Captain MaCkenzie the Following Morning, aDMitting DeFeat. their bootS were FilleD with Sea water, their ClotheS Dirty, wet anD tattereD. but they were thankFul the inCiDent happeneD CloSe to Shore anD not SoMewhere Far out at Sea. the reMainS oF the great Ship eventually Sank beneath the SanD but not beFore it beCaMe a teMporary oCean City touriSt attraCtion. iF the FragMentS oF a porCelain treaSure ever waSh up on the beaCh in thiS area, it’S SaFe to aSSuMe that they’re FroM the SinDia, having journeyeD to theSe waterS all the way FroM japan. from the Archives of the ocean City historical Society

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“God can do exceedingly and abundantly more than anything we can ask or imagine. “ ~Ephesians 3:20

Wildwood by-the-sea. . . By the Beautiful Sea! These photos were graciously sent in by Catina Blinebury Simmons, whose Wildwood story is featured in this issue on pages 58-59. She loves reminiscing with the SUN, and wanted to share her family’s treasured photographs to honor her grandparents’ glory days in Wildwood by-the-Sea. Since its inception, our hope at The SUN has been to provide locals and tourists with the original nostalgic paper. We accomplish this in part through your contributions of “bathing beauties” like those celebrated here.We make every effort to recapture priceless memories in print and find a home for each treasured photograph.

Mail your old photos and stories to: THE SUN, P.O. Box 2101, Wildwood, NJ 08260 Aunt Jean 1918

or thesunbythesea@gmail.com Fred and Kathleen Aliseo

Aunt Jean and her sister Rose Kathleen Aliseo

Aunt Jean, Fred, and Rose

Aunt Jean 1926 Aliseo’s in winter at the shore

Aunt Jean and Rose

Charlie, Rocco, and Fred

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“We turn older with years, but newer every day.” ~Emily Dickinson Visit us at

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Photos Courtesy of Wildwood Historic Society

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The Brannen grandchildren

Summer of 2014 is here. My seven grandchildren are very happy. The boardwalk rides are open. And the younger ones are excited because now they are above the minimum height line to go on most rides themselves. We never get tired of the smell of cotton candy and all the other goodies on the boardwalk. We enjoy the sounds of people screaming on the rides, and “Watch the Tramcar, Please”.

Kathy Skouras, our President, and the rest of the Board Members are doing a great job, along with Mona Pluck our girl Friday. Ronnie Griffith is always on hand to help keep the Museum clean and Catina Simmons is doing a great job making sure the bills are paid. A special thanks to Russ Simmons for the work he is doing on the website and posters. Volunteers have returned to continue scanning the photos in our albums.

The Museum is open Monday through Saturday 9 AM to 2 PM. Please stop by. Send your customers. The Wildwoods have a great History. Up until the 1950’s thousands of people would come by trains every day. Some visit just for the day, the rest for a week.

Does anyone know where the nickname Shoobie name comes from? The Entertainment in the 50’s, 60’s and 70’s were second to none on the East Coast. Wayne Newton, Fats Domino, Bill Haley &The Comets at Jackie Lee’s Fun Spot in West Wildwood or maybe The Marty Bohn’s Nut Club in North Wildwood. The Wildwoods were Las Vegas by the Sea as far as entertainment went. When Atlantic City started to have gambling, that’s the day the music died in the Wildwoods.

The Board wants to give a Special thanks to the Byrne Fund for Wildwood, Inc. for stepping forward and donating $3500. for the transferring of some our archived copies of The Leader to CD Disks. Thank you! We still have a long way to go as there are about 175 books, going back to 1890.

We are awaiting the arrival of one of the Tram Cars. Some new ones are on their way to the boardwalk and the Museum has been promised one of the old ones. Also in the works is the rebuilding of the former Center City Clock and displaying it outside.

ABS Sign Company has volunteered to repair it for us. The museum hopes to have it installed by September.

Like everyone, the Museum cannot exist without the help of the Community. Please become a Member.

The membership fees are reasonable and the dues help us pay many of our bills. We also have a Memorial Brick program where you can remember family members who have passed or a favorite Hotel/Motel you stayed in etc. We are totally independent from the City of Wildwood so we count on donations to keep us going. We are scanning all the pictures and information onto disks. Anyone who has some free time and knows a little about computers please stop in and talk to Kathy about helping.

Have a great summer!

Al Brannen, Vice President,

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LOIS LADZENSKI WHS 73

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“Let’s go surfing now, everybody’s learning how...” ~The Beach Boys

The Memories Will Last Forever By

Al ‘Butch’ Love It was the last day of summer, Saturday,

September 21, 2013. The Irish Festival was going strong on Old New Jersey Ave in North Wildwood. The crowds lined the streets proudly wearing the green. The day was around 80° and blue skies. I decided to take a break and pedaled my way up to my favorite spot on the island, 2nd and JFK, and the benches on the seawall. Soaking up the warm sun, the view of bathers, fishermen, boats, and a few surfers paddling to catch the last waves of the summer. An elderly couple sitting next to me wondered out loud what it would be like to surf. It triggered my memory of the days when I grew up surfing many years ago.

I was fortunate to spend my childhood summers growing up at the shore in Wildwood. My family had owned our summer house before I was born and passed it on to me. Throughout my working years I resided mainly within a short travel distance from the shore and came down as often as I could. I am retired now and spend most of the summer here.

Back in the 1950’s, I was in high school and started to see young people appearing on the Wildwood beaches with surf boards after the life guards had left. Wow did that look cool watching them ride the waves on these big boards. Before that I loved to body surf. I loved the ocean. It is magical.

This was before boogie boards. I had to try surfing it.

After graduating high school, I had saved enough money working at my summer job renting beach umbrellas & chairs, to buy my first surfboard. That summer I walked into Scoop Taylor’s Sporting Goods Store at Rio Grand & NJ Aves., where Kona is now. I stared at the row of boards lining the wall and bought the longest, most beautiful blue fiberglass surfboard I’d ever seen. It was almost 12 feet long and weighed about 75 pounds. I handed over 60 bucks and walked out of the store with it. I was hooked for life. I became a surfer.

Each day I ran home from my job on the beach, grabbed a bite to eat, got my board and walked the six blocks to the Glenwood Avenue beach. Surfing is not easy as I found out. All summer I struggled to stand up. Watching the wave form, paddle to catch it breaking, spring up, bend your knees, move your legs, and keep your balance. All the while the wave and the board is trying to throw you off. Persistence, keep trying, and don’t give up.

Hanging ten (toes) over the top of the board I could never muster. But I got better. Like learning to ride a bike, you finally get it. The waves vary during the summer from being calm, to maybe three to five feet high. In the fall the tropical storms down south can increase the height of the waves greatly. For beginners and novice surfers our beaches are good for learning.

Most surfers will tell you there is nothing like it. For me just sitting on that board is peaceful and serene. Just you, your thoughts, and the ocean sending another wave to catch. Each summer brings warmer water, perfect temperature, sunny skies, and dolphins swimming close by. Catching waves is just exciting and hard to explain.

It’s a rush that most surfers experience.

The summer of 1956 ended, and I decided to stay and spend the winter with my grandmother. Between a part time job, I had the chance to surf most days. Into late September, I was mostly alone on my board until the sun began to set. I watched while the lights on the boardwalk started to come on and the moon rising casting a sparkling glow over the ocean. It was a magical sight from where I was sitting.

Hunt’s Pier at the time was halfway out into the ocean and I could see people walking and getting on the rides close by.

Most evenings I didn’t expect they even saw me out there. After a few mishaps and my board washing ashore unattached I would call it a day.

I left the beach and walked under the boardwalk path, wet, cold, and exhausted towards home. Sometimes swollen with jellyfish stings. I stretched this routine out to about the second week in November. I don’t advise surfing alone. It can be dangerous.

The next five years I spent mostly time away from the shore while attending college and serving three years in the Army.

My father threatened he was going to give or throw away that surf board. It took up so much room in his garage that was meant to be for his lawn equipment and tools. For the next thirty or so summers he continued this thought until his passing in 1998.

In the summer of 1963, I returned to our home in Wildwood. My father described the damage the March 1962, Nor’ eastern Storm did to the shore. The ocean met the bay and we had water inside the house ruining our carpets, furniture, and electrical wiring. Looking at the water line in the garage there had been 4 feet of water inside. All his tools, lawn equipment, paint, {Continues on next page}

Al & Sandi at Centennial Park in Wildwood Crest, Summer 2013 and Wildwood beach in the Summer of ‘68

Al Love in a recent pose with the classic longboard that he purchased from Scoop Taylor’s Surf Shop in the summer of ‘56

Al’s granddaughter, Sophia, 9 years old, surfing at Rambler Rd. beach, 2013

Al Love with son Jason who inherited his father’s love for longboarding.

Jeff Love in Ocean Beach, San Diego, CA where he lives and surfs all year round

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“If you fell down yesterday, stand up today.” ~H. G. Wells (on surfing :-)

Memories. . .

Seth A. Fuscellaro, Esquire Attorney at Law

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etc. was ruined with the exception of that darn surf board. It just floated around harmlessly during the storm.

I was hired that summer as a provisional police officer. I worked mainly nights and my day time was free to go surfing. The most popular and remote place to surf at that time was south around Diamond Beach where Lower Township starts. There was nothing there, no motels, houses, people, just sandy roads leading to the beaches. It was just sand dunes, tall grass, and jackrabbits running wild. It was paradise to us young surfers. No rules, no guards, no police, (except maybe for me.) We had our girlfriends there and became a close knit group. Tan lean bodies and long surfers bathing suits. The transistor radios played surfing music, Jan & Dean, Beach Boys, etc.

No alcohol, drugs, fights there, just our common love for surfing. Southern California had come to South Jersey. I had a Realtor friend by the name of Ed Haggerty who advised me to buy some vacant lots down there for around five hundred dollars each. I needed a newer car to replace my 1956 Chevy and said no thanks. Yes, I know what you are thinking.

Five years later I left Wildwood and got a job on the Metropolitan Police Department in Washington, DC. I met my wife Sandi there, a stewardess for Eastern Airlines. In 1970, on our first wedding anniversary we flew to Honolulu, Hawaii for a week. We stayed at the Sheraton Princess Kaiulani Hotel right on the Waikiki Beach. To me the Mecca of surfing. This was my chance to see what I was made of. We did our tourist trips the first couple of days, Pearl Harbor, Battleship Arizona, shopping, and now it was time. Now or never. It was a beautiful day, warm, not a cloud in the sky, and the waves were rolling in from about a half mile out. They were renting long boards at the beach stands. I told Sandi that I was going in first to take a swim. Five minutes later while treading water a surfboard floated up to me. No one was near it. God works in strange ways.

The rest of the day I clung to that board.

I paddled out to where the big Kahuna’s were catching the waves. I looked out of place with these island natives who grew up on boards. Sitting on this board in the Pacific Ocean looking at the view of the beach and Diamond Head on top of the mountain was surreal. I had came a long way from the Wildwood beaches. I waited and took my turns catching these waves.

That day the waves just kept rolling in for long distances without crashing down hard

Specializing in near the shore. Just a long curl making it easier for me ride the waves. My heart was beating fast but I held my own that day. It was like living a dream. About four hours later I turned in the board and met Sandi on the beach looking for me. She thought I had drowned.

On the North Shore of the Island is where the famous Banzai Pipeline is located and where the experts ride the tubes and do cutbacks. The next day I visited that beach but had enough sense to just sit and enjoy watching.

Countless movies have been made of the beauty of surfing. A must see is the “Endless Summer“ made in 1966. It is about two surfers who leave California and travel around the world looking for new surfing spots.

They travel to the coasts of Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, Tahiti, and Hawaii.

The music theme became one of the best in surfing movies.

In 1971, I returned to New Jersey and continued to surf in the summers for about the next twenty years with my old board.

Mostly after the lifeguards had left and not as often. Later on the board became heavy and cumbersome and I would just take it down to the bay and paddle around the inlets. When I turned sixty years old, I bought a kayak and paddled that around West Wildwood for about five years. At sixty five I developed a heart problem and the board and kayak have not been moved since.

So this is my recollection of surfing. I am only a novice writer and surfer and there are so many words to express that feeling. Each surfer will tell you differently. My son Jeff is living his dream in San Diego, Cal. Living there and surfing year around at Ocean Beach and along the coast. My granddaughter Sophia is 10 years old.

She wants her own surfboard this summer.

She got hooked on surfing at the Crest surf beach last year.

I’m 75 years old now, my board and I have grown older together. I am realistic to know I will never take it to the beach again.

When I see it hanging there in the garage, I have only to close my eyes and it brings back fond memories. Oh! to be with my friends again sitting on the warm sand with our boards along the dunes and jackrabbits without a care in the world.

My board will remain in the garage as long as I am alive. Then it will be a gift to my two sons, Jason and Jeff. They can do whatever they want with it. And sorry Dad, the board is still there. Just like my board, The Memories Will Last Forever.

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“My own prescription for health is less paperwork and more running barefoot on the beach.” ~Terri Guilemets

A GRAND OLD FLAG

by Marilyn Guidetti

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Happy Summer!

From our Home to Yours. . .

The Guidetti family The Memorial Day crowd left and July 4th will soon be here, but right now the neighborhood is fairly calm. As I look around I see some homes flying our American flag and many of the porch railings have patriotic buntings on them, for some reason it brings tears to my eyes. Guess I have always had strong feelings about expressing my pride to be an American.

Years ago the weekly concerts at the Lou Booth gazebo had many patriotic programs. The audience sang along with the bands. There were songs like “The Battle Hymn of the Republic”, “Proud to be an American”, “When Johnny Comes Marching Home Again”, etc. We all left at the end of the evening still singing and very proud of our heritage.

It bothers me when our flag passes in a parade and many folks do not show any respect. Look around at the old timers, they remove their hats and either salute or put their hands over their hearts. I look at them, then at the children, for the children learn by watching and they should know about the struggles and sacrifices that were made for the Red, White and Blue.

We keep hearing about the “Great Generation”, I was very young, but I grew up hearing about relatives and neighbors fighting overseas. There were stars in windows on almost every house indicating they had a son in service. When the war was over, I remember the neighbors all out in the street cheering and singing. (At that time I did not know why all the grown people that I knew were doing that, or even what war was).But the flags were waving.

My school was down the block from my grandparents home, in which my parents and I also lived. One afternoon my class was in the school yard and I looked up at a bus that stopped on the corner, a soldier got off and started walking up the street, as he got closer, I realized it was my Uncle. I ran to him and he picked me up

and hugged me, he was coming home from the War. All my classmates cheered for my Uncle, then my teacher gave me the rest of the day off. In those days everyone knew the sacrifices the soldiers made, we were all connected in the fight for freedom and love of our country.

Now that I am a mother and grandmother, I relate to the feelings my grandmother must have had when her only son was fighting a war on another continent. I remember there was always a group of ladies getting together at her house to bake cookies to send to their men overseas. They had to be so brave, in those days there wasn’t the communication like we have today. The news was brought to them via radio and newsreels. My grandmother did not drive (very few women did in those days) so she would take me with her for a long walk to the other end of town to a movie house to watch the newsreels, of course we had to watch whatever movie was featured, too. Most of the movies seemed to be about war because I can remember being frightened and hiding behind the seat. My Grandmother did not notice, she was glued to the screen because many times people would say they saw loved ones on the newsreel.

Very early every morning,some of my grandmothers friends would walk to mass to pray, their faith kept them going. I think about the safety of my children and grandchildren every day but I can pick up the phone and check on them, imagine those poor mothers.

Our flag flies outside everyday not just on patriotic holidays, and it pleases me when I pass my childrens’ homes that they do the same. There is a poem I read a long time ago called “When You Thought I Wasn’t Looking”, its about a child imitating and doing things that he sees the people he looks up to, do. That is so true!

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EVERYDAY WEEKLY SPECIALS SPECIALS On June 18, 1982, following my graduation from Upper Darby Sr. High in Delaware County, PA, I arrived in Wildwood for senior week, a week that would happily change my life forever. I stayed in a 2nd floor apartment one block from the beach on Glenwood Ave. On New Jersey Ave., I drove past a brown MG convertible with a surfboard sticking out the top and a baby-oiled up surfer dude in the driver seat named Joe Meehan. I promised I’d catch up with him on Diamond Beach, Wildwood Crest, but I never did. I was too busy checking out my new apartment’s 2nd floor view and hitting the boardwalk with the girls. Joe, who I would learn worked for an architect designing water slides and parks for Morey’s Piers and Mariner’s Landing, lived on 3rd Ave. in North Wildwood and was soon knocking on my door.

We had our first dinner date at Strathmere’s, Deauville Inn. Then I returned home, telling my mom I met a great guy. For the next four years, we shared phone calls and letters (of which I still have every one) while I attended college. Six years later, we were married!

When I came here for senior week, I didn’t realize I would meet the man I’d marry and the father of my two great kids. For the past 32 years, Joe and I have enjoyed all that Wildwood has to offer; the beaches, the outdoor concerts, the walks and bike rides on the boardwalk, the restaurants and more.

This was the town where we first laid eyes on each other, the town that is etched into our memory forever.

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“Heaven’s a little closer in Wildwood by-the-Sea.”

Bill & Grace Shippani enjoying the afternoon sun

Bill Shippani at his summer home in 1968

Maria Shippani, after a liesurely bike ride, 2013

This Old Seashore House

The first summer by the sea, 1952

By Dorothy Kulisek It’s always been said that heaven's a little closer in a home by the sea. And so it has been for most of Maria Shippani’s life, where she has spent long summer days in a lovely seashore cottage built by her dear father.

In 1952, Bill Shippani, an electrical engineer, along with the help of family members who were masons and carpenters and other trades, set out to construct a dwelling on his little piece of heaven on earth along Surf Ave. in North Wildwood.

At the time, there were but a few dunes obstructing his ocean views. Along with his wife Grace and daughters Maria & Gloria, this was a place where his family's summer memories were made.

Maria, who is the sole owner of the cottage today, keeps her childhood summer straw hats up on the shelves, a collection of vintage fishing gear that she still goes surf fishing with, her bicycle, and a few kind old house cats lounging around to keep her company. Much of the house is still original including the wooden floors, windows, doors, kitchen cabinets, and details such as built in shelves & desks that her father built for her and her sister. Even a 62 year old blue spruce still stands amid her little maritime forest in the yard.

Now retired from her professional teaching career, Maria gets to spend extended summers at the shore. She treasures her blessings, especially those that bring fond memories of her parents in their happy place on a corner by the sea.

Maria Shippani at her summer home in 1968

Grace Shippani watering the blue spruce that stands tall in the yard today

Bill Shippani with his daughters, Maria & Gloria lounging on a summer afternoon

Bill Shippani with his daughters, Maria & Gloria wearing their summer straw hats

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

. . .By-the-sea, By-the-sea, By the Beautiful Sea!

Maria Shippani at her summer home in 1967.

She recalls watching The Lurae Motel being built as well as painfully watching it get torn down.

A classic 1968 porch photo, with awnings and lounge chairs so typical for many old Wildwood summer cottages

Bill & Grace Shippani

Uncle Joe & Aunt Evelyn Grande.

The Shippani’s used to stay above their bar (Grande’s) on Rio Grande Ave in 1940s before building their own summer place.

The Shippani girls of summer in a classic pose on a 7th Ave. sand dune, circa 1955

Bill & Grace, August 1952

Maria & Gloria, summer of 1944 at the Grande’s

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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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“I am but a firefly caught in his jar and when he looks at me, I can’t help but glow.” ~Kellie Elmore

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hoever coined the phrase “Virginia is for Lovers” never spent time in Wildwood, N.J., where countless love stories have been created and treasured memories are held lovingly by the sea. Vincent & Teresa Siravo, who married on August 26, 1940, had been inspired by our tender town’s charm since childhood visits and happily spent their honeymoon on the top floor of the Toppers Apartment. Their daughter, Jeanette, fondly recalled her parents’ love story in the Summer 2013 edition of the Sun as well as their family vacations spent on 23rd & Atlantic Ave. in North Wildwood at the Toppers. Her parents wanted to share their love of Wildwood with their children as well as generations to come, with photographs indelibly commemorating those Wildwood days.

Thanks, in part, to these cherished photos, their memories have only grown stronger with the passage of time.

Teresa in Wildwood 1926 and with her parents in 1930

Teresa, Vincent & Jeanette Siravo, Wildwood 1946

Vincent & children, 1952

Vincent & Jeanette, 1955

When my toes are sunk into warm sand and the ocean is lapping at my feet, when I breathe in the scent of salt and hear the cry of a seagull, I know that I am returned to a place of restoration. I am home. - Toni Sorensen

Vincent Siravo unloading the car for summer vacation

The Siravo’s July 4th picnic on the Wildwood beach1952

Marilyn, Jeanette & Vincent Siravo, 1952

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“Those who live at the beach stand in awe of your wonders. From where the sun rises to where it sets, you inspire shouts of joy!” ~Psalm65:8

Remembering Seashore Treasures It’s been over 10 years since the big building boom changed the face of our island, and though we love the new look, we still bethink what once was. Here’s to Wildwood days and neon nights, where every night’s a Saturday night!

Turn of the 21st Century Building Boom

Wildwood by-the-Sea, N.J.

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“Summer is where we go barefoot and our hearts are just as free as our toes.” - Anon.

THE GALLO FAMILY:

94 Years of Simple Yet Rewarding Summers in WILDWOOD BY-THE-SEA, N.J.

By Dominic Vesper, Jr.

Grandson of Carmella Gallo Vesper

1939 Wildwood Beach Antoinette and Luco Gallo With historical input from Lewis “Wimp” Gallo, Annette Gallo Robinson, Anthony “Mocky” Guarino, Dominic J. Vesper, Sr., and Ferdinand Vesper. Jr., Antoinette Monforte and Luco Gallo both dreamed of a better life when they separately emigrated from Italy in the early 1900’s. Their dreams of a simple yet rewarding life revolved around honest work, good health, close knit family, and their belief in God. Anything extra would be perceived of the ultimate American Dream; including saving enough money for summer vacations from time to time. In this case, Wildwood, NJ provided that extra dream for the Gallo Family. Since the early 1920’s, the Gallo Family has made Wildwood their summer vacation destination.

The Gallo’s started vacationing on the 100 block of Andrews Avenue at the Jackson Apartments. This was a very affordable option for a stay at home mom with eight children and hardworking father earning a salary at Campbell Soup Company in their hometown of Camden, NJ. They chose this location because the “fisherman express” train which left Camden had

its first stop nearby. For fifty cents per person, Antoinette and Luco would bring sons John, Joseph, Michael, Lewis, Anthony and daughters Mary, Victoria, and Carmella to their Wildwood destination. They would board the train in Camden NJ at 5:30AM for their three hour trip to the Wildwoods.

For most of their lifetime, the Hand Avenue beach was “their” beach.

Beach days would consist of veal cutlet and pepper and egg sandwiches, homemade Italian wine, and “friendly” games of pinochle. The beach would serve as a neutral gathering place not only for the Gallo’s but their extended family as well. All of Luco’s sisters and their families; the Guarino’s, the Vitarelli’s and the Procacci’s would rent on Andrews Avenue at the same time every year. This made for a special vacation in the Wildwoods for the Gallo’s.

No matter how tight money was or how difficult it may be to visit Wildwood each year, the Gallo’s always found a way to do it. They eventually chose a place to rent on Hand Ave and soon after son Michael purchased the first of soon to be many Wildwood properties.

The Gallo children that looked so forward to that annual train ride to Wildwood each summer began to have families of their own. Wildwood became such a comfortable “home away from home” and many children started to rent or buy their own properties around the island. Son Michael began to invest in the Wildwood business community. Over the years he and his children have owned and operated Gallo’s Island, M&M Motel, Gallo’s Marina, Rio Grande Café, and MG Signs.

Gallo family members has also been involved civically and religiously in the Wildwoods community as members of the volunteer fire company, the Moose lodge and the local VFW and parishioners of St. Ann and Assumption Church. The Gallo family also has a large area of memorial family bricks at the Hereford Inlet Lighthouse.

Over the years and even until now, Gallo family members have or still own properties in the Wildwoods on Hand Ave, East Poplar Ave, Fern Road, 7th Street, 11th Street, 16th Street, Lake Avenue, Central Avenue, and Stanton Road.

1939 Wildwood Beach ~ Gallo Children and Family

Gallo Family Wildwood Beach Reunion 2013

Save the Date! 2014 Gallo Family Wildwood Beach Reunion, Saturday, August 9, starting at 12noon at Hand Ave. Beach As a tribute to the many years of enjoyment and success in the Wildwoods, the Gallo Family started (or reinstated) a Family beach get together in 2007. Each year on the second Saturday of August at noon the Gallo family gathers together on Hand Avenue for an old fashioned Italian reunion. Over the last several years the attendance has been great and in some years there have been close to 70 family members in attendance. Sadly, this year we lost the remaining matriarch of Antoinette and Luco’s children when daughter Victoria passed away on January 11 at the age of 92. However the Gallo family is still blessed to have patriarch, Lewis “Wimp” Gallo and at the age of 89, Uncle Wimp has already RSVP’d to this year’s Gallo Family Beach Get together!

Wildwood has played a huge part in the Gallo family for many years and there have been thousands of great memories. The family is still very strong and very close and without

doubt the Gallo family will continue to vacation at the shore for many years to come for that fulfillment of a simple yet rewarding summer that Wildwood has to offer!

The oldest sibling of Antoinette & Luco, is John Gallo with Dominic Vesper, Sr., and Dominic Vesper, Jr. in 1978, Wildwood, NJ. Taken at 210 E. Hand Ave. in Wildwood.

This home served as the family’s main vacation location since the 1950s. Currently 2 of the 4 units are still owned by Gallo family members.

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“Life doesn’t have to be perfect to be wonderful.” ~Annette Funiscello

dear I have to take this chance to tell you how much I have enjoyed every issue of THE SUN over the years! One of the first things I do every time we arrive in Wildwood is go out to look for the new issue. And if one place is all out, I go to another one!

My luckiest place last year was The Dugout. But if I don’t find one there, then I hop on my bike and head to Beach Whiskers on Pacific Ave. This whole process works well as I sometimes have ice cream and shop! . . . all while I’m looking for THE SUN :-) Thank you for everything you put into THE SUN. I believe you touch so many more people than you are aware of.

I’m just one of many. I love reading the stories of yesteryear...they always bring back my wonderful memories of those Wildwood days when I was little, the crazy days of my teens and twenties, and of course the days spent with our own kids, which has created their love of Wildwood too!

Take care and keep the The Sun coming! ~Patricia Dougherty, Croydon, PA Note from the Editor: Dear Patricia, I can’t thank you enough for taking the time to write to me and share your love of THE SUN. I had to pass on the love and share it with all of the other SUN fans. Although your SUN hunt sounds like fun, you can always find it at one of my news boxes that are stocked daily. One is at 2nd & JFK and the other is outside of Hooked on Books on Pacific Ave. Enjoy your paper and have a happy summer!

Back to the Beach !

Annette Funicello 1942-2013

BY KIRK HASTINGS There are 3 things that I usually think of first when I remember growing up in The Wildwoods in the 1960s: the Beach, the Boardwalk -- and those great Beach Party movies with Annette Funicello! When I was a kid growing up in Wildwood Crest, those movies convinced me that everyone in America lived somewhere near the beach -- and that everyone knew how to surf! Didn't they?

And was there a male human anywhere in the 1960s under 20 with a pulse that didn't have a crush at one time or another on Annette Funicello? Of course, she was awful cute as a Mouseketeer -but when she donned those tight-fitting bathing suits and romped on the beach with Frankie Avalon, Dwayne Hickman, Tommy Kirk and other teenage heartthrobs of the 1960s, we were hooked.

She was the ultimate Girl Next Door; America's Sweetheart; the original Disney Princess. And the best thing was, she was just as sweet in real life as she was on the movie screen.

But then the unthinkable happened. In 1992, Annette announced that she was suffering from Multiple Sclerosis. After bravely struggling with the disease for over 20 years -- always with that same hopeful attitude and a bright smile on her face -- she finally lost her battle with

the disease last April 8th.

Yet for all of us who grew up with her, she will never be forgotten. All we have to do is slip one of her old Beach movies into a DVD player, and we fall in love with her all over again!

The first Beach movie, "Beach Party", was released by American International Pictures in the summer of 1963. It costarred Bob Cummings, Dorothy Malone, and Morey Amsterdam, and went on to make a tidy $2 million profit. This film inspired a series of similar type "beach" movies in the next few years, released by a number of different movie studios. But most popular culture experts credit this particular film with helping to start the surfing craze of the 1960s. And Annette with popularizing the two-piece bathing suit! After all, if America's Sweetheart could get away with wearing a bikini to the beach, then so could every other American girl!

This film was followed in rapid succession by "Muscle Beach Party" and "Bikini Beach" in 1964, and "Beach Blanket Bingo" and "How To Stuff a Wild Bikini" in 1965 -- all starring Annette and Frankie Avalon. Annette finally married in 1965 (to her manager at the time, not Frankie Avalon!), and after almost 20 years away from the camera to raise

her family, Frankie and Annette got back together again in 1987 to film "Back To The Beach" for Paramount studios, a spoof on their original Beach movies. A multi-city personal appearance concert series by Frankie and Annette followed this film, but due to increasing symptoms of her Multiple Sclerosis, Annette was soon after forced to finally retire from show business.

But her many fans will always remember Annette as the sweet, lovable Girl on the Beach in those entertaining "Beach Party" movies.

All accompanying photos ©American International Pictures/MGM

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“Some of the best memories are made in flip flops.” ~Kellie Elmore

Wildwood: Memories & Nostalgia www.facebook.com Nostalgic photos of Wildwood by-the-Sea always make us smile. They’re what makes THE SUN so much fun!

These are photos from 2 facebook pages that receive their share of nostalgic photos during the course of the year. You can post your photos too! at Wildwood 365, Wildwood Memories & Nostalgia, and of course, Wildwood Sun by-the-sea!

Al Alven at Zaberer’s in 1980.

Where his love of the Wildwoods all began.

Cousins in front of the landmark Golden Nugget Mine ride on Hunt’s Pier in 1962. ~ Sent in by Kristie Wisniewski

At the Rio Motel - Summer 1960. ~Sent in by Patricia Doyle Zaneski

Mr. & Mrs. Carrero on the Wildwood Beach May 27, 1967 ~Sent in by their son, Tom Carrero All dressed up for church! Easter Sunday morning at the Duncan Motel in Wildwood Crest ~Sent in by Patricia Doyle Zaneski

A beautiful old Wildwood rooming house, The Earlhurst at115 E. Maple Ave. in the 1940s ~sent in by Debbie Christensen Baum

Joe Tanzler, pool side at the Gaslite Motel, that once sat on the SW corner of 7th & Surf. in the early 80’s.

His father’s uncle owned the motel back then and he has so many great memories from the Gaslite and really misses it! ~ sent in by Joe Tanzler

On the right, Butch Cinque from North Wildwood Beach Patrol 1960. ~Sent in by Chris Cinque

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”What does the sea say to the sand? Not much. It usually just waves.” SYMAN SAYS.com

Wildwood Memories: Then, Now, & Forever featured on Wildwood 365

Every year, millions of new memories are made in the Wildwoods. And that's precisely what this series of 3 photos consists of. (sent in to Wildwood 365 and shared with Sun readers,) by John Denning.

MOREY’S PIERS

Wildwood Boardwalk Landmark Submitted by Anita Hirsch

Mariner’s Landing entrance, c. 1988 Courtesy of Jason Keith That certain intangible, “timeless” quality that is such a unique part of the island’s character is exemplified on the faces of John, his brother Joe, and their mother in images snapped at Columbine Beach in the Crest from 1973, 1995, and this past November, 2013.

On the beach just south of Hunt’s Pier, c. 1966. Courtesy of Harry Metzger. (l-r Astronaut ride, Shore Plaza Motel, the Scrambler, and a glimpse of the Flyer and Crazy Cups

Three photos, spanning four decades of memories.

What is “new” today will be “nostalgic” tomorrow, but the very best things in our lives endure and will last forever. Family. Tradition. Wildwood.

Patty Vesper Wildwood boardwalk Summer of ‘85 Lots of awesomeness going on in this pic!

If you are walking north on the Wildwood Boardwalk towards Morey’s Pier main entrance, and you look up, you will see a huge beach ball and on top of it a sea gull sitting in a water park tube.

Originally there was a globe of the world there, and a pirate was on top of it for several years, but around 2005, the Morey’s contracted a company in Mt. Holly called Working Designs and Installations to make the globe a beach ball and add the sea gull. The owner and president of the company, David Iepson, is an artist and he designed the sculpture.

Working for David Iepson, is Bevan Hannigan who is a professional artist and designer of sculptural pieces. He has been employed by Iepson since 2002.

Bevan attended the Academy of Fine Arts in Philadelphia and then Rutgers University in Camden as an Art major.

Bevan says that the original globe is 6 feet tall and now painted to resemble a beach ball. He carved the eight foot tall sea gull riding on the waterpark tube out of Styrofoam, which was then hard-coated in plastic. Then the plastic is painted so that it is weather proof. The entire sculpture was installed by a four man crew. Since the installation, the sculpture has been repainted because the shore weather is damaging to everything, especially anything painted. This iconic beach ball also serves as a great landmark on the two-mile long Wildwood Boardwalk.

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“The Lord make His face shine upon you, and be gracious to you.” —Numbers 6:25

End of an Era in North Wildwood . . . but not Goodbye!

by Simonne Soulière-Barry

Simonne & Coucous May, 2014 ~ Like the majority of my morning rituals around sunrise, my coffee mug sits on the wide arm rest of my painted vintage pine chair that came with the century old house I purchased. Tucked in the eastern corner of my second floor sunroom it affords me an expansive view of the sky, trees and surrounding neighborhood so peaceful at this time of day. As I listen to the sound of classical music, distant ocean and birds singing from nearby treetops, all is familiar and routine, yet so enjoyable.

However this morning is unlike any other. I reach out for the just released May edition of Wildwood’s Sun By-The-Sea and read the opening story of that speaks about the editor’s life on the island and surviving a long winter. Dorothy’s story touches me deep in my soul and brings out tears of nostalgia. After 15 years of living on the island I am spreading my wings and moving off shore. It’s the end of an era.

Since relocating, puzzled locals often asked me: “How did you end up in North Wildwood?” They perceived something different in me and even told me I didn’t belong here. Well, that is a multilayered answer but the short of it is that I saw and connected with something on the island that perhaps locals didn’t notice or appreciate anymore.

You see, it was love at first sight the Friday afternoon when I crossed the first and then the second bridge leading to North Wildwood in the summer of 1998. On top of its tall bridge with a view of the marsh it had a striking resemblance to the entrance of Miscou, my small native island in the Maritime province of New Brunswick Canada, that sadly left at the tender age

The rickety old bridge in North Wildwood courtesy of Wildwood Historical Museum of five. A paradise I dreamed about all winter long since school time began and into adulthood. Summer was a time where I would pack my suitcase and board an overnight magical train ride or car ride to spend my summer vacation amongst family and friends, but most importantly, to replenish my soul amongst the unspoiled nature and sea.

The forces of the Universe and God must have heard my cries of nostalgia all these years when he led me from Ottawa, Canada to North Wildwood, NJ. He knew I couldn’t make a living in my profession on my sparsely populated native fishing village and the Jersey Shore was the “next best place”. Everything fell into place as coincidences, synchronicity and serendipity followed my every step: starting with renting the last room at the American Inn my first July night with an unexpected view of the fireworks, then finding a hot but quaint attic apartment on Maple Ave the next day, owned by my beloved friend Eleanor Scholtz that made it possible to return anytime. As I write this I remember that she passed away quietly on Fourth of July Weekend seven years ago.

I met the nicest, kindest islanders. The cutest house and neighbors were even placed on my path when the dream to move by the Jersey Shore hadn’t even crossed my mind. Eight months and a ten hour drive later, I took possession of my new summer home and was greeted by an early spring Nor’easter Storm. A few months later, I cut my ties and left the comforts of my life in the city. I arrived just in time to celebrate my first 4th of July with my new neighbor

John Di Geisi, twice my age and best friend to this day, as well as his summer tenants soon to become my friends. A breakfast waitressing job even fell on my lap which afforded me to learn about the local culture, its unique cuisine and English accent and the purchase of my first beach chair.

I remember ridding by bicycle to Cape May the day after my first Labor Day. Unlike the past months in 2014, fall and winter was beautifully mild for bike rides and walks along the beach. By spring time I realized that God’s plans were bigger than mine and North Wildwood was going to be my year-round residence. Gone are those days but over the years it meant long commutes to work, first to the Mainline of Philadelphia and eventually in many parts of the country. But returning home to North Wildwood every weekend and sometimes a month at a time was a sweet reward that made the traveling worth the while.

I remember walking to the beach during my first summer as my now friend Mike would yell out “Shoobie”. It didn’t bother me as I didn’t even understand the meaning. Will I once again become a Shoobie or will you still treat me as one of your own?

A year and a half after relocating to the island with my clever, black cat Diego, aka CouCous, another dream came true as blind faith made me the solo landlord of a four story rental property on 18th Avenue. With a background in Information Technology and painting, cleaning and gardening as my only manual skills, I never would have expected to own such a huge property. One that once housed entertainers, such as Mickey Shaughnessy,

Simonne’s hometown in Canada from a Doo Wop era of years gone by on the island that I wish I could have experienced. Barely a local, over the years I welcomed Shoobies and summer workers from Philadelphia and all parts of the world in my multistory house and adjoining cottage. A home I left behind Memorial Weekend 2014.

I am overjoyed about a wooded, quieter life off shore and the end of my thirteen years as a landlord, in which my husband Tim shared with me when we married four years ago. But rest assured, the unique sights, smells and sounds of the Wildwoods that he fondly grew up with and I became accustomed to, will keep us coming back. As for CouCous the cat, I’m told the surrounding seasonal owners and renters will miss him dearly as he will no longer be there to welcome them back at their car, sit on their porch enjoying treats such as a piece of crabcake, and guard the neighborhood all seasons long.

I am so grateful for all the wonderful years and spending a quarter of my life in North Wildwood. In many ways, my story is not much different from the majority of people that flock the island every summer from the city of Philadelphia and beyond. I just came from a little further away and took a chance on an island I discovered by fate.

It made many of my dreams come true…I even found my true love. Thank you to The Wildwoods and all of Cape May County for making my move to the United States an unforgettable experience, an opportunity at the American Dream, and my home ‘island’ away from my home ‘island’. It’s an end of our Era in North Wildwood, but not Good Bye.

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“Thank you! Thank you very much! Now where’s that peanut butter and banana sandwich you promised me!” ~Elvis Presley

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Elvis with hostess, Sheila Brown of Summer Nites Mrs. Haldeman is Girl Happy with Elvis!

Elvis woos Natalie Rowan with “I Can’t Help Falling in Love with You”

Sharon McMonagle poses with Elvis in front of Summer Nites Wildwood wall

Peggy Haldeman & her husband Mike (not in pic) of Owen’s Pub had a blast with Elvis Elvis cutting the rug with Valerie and Dan Brothers who were wed last Fall at Summer NItes

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A fun night out with the King for the McMonagle girls: Diane, Sharon, Dorothy & Natalie

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It is hard to imagine the unruly maritime woods, swamps, streams and vast rolling dunes that were once all there was to this desolate barrier island now called Wildwood. But wildness lingers. Remnants of wild-life remain here among us; tucked away under your rosebush, in the hollow of your Holly tree, under your bayside dock, in the eves of the garage, along the path to the beach, perched atop the water tower, burrowed in your driveway-our wild neighbors are close at hand and worthy of knowing a little about.

Many sights and sounds were met with fascination when my son-in-law moved to this country and squirrels were one of them. Just as we might find monkeys equally interesting swinging through trees in other parts of the world, we take for granted these unique little acrobatic creatures living just outside our front door.

Aside from birds, squirrels are the most watched wild animal by people. How can we not watch them? Their superb balance is a marvel to behold as they tight-rope walk across electric lines, leap from tree to roof to fence with the greatest of ease, dangle precariously from bird feeders, run headfirst down tree trunks and wrestle and roll over each other in tree canopies high above the ground. And we certainly encounter them almost daily as they attempt to dodge traffic. They seem quite aware of the risks of crossing streets as they start, stop, look, listen and then make their mad dash across! I’ve often witnessed a great amount of chatter from them once safely on the other side and can only imagine what they might be saying.

Being a spunky, gutsy, good-natured little animal it may simply be shouts of joy having survived such a precarious crossing.

So while we’re toting our chairs to the beach, lounging in front of our flat-screen after our Thanksgiving feast or trimming up the annual Christmas tree, the life of squirrels goes on all around us every day, year round. With their forest habitat long gone, they make due with what’s left of our tallest deciduous trees where they rendezvous with mates, make their homes

and side by side skillfully build their leafy nests for their young blind, toothless babies born to them in the spring and summer. They food shop for berries, seeds, nuts, blossoms and bird eggs among our trees, bushes and yards and strategically store their winter pantry all around our properties.Their playgrounds are among our parks, roofs, allies, driveways, lawns and gardens. Having adapted to urban sprawl as best they can, they use their acute senses of vision, smell and hearing to navigate life among humans. Grey Squirrels are the most common American squirrel and the species we live with in Wildwood. Robust, wide-eyed and neatly groomed the squirrel’s beautiful bushy tails are one of their greatest assets. Such a tail gives them phenomenal balance, wraps round them when they’re cold, shelters them from sun and rain and even serves as rudders when they swim, which they are also very proficient at.

Natural predators of squirrels also surviving urban life on our barrier island are fox, raccoons, hawks and owls, but most squirrels are killed by cars. They rarely make it past a year or two. Five is considered old for an urbanized squirrel. As they live out a sliver-of-a-life that overlap our expansive ones, some folks find them a nuisance when they move bulbs or chew bird feeders, hunker down into roof soffits or dine on their prized heirloom tomatoes. Rather than making room for them by creating more habitat such as planting trees and providing food sources, it has become common practice to trap squirrels and transport them offshore. Please consider the ramifications for both you and the squirrels by knowing the relocation laws www.state. nj.us/depfgw/pdf/relocation_policy.pdf Squirrels are our little “monkeys” to enjoy watching, feeding and supporting as they too live out their lives on our beautiful island.

Peaches is a contributing writer for The Ocean City Sun. This story is modified for the Wildwood Sun

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Hello Fellow Anglers: Summer has finally decided to push spring out the door finally. I am sure quite a few of us finally had our wish come true with this frigid winter and cool spring in the rear view mirror.

Now if we could only shut off the wind machine we could actually find some flat seas. Late June has the Drum departing. They gave us a good showing this year and I had the pleasure of some breaded and fried fillets with some parmesan cheese dusted into the hot bread crumbs. The old wives tale that Drum are not good table fare should have been at my table.

Unfortunately the Stripers were a disappointment in quantity. I did hear of some nice fish Striper caught by the dedicated anglers who pursue them with a passion. The Back Bay Fluke fishing produced some nice sized fish early, but the numbers of smaller fish has been down in our area. The wind certainly made good drifting conditions a rare event. Power drifting or anchoring in good locations and casting the endless variety of lures with bait has been successful for a lot of anglers. Hopefully, as the waters warm in late June and July we will find a whole host of species in our waters.

The ocean wrecks and reefs will have Sea Bass with Fluke gradually growing in numbers thru July. Read your regulations because the no fun bunch (Marine Fisheries) has the Sea Bass limit shrinking and the Tog hardly worth the effort. They also gave away our 17 ½ inch flounder to New York, now doesn’t that make you feel better? The Bluefish seem to be more plentiful this year so far. I am not one for eating the Bluefish but pound for pound they can give you the best fight of any species in the ocean. The excitement of a Bluefish splashing and attaching a surface plug can get the adrenaline pumping. This past spring I saw some of the nicest Weakfish in some time. The Sea Trout (local for Weakfish) were a big boom in the 80’s. 5-8lb Trout could be caught on a regular basis. Commercially they

were decimated by some commercial boats towing mile wide nets catching thousands of pounds of fish in one tow and sold mostly for pennies a pound for cat food. Some anglers also caught numbers that were surely an overkill.

Hopefully they will continue on the rebound. The Delaware Bay has been quiet so far with the exception of the Drum bite. The Croakers should be taken hold in the next month which will provide lots of fun on light tackle.

The offshore crowd will see the start of the line of tournaments throughout the summer. The Mako tournaments had some fish and provided some excitement for the boats in the tournament. The sight of a couple hundred pound Mako shark launching itself 10 feet out of the water with streaming water flowing from its body is a sight to behold. You pray it doesn’t take a bad turn and land in the cockpit of the boat. The Tuna have started on queue in the southern canyons surely followed by Marlin and Mahi. Sharking should shift from Makos to warm water Sharks like Tigers and Hammerheads.

The variety of species you can catch in our waters is amazing. Targeting species can be challenging if you need that kind of motivation. These days with the difficult fishing technique can be the difference of success or failure. On the other hand drifting for Flounder is the epitome of fishing made for relaxation and great table fare. The real message is partaking in the beauty and bounty of nature so to understand what this life is all about. Guess what? It’s not just about you. A phrase I hear often from my wife. Sharing these experiences with someone else once provides a lifetime memory. It’s really about enjoying every moment you can and appreciate how fortunate we are to live in Cape May County and this great country of America. We truly are blessed.

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