July Ocean City Magazine

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Contents July 2022

“Life is a beach, I’m just playin’ in the sand.”

–Lil Wayne

IN THIS ISSUE 6 To Do List/Tides 7 Horoscopes 8 Letter from the Editor 10 In the Kitchen 12 Famished Foodie 14 Dining Guide 16 Sunday Girl Eats

Summertime July's cover by local artist Bogy is an ode to summertime in OCNJ. We think it's simply brilliant. Check this and other works at www.bogyart.com. This issue and previous issues are readable on www.ocnjmagazine.com.

18 Cheers 20 IYKYK 22 Snapshots 32 Let's Get Crafty 34 It’s History by Fred Miller 36 Meet the Maker 38 Must Haves July 44 Store Guide

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Last Shot

46 Trends - Pop Up Picnics

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48 Shop Talk - Hobby Horse

To the Point

See Ethan Wanamaker's gorgeous shot of the galaxy above Corson's Inlet.

Danielle Davies takes us on a trip straight to the Point, Beesley's Point Park across the bay in Upper.

50 Summer of '70 54 Rock of Ages 56 To the Point 60 Books of the Month 61 Activities Guide 62 Spot It Quiz

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Real Tour

Famished Foodie

Is this your dream beach house?

This home is steps to one of OC's best beaches.

See which spot on Asbury our Foodie visited this month.

Actual size

63 Word Search 64 Be Well 67 Services Guide 68 Real Tour 74 Last Shot

SPOT THE SURFER

We've hidden a surfer in one of the ads in this issue. Email us with the ad she is surfing on at editor@ocnjmagazine.com. A winner will be chosen on August 1 from correct entries to win a $50 gift card to Cousin's Restaurant 4

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Hula Restaurant & Sauce Company Hawaiian plates made with love on the Ocean City Boardwalk Serving Lunch & Dinner Daily Eat In or Take Out Online Ordering Bottled Sauces Gluten Free Options Catering Specials Inside & Outside Dining

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On the Radar TIDE FORECAST July

High Tide

Low Tide

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9:53am 3.4 9:55pm 4.6

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Happy National Ice Cream Month!

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The summer is in full swing – almost every day is a beach day, the island is filled with summer magic, and long days and nights are here. This month, celebrate National Ice Cream Month with some ice cream nachos, snag a crab cake, and find some wave art to keep you inspired by the beach all year long.

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1. Balloon art Snag balloons from Partyology, 411 East 8th Street, to decorate your dock for Night in Venice.

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4. Wave hello

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Pick out a gorgeous piece of wave art at Kelly & Craig Photography, Stainton’s, 810 Asbury Avenue.

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Take an interactive tour of the bright yellow US Life-Saving Station 30, 801 East 4th Street.

3. Grown lOCally Support local vendors at the Farmers Market, held on Wednesdays through the summer from 8am to 1pm at 6th and Asbury Avenue.

5. Nacho average treat Snag some ice cream nachos – sweet waffle cone nachos topped with soft serve and a topping – from Aloha Soft Serve, 928 and 1320 Boardwalk.

6. Don’t be crabby Crawl into Del’s, 934 Boardwalk, light blue booths and order a crab cake with french fries and coleslaw.

Good to Know On July 1 , the sun rises at 5:35am and sets at 8:28pm. On July 31st, the sun rises at 5:57am and sets at 8:11pm. st

Ice cream photo by @foodie._.sisters

THE LIST

Monthly Horoscope Aries March 21 - April 19 Arians should take better care of their home and family life. They can expect to feel a stronger need than ever for security and stability. Single Arians are in for a somewhat strange term, marked by conflicting tendencies. Jupiter pushes them into taking all sorts of risks, including romantic ones, while the Sun – ruler of their house of romance – pushes them towards caution, introspection, and safe ties. Financially, Arians are more motivated than ever to earn more and save up. Excess, including the dietary kind, can harm you a lot during July.

Taurus April 20 - May 20 Taureans looking for love get the chance to meet compatible people. In existing couples, communication is more sincere when it comes to what should be done in order to lead a harmonious life. Professionally speaking, many Taureans could experience plot twists in their career and get special opportunities. Give yourself more time to rest and regain your inner balance.

You might have to make some important decisions regarding your future; for these decisions you need to have peace of mind and clarity of thought.

Gemini May 21 - June 20 During the first part of July, you may argue with your better half, regarding money and managing it. Your partner might spend too much or they could call you out on spending too much and not considering your future. Throughout July, take better care of your health. Otherwise, some issues that you’ve been ignoring can become chronic, get worse, and you risk getting hospitalized. Temper down your enthusiasm. Steer clear of excess and try to keep company with people who encourage moderation.

Cancer June 21 - July 22 This month, many Cancerians whether they’re married, single, or in an unofficial relationship – go through a time of reflecting on their connections. It’s not exactly a favorable term for beginning new relationships. Odds are you’ll build beautiful friendships that can turn romantic over time, though. Professionally, it’s time to give it your all, in order to improve your situation, make progress, get promoted, and improve your income.

Leo July 23 - August 22 Leos are tempted to have secret love ties or contemplate connecting with someone they were involved with in the past. Professionally, Leos are looking to stand out, gain power, and have fame and recognition. Success doesn’t come in as quickly as Leos want to; it requires effort. Some get the chance to discover that you make your own luck through hard work and perseverance.

In order to get where you want to go, you can’t take shortcuts.

Virgo August 23 - September 22 July is favorable for emotional relationship explorations. Virgos can widen their horizons in terms of understanding intimacy and emotional union with someone. Professionally, Virgos that have negotiations going on with clients, suppliers or potential business partners might reach an accord around July 23-24. Virgos that work online have great chances at success throughout the month. Between July 27 and August 11 you get the chance to make some major changes in your professional life. You might receive some unusual surprises and opportunities. Make the most of them!

Libra September 23 - October 22 If you’re the type of person to depend on others for money, in July you could have some less-thanpleasant surprises. But some Librans experience plot twists that are surprisingly favorable and get money that they weren’t expecting. It would be wise to keep in check your tendency towards spur-of-the-moment conflicts, tumultuous affairs, and risky investments.

Scorpio October 23 - November 21 For Scorpions, July is generous in terms of emotional and relation opportunities. Direct your attention towards marriage, your better half, or beginning a new relationship (as the case may be). Long-lasting ties can benefit from new wind in their sails that livens them up emotionally.

Stop trying to set things straight for others.

Deal with your own issues. To feel fulfilled and balanced, you can explore new areas, learn new things and so on. Steer clear of aggressiveness in ties to others and don’t get involved in throwing around insults.

Sagittarius November 22 - December 21 In July, Sagittarius’ house of intimacy is very activated by planets. That promises you a rich erotic life and the chance to get closer to your better half. Professionally, you benefit from the energy you need in order to unlock some projects or start a new phase to make the most of your creativity and talents. Pay more attention to how you manage your money. There might be a tendency towards spending on all sorts of things that you don’t really need. Don’t bury your head in work. Try to make enough time for relaxing, working out, playing sports.

Capricorn December 22 - January 19 Single Capricornians have great odds at success with potential partners. Those already married also experience a particularly favorable term during which they regain the pleasure of being together with their better half. Professionally, success is reached through partnerships, collaborations, associations, and teamwork. Healthwise, there may be excess and risky spur-of-the-moment behavior that can push you towards accidents. Towards the end of the month you should make more time for rest and reaching your conclusions.

Aquarius January 20 - February 18 If your professional life is too demanding, do not take it out on your spouse or lover. You should organize your activity in as efficient a way as possible so that you’ll have more time for your personal life and your day-to-day responsibilities in the couple. You have great odds at success in your professional life if you’re well-organized, cautious, and meticulous, and if you manage to keep harmonious ties to coworkers. It’s time to put order into your life, first and foremost. Get to work right now.

Pisces February 19 - March 20 You tend to be more optimistic, more eager to have fun, and more relaxed, which makes you more attractive in the eyes of others. At work, there might be a desire to stand out at any cost, of always being the center of attention. If you prove to be generous, selfless, your coworkers will appreciate you and be willing to help you shine. You get the chance to stand out, grow, expand your talents, and even earn more money. Be careful not to waste away what you earn.

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From the Editor

TAKE IT EASY I love July. It’s summertime, baby. Beach days, Boardwalk nights, Downtown lunches, lazy pool days, you catch my drift. Every summer, I usually make a bucket list of sorts to check off cool activities and attractions.

This summer, though, I was thinking of adding a few different things to my bucket list for the season.

Stay calm. Take it easy. Try something new.

Driving through the OCNJ island streets in summer can be chaotic. We know this. There are bikes, scooters, walkers, beach goers, babies, strollers, seagulls, you name it crossing the street at any given moment. It’s a scene, man. If the person in front of you is going slow… think of them as your nephew or niece or BFF and treat them as such. Mostly just stay calm and drive slow, homie. Live in the moment… take the opportunity to crank up the stereo and jam out like no one is watching.

In other words… “Don’t let the sound of your own wheels make you crazy.”

It’s so easy to get swept up in the summer steam train (full speed ahead), but instead, let's take Glenn Frey's advice and take it easy. I love trains and doing and summer, but for balance sake, I'm sitting on the beach every once and awhile, watching the waves and taking it easy, without thinking of the endless task list of life.

Flip through these pages and you’ll find something new to try. Or to learn. Or to visit. Because why not?

Make this the summer you learned how to throw pottery or how to surf or how to ride an e-bike. Maybe you want to try some new breakfast or lunch spots. Read how our Famished Foodie did exploring Asbury Avenue for a good eggs benedict on page 12. Meet the new chef at Tuckahoe Inn, explore Beesley’s Point Park, and catch up with the OCNJ Rocks group and this year’s theme. That and so much more is inside. Enjoy.

Editor photo by Andrew Daher

See you on the beach!

- Stef Godfrey

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2112 Asbury Ave (609) 398-7393

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Shore Eats In the Kitchen Tyson Merryman and Michelle Myers

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TUCKAHOE INN This iconic bayfront eatery has a new chef in the kitchen

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YSON Merryman is attempting this summer to accomplish something he has not done since taking coownership of the Tuckahoe Inn more than two and a half decades ago.

Relax a little.

Being an executive chef at a busy restaurant tends to be a grind – long hours, few days off, plenty of stress, and lots of wear and tear on the body. It has been a way of life for Tyson since the 1970s, and after he and his family

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took over the Tuckahoe Inn, a historic and bustling waterfront establishment in Beesley’s Point across the bay from Ocean City, his hectic schedule has hardly yielded time for a yawn let alone a quick nap.

“I’m at a point where my doctor told me, ‘You’re 72, you’re beat up. It’s time to kick back,’” said Tyson, who in addition to being an owner has also been the Tuckahoe Inn’s executive chef the past 26 years.

To do so, Tyson hired Michelle Myers as the Tuckahoe Inn’s new executive chef in May.

Michelle arrived at the Tuckahoe Inn from Renault Winery in Egg Harbor City; before that, she worked in restaurant kitchens at a pair of casinos in Atlantic City.

While Tyson's primary objective is to lighten his workload, he’s also welcoming a fresh set of eyes in hopes of taking Tuckahoe Inn’s dining experience to a higher level.

“This place has been here so long. We have such a great reputation, so many locals that come in here,” Tyson said. “We want to keep that going, but we want to build on it.”

Longtime Tuckahoe Inn diners need not worry about losing any of their favorite dishes.

There are several signature items highlighted on the menu, and Tyson said those recipes will remain and be prepared exactly as they've been the past 26 years.

Tyson estimates he’s sold nearly two million “Chef Tyson Crab Cakes,” a Maryland-style cake that’s grilled and served with a side of homemade jalapeno-lime mayonnaise.

Although there are a number of fresh seafood entrees, such as a broiled-combination dish that includes a petite lobster tail, shrimp, scallops, and an imperial-stuffed flounder,

Tyson Merryman on the deck of the Tuckahoe Inn

many in the area also flock to the Tuckahoe Inn to gobble up the prime rib.

The Tuckahoe Inn is also famous for its clam chowder, chock full of clams, diced bacon, hearty tomatoes and vegetables. It’s a tried-and-true recipe Merryman concocted nearly 50 years ago. Is it a creamy-white New England-style clam chowder or brothy-red Manhattan?

“It’s both,” Tyson said with a smile. “It’s got some cream in it and it also has tomatoes. It’s a South Jersey clam chowder.”

Michelle is embracing the tradition of the restaurant, a family-owned

fixture in the community since 1963.

She said her time spent at Renault has helped her learn how to marry the culinary experience with the Tuckahoe Inn’s new-and-improved beverage program.

“The whole thing (at Renault) is pairing the wines with the cheeses and dried meats and charcuterie,” Myers said. “We don’t have to reinvent the wheel here, but there are a few areas I think we can build on.”

The addition of Drew Love as a lead bartender was another valuable piece to Tyson's plans. Drew returned to the Tuckahoe Inn staff after spending some time in North Jersey to attend sommelier school, where he became a master of wine knowledge.

“With Drew putting in all these new drinks, it works nicely with what we are trying to do in the kitchen,” Tyson said. “So you get different wines and whiskeys and beers – and appetizers to go with them. We’re working on this kind of stuff to bring it up to a whole new level.”

Tyson also made big changes this year to the Tuckahoe Inn’s outside dining area known as the Back Bay Cafe, an often-packed deck with sweeping water views open during the summer months. Out there, he built a brand-new bar overlooking the bay and also made big improvements to the outside kitchen.

“We’re going to keep it so you can have a nice full dinner while overlooking the water,” Tyson said. “It’s not just going to be hot dogs and hamburgers, although we’ll sell a lot of those this summer, too.”

- by John Fantino

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Shore Eats Famished Foodie

Window boxes filled with herbs line the front

French toast

Asbury Kitchen serves all day breakfast

ASBURY KITCHEN Our Foodie hits up this new bright spot on Asbury

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NDO Girl and I sat in the Ocean City sun like Grace Kelly and Gary Grant. We soaked up a most beautiful afternoon and enjoyed one of the city’s newer eateries, Asbury Kitchen at 624 Asbury Avenue. We were casual – I in a single breasted, grey flannel suit, and Endo in a stunning two-piece striped crop top, and matching midi skirt. The food was wellprepared, fresh and tasty. The service was friendly, and the vibe was fresh and easy. It was a lovely meal in a pretty town on a beautiful Sunday.

I wish lunch could last forever.

Endo and I like to keep up with the new eateries in town, mixing in old faves with enticing new places. Asbury Kitchen was on Endo’s radar for some time – she’d heard good things – so we headed downtown to see for ourselves.

Ocean City is perfect for al fresco dining, day or night. Endo and I found a great parking space, gave our name at the host stand and soon after dropped our butts into the comfy orange chairs next to window boxes planted with basil and mint.

“I really like the orange chairs and the orange awning,” said Endo. “It’s bright and fun and the

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chairs are comfortable.”

We zeroed in on the all-day breakfast menu, because all day breakfast is always a good idea (I stole that line from AK’s logo). The menu included some of my favorites including eggs benedict, so when I saw “homemade hollandaise sauce” I knew I had to go for it. Endo meanwhile, went to the sweeter side and ordered the salted caramel French toast.

“I’m so warm and toasty and comfy sitting here,” said Endo.

Our server Carly took our order, brought our coffee and soon we had our plates in front of us.

“This presentation is so nice – it’s just looks so inviting I can’t wait to eat it,” said Endo. This filling is so creamy and just the right sweetness – not too much not too little. I like that these guys care about the details here, you can taste that attention to detail.”

The eggs benedict was top-notch. Eggs Benedict is not an easy dish to make, and while many places have it on their menu, I don’t order it if the vibe is not right. But I had a feeling so I went with my gut and they turned out delish. The eggs were fresh and the hollandaise sauce was smooth and flavorful, adding a bit of sweetness to an

otherwise savory dish.

I know you gotta get to the beach. I know this.

But you need to make time for moments like this. The coolest of breezes rolled down Asbury Avenue and the sun shone the way it only does in the OC. We sat (those comfy orange chairs!), we ate (so fresh and tasty), we chatted and chilled and maybe got just a tiny bit of our schwerve back.

Carly returned regularly with fresh coffee, which I found robust, but not too strong. Drinking coffee on Asbury Avenue in the sunshine should be on your bucket list. Bonus points if you can name the movie title and the character that speaks the famous line, “when I order coffee, I want it filled six times.” Here's a clue, 'pink."

These guys make eggs benedict several different ways including the Jersey Benny, served with grilled pork roll, tomato and that yummy homemade hollandaise sauce.

The all-around presentation is pleasing with a line of well-tended flower boxes along the front window, clean tables, and a quiet mellow vibe.

Asbury Kitchen is the brainchild of Mira Teofanov who along with her husband Angel, renovated and reopened where Arlene’s once stood.

Mira bopped out the kitchen on that busy Sunday and found time to sit and chat about her new operation. She took over the restaurant’s kitchen last year but kept the Arlene’s name until just recently. We all sat on the boss orange chairs and talked about Ocean City, life, and family as our fun lunch kept rolling along.

Chinese & Japanese Cuisine BYOB • Sushi Bar Dine In • Take Out • Catering 4 W. Roosevelt Blvd, Marmora 609-390-8883/609-390-3683

The classic eggs benedict with homemade hollandaise sauce

“I just changed the name three weeks ago. We had so much to do, and we took it step by step,” said Mira.

“I like everything nice and fresh. Fresh and straight to the point. My husband and his guys did the renovations and in the end it all came together.

I wasn’t so sure about the orange at first – but then the chairs came, and you know, it all came together,” said Mira with a laugh.

Breakfast burritos, French toast and waffles are among the staples on the menu, but Mira also offers crepe dishes including caramel and banana crepe and s’mores crepes.

Finally, we finished with a caramel cheesecake that was, well, go sit in the sunshine on Asbury Avenue and you’ll find out.

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Shore Eats The Dining Guide BREAKFAST I LUNCH I SWEETS Augie's Omelette & Waffle House Breakfast and lunch with unique items like the peanut and jelly waffle. 9th & Atlantic, 391-0222.

PIZZA I BURGERS l FRIES l SANDWICHES Adelene's Cabana Outside at Port-OCall Hotel. Burgers, etc. 1510 Boardwalk, 399-8812.

Aunt Betty's Seriously fresh ice cream.

2100 Asbury; 40th & West. 398-4001; 398-4005.

Jilly’s Ice cream and fries... best day ever!

Ice cream, 1172 Boardwalk. Fries, 1034 Boardwalk.

Churn House Ice Cream & Cereal Bar Ice cream churned with your choice of cereal into sundaes, cones, shakes, and more.

3255 Asbury.

6th Street Pizza Salads, pizza, sandwiches. Credit cards accepted. 600 Boardwalk, next to Gillian's, 525-0022.

Christine's Italian Pastry Shoppe Custom cakes, delish pastry, gluten free options. 314 Tilton, 646-5666.

Hooked on Breakfast From crepes to choc chip cannoli pancakes, this eatery by chef Keven Stauffer has a menu to please everyone. Daily specials, outside dining.

916 Asbury, 938-9285.

Johnny B Goode Waffles, ice cream, family entertainment. Outside dining.

14th & Asbury, 525-0646 & 34th & West, next to Hoy’s, 525-0648.

Johnson’s Popcorn One whiff of this corn a cookin, and you'll be hooked. 1368 Boardwalk, (800) 842-2676. Open year round.

Nauti Donuts With flavors like Mermaid’s Delight (strawberry icing, Fruity Pebbles, and marshmallow drizzle), you’ll feel like a sailor navigating waves of a dessert ocean. 2133 Asbury, 609-9382253.

Ocean City Coffee Company The perfect cup of coffee. 9th & Boardwalk, 1066 Boardwalk, 917 Asbury, 399-5533. Open year round.

Positively Fourth Street Breakfast and lunch. Dinner in season. Innovative dishes.

Outside dining. 400 Atlantic, 814-1886.

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Bennie’s Bread and Italian Market Fresh bread, pastries, brick oven pizzas, sandwiches, tomato pie. Outside tables.

1159 Asbury, 398-9450 & 4th & Ocean.

Kirk’s Pizza Amazing steak sandwiches.

Outside tables. 44 Route 9, Marmora.

390-1845.

Manco & Manco Pizza Thin crispy pizza that's a must try. Three spots on the Boards. 7th, 9th, and 12th Streets, and now available at Citizen's Bank Park, Philadelphia Go Phillies! 399-2548.

Prep's Pizzeria Calzones, sandwiches, pizza and ice cream with all your favorite ice cream dishes and hot homemade waffles. 10th & Boardwalk, 398-0636.

Sandwich Bar We're a bit obsessed with the chicken cutlet with raab. We have to go get one right now. Cash only. 3255 Asbury, 741-9888.

GLOBAL CUISINE I SEAFOOD Adelene Serving breakfast and lunch daily.

Burger Bar. Gorgeous beachfront space.

1510 Boardwalk, 800-334-4546.

Cousin’s Varied and sophisticated menu.

Outside dining, catering too. 104 Asbury, 399-9462.

Crab Trap Seafood, prime rib, steak and pasta dishes. 2 Broadway, Somers Point, 927-7377.

Thank you to all the restaurants who support Ocean City Magazine and the Ocean City Guidebook.

Please visit them and tell them we sent you!

Deauville Inn Recent renovations give a modern flair. Seafood, salads, and sandwiches... try the prime rib dip. Full bar, outside dining. 201 Willard, Strathmere, 263-2080.

The Farmstand at 14th A healthier, lighter simpler style with plenty of vegan and vegetarian dishes. Burgers and chicken too! Outside dining. 1368 Boardwalk, 399-3439.

Hula Restaurant and Sauce Company Tasty Hawaiian cuisine. We love the Firecracker Shrimp. Outside dining. 940 Boardwalk, 399-2400.

Mama Mia's Try the Tortellini Pavarotti, Penne My Way, and Osso Bucco.

Gourmet pizzas, calzones, flatbreads and fine entrees. Delivery anywhere on the island. 4 Roosevelt, Marmora, 624-9322.

Ocean City Restaurant Association Member restaurants all over the island.

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Oves Restaurant Fresh seafood dinners, homemade apple cider donuts. 4th & Boardwalk, 398-3172.

Spadafora's Restaurant, Clam Bar, and Seafood Market Famous dockside fresh local flavor. Outside dining. 932 Haven, 398-6703.

Voltaco’s Everything Italian. Sandwiches, dinners, sauces. 957 West, 399-0753.

Tokyo Mandarin Chinese and Japanese cuisine, BYOB, sushi bar. 4 W. Roosevelt, Marmora, 390-8883.

Tuckahoe Inn Waterfront dining with live music. 1 Harbor Road & Route 9, Beesley’s Point, 390-3322. Open year round.

Somers Point Brewing Company A local, independent craft brewery, with an indoor tasting room. Their motto is simple — drink local, eat local. 705 W New York Avenue, Somers Point, 788-0767.

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Every Tuesday in July & August

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Downtown, 6th-11th on Asbury Ave, 10 am-1 pm Magic Shows, Horse Rides, Face painting, music and more!

Every Wednesday from June 15 to September 14, 8 am-1 pm. Tabernacle, 6th & Asbury Ave. New Jersey fresh produce & local crafters

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Garden State Tart

Jersey tomatoes and zucchini make this tart a summer classic INGREDIENTS 1 cup cornmeal 1 teaspoon sugar 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 1 egg 1/3 cup water 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil 1-2 tablespoons diced jalapeno (adjust as necessary according to desired heat) 1 medium Jersey zucchini, cut into 1/4" planks 1 medium Jersey tomato cut into 1/4" slices 1 cup part-skim ricotta Juice of 1 lime Small bunch of cilantro, chopped 1 cup queso fresco 2-3 green onions, thinly sliced Kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper

DIRECTIONS Preheat oven to 400° F. Arrange slices of zucchini and tomato on paper towels and sprinkle with salt. Coat a 9 to 11" tart pan with avocado oil or olive oil. In a medium

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bowl, whisk together cornmeal, sugar and salt. In a small bowl, whisk together egg, water, and olive oil. Add to cornmeal mixture and stir to combine.

Fold in jalapenos. Press cornmeal mixture into prepared tart pan being sure to press along the sides too and bake for 25-30 minutes until tart is a golden brown. Remove from oven and let cool until it's warm or room temperature.

While tart is baking/cooling, grill zucchini and tomato slices. Before brushing with olive oil, gently press slices to remove moisture. Heat grill pan over medium heat. Add zucchini and tomato slices and season with salt and pepper. Grill 1-2 minutes on each side. The tomatoes will start to fall apart as you grill them. Gently transfer to a cutting board or plate to cool.

In a food processor, combine ricotta, lime juice, cilantro and blend till smooth. Season with salt and pepper. Spread ricotta mixture on the prepared tart crust. Arrange grilled zucchini and tomato slices on the ricotta. Top with crumbled queso fresco and green onion and serve.

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Frozen Watermelon Daiquiri Did you know July is National Watermelon Month? Summer’s favorite fruit reaches its peak season this month, and what better way to celebrate those hot summer days of July than with a frozen watermelon daiquiri? This easy-to-prepare drink is ready in minutes when you combine frozen watermelon with a few simple ingredients.

Serves 2 4 cups frozen seedless watermelon cubes 4 cups of ice 4 oz light rum (1/2 cup) 2 oz. sweetened, concentrated lime juice Juice of one freshly squeezed orange (approximately 1 oz.)

1 tbsp simple syrup Watermelon wedge and lime slice to garnish Fill a large blender with frozen watermelon cubes, ice, rum, lime juice, juice of one fresh squeezed orange and simple syrup.

Blend on high until smooth. Serve immediately, garnished with a watermelon wedge and a slice of lime.

Good to Know Float a half-ounce of dark rum on top of the daiquiri for an added boost (optional).

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ECENTLY there has been a bit of change on the restaurant scene in OCNJ. There is a lot happening in terms of new food and restaurants. Seafood. Pizza. Fudge. Avocado Toast?

So relax, pull up a chair, and find out where you’re ordering dinner from tonight, having Boardwalk snacks later, and breakfast tomorrow.

SO WHAT’S NEW? The Outer Banks Boil Company is bringing their signature seafood boils to 1309 West Avenue.

Pick up some cold-pressed juices via Juices by Jones at Boardwalk Bikes, 800 Atlantic Avenue.

Gail’s Salads has moved into 701 Mosaic’s old spot, 701 East 4th Street.

Arlene’s on Asbury is now Asbury Kitchen, 624 Asbury Avenue. They serve breakfast and lunch and offer avocado toast, crepes, breakfast tacos, salads, wraps, and more. See story on page 12.

Bambū and Asian Fusion is now Chelsea Pizza, 949 Asbury Avenue.

Brenda’s Cafe has opened at the Pavilion, 801 Atlantic Avenue.

DaMo Pasta Lab has become Taqueria Rendon, 1138 Boardwalk.

Chocolate Moonshine Fudge has opened aside of Fisherman’s

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Cove, 1300 Boardwalk.

You can find Candace’s Canvases stickers, tea towels, shirts, and magnets at Primitive Beach Boutique, 601 East 9th Street, and Marty’s Sportswear, 1262 Boardwalk.

EVENTS There are a ton of July events happening in America's Greatest Family Resort. Below, we listed a few. You can find the full list of events at ocnjmagazine.com.

The Farmers Market is every Wednesday from 8am-1pm at 6th and Asbury through the summer.

Family Nights are every Thursday from 7:30-9:30pm on the Ocean City Boardwalk.

The OC Pops will be holding two free outdoor concerts to celebrate the 4th of July. Both concerts will be held at 7:30pm at Carey Stadium on July 3 and 4.

The Northend Bike Parade will begin at 10am on July 4 at the Longport Bridge Parking Lot. The Southend Bike Parade will begin at 10am on July 4 at 40th and Asbury Avenue.

There will be a free 4th of July Skate Bash at the OC Skate Park on July 4 from 5:30-8:30pm.

A kite-flying competition will be held on July 4 at 7pm. The Boardwalk fireworks display will be at 9pm.

Night in Venice will be held in the bay on July 23 starting at 6pm. - Megan Antosy

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Around Town

Opposite page, clockwise from top: Matthew, Allison, Jackson & Brooke Schrameck; Ally Taylor, Berlin Taylor & Adam Higinbotham; Jorga & April Shirley.

This page, clockwise from top: Chloe Gerstenbasher & Julia Smith; Maggie Pavis & Charles Probst; Andrew Eisenhower, Matthew, Blake Hettinger, Charlie McIntyre, Cadence Hoke, Annie McCaffrey & Jada Smart.

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Wonder Bear’s Birthday

This page, clockwise from top: Katie & Alex Innocente; Cora Dickerson, Hudson Brown & Leo Brown; Shiloh, Jake & Saylor Samuels.

Opposite page, clockwise from top: Jayden Jones, Elleanna Jones, Logan Jones, Sophia Bylone & Riley Bylone; Jackson, Jessica, Peyton & Jessie Santos; Jack Chickadel, Ethan O'Reilly & Finn Godfrey.

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On the Beach

Opposite page, clockwise from top: Mike Alessandro, Ryan Gould, Mike Marconi & Cory Gould; Bill & Kristy Bontcue; Kyleigh Tierney & Luke Baldini.

This page, clockwise from top: Nico & Brittany Bergandino; Anna, Kennedy, Marissa and Paige; Tara McNally, Simryn Desai, Efremia Geralis & Johanna Lee. Photos by Kerri Janto.

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Business Persons Plunge

This page, clockwise from top: McKenna Robel & Darian Vaughn; Doug Jewell, Tom Heist & Pat Logue; Leandra Kane, Kelly Kenny, Jess Swatzell & Erykah Jones of New Jersey Angels Foster Care Community. Opposite page, clockwise from top: Joey, Joe & Sophia Gratten; Elizabeth Hulitt, Dave Underwood & Jann Mevoli; Gina Rollins, Nick Klevinsky, Kelly Brennan, Lisa Rumer, Dan Loggi & Lisa McGuigan.

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2019 SEASON CONCERTS SEASON CONCERTS AUGUST 28 • 7:30pm • A SALUTE TO VINCE LEE, CONDUCTOR THE 100TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE & MUSIC DIRECTOR

AUGUST 11 • 7:30pm • KATHERINE JENKINS Cherished as one of Britain’s alltime favorite singers, last year Katherine was officially crowned The No.1 selling ‘Classical Music Artist of the Last 25 Years’ by Classic FM, and she made chart history when her last album, Celebration, became her 12th UK Classical No.1 album in 12 years. These recordbreaking achievements cemented July 17 Katherine’s position as the world’s most prolific artist in UK Classical chart history.

Tickets $75/65/55/40

AMERICAN LEGION Join us as the Ocean City POPS celebrates the 100th anniversary July 20 of the American Legion. Rousing works celebrating our country by Morton Gould, Aaron Copland, Leroy Anderson and Irving Berlin among others. Tickets $20/15 SEPTEMBER 7 • 7:30pm • LAKISHA JONES - QUEENS OF ROCK & SOUL AUGUST 4 • 7:30pm • JERSEY Join American Idol finalist LaKisha Jones BOYS Julyin10 a celebration of the great ladies of soul July 4AND GIRLS Celebrate New Jersey’s musical legends with a concert from Diana Ross, Donna Summer, Tina extravaganza honoring the iconic artists July 24 Turner, the legendary Aretha Franklin and from the Garden State: Frank Sinatra, Whitney Houston. A frequent soloist with Bruce Springsteen, Frankie Valli, Whitney symphonies around the world, Ms. Jones Houston, Dionne Warwick, Lesley Gore has performed as a guest soloist with the and more. Expect such hits as That’s AUGUST 18 • 7:30pm • MOVIE NIGHT July 31San Diego Symphony, National Symphony, Life!, My Eyes Adored You, My Way, Alfie, IN OCEAN CITY The Ocean City POPS SEPTEMBER 1 • 7:30PM • A STAR IS Utah Symphony and Opera, Winnipeg What the World Needs Now, Can’t Take celebrates the musical legacy of the silver BORN AND BEYOND Three legendary Symphony, Evansville Philharmonic, My Eyes Off You, I Will Always Love You screen. Come hear July blockbuster 6 favorites icons plus three beloved motion pictures Jacksonville Symphony, Minnesota and more. Tickets $30/25 from John Williams (Star Wars, Harry plus three best-selling soundtrack albums Orchestra, Colorado Symphony, Grand Potter) along with Oscar-winning classics equals one epic concert celebration. Rapids Symphony, Reno Philharmonic (Forrest Gump, Doctor Zhivago) and even Judy Garland, Barbra Streisand and Lady and more! Tickets $30/25 expanded OceanGaga City Pops 7/3 & 7/4 - STAR-SPANGLED some SPECTACULAR eachorchestra stole our in hearts with A Star is SEPTEMBER 11 • 7:30pm • SYMPHONY classical music anfavorites made selections from Star Wars, Jurassic Park, E.T., and Come celebrate America’s birthday with the famous on the big screen.

Maestro Vince Born. Now a trio of Broadway/cabaret’s NIGHT AT THE POPS Cody Austin and so much more. Bring the whole family, and don’t Ocean City Pops! Join Maestro Vince Lee for Lee makes his piano miss debut with the best voices join forces to celebrate the the world-class musicians of the Ocean City the pre-concert events featuring characters an evening of patriotic music and other, popular City POPS. Tickets $25/20 from the movies! music from all three iconic film versions POPS are the stars of hits. This will also be the debut ofOcean our brandnew outdoor concert stage, provided by the21 • 7:30pm • CHEYENNE of A Star is Born, featuring The Man That the show. The orchestra AUGUST Got Away, Shallow and the Academy will be at its virtuosic 7/20 -nominated THAT’S AMORE generosity of the Friends of the Ocean City Pops. Grammy JACKSON Award-winning Evergreen. The concert best performing some Amore! Ocean City Pops conductor This 2nd-annual outdoor concertCheyenne is free and Jackson open is That’s a multi-talented emeritus, Bill Scheible, returns to the Music will also feature otherPier breakout movie of the greatest and most to the public. actor, singer and songwriter. He was in a program touring highlights of sunny Italy AUGUST 6 - 9 • 7:30pm TUES, WED most recently seen in songs that helped to define iconic silver beloved music in history, including selections made

by Andrea 7/6 - ODE TO JOY: BEETHOVEN’S 9TH screenpopular moments.

Tickets $35/25 & FRI, 2pm THUR • NEWSIES THE FX’s American Horror featuring favorites such as Beethoven’s Boccelli, Dean Martin, Frank Sinatra and others.

SYMPHONY BROADWAYOriginally MUSICAL Set in turn-ofSEPTEMBER 4 • 7:30pm • HERE SHE IS – Story: Apocalypse, and powerful Fifth Symphony and selections Justin Gonzalez sings Sponsored by Manco and planned for Beethoven’s 250th the centurybirthday, New York Newsiesconcert is MISS AMERICAS IN CONCERT from Wagner’s operatic Ring Cycle. It’s a can beManco seenin next in ofFORMER memory Frank Manco. thisCity, monumental brings one the rousing of tale of Jackmost Kelly, the leader Disney’s Descendants The Ocean City POPS celebrates one of thrilling evening you won’t want to miss! history’s beloved and famous works to of a band the of teenaged “newsies” who 7/24 in - JACKIE the Jersey Shore’s greatest traditions Tickets $25/20 3, coming 2019. AEVANCHO Ocean City Music Pier.

A symphonic choir, Ocean City favorite,as Jackie Evancho, rally againstfour unfair conditions. soloists, and a fullInspired orchestra veteran will teamofup former Miss returns Americasto join the POPS SEPTEMBER 14 • 7:30pm • BILL SCHEIBLE thein theatre, he has performed City! A worldwide sensation when she the first-ever, performance in Fella,Ocean by a true story, Newsies full features a Tony ofinBeethoven in a concert featuring a musical journey RETURNS! to conduct a program The Most 9Happy The Performers, was only years old, she first dazzled American Ocean City by history. miss this one-of-a-kind Award-winning score AlanDon’t Menken through Broadway, pop Finian’s Rainbow, Xanadu, Allten Shook featuring the most recent winners of television audiences with her stunning debut on (Little Shopevent! of Horrors, Sister Act) and Up, Aida and Thoroughly Modern Millie. and opera. Miss America the Weil competition NBC’s America’s Got Talent. Originally scheduled Jack Feldman. Featuring the now classic Tickets $40/35 2002 - Katie Harman at the Music Pier and to perform in Ocean City immediately after her 7/10 - GREAT AMERICAN SONGBOOK songs Carrying the Banner, Seize the Day AUGUST 25 • 7:30pm surprise Ebner and TV Miss America • BON VOYAGE! reveal on the popular show, “The Tin Pan Alley comes to Ocean City! George joined by spectacular and Santa Fe. NewsiesCole is perfect - Laura Kaeppeler Evancho is excited to bring Gershwin, Porter,for andthe IrvingSit Berlin are just back, relax, and Masked Singer,” Ms. 2012 voices of past seasons. whole familyaand every of audience.

Hughes willfavorites step offtothe the iconic stage. sampling the songs you will hear of let from the one Ocean City new songs and familiar Tickets $20/15 Performing the Artsmost Center, 6th Street pageant runway and important eras ofand American POPSMusic. take you on a Atlantic Avenue. Tickets $30 (Adults) trip around the world 7/31 - BROADWAY SMASH onto the HITS! Music Pier The Great White Way extends the special ocean for 7/17 STAR WARS AND BEYOND: A JOHN $25 (Children 12 -and under) stage as toour through a variety of this concert! As Broadway roars back to life, join WILLIAMS 90TH BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION guest vocalists.

These great music. Featuring Maestro Vince Lee, the Ocean City Pops, and With a career that spans an incredible seven former Miss Americas special guest soloist special and world-class guests in this celebration of the world of decades, John Williams has helped to create have been recognized around the world for bandoneon virtuoso, theater.

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Crafty Bringing you this simple and cute DIY to upcycle your summer shorts and other items! In high school, I always would make my outfits the night before by taking something old and making it new. Cut and sewing new patterns or simply adding a bit of a twist like embroidered flowers and so on to denim and tees. Bringing it all back. I love thrifting and this is a great way to update something and freshen it up. There are so many ideas you could run with and designs, embroider on shorts, skirts, dresses, jackets, bags, shoes, and so on! Stitch cute flowers, waves, rainbows, sunsets, peace signs, whatever your heart tells you. Grab some friends, a blanket, and a sunny day and start creating. All you need are some well loved clothes (or new), some embroidery thread, a needle, and scissors. You can use white chalk if needed to draw your designs on your apparel. It’ll wash right out. Have fun with it, get creative, and enjoy the sunshine!

MATERIALS YOU’LL NEED. Clothing (shorts, skirts, shirts, bags, shoes, jackets) Visit @thelittlebungalow for more fun projects to keep you inspired and busy!

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BY THE WAY. You can even bring this idea to houseware items like lamp shades, blankets, and tea towels. Endless possibilities. Happy stitching!

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Local Ocean It’s History This Kelly family photo was taken on August 9, 1947 on the 26th Street beach. John B. Kelly is in the bow of the lifeboat, Jack Jr. in the stern; behind the boat, from left, Peggy, Grace, mother Margaret, and Lizanne.

This picture was included in the July 28, 1947 Life Magazine article.

The caption read: “The prize is a golden goblet, which Kelly may keep.

Diamond Sculls trophy is his left hand must be returned to Henley to be raced for again next year.”

Jack Kelly’s 1947 Summer

BY FRED MILLER

T This picture of Jack Kelly Jr. rowing on the Thames covered a full page in the July 28, 1947 Life Magazine.

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HE SUMMER of 1947 was a memorable one for Ocean City’s Kelly family.

Since 1920, when Olympic champion John B. Kelly was barred from competing in the Henley Royal Regatta (because he did manual labor), he dreamed of seeing the Kelly name on the Diamond Sculls victory list.

The dream came true on July 5, 1947 when 20-year-old Jack Kelly Jr. sent his scull knifing through the water on the Thames to beat all competitors. Besides his parents, two of his sisters, Grace and Lizanne, were there to congratulate him when he was presented the world’s premier rowing trophy.

The big win was covered in the July 28, 1947 issue of Life Magazine under this headline, “KELLY VS. HENLEY, Son Jack wins Diamond Sculls to end old grudge against Regatta.” America’s favorite magazine devoted three pages to Kelly and included seven pictures.

The 38th annual Ocean City Baby Parade was held on August 14, 1947. Jack Kelly, a former Ocean City Beach Patrol lifeguard who had gained fame earlier that summer by winning the Diamond Sculls at the Royal Henley Regatta in England, was the grand marshal.

Jack Kelly Jr. was recognized as the fastest rower in the world after he won the single sculls honor in the United States and Canadian championships.

Kelly received much attention when he arrived in Ocean City. He was grand marshal of the 38th annual Baby Parade held on Thursday, August 14, 1947. Appropriately, he waved to the crowd lining the Boardwalk from an Ocean City Beach Patrol lifeboat. Three years earlier, Jack rowing with Joe Regan, won the 1944 South Jersey Lifeguard Doubles Rowing Championship.

A few days before the parade, the Kelly family gathered on the 26th Street beach for a family picture. Of course, the family posed in and around an OCBP lifeboat.

Kelly was honored by his friends at 28th annual Life Guards’ Ball on August 29, 1947. It was a record crowd on the Music Pier where over 1,400 people gathered for the end-of-summer event. The dancers filled the entire main auditorium and solarium and many more danced outside in the pavilion to the music of Alex Bartha’s Orchestra.

The highlight of the evening was a tribute to Jack Kelly. He was given a commemorative silver bowl from Mayor Clyde W. Struble, and a plaque from OCBP Captain Thomas Williams.

The shell that Kelly rowed when he won the Diamond Sculls was displayed on the stage of the Music Pier along with the Diamond Sculls trophy, and the gold goblet he received for his permanent possession.

Among those attending the ball to honor Jack Kelly Jr. were five resort residents who were all Olympic oarsmen: John B. Kelly, Sr., Charles McIlvaine, Paul Costello, Joe Burk, and Augustus S. Goetz.

Capping off the championship year, Jack Kelly won the 1947 James E. Sullivan Award as America’s outstanding athlete.

The cover of the 1947 lifeguard ball program honored John B. Kelly, Jr.

Ocean City Beach Patrol’s Jack Kelly, Jr., center, accepts the 1947 James E. Sullivan Award from James A. Rhodes, president of the Amateur Athletic Union. John B. Kelly looks on proudly.

The award is given every year to America’s top athlete.

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MEET THE MAKER/// PALAIA SURF

Tony Palaia

By Ava Saric

For a deeper dive into Palaia Surf, check out the following: Website: www.palaiasurf.com Instagram(s): @palaiasurf & @rapid_ding_repair

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Success looks different to everyone. For Tony Palaia success is doing what he loves most, for the people he loves most, and creating something out of nothing.

From a young age, art and music were always a passion of Tony’s, where even throughout his academic career at Salisbury University, he remained consistent with art classes, and sketching during his free time.

With a degree in biology and chemistry, Tony took his science background and put it to great creative use.

Growing up outside of Baltimore, and spending many summers in Ocean City, Maryland, Tony quickly found a connection with not only the beach, but surfing, and the process of board making itself.

“When I started to tell people my plans, their first response was ‘Why would you want to make surfboards? You won’t make money,’” said Tony.

They could not have been more wrong.

This is not to say that the process and expansion of his business was simple, but great things take time.

After meeting his wife Meghan, founder of Timber and Vine Designs, they both decided to take a leap of faith and move to Puerto Rico.

“This was when I began working on surfboards as a career,” said Tony. “I started a business repairing surfboards, called Rapid Ding Repair. It grew quickly, because there was a strong demand for the service, and within the next five years I learned how to shape boards in my free time.”

From friends supporting the business to an increasing amount of outside interest, Tony began the brand NBD, No Big Deal. “I wanted to keep it lighthearted, not too serious, and embrace the fun,” said Tony.

In 2015, Tony and Meghan decided to head back to the East Coast, settling here in Ocean City, where they spent many summers.

As work followed this change of scenery, there was an immediate need for some rebranding, hence the shift of NBD to Palaia Surf.

“A lot of my friends were pushing me to rename the business, because they believed the idea of NBD was a little childish and outdated. With the help of Eric Plyler, graphic designer and owner of Dry Island and Plyler Premium, I was able to entirely reshape the creative outlook of my work,” said Tony.

Although the popularity of Palaia Surf grew, and continues to grow, Tony never lost sight of his passions.

“The designing aspect of what I do initially came from my interest in art, but also my affinity for mathematics. Beyond that, a big part of repairing and building surfboards is chemistry itself. We work with a numerous number of chemicals to create colors, and different composites for the boards. A surfboard

is most often a foam core, which is whittled down into a blank, and once that shape is refined, it is then draped in fiber glass cloth, carbon, flax, or hemp, which are then saturated with some type of resin. Once that hardens, we sand that smooth, and you have a surfboard.”

Although Palaia Surf is focused on the artistic component of boards, Tony continues to involve himself in this building and rebuilding process of board making; where Rapid Ding Repair lives on.

“I just recently built a 1,000 square foot shop completely dedicated to this work, and I call it the Forge. I service accounts all up and down South Jersey with the repair work that I do. Building this space was one of my proudest moments. It was my own declaration of independence, and gave me creative freedom to do whatever and whenever I wanted.”

The culmination of design and construction all stemmed from a similar inspiration for Tony.

“In the beginning it was all about what I would want to ride. Surfboards span a huge range of sizes and shapes, and to an individual rider, they may be drawn towards an endless variety of waves to surf, styles, and feelings,” said Tony. “With that, I started making boards that fit the specific waves I surf, and how I ride those waves. Up to this point, I have not ventured very far from that, and my customer base has grown around this, and will continue to grow as I expand my reach.

As for what I look to for additional inspiration; I am all about what is new, now and advanced.”

Getting people stoked is just the premise of Tony’s tagline; where he finds genuine enjoyment offering someone a tool, specifically created for them, that provides countless hours of joy and fun.

“All my life I have been determined to live a life of happiness, where work is not stressed too hard, and within my field, I am able to pass down something I truly believe in, which is the ultimate goal. I strive to create something from nothing that makes people happy,” said Tony.

The one-on-one experience that Palaia Surf offers is what draws the crowd, where Tony spends countless hours getting to know each customer’s specific needs.

The personable yet professional relationships are a huge part of the gig.

Other than Tony’s personal love for his business, he is most grateful for the opportunities that allow him to support his family, Meghan and ten-month old Evie Eileen Palaia, and the ability to provide their daughter with a comfortable lifestyle near the sea.

As for Palaia Surf’s future, well that already seems to be in the works, as the growth of the brand and expansion into shops is just the beginning of Tony Palaia’s success.

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6 1. Slim Shady Crikey, you should get an Australian accent with this hat.

2. LBT Every summer needs an LBD and an LBT.

3. Be the Change We've created shirts that colorize in sun.

Thank you, good night!

Marty's Sportswear, 1262 Boardwalk

5. Vibe High Expect nothing less. #hardrule

6. Striper Season I can't tell if this mug is preppy or trippy. Either way.

7. Groovy I'm over the moon for this hat.

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4. Suited I see an ice cream truck visit in your future.

Jersey Girl, 714 Boardwalk

8. Burnin' Are these Axl Rose's board shorts?Also, how cool is that name?

9. Shaping Up If I were a surfboard, I'd be this one.

Heritage, 740 West

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Visit us in beautiful Downtown Ocean City or browse our shops on the famous Ocean City Boardwalk. If you are looking for something special, you will find a world of possibilities inside Staintons!

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J U LY M U S T H AV E S 1. Beach Baby Parents of toddlers at the beach... you're welcome.

Everyone else nearby... you're welcome.

Kay Jay's Doll Shoppe, 737 Asbury

2. Marooned Life is short... wear the bikini. Hang on the bumper sticker people are calling.

Separately Swimwear, 818 Boardwalk

3. Sea Worthy Be one with the sea with this high-cut (and high style) suit.

4. Orange Crush Wear as a cover up or night-out dress... and watch 'em swoon.

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3. Stand Up I come to the beach with my own table.

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4. Good Chair Day A good chair is hard to find. #truestory

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COME PLAY ON THE BAY Kayak Nature Tours Paddle Board Lessons/Tours & Rentals Eco-Tours Sunset Paddles & Special Events Hobie Cat Sailboat Dealership Sales/Parts 316 Bay Ave., Ocean City, NJ • 609-391-7960

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Workshops • Birthdays • Canvas Painting Summer Art Camp • Walk In Art Studio 704 Asbury Ave., Ocean City, NJ • 609-398-8880 WWW.GLAZEDOVERSTUDIOS.COM

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Free Local Delivery on Building Supplies Door, Window, Kitchen & Bath Showroom 1200 West Avenue, OCNJ • 609-399-0150 www.shoemakerlumber.com Locally Owned & Operated 43

Shopping OC Store Guide DOWNTOWN 7th Street Surf Shop Clothing, sunglasses, huge array of name brand surfboards in the boardroom. Surf lessons and camps. Mens, womens, and kids. 720 Asbury, 398-7070.

Animal House High-quality pet food and treats, supplements, leashes, collars, toys, beds, apparel, large selection of gifts for specific breeds (including hard to find ones like Greater Swiss Mountain dog). Made in the USA products. 705 Asbury, 398-3771.

Art On Asbury The gallery offers work from over 50 local artists in watercolor, oil, acrylic, mixed media, photography, pottery, textiles, and sculptures. Original art, giclees, and prints are available for sale. 711 Asbury, 814-0308.

Artisan Body Products Organic, vegan, and gluten free soaps. Bathroom accessories, mens soaps and shaving needs, lotions and scrubs, gifts. 920 Asbury, 3985661.

Bowfish Kids Posh children's seaside boutique. Organic cotton baby clothes, everyday staples for boys and girls, and superfun dress up clothes for your mini.

956 Asbury, 938-1901.

Capella's Oil & Vinegar Tasting rooms with oils and vinegars, curated home goods, specialty foods. 1123 Asbury, 609-5686659.

Downtown Ocean City More than 100 distinctive shops, cafes, galleries, spas, and salons. From 6th to 14th Streets on Asbury, 800-BEACH-NJ. Island Beach Gear A one stop shop for everything you need for the beach. Open year round, seven days a week. Free off street parking. 9th & Bay, 788-3836.

It's My Derby Relive "The most exciting two minutes in sports" with select Kentucky Derby memorabilia and collections that include the fun, fashion, food. 810 Asbury (Inside Stainton's), 5458688.

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Thank you to all the businesses below who support Ocean City Magazine and the Ocean City Guidebook. Please visit them and tell them we sent you!

Kay Jay's Doll Shoppe Your at the shore toy store. An Ocean City destination since 1985.

737 Asbury, 399-5632.

Mia's Christmas Gallery Ocean City ornaments, Byers Choice, nativity scenes, gifts for all occasions - wedding and baby gifts, too.

755 Asbury, 525-2455.

Primitive Beach Locally-sourced coastal merchandise with soulful vibes. 601 E. 9th, primitivebeachboutique.com Island Music Lessons, repairs, accessories, instruments. 1253 Asbury, 609-525-4223.

The Road to Living Well Premium CBD products. Topicals, edibles, coffees, oils, honey, capsules, patches. Pet line, hemp bags, clothing and accessories, bath and body products.

Online shopping, pick up and delivery. 1028 Asbury, 736-4894.

Fudge Kitchen Candy that melts in your mouth. Huge selection of hand-whipped creamy fudge, sugar-free selection, salt water taffy, choc-covered pretzels, wedding favors, corporate gifts. Open everyday, year round.

800 Boardwalk, 398-7457.

Payton Jewelry Handmade jewelry, apothecary line, handpicked accessories. 952 Boardwalk, 938-1276.

Shriver’s Salt Water Taffy & Fudge Family-owned retail store and working candy factory. Ships anywhere in the US. 9th and Boardwalk, 399-0100.

BAY/WEST AVENUE & SIDE STREETS SaltWorks Studio Custom framing, commissioned art, beach home portraits, unique gifts, local art. 844 Central, 814-2250.

Sneaker Shop Janet and Maureen know their stuff. Specializing in running footwear and apparel. They always strive for the perfect fit.

704 Asbury, 391-5223.

Scrim Discovery Varied and abundant supply of hand-painted needlepoint canvases by more than 60 artists. Creative finishing services. 924 Haven, 398-6659.

Stainton's Gallery of Shops Featuring gifts, clothes, jewelry and more. 810 Asbury, 5458681.

Shoemaker Lumber For all of your summer outdoor needs. From beach chairs, deck chairs, and trash corrals to Weber grills, they are in stock with free local delivery. 1200 West, 399-0150, www.shoemakerlumber.com.

BOARDWALK Jilly’s T-Shirt Factory Get your Phillies at Jilly’s and lots more. 762, 936 and 1048 Boardwalk, 385-1234.

LEH Soap Using the best ingredients nature offers to make their small batch skin care.

Also bath and body products including Naked Bee, Farmhouse Fresh, Mistral, and more.

1312 Boardwalk. 937 Asbury, open year round.

Marty's Sportswear Apparel, jewelry, art, home goods, shoes, and accessories. 1262 Boardwalk, 398-1961.

Surf Mall The indoor shopping mall is filled with everything from novelty t-shirts to incense, sunglasses, an oxygen bar, beach essentials, games, trendy toys, surf gear, tie dye, jewelry, kids gear, posters, tapestries, and so much more. 1154 Boardwalk, 398-1533.

Heritage Surf and Sport Surf lessons, camp, and women's surf club. Apparel and footwear for the entire family. Accessories and gear for the surf and sand. Fully stocked boardroom with accessories. 740 West, 398-6390 & 14th & Boardwalk, 391-SURF. ON THE WAY TO OC Coastal Designer Outlet Carries major quality brands. Owner Dan Powell has vast design experience and industry knowledge.

The showroom is 5,600 square feet. Custom ordering. 556 Sea Isle Boulevard, Ocean View, 624-1544.

Yes She Can Bras, bra-sized swim, sleepwear, lingerie, shapewear, workout clothing. Professional bra fittings too. 50 Tuckahoe Road, 478-3266.

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Shopping OC AN ARTFUL PAIRING There are so many spots for your celebration.

By Emily Struhala

Left: Surfside Picnic sets up a tea party for a client. Below: A South Jersey Picnic Co. beach birthday picnic.

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A C AT E R E D O C C A S I O N Pop up picnics and all things charcuterie are in season this summer

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HARCUTERIE boards have become a big trend all over the country within the past few years. Truth be told, this so-called “trend” dates back to Roman times when refrigeration was unheard of, and people needed a way to preserve food. Back then, they used salt to preserve meat and when ready, they’d slice it up and serve it on a platter for friends and family. It’s not so different today, except much easier to come by. Charcuterie, defined by Merriam Webster as “a delicatessen specializing in dressed meats and meat dishes,” is an artful pairing of meats with fruits, cheeses, crackers, veggies, and more cut into appetizer portions. The concept that began with primarily meat-only boards has evolved to companies dedicated to bringing you an entire experience with your charcuterie.

“Our clients tend to be celebrating a special occasion, whether it be a birthday or proposal, we hope to create a unique experience that leaves them with lasting memories,” said Surfside Picnic owners Stefanie Green and Alexis Van Horn.

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Picnic sets up a complete picnic for you and your guests in the place of your choice. They provide a Bluetooth speaker, water, ice bucket, and more. A charcuterie board is available as an add on to your experience.

“We started Surfside Picnic because of our love of entertaining and design. As elementary school teachers, we appreciate the opportunity to let our creative side roam free,” they said.

Just like Surfside Picnic, Cut + Board is no exception when it comes to the quality of charcuterie services. They are located inside the Cape May County Courthouse. Cut + Board was founded by Sarah Cowan and her love of entertaining is shown throughout all her services from preparing boards to teaching DIY charcuterie board classes in shop.

Over in Margate City, Ali Nolan runs her own pop-up picnic business. South Jersey Picnic Co. opened in October 2020.

“I started my business as a quarantine hobby/creative outlet,” said Ali. “I hope to gain happy customers who are satisfied and fulfilled with their custom experience.”

Spreads by Kerri provides the beautiful charcuterie boards for Ali. All orders are completely customized and tailored to each client. Offerings include cookies and macarons, balloons, floral arrangements, and an instant camera and film.

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HE Hobby Horse Ice Cream Parlor, located at the corner of 8th and Ocean is deeply rooted in the Ocean City community. And for good reason – who doesn’t love delicious ice cream on a hot summer day? Or any day really.

The Dukeman family, husband and wife Michael and Ciara, alongside Michael’s brother Marc, have run the family business since his parents purchased the property in 1994. Although both of his parents have since passed away, Michael knows the importance of how family traditions are crucial to the success of their business.

Born and raised in Ocean City, Michael’s parents – Jerri and Edward Dukeman, owned a variety of real estate holdings around town. His mom, Jerri saw an opportunity to purchase the property and the rest is history.

“My mom had a keen eye for real estate and thought, this property would make a great ice cream shop,” said Michael. And that is how Hobby Horse Ice Cream Parlor came to be.

The iconic carousel horse, has been a staple on the corner of 8th and Ocean since the early 1910s. The horse, with its many changes over the years from metal to wooden to fiberglass, provided the inspiration behind the decor and theme of Hobby Horse. Over the past 40 years, it has been beautifully painted in bright and

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vibrant colors that have provided the backdrop for fun family photos to recreate generation after generation.

The horse, which lends its whimsy to the feel of an oldfashioned ice cream parlor, back to a simpler time and an escape from the every day.

But Hobby Horse doesn’t just appeal to the visitors of Ocean City. Locals and summer residents alike enjoy the ice cream treats Hobby Horse has to offer.

“We get a lot of repeat customers – families that come back year after year as well as generations of families – grandparents who are bringing their grandchildren for a scoop and a memory,” said Michael. It helps to build the traditions of a family run business all year round. The Hobby Horse is open year-round, extended weekends through the winter and full time once the summer is in full swing. My parents opened the store when I was a senior in high school, so every summer I worked here,” said Michael.

A former teacher in Philadelphia and New Jersey, Michael had the opportunity to get back to his roots in Ocean City with a position in real estate.

“It was easier to be closer to the business,” said Michael so he returned to island life in 2012.

And when he returned, he had to take on new roles.

“My dad didn’t scoop ice cream, but he did all the maintenance work to keep the place up and running.

When he passed in 2011, I had to learn how to do all

those things-hammering, plumbing, etc. My thumbs took a beating,” Michael laughed. “But it was a role that needed to be filled to keep the family business thriving.”

And thriving it is. Hobby Horse is located in a business corridor with tons of foot traffic from the beaches and Boardwalk that keep customers coming through the doors all summer long. Michael and Ciara’s two sons, Paddy, three and Conor, 10 months, will look to be the next generation of Hobby Horse greats – scooping ice cream and building sundaes for all to enjoy. And whatever those ice cream dreams are, Hobby Horse has you covered.

They offer take out service, counter service, waitress service and seating – both indoors and out. And the ice cream choices? Seemingly endless.

There is always a variety of flavors and if you want cup or cone, take your pick. Toppings galore and sundaes to boot. The peanut butter bliss is a crowd favorite as well as the homemade waffles and ice cream, as big as your head. - by Lesley Graham

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Philadelphia natives and lifelong friends reconvene in Ocean City, the same shore town where they earned their independence as new Cardinal Dougherty Class of 1970 graduates

By Kristen Dowd

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It’s a warm summer evening in 1970, and anyone walking down South 14th Street in Ocean City is greeted with a cacophony of sound. When nearing one of the rented bungalows or storied homes, however, the discord falls away, revealing the intricate vocal blends of Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young, the suave sounds of Johnny Mathis, the raspy stylings of Bob Dylan.

It was Motown meets rock, soul meets folk – a melding of music that defined a generation. But for seven friends from Philadelphia, it was more than that.

It was the music that defined a summer of burgeoning independence and lifelong memories.

COME TOGETHER “This is the first time we’re down here together since 1970,” Karen DiDio Groesbeck said from her condominium at The Impala Suites at Shorebreak Resorts.

The Perkasie, Pennsylvania resident was hosting a mini reunion with friends Patty Siegfried Hunter, of Southampton, Pennsylvania, and Kathie Kintsch Lezotte, of Somers Point and Mount Laurel. The trio, along with high school classmates Maureen Martin Wittenberg, Janice Holderback, Debbie Hughes and Pat Iby, spent the summer of 1970 together in Ocean City, experiencing a new kind of freedom and responsibility away from parents before heading to college in the fall.

Getting together in Ocean City in 2022 had a special significance for the friends, too.

“We were the Class of ’70, and we all just turned 70,” Hunter said with a smile.

The seven are graduates of Cardinal Dougherty High School, a Roman Catholic high school in the East Oak Lane section of Philadelphia that the archdiocese closed due to declining enrollment in 2010. In the 1960s, however, the student body was some 6,000 students strong, and Groesbeck, Hunter, Lezotte and their four comrades were all part of the school’s drill team, world renowned alongside the Cardinal Dougherty marching band, a team with storied history having performed for Pope Paul VI at the Vatican, at Lyndon B. Johnson’s inauguration and when the New York Giants took on the Green Bay Packers at the 1962 NFL Championship Game.

“We were in all the parades,” Hunter said. “That’s why everybody was so close.”

“We were together 24/7,” Lezotte added.

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A VERY, VERY, VERY FINE (RENTAL) HOUSE Most of the women also hailed from the same neighborhood – Fox Chase in Northeast Philadelphia. It was there they would return each week during that 1970 summer, working Monday to Thursday before hitching a ride with parents or friends back to Ocean City for the long weekend. They had to earn their $30 a week price tag to pay for their rental, after all.

The friends shelled out $2,100 for the entire summer – or $300 per person. They stayed in the two-bedroom bottom floor of a brick three-story building at 13 West 14th St., a building long gone and replaced, like the majority of buildings on the block, by a large, modern home.

“The houses are so beautiful now. Most of them were Cape Cods, little ranchers. There’s a whole different feel when you come down here, but it’s not like it went too far in a different direction and you lost that hometown feel.

It’s still here. It just looks better,” Groesbeck said.

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LET’S HAVE A PARTY While the summer introduced the seven friends to some newfound independence, it didn’t change their unfamiliarity with parties and alcohol. Coming from a Catholic, conservative background, the friends didn’t drink in high school, so the Ocean City parties were largely new territory.

And so was the rock music. The seven young women came to Ocean City equipped with their turntable, the “Funny Girl” album and Johnny Mathis records. The college boys down the street – influenced by the previous year’s inaugural Woodstock, sporting longer hair and smoking pot – were playing Bob Dylan, Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young and the like.

“That introduced me to rock music. That was what was really happening in 1970. We were used to Motown coming from Philadelphia. Rock artists were just new then,” Groesbeck said. “For me, that defined the whole summer – the music.

Everywhere you went, you heard it. It was inspirational.”

Groesbeck, Hunter and Lezotte laughed when remembering some of the antics they got themselves into that summer, including the time they hid a bottle of sloe gin fizz from the police in a fold-away mattress, ruining the mattress in the process.

“We were more upset we lost the alcohol,” Groesbeck said with a laugh, adding sleeping arrangements in the two-bedroom rental included one person sleeping in the bathtub (“We made it nice!”) and others on couches.

Another memory was the young women’s introduction to “jungle juice” at a party thrown by a group of college guys renting down the street. Traditionally a strong concoction of mixed alcohol, the drink was ladled from a bag-lined trash can, and everyone at the party had fun imbibing late into the night.

“We found out later, they didn’t put any liquor in it,” Groesbeck said, adding with a grin, “but everyone was acting like there was!”

THE REUNION TOUR In 1970, the Cardinal Dougherty graduates didn’t have a lot of money. They worked to pay their summer rental, and when in Ocean City, their life revolved around lounging on the beach and walking the Boardwalk by day and stopping at parties by night.

They remember going to Bob’s Grill at 14th and Boardwalk and traveling over the Ninth Street causeway to eat at Point Diner in Somers Point. Ice cream was a staple when strolling the boards. Sometimes they would hit up The Dunes (known locally as “Dunes Till Dawn”), a bar just over the Longport Bridge.

In 2022, there was a bit more freedom as far as spending.

“We didn’t have the money then,” Groesbeck said.

“It’s not like now,” Hunter added.

When enjoying their mini Ocean City reunion, the three friends checked out Wards Pastry – a new spot for two of them – and Hooked on Breakfast, as well as grabbed Randazzo’s pizza for a late dinner. Scannicchio’s in Atlantic City – of the famed Philadelphia Italian restaurant of the same name – was on the schedule, too.

And like many old friends who do not see each other

often, the trio fell into a comfortable rhythm, talking nonstop and reminiscing about that 1970 summer – and everything since.

“We haven’t stopped talking since yesterday,” Groesbeck said.

As the women laughed about their long-ago Ocean City crushes – the boys who played basketball in college, the ones who rented bicycles in town – they also recognized how their beach trips turned into something more.

“The shore was a connection, really, for our future,” Groesbeck said, detailing how the experiences at the beach ultimately led to meeting husbands (and some now exhusbands). “It all sort of went together.”

After that 1970 summer in Ocean City, the friends returned to shore spots in subsequent years – but they were never all together in Ocean City again. Lezotte ended up summering in Margate for a few years, and her family later owned a house in Ocean City. Groesbeck and Hunter rented in Wildwood, and later in life Groesbeck spent summers on Long Beach Island.

“But I always felt the pull here,” Groesbeck admitted.

“There’s something about Ocean City that’s very special, I think, and I don’t think I ever lost that.”

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TROLL down Asbury Avenue, OC’s hopping Downtown area, and you’ll see plenty of treasures, from fab boutiques to bustling eateries. Look a little closer toward the ground and you may spot a different kind of treasure, a hidden one, just waiting to be found. The OCNJ Rocks community is behind this Downtown treasure hunt; where painting, hiding, and re-hiding decorative rocks is their specialty.

OCNJ Rocks is open to anyone who loves to be artistic and participate in scavenger hunts. Creative freedom is encouraged where the only rule remains; paint and hide a stone for each one you find, and of course, to snap a photo so everyone can see.

Initially inspired by the International Phenom Friendship Rocks Project, a community-based project to connect people and promote a pay-it-forward movement, OCNJ Rocks is celebrating five years of this adventure-filled process.

Carol Madeja, founder of the group, initially obtained her inspiration and specific vision while taking part in Community Outreach in Beaufort, South Carolina.

“As I watched all the kids fall in love with the art of painting, they encouraged me to join Beaufort Rocks. After learning what the group was all about, I immediately knew how perfect it would be for the people of Ocean City,” said Carol. “So, I set a goal to start OCNJ Rocks before Memorial Day of 2017, and the community took it from there.”

Although the involvement in OCNJ Rocks has grown tremendously, its true purpose has always remained.

“The hope is to create a light-hearted, happy moment in your day, because as much stress as we are all under in today’s society, there should always be something small that can warm our hearts and tickle us,” said Carol.

Each year, OCNJ Rocks presents their annual challenge, where a specific theme is chosen; and the group is able to showcase their creativity around that topic. There is no competition, but rather, a public showing of art. To aid in this presentation, Asbury Avenue’s Dry Island, a large supporter of the group, will be displaying this year’s rock designs in their windows.

All the yearly themes are unique in their own way, but this year’s theme of seagulls and french fries is exceptionally fitting for the group.

“I have some of the funniest rocks already from a variety of artists,” said Carol, “they really have taken this theme and ran with it.”

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“When we first moved to Ocean City about five years ago, my daughter and I started taking walks down Asbury Avenue, and after she found her first rock, the challenge began. Even during sleepovers, Giselle would get her friends together to paint rocks so she could hide them on the street the next day. She loves the adventure that OCNJ Rocks has created, and genuinely loves the connectivity of the group itself,” said Harris Ardelean, Giselle’s dad.

OCNJ Rocks participants can be of any age. 88-year-old Irene Wiesenthal, Carol’s mother, spends much of her time as a rock artist. Irene first became involved with the group after an immobilizing knee surgery where painting became her main source of entertainment. Following the recovery, Irene kept painting, because she enjoyed it so much.

“At first, painting for OCNJ Rocks was just to keep me from sitting around all day and growing tired of my surroundings.

I had no idea that throughout the past five years it would turn into something I had such a passion for. I decorated between 500-700 rocks, with not one duplicate,” said Irene. “When I get tired from working in my garden, I will come inside to relax, but for me that means painting my rocks. The process can also be extremely rewarding. When Carol tells me that people are finding my artwork along Asbury and loving the designs, it really makes me feel good. OCNJ Rocks is such an easy, yet fulfilling activity in this day and age.”

There is not only value found in the process of what OCNJ Rocks does, but genuine appreciation for the community itself.

“When it comes to this group, I do not have proud moments, but moments of gratefulness. I feel grateful for how the people of Ocean City have embraced it, such as; OCPD, the Beach Patrol, Fire Department, shop owners along Asbury, and families who come and prepare rocks for their visits,” said Carol. “There is no better place than OCNJ for this experience.

Everyone wants to contribute and spread joy.”

There has been much success for OCNJ Rocks the past five years, and for the next five, the goal is simple enough; keep growing, keep painting, and keep paying it forward.

To participate in OCNJ Rocks and view pictures of your fellow painters, hiders, and hunters check out the Facebook Group: @OCNJrocks!

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From party destination to cultivated charm: the new Beesley’s Point Park.

Text by Danielle Davies. Photos by Stef Godfrey.

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A lot has changed in 30 years.

Gone is the Beesley’s Point Bridge, and with it, the vantage point that the state police had to observe, and subsequently break up, the parties. Gone too are parties – teenagers today seem to be a lot more sophisticated with their free time than those of previous generations. And while parts of it are still physically there, the B.L. England power plant itself shut down, significantly reducing the amount of people coming and going. For a little while, it seemed like everything that had contributed to the bustling little throughway from Beesley’s Point to Somers Point was gone, and that the area itself might be little more than an afterthought.

And then, Lightside itself was utterly transformed.

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“It’s a win-win for the township,” says Upper Township Realtor Erica Rudolph of RE/Max at the Shore, of the updates to the area. “Not only does it elevate the appearance of our community but it provides a great place for families to bike ride, take a walk, or just hit the beach.”

The updates are substantial. In addition to a new and paved parking lot with striking and plentiful parking light fixtures, the upgrades include a modern boardwalk area at the top of the beach that includes benches, picnic tables, and a shaded area, a rooftop observation area, new restrooms, a multi-use path over the Great Egg Harbor Bay for walkers and bikers, and new paving for the preexisting boat ramps.

Those who live and work closest to Beesley’s Point Park seem to appreciate the updates.

“It’s so much nicer to go through there,” says Mary Garrett, who lives on Harbor Road.

Mary, like other residents of Harbor Road, has to pass directly through Beesley’s Point Park to get to Route 9.

The new views are appreciated.

“On nice days, there are people down there with lunches and they’ll sit on the benches just watching the water,” said Mary. “And the trash is so much more well taken care of. I think if something looks nice, people seem to respect it more.”

Mary’s daughter Maggie, of Washington D.C., notices the same thing every time she visits her mom.

“It’s a lot more attractive and inviting,” said Maggie. “I think the worry was the parking because we were worried it might bring too many people. Before the upgrades, people would park in the road and make it difficult to pull out.”

However, with clearly delineated parking spots,

delineated crosswalks, and directional guidelines – the boardwalk area has only two entrances, leading visitors in a certain direction rather than walking across the road at random – the parking lot seems to be an improvement on the former lot, which was a little bit like the Wild West.

“People would park wherever they wanted,” said Mary.

The upgrades have been good for Tyson Merryman as well. Tyson,

owner of The Tuckahoe Inn, has seen an increase in pedestrians, many of whom translate into customers.

“I’m very happy with it. We’re finding that it’s attracting a lot of people from Ocean City, bicycle riders and walkers coming over the bridge,” says Merryman. “So many more people are out there seeing it from the bridge, coming over going like, ‘Oh that looks nice. Let’s go over.”

While the beach at Beesley’s Point was always a bit of a hidden gem, the renovations seem to have breathed new life into the area, making it more of a crown jewel in Upper Township’s landscape.

“That beach is its own little niche,” said Tyson. “I look down there some days and it’s packed. I see people here every day no matter what the weather.”

The changes seem to have inspired additional upgrades to the area. Tyson himself is in the process of building a new outdoor bar for The Tuckahoe Inn. Read more about chef Tyson's plans on page 10.

“We’re building a brand new bar out there.

The gazebo and boat bars are gone,” said Tyson. “We’re putting in a bar where the gazebo was, basically in the same footprint, but a lot nicer. You can sit all the way around it and look out over the water. The whole bar opens up.”

Things won’t stop there.

Across the street, the site of the former B.L. England power plant, which sold to Beesley’s Point Development Group LLC earlier this year, is slated for demolition. While the new owners haven’t shared detailed plans for the future of the property, township officials previously shared that a new hotel and marina were among the potential plans.

Though we’re not completely sure what the new development will be, there’s plenty of speculation, and likewise, plenty of suggestions.

“I’m hoping that they take the old golf course and turn it into a nature preserve,” said Tyson. “I’m pushing everybody’s buttons on that one.”

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Drop in for in-person events, catch our virtual programming, or reel in a wealth of digital content such as Hoopla, Overdrive, and NewsBank.

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Life Saving Station

OCNJ Watersports

BAYCATS

Kayaking rentals and tours, camps, more

316 Bay

391-7960

www.baycats.com

BOWFISH STUDIOS

One of a kind interactive makeover experiences for ages 3+

Inside Bowfish Kids, 956 Asbury

938-1901

www.bowfishstudios.com

FLYOCNJ PARASAIL

State-of-the-art boats and equipment

314 Bay

398-1000

www.flyocnj.com

GILLIAN’S WONDERLAND PIER

Amusements with the family in mind since 1929.

6th and Boardwalk

399-7082

www.gillians.com

GLAZED OVER

Walk in art studio

704 Asbury

398-8880

www.glazedoverstudios.com

GREATE BAY GOLF CLUB

18-hole championship course

901 Mays Landing Road, Somers Point

927-5071

www.greatebay.com

GREATE BAY RACQUET AND FITNESS

Indoor squash and tennis, fitness classes

90 Mays Landing Road, Somers Point

925-9550

www.greatebay.com

JILLY’S ARCADE

Awesome arcade, ten cent skeeball

1172 Boardwalk

385-1234

www.jillysocnj.com

LOCAL GYM & FITNESS

Ocean City's complete gym 908 Asbury

545-8732

www.localgymandfitness.com

OC AQUATIC & FITNESS CENTER Salt water pool

1735 Simpson

398-6900

www.ocnj.us

OCEAN CITY ARTS CENTER

Classes, shows, Summer art camp

1735 Simpson

399-7628

www.oceancityartscenter.org

OCEAN CITY HISTORICAL MUSEUM

Check out OC’s past through postcards, photos and exhibits

1735 Simpson

399-1801

www.ocnjmuseum.org

OCEAN CITY FISHING CENTER

Boat rentals, full bait and tackle store

300 Bay

391-8300

www.fishocnj.com

OCEAN CITY LIBRARY

Filled with DVDs, games, and books

1735 Simpson

399-2434

www.oceancitylibrary.org

OC MUNICIPAL GOLF COURSE

12 hole, par 3

26th and Bay

399-5762

www.ocnj.us

OCNJ WATERSPORTS

Aqua park, banana boat, beachy tiki

228 & 314 Bay

398-9000

www.ocnjwatersports.com

OC POPS

An Ocean City tradition

Various venues

525-9248

www.oceancitypops.org

OC THEATRE COMPANY

Broadway style shows

1501 West

525-9300

oceancitytheatrecompany.com

PLAYLAND’S CASTAWAY COVE

Over 30 rides, two mini golf courses, and Go Karts

1020 Boardwalk

399-4751

www.oceancityfun.com

US LIFE SAVING STATION 30

Living history museum

801 E. 4th

736-0130

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3. Holiday Coffee Cart, 6th & Boardwalk. 4. The Promenade, 744 Boardwalk. 5. The intersection of Wayne Avenue and 7th Street. 6. Jilly's Candy Factory, 1040 Boardwalk.

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THE SNEAKERS YOU NEED Summer is a serious sport. Treat your feet to good shoes.

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EING surrounded by amazing beaches and an active Boardwalk makes Ocean City an incredible outdoor community; There are so many places to walk, run and workout.

While we’re enjoying the great outdoors, it’s important to take care of our feet with a good pair of shoes to keep moving comfortably for years to come – whether in sand, on the road, or walking the boards.

Locally-famous The Sneaker Shop on Asbury is celebrating its 20th anniversary this fall. If you’re thinking you don’t need running shoes because you’re not a runner, owner Maureen “Moe” Kelly will tell you this is a misconception.

“Anyone who is active needs a good cushion or supportive shoe. You don’t have to be a runner to wear a running shoe,” said Moe. The most important thing is to consider your arch - both men and women alike. Pain-free movement is key. What better way to test this, since we’re surrounded by water! With wet feet, walk across concrete or possibly even the sand to see the print left behind.

High Arch As you step, you leave an imprint showing a narrow band connecting the forefoot to the heel. This means you have a high arch and most likely supinate, or tend to walk with the weight on the outside of your foot. Look for a more neutral shoe – choose cushioned shoes to decrease the shock to your body when you walk or run.

Hoka One One Clifton 8 Made from 100 percent vegan materials featuring symmetrical responsive cushioning without additional prescriptive technologies.

By Lauren Deckard, LMT, NASM-CPT Owner of Peak Mobility

Brooks Ghost 14 Made with a minimum of 30 percent recycled content, with a smooth and soft ride, the Ghost continues to be one of Brooks’ most-loved shoes.

New Balance 880 Featuring top-bed foam and NB’s Fresh Foam underfoot construction, the 880s displaces heel impact and offers a responsive approach to cushioning. Plus, rad color choices like a pink lemonade ombre.

Saucony Triumph 19 Created with recycled materials,

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the Triumph PWRRUN+ cushioning gives you more with less weight for a plush ride.

Low Arch As you step, your imprint has a flare, but shows the front of the foot and heel connected by a much wider band. This means as you’re walking, your foot tends to pronate, or roll inward as the foot progresses toward toe-off.

Pick a shoe with additional stability.

Brooks Adrenaline GTS 22 Known for over 20 years as one of Brooks’ favorites, these shoes continue to deliver with a stellar balance of support and softness.

Saucony Omni 20 Another one of Saucony’s top sellers created with recycled materials, with more heel and forefoot support combined with a more flexible outsole.

New Balance 860 Made with the cushioning experience of NB’s Fresh Foam with a supportive medial post (device found in the midsole, crucial to helping protonation) to provide essential stability.

Hoka One One Arahi 5 Offering a soft, smooth alternative to traditional support shoes, featuring Hoka’s J-Frame technology specifically designed to prevent excessive inward roll, without over correcting your gait.

You may have noticed another company growing in popularity on the feet of locals – ON Running. As someone who is on their feet all day working on clients and walking around town, I love wearing ON Running sneakers. Andrea Locke, RN, personal trainer, and owner of Driven Studio in OC is also a fan.

“These are hands down the best shoe purchase I’ve ever made. Extremely versatile and supportive, I’ve worn them for 12-hour shifts at the hospital, training clients all day, and running the Boardwalk for my own exercise.”

Andrea wears ON’s CloudFlyers. You can find these and many other ON Running options at Alyse’s Shoes on 951 Asbury Avenue.

Make your feet happy this summer. All shoes listed above are available in various colors and both mens and womens sizing at either The Sneaker Shop or Alyse’s Shoes.

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We’re giving away a fine art print of “Morning Has Broken” (taken in OCNJ)

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SUMMER CAMPS AT THE OCEAN CITY ARTS CENTER Many new camps ages 3 to 14.

Teen and Pre-Teen Dance & Art Camps

Boardwalk Art Show August 5-7

Register your child for Summer Art Camp today!

More than 30 camps, morning & afternoon.

ALSO 1735 Simpson Ave. Ocean City, NJ 08226 (609) 399-7628

Adult, teen & children’s visual & performing arts classes, monthly exhibits, Boardwalk Art Show & more!

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Complete Cardio Equipment Treadmills, Ellipticals, Bikes, Stairmasters, Jacobs Ladder & More Rowing Machines (3)

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OC Services Directory PLACES TO STAY Atlantis Inn Boutique Hotel European-inspired hotel, beach block location. 601 Atlantic Avenue, 399-9871.

INSURANCE AGENCY McMahon Insurance Agency Multiple locations, 399-0060.

Beach Club Hotel Ocean views, pool, sun terrace. 1280 Boardwalk, 399-8555.

REALTORS Monihan Realty Multiple locations, 800-2550998.

Beach Club Suites Near Boardwalk, well-appointed, onebedroom suites. 1217 Ocean Avenue, 399-4500.

Ebb Tide Suites One and two bedroom apartments with balconies steps from beach. 1001 Little Atlantic Avenue, 391-9614.

The Forum Largest pool in OCNJ. Can accommodate large parties. 800-814 Atlantic Avenue, 399-8700.

Ocean 7 Family-friendly property with standard and king efficiencies or two room suites. Heated outdoor pool. 870 East 7th, 609-398-2200.

The Pavilion Connecting rooms available, suites, apartments, complimentary beach tags, large pool. 801 Atlantic, 609-399-8080.

Pier 4 Contemporary, four story high rise hotel with spectacular bay views. Family-run. 6 Broadway, Somers Point. 609-927-9141.

Scarborough Inn Ocean City's oldest hotel, built in 1895.

From iconic pink fish scale shingles, to Benny Goodman playing on the gramophone, this inn brings a cozy vibe.

720 Ocean, 609-399-1558.

Jilly's Properties Several options for your stay. Clean, affordable, and unique properties in top locations. 609385-1234.

Harris House Motel Clean, comfy and quiet rooms and a heated pool. 1201 Ocean Avenue, 399-7800.

The Impala Island Inn Refrigerators, free Wi-Fi and cable. 1001 Ocean Avenue, 399-7500.

Osborne’s Inn 50 yards from Boardwalk, free Wi-Fi, ocean view decks, parking and beach tags. 601 East 15th Street, 398-4319.

Port-O-Call Hotel Wi-Fi, meeting areas for gala receptions, small board meetings or large conferences.

1510 Boardwalk, 399-8812.

Wild Dunes Inn Luxurious suites – spacious and furnished near Boardwalk. 801 10th Street, 399-2910.

ASSET MANAGEMENT Reich Asset Management 110 Roosevelt Boulevard, Marmora, 486-5073.

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Long & Foster 14 E. 9th Street, 398-6762.

MEDICAL Atlantic Coast Dentistry 450 Shore, Somers Point, 601-9566.

Ocean City Dental Center 6th & West, 3994542.

Ocean City Family Practice Center 500 6th Street, 399-1862 Cape Regional Urgent Care Quick, convenient, quality care. 8 Route 9 South, Marmora, 4656364.

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Kelly and Craig Photography Jersey Shore residents who work up and down South Jersey's coast. 267-614-5335, www. kellyandcraigphotography.com SHARED WORK SPACE Driftspaces A shared (and chic) space where community members can rent spaces monthly or daily. Quiet pod rental also. Free coffee/tea, laser printing, WiFi, shared kitchen, 24-hour access.

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Within steps to one of Ocean City's best beaches

Spacious, second floor home on oversized 40 x 100 lot. Comfortably furnished large living/great room area, dining area with alcove, nicely equipped kitchen with newer upgraded appliances. Wood burning fireplace, ceiling fans and cathedral ceiling with backlight windows. Three oversized bedrooms/two tiled baths, two fiberglass decks, vinyl railings, trek steps. New Mitsubishi ductless heating and air conditioning systems with back up ebb. Huge garage with extra storage room and large rear yard concrete parking area.

All within steps to one of OC's best south end beaches.

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OCEAN CITY FAMILY PRACTICE CENTER

OCEAN CITY DENTAL CENTER

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Reclaim Independence in Senior Living Assisted Living at United Methodist Communities at The Shores provides assistance with activities of daily living so that you or your loved one can reclaim independence. In a secure environment, our residents feel empowered to rediscover their interests and confidently do more of the things they’ve always wanted to do.

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