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Notes from the Beach

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Back to the Beach

n the late '80s, there was a movie called "Back to the Beach" starring Frankie Avalon and Annette Funicello. It's so bad that it's fabulous. There's lots of silly dialogue, silly songs and silly dancing, but there's also a message. The famous beach-going duo despite being away from the shore for so long, heads back to the sand and their problems fade away making everything awesome again.

That's how September is to me. It's time to go back to the beach. The crowds are settled back into their school routine, but the weather is still here, making time on the September sand simply spectacular.

Ocean City is so alive in September and October – there are events galore, just check out pages 18 and 19 and you'll find tons of cool things to do while you're here.

Since it's still summer, it is – it is, stay outside as long as you can.

But when it's a little cooler, and you begin craving all things fall, check out the recipe on page 8 from the Scarborough Inn. It's pumpkiny super delishy.

Also in this issue, you'll find a story on the Mosaic Memories program by Community Art Projects (CAP). Paint a ceramic tile at Glazed Over on Asbury and it will become part of a permanent art installation on the island. Pretty cool, huh?

Soon, the leaves will be falling and yellow busses will be on the road. Till then, have a magnificent rest of summer. And don't shed a tear, May will be here before we know it.

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Contents

beachy keen Mary Kate Rookstool and Lauren Dalzell hang out on the gorgeous Ocean City beach in August.

Photo by Bill Godfrey

From the Editor's Desk 3 Photo Caption Contest 3 In the Kitchen 5 Food Wars 7 Shore Eats 8 The Dining Guide 10 Famished Foodie 12 Snapshots 14, 16, 20, 39 Local Ocean 15 Six Questions 17 Events Calendar 18 It’s History 21 Ocean City Style 23 The Look 23 Stef’s Must Haves 24 The Shopping Guide 26 In the Biz 28 Trends 30 Artist of the Month 32 Leave Your Mark 34 View from the Top 35 Indian Summer 36 Olive and Bean 40 Activities Guide 50 Activity Zone 50 Word Search 42 Ocean’s Eleven 46 Pets for Adoption 47 Real Tours 48 Accommodations Guide 49 Last Shot 50

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Shore Eats Battle Milkshakes 7 / Scarborough Fare 8 / Dining Guide 10 / Bloom N Tulip 12

in the kitchen Bujar Daku from La Fontana Coast

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’ve never had a bad meal from Bujar Daku. Never.

Bujar is the owner/ executive chef and the main man at three local restaurants; La Fontana Del Mare in Strathmere, La Fontana Coast in Sea Isle and La Vecchia Fontana in Avalon. He says the secret of his success is that he “cooks with passion.” I believe he cooks with passion and I also believe he knows how to run a restaurant. First off he has chefs in his kitchens who take pride in their work – they’re not just throwing dishes into the window, they’re preparing quality food.

Second, his front-of-house staff is well trained and that makes a huge difference for the overall dining experience. And lastly… well lastly he just has that je ne sais quoi that some chefs have.

He simply knows how to deliver a great dining experience. We took a seat at one of the outside tables at his place in Sea Isle (highly recommended for a lovely al fresco experience), espressos were quickly delivered and we chatted. Bujar is very soft spoken, and English is not his first language so I hope I can capture the essence of his voice in this interview…

OC mag: So you’re obviously not from Jersey, tell me about where you’re from.

BD: I was born in Albania, in Tirana, the capitol. I came here in 1998.

OC mag: Why did you come here?

BD: I love the country, but it was a communist dictator. I escaped the country. I came for the future.

For the better. For more chances.

OC mag: So where did you learn to chef ?

BD: I learned in Philadelphia – at La Veranda from the chefs. I also went for training a couple times to north Italy. I was there in 1998 for two months and I still go there all the time for a week or so.

OC mag: Do you have any formal training?

BD: No. I learned from the chefs.

OC mag: Wow, that’s pretty impressive.

So why Italian cuisine?

BD: Italy is very close to Albania, like 20 miles.

OC mag: How did you come to the profession?

BD: I love Bujar Daku and his team in front of his Sea Isle City cooking. When restaurant. Photo by Bill Godfrey we cook, we do it from the heart.

It’s all the family OC mag: Tell me more about two years. Then I opened La too; my brother, my nephew, son, cousins. That’s how you wound up at the Jersey Fontana Del Mare in 1998. It was different from now. It was the family business. Always we Shore. cook with love to make better BD: I came first from Albania. pizza at first then we moved to food. The cooking is different From 1991 to 1996 I worked at fine dining. when you cook with love. When La Veranda (on Penn’s Landing). OC mag: Why is your food so you make food with a passion it After that I worked at La Buca good?

(Ristorante La Buca at 7th and BD: Everything we make we always tastes better.

Locust). I was a chef there for make fresh. Everything we do we

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In the Kitchen cook from scratch. Everything is to order. No fast food. We always try to create new dishes. Even tonight we have jumbo crabmeat with baby arugula, Jersey tomatoes and bruschetta. Other dishes are mixed cheeses with a sour and sweet taste. It’s good for the wine. A lot of seafood too, lots of scallops. We always have the osso bucco, gnocchi, and the lobster ravioli, the customers always want that.

OC mag: I find the staff here to be very capable.

BD: We’re always training our staff. It’s like a club, or a sport – many of them have been working here three, four, six years. And we’re always looking to the future. Sometimes the busboy becomes the server. It’s important. When you have three places you want everything to be the same.

OC mag: So you were in Philadelphia, but you wound up at the Shore, how did that happen?

BD: I was working with my friends in the city and we decided to take a break and come

to the shore. That’s when I met my business partner Fausto – well, my ex-partner. But it’s just me now.

OC mag: Did I miss anything?

BD: Make sure you mention the homemade limoncello that we offer at the end of the meal. It’s delicious and it’s on the house.

OC mag: What’s your favorite thing about the Shore?

BD: I like all the Shore spots, Sea Isle, Strathmere, Avalon, Ocean City – I like the atmosphere, I like the people.

OC mag: What do you do when you’re not working?

BD: I’m always working. The business is like a baby. You have to make sure it doesn’t fall down.

You have to make sure it stays standing.

OC mag: C’mon, All work and no play…

BD: I’ll go to the beach in September. That’s my time to relax a little bit.

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She said

They say that Muhammad Ali is the "greatest of all time" and I agree with this. And you know what else I agree with?

Passing along that moniker to someone else very special who just happens to live in Ocean City... Aunt Betty – she of ice cream fame, who lives next door to Uncle Bill of pancake fame. I'm not sure what fighting tactics Aunt Betty uses to get her ice cream mixed up and blended, but the creamy, thick concoction is definitely a champ. Aunt Betty's milkshakes only come in one weight category, 21 ounces or so I believe. But don't duck and cover when this one comes your way.

Grab it... you'll be wishing you ordered another to follow it up with.

The ice cold shake is perfectly blended Hershey's ice cream and milk.

The chocolate flavored shake? We call this one The Ali.

He said

Milkshakes are quite possibly the world’s most perfect food, and Prep’s Pizzeria and Dairy Bar makes a heckuva good shake. Did you know that Prep’s, at 10th and Boardwalk, had a dairy bar? Now you do. It’s a natural fit; pizza and ice cream. Prep’s uses Breyer’s ice cream to whip up a shake that’s the perfect topping for any night on the Boardwalk. It will leave you saying “Oh, that was good. Now I’m full.” Prep’s hits that sweet spot in the center of the milkshake world; not too thick, not too sweet. Mine had a nice texture and was nicely blended; no unwanted globs of ice cream here.

I ordered a black and white but they had a lot of different flavors. I like basic flavors for my milkshake, but if your tastebuds are more adventurous, then Prep’s is a good place. Good stuff at Prep’s – it’s nothing fancy, but it’s not supposed to be.

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Shore Eats scarborough fare

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Sarah Collins gets the good eats from the Scarborough Inn

a t h e ri n g around the table is something all of us need to do as couples and friends and family – we miss something if we don’t. And making great, simple food can be a part of that, because spending time together is a gift.

These are the wise words of Carol Bruno, chef and baker extraordinaire from the Scarborough Inn on 7th and Ocean.

“Once you master the basics of food, you can make versions for different cultures and dietary needs," Carol said. "I love to bake, but I have to say, when you’re baking for 60 people, you choose your recipes wisely!”

You’ve had one of those moments when, suddenly, there are several new guests coming to dinner? There’s enough side dishes and plenty of the main entrees to feed the masses, but what about dessert? Carol’s got just the trick to account for all of the visitors, even those with the most

discerning sweet tooth.

Scarborough’s Easy Pumpkin Nut Cake Streusel 1/4 cup brown sugar, packed 3/4 cup walnuts, chopped 1/2 cup unbleached, all-purpose flour 1/3 cup butter, softened Cake 2 boxes pound cake mix 4 tsp. pumpkin pie spice 2 tsp. baking soda 2/3 cup water 1 3/4 cup pumpkin puree 4 eggs 1. Combine all of the ingredients for the streusel, set aside.

2. Preheat oven to 325° and butter a 9”x13” pan. Combine cake mixes, spice, and baking soda in a large mixing bowl. Add water, pumpkin, and eggs; beat well.

3. Spread half of the batter into the

prepared pan; sprinkle with half of the streusel topping. Carefully spread the remaining batter over that layer and sprinkle the remaining streusel over the batter.

4. Bake about 50 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.

“I look to a lot of current chefs for inspiration, such as Giada DiLaurentis, Ina Garten, and even Martha Stewart because, though she has high standards, she made the things you do at home important, and she encourages people to do them well with great flair. I love changing and inventing and putting my own spin on things,” said Carol.

The Inn is known for its wonderful service and homey cooking, which can be found in their cookbook, Scarborough Seasons. With a focus on using fresh, local seasonal

foods, Scarborough Seasons provides a wide array of delicious recipes like the Easy Pumpkin Nut Cake, which can be whipped up on short notice for family meals, after school snacks, and those unexpected gatherings.

“That’s a joy of a bed-andbreakfast – we give that time to get away and spend quality time with family and friends,” said Carol with a smile. “Those are some of the real joys of life.”

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Shore Eats The Dining Guide pizza/bread/rolls BENNIE’S BREAD AND ROLLS Magnificent bread, Italian pastries, cakes, and tomato pie. 1159 Asbury Avenue, 398-9450. See ad page 6.

Kirk’s Pizza This pizza place is always busy. We love the chicken cheesesteak with mushrooms and the white pizza. 44 Route 9, Marmora. 390-1845.

See ad page 6.

la fontana Vecchia Fine Italian dining. 700 First Avenue, Avalon.

967-7708. See ad page 9.

GEORGE’S Fantastic breakfasts, even better macaroons. Ice cream too. 700 Boardwalk, 398-4444.

Yoasis The inside of this Downtown eatery looks as good as the froyo tastes.

838 Asbury, 525-2100. See ad this page.

OC SURF CAFÉ Surf-inspired cuisine. 715 8th Street, 391-9555. See ad page 6.

Johnny B Goode Waffles, ice cream, family entertainment. 14th and Asbury, 525-0646 & 34th and West, next to Hoy’s, 525-0648.

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THE PINK PARROT GRILLE Great ocean views, good food, kid friendly.

1510 Boardwalk, 399-8812. See ad page 48.

MANCO & MANCO PIZZA OC icon. Three locations on the Boards.

7th, 9th, and 12th Streets, 399-2548.

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RED’S JERSEY-MEX Superior Mexi/ Southwest food. Gluten-free menu.

11th and Haven, 399-2272. See ad page 7.

PREP’S PIZZERIA AND DAIRY BAR Great thin-crust. Sandwiches and salads too. Plus an ice cream bar! 1004 Boardwalk, 398-0636. Call for hours.

Tuckahoe Inn Delicious dinners, Back Bay Cafe on outdoor deck with live music, Boat Bar. 1 Harbor Road and Route 9, Beesley's Point, 390-3322.

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GLOBAL CUISINE/ SEAFOOD Cinco De Mayo Awesome authentic Mexican food. B, L, D. Try the Chiles Rellenos. 1039 West Avenue, 399-0199.

The Clam Bar Fresh seafood right on the bay. 910 Bay, Somers Point, 927-8783. cousin’s Varied and sophisticated menu. Outside dining, catering too. 104 Asbury, 399-9462.

Emily’s Ocean Room High tea all summer long, breakfast and lunch year round. 11th & Boardwalk, 3985700. See ad page 44.

HULA Restaurant and Sauce Company Tasty Hawaiian cuisine.

One of the best in town. 940 Boardwalk, 399-2400. See ad next page. jon & patty’s Healthy, creative bistro fare. 637 Asbury Avenue, 3993377. See ad page 7. la fontana del mar Daily specials, fresh seafood, antipasti. 1 S. Commonwealth, Strathmere, 263-7700.

See ad page 9. la fontana coast Al Fresco dining in Sea Isle City. 5000 Landis, Sea Isle City, 486-6088. See ad page 9.

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UNCLE BILL’S PANCAKE HOUSE Legendary breakfasts, lunches. 2112 Asbury, 40th and West, 398-7393. voltaco’s We think about eating here at least once a day. Not sure if that says more about us, or the amazing food. We’ll say the food. 957 West Avenue, 399-0753.

Johnson’s Popcorn Part of the original OC Trifecta. This corn is legend. This year try something other than the caramel. Or, in addition to. C’mon, we know you can’t resist the caramel.

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KB’s Kettle Korn Sometimes you feel a little sweet, sometimes a little salty. Now you can be both. 600 Boardwalk, Wonderland Pier, 646-7069.

OCEAN CITY COFFEE COMPANY The perfect cup of coffee. Fresh noshes too. 928 Boardwalk, 917 Asbury, 3995533.

Wards Pastry Butter cookies and some delish sticky buns. 730 Asbury, 399-1260. See ad this page.

Who’s on First Cafe Scones, breads, delightful lunches and coffees.

100 Asbury, 399-0764.

CHATTERBOX RESTAURANT Legendary. Great burgers and shakes. 500 9th Street, 399-0113. See ad page 6.

DEL’S OCEANSIDE GRILL Menu is time-tested and sure to please adults and kiddies alike. 934 Boardwalk, 399-3931.

Flippers Grill Outside at Port-OCall Hotel. Burgers, etc. 1510 Boardwalk, 399-8812. See ad page 48.

JAY’S CRABSHACK Awesome crabcakes, kid friendly. 737 Asbury, 3994022. Year round.

Jilly’s With an ice cream and a french fry factory you can’t go wrong. Ice cream, 1172 Boardwalk. Fries, 1034 Boardwalk.

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READY’S COFFEE SHOP Really good old school diner. 415 8th Street, 399-4418.

YIANNI’S CAFE Fresh, delicious and Greek-inspired. 841 Asbury, 822B Boardwalk & 1735 Simpson, 391-1113.

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COFFEE/sweets Aunt Betty’s Ice Cream Shack Seriously fresh ice cream.

Even treats for your doggies. 2100 Asbury; 40th & West. 398-4001; 398-4005.

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Cathy’s 14th Street Bakery Crazy good donuts and yummy cakes.

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Crazy Susan’s Cookies She’s crazy, but that’s good for us cookie lovers because her crazy means a rollercoaster for your tastebuds. 1345 West, 391-1919.

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Famished Foodie bloom n tulip Al Dente finds a perfect opportunity to plant the family down for a great meal

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y family and I have been meaning to get to the Bloom N Tulip all summer long. But invariably one thing leads to another and the next thing you know it’s midnight and time for bed. But as we embarked on a morning stroll along the Boardwalk on fine August morning we realized that we had the perfect opportunity to enjoy at meal at the Tulip.

So we started at 23rd Street, walked north to 5th Street, turned around and when we came to 10th Street and the Boardwalk we simply slipped off the boards and in less than a block we were neatly nestled into a quaint table at the Bloom N Tulip, enjoying our shady spot, soaking in the beautiful Ocean City weather and relishing the quiet before our meal arrived.

The Bloom N Tulip is owned and operated by Nick Galiatsatos and has been an Ocean City mainstay for, well, a lot of years. We asked Nick to join us table side but town was packed, his restaurant was hopping and he couldn’t pry himself from the kitchen. And that’s just as well. We were hungry (and we assumed everyone else in the place was hungry too) so we didn’t want to pull Nick from his duties.

We were really happy with our spot on the outside patio. The weather was gorgeous (as usual) and it was a perfect spot for people watching. My wife, Apollonia, particularly enjoyed watching the young lifeguard from the Impala Island Inn stride by several times sans shirt. I couldn’t blame her, he was reminiscent of Adonis.

Our boys, Sonny and Michael, were oddly cooperative. Their electronic toys were out of battery and they seemed content to just hang out with us.

Our server Julia was oh-so-cute and very capable. She was from Slovakia and knew who Peter Sagan was (Google him) so that was a plus in my book. And before I knew

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it there was a pitcher of coffee in front of me. Yes, a pitcher. Now if you know me and my coffee habit, then you know that this is a good thing. I can easily go through three coffees at breakfast and waiting for a server to come and fill it can be so unfortunate. Luckily she brought a large carafe and I was happy as a lark. Plus it was good coffee. I’ve no time for weak java so fortunately for everyone involved, this coffee was rich and satisfying.

The boys each chose from the kids menu; pancakes and eggs with bacon and juice. Each devoured his own favorite; Sonny the eggs and Michael the pancakes. And we almost had to order an extra side of bacon because they scarfed their first portions. “Delicious” was the word Michael used. Sonny didn’t say much of anything and just ate.

Apollonia ordered waffles with fresh strawberries and just wouldn’t stop complimenting her meal, which really says something considering her fickle taste buds. Her favorite part of the meal was the hashed browns.

“Buttery yet crisp,” said my lovely flower. She went on to try and describe them, but found it hard to catch the proper words. She thought they were burned at first until she realized that the crisp was simply a combination of caramelized onions and other goodies that gave it a crunchy yet soft texture. And they were cut thin, not cubed. Apollonia liked that.

I ordered the eggs benedict. I enjoyed the presentation; simply served on a plain white plate. Less is often more and the uncluttered plating was the proper setting for this uncomplicated yet many-layered dish. The hollandaise was very tasty and not too salty. The eggs were just right and the whole thing was four separate ingredients (the eggs, bacon, muffin and sauce) that came together for a truly pleasing breakfast.

There was a magnificent summer breeze that morning and I must say that any minor irritations that

in bloom

Servers Julia and Anne Marie bring some yummy platters to the table.

plagued us before breakfast were slowly ebbing as our stomachs became full. As I said, even the boys were behaved. The shirtless lifeguard walked by once more, there was still coffee in the carafe and we discussed future plans, past meals and who the boys’ teachers would be this year.

Basically we had a lovely meal and a quality experience. Thanks Nick.

We headed back out to the sidewalk and up to the boards to finish the rest of our morning walk.

It was nice having a bit of a walk left after breakfast; it kept us from falling prey to the post meal “lazies.” We pointed ourselves north, found our stride and the Bloom N Tulip was soon in our review mirror. But I’m glad we got there this summer. I’d heard good things about Nick and his establishment and I discovered first hand that all the good stuff I was hearing was true. I love a happy ending, don’t you?

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Nick Ceccoli and Lee Ann Ceccoli

Ellen Horn, Sarah Fisher and Gillian Bailey

Ricky Meister and Craig Meister

From top Michael Stewart, Amanda Carson, Sammy Chatzinoff, Patrick Stewart, David Stewart and Courtney Huff

Shane Scanlan and Benny Chatzinoff

Trevor Fennimore and Kevin McLaughlin

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Local Ocean Geoff Haines 17 / Events 18 / Show Us Your Shoes 21

Megan Fasano League Shore, 838 Asbury

What is your job at League Shore? I am a cashier.

How long have you been coming to OC?: Since I was born, so 18 summers. I lived here the last five.

What’s your favorite article of clothing from League Shore? The sweatshirts.

They are ridiculously comfortable.

What do you do in your free time?

Well, I read a lot. I’m a bit of a bookworm. Beach reads are my favorite.

So your current read is…? Nineteen Minutes by Jodi Picoult.

Where are you from? The suburbs of Philadelphia – North Wales.

And you’re in college? Yep, the University of Scranton.

Where’s your favorite place to eat breakfast in OC? Positively 4th Street. Their breakfast paninis are unreal.

peter anderson Heritage Surf Shop, 14th & Boardwalk Are you a local? Yep, North End. Have you always been? My whole life.

Where do you go to school? Ocean City High School. I’m going to be a senior.

So, you surf I assume? Haha, yup! Almost every day.

What do you buy most at Heritage Surf Shop? Definitely surfboards. It’s almost an addiction.

How many do you have? Around nine or so.

Other than surf, what else do you do in your free time? Wakeboard and play ice hockey.

What’s your favorite hockey team? Flyers.

What’s a place you love going to that Ocean City visitors may not know about? Corson’s Inlet State Park.

zach cline Blitz's 55th Street Market What is your job at Blitz's? I’m a manager.

How long have you worked there? This is my fifth summer.

Have you been coming to OC your whole life? Since the month I was born and I am 22 years old.

When you were little, what was your dream job? To be Spiderman… but now that I’ve graduated I want to be a physical education teacher.

Do you play sports? Yes, I played football for Ursinus College.

What do you enjoy most about your job at Blitz’s? I’ve made a lot of friends here over the years, and time goes by quickly on a shift when you work with great people.

Choose your favorite, classic Ocean City Boardwalk food. Ike’s fried oreos.

How do you spend your free time in OC? Going to the beach and kayaking/paddle boarding, and working out at Local Fitness.

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Christian, Mitch, Matt and Dante

The Connor Family

The Duffy Family and the Mummers

The Rihl Family

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Six Questions geoff haines Sam Florio chats with the OC Intermediate School principal

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chool is right around the corner. I a different way. I will also be judged on how my When you came to Ocean City Intermediate School, met up with principal of Ocean City students do, which I think is great. As scary as it was your first time being a principal. How was Intermediate School, Geoff Haines, to it seems sometimes, I am excited about the fact that? pick his brain about what it’s like being that there’s a lot of change. I think we are a great It was cool. It’s something I’ve always wanted to be an administrator and a parent. school, but it’s going to push us into new heights. since I got into education – having a grandfather Did you always want to be a teacher?

I’ve looked up to as a principal, and my father I am excited about that.

I did, but when I came out of school I felt like being in administration. I’m not saying I’ve always I was just too young. I wanted to teach wanted to [be a principal], but as high school at the time. I was a young "I think we are a great school, but (evaluations) a teacher, I’ve always wondered college student. I felt just too close to what it would be like to be an are going to push us into new heights" their age, and it didn’t feel right. administrator. I get to see more Had Ocean City been something new to kids on a daily basis than I would you? as a teacher, that’s the big thing.

How do you go about getting to know the new Professionally, I always knew Ocean City had a fourth graders?

Do you have any advice for parents starting the great school system. So, that’s what made me so Traditionally, towards the end of the school year new school year? excited. Plus, Ocean City always had a personal we have the third graders visit the school. I will I have a son that’s going into first, a son that’s connection to me. [Visiting Ocean City during going into second and a daughter going into have some of my current seventh graders who are the summers] is a tradition that started with my fifth, and I’m the first time parent of a middlegood leaders give them a little tour. We like to do mom 50 or 60 years ago. To land a job here is schooler now. So, I guess from my experience both that during the school year because they can kind just… it’s such a big place in everyone’s hearts. as a parent and as an administrator, talk to them of see the building in action. They’ll be coming What are you most excited about for the upcoming every day when they get home, and if they are my back here in a couple of weeks for fourth grade school year? kids they don’t have a lot to say, but when they I think the thing that excites me the most is that orientation where it will be quiet, but parents are have short answers keep asking. Once you get one there’s been a lot of change in the state, so I am invited. Then I will sit there and answer questions. thing out of them then you can kind of expand excited to jump in. This is going to be the first year And in the first days of school I will be in each and learn. That partnership with the parents is so important. - Photo by Sam Florio that the state evaluates all staff in the building in classroom.

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September & events October September

more information, call (609) 399-2434 x5238.

1 & 3 OCEAN CITY POPS “Dancing the Night Away.” 7:30pm at Ocean City Music Pier. The quintessential Fred Astaire/Ginger Rogers ballroom duo, Kirby Ward and Joan Hess take the Music Pier by storm with their singing and dance style.

Tickets $15/$10.

1 JENNY & TYLER IN CONCERT New recording artists; unique vocal duets, creative light pop. Ocean City Tabernacle, 550 Wesley Avenue. 7pm. Free admission. For more information, call (609) 399-1915 or visit www.OCTabernacle.org.

2 MAYOR'S LABOR DAY RACE A 5 mile beach run and 1 mile fun run/walk.

Great end of the summer season event. For more information, call (609) 525-9317.

4 FARMERS MARKET The last Farmers Market of the season from 8am – 1pm at the Tabernacle grounds.

Crafters can be found at fire house parking lot on 6th Street.

6-7 SMOKEY JOE’S CAFÉ The Broadway musical presented by the Greater Ocean City Theatre Company.

Featuring nearly 40 of the greatest songs ever recorded. 7:30pm at the Ocean City Music Pier. Tickets $20 for adults, $18 for seniors, $15 for groups and children under 12. For tickets and information, (609) 525-9300 or www.ocnj.us/boxoffice.

6- 8 STREET ROD WEEKEND Features classic cars on display. Boardwalk display is Saturday 12-4pm. For more information, call (609) 525- 9300.

6 & 13 FREE CONCERT FRIDAY At the Ocean City Public Library at 7pm. For

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9 CLASSIC FILM SERIES - RUNS ALL FOLLOWING MONDAYS At the Ocean City Public Library at 6pm. For more information, call (609) 399-2434 x5238.

14 OCEAN CITY AIRPORT FESTIVAL Annual festival at the Municipal Airport, 26th Street and Bay Avenue. 10am–3pm. Features include a ground display of unusual airplanes ranging from World War II planes to classics and war birds. Meet the performers for the next day’s Aerobatic Air Show. For more information, call (609) 525-9223.

14 RUN FOR THE ART OF IT Registration starts at 7am in front of the Music Pier. Race begins 8am. Registration through September 6 is $25 or family of 4 is $80. On race day individuals are $30 and family of four is $90. Kids run $10. T-shirts given to pre-registered and while supplies last.

Proceeds benefit future CAP art projects. Sign up at www.communityartprojects.com or call (609) 425-2687.

15 BOARDWALK AEROBATIC AIRSHOW Best view is on the Boardwalk between 6th and 14th Streets with a 1pm start. Thrill to watch some of the best stunt pilots and aerobatic champions in the world plus military demonstrations. For more information, call (609) 525-9300.

17 MAKE A MOSAIC LOCKER MIRROR With Michelle Pasciullo at the Ocean City Public Library. For children in grades 4-8 from 6:30-7:30pm.

21 INTERNATIONAL COASTAL CLEAN-UP 9am–12:30pm, hosted by the New Jersey Clean Community Council. Check in at

Ocean City Music Pier, Moorlyn Terrace and Boardwalk for clean-up supplies. All organizations and families are encouraged to participate in this annual international event to help keep our beaches and bay areas clean and safe and protect our coastal environment.

For more information, call (609) 399-6111 ext. 9711.

22 CORVETTE SHOW Over 350 cars exhibited. One of the largest shows of its kind in the East. Models from every year Corvettes were manufactured comprise this colorful show. Displayed on the Boardwalk from 6th to 10th Streets, 11:30am– 4pm.

28 WALK FOR THE WOUNDED A 3-mile walk on the Boardwalk supporting Operation First Response. Registration 8:30am in front of Music Pier. A ceremony honoring soldiers begins at 9:30am, with the walk at 10am. For information, visit www. ochome.com or call (609) 399-0012, ext. 1106.

28 & 29 MS CITY TO SHORE RIDE With 7,000 cyclists raising $5.6 million, this promises to be the best cycling experience on the East Coast. This ride is fully supported with catered rest stops, bike support and SAG transportation. Choose one of the several route options and enjoy flat terrain as you travel through the quaint towns and back roads of southern New Jersey. For more information, call (800) 445- BIKE or visit www.mscycling. org.

29 OCEAN CITY HALF MARATHON & 5k Registration $60 September 1-28. No raceday registration. To register, visit www.ocnj. us. For more information, call (609) 525-9317.

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OCTOBER 5 & 6 BOARDWALK & DOWNTOWN MERCHANT TABLE SALES On Boardwalk and Asbury Avenue, from 6th to 14th Streets. No vendors.

12 FALL BLOCK PARTY AND FIREWORKS SPECTACULAR Block party is on Asbury Avenue from 5th to 14th Streets, 9am–5pm. Over 400 crafters, food vendors, music and more. In the evening, there will be family night entertainment on the Boardwalk with fireworks beginning at 9:30pm. For more information, call (609) 3992629.

12-14 INDIAN SUMMER WEEKEND Boardwalk and Downtown merchant table sales on the Boardwalk and Asbury Avenue, from 6th to 14th Streets. Seafood vendors at the Music Pier Saturday, October 12 to Monday, October 14.

23 OC CHAMBER OF COMMERCE’S ANNUAL WELCOME NIGHT At the Ocean City Music Pier, 6-8pm.

Meet Ocean City groups, businesses and organizations. Free event. For more information, call (609) 399-2629.

24 HALLOWEEN PARADE On Asbury Avenue from 6th to 11th Streets.

Start time 7:15pm. Sponsored by the Ocean City Exchange Club.

26 DOWNTOWN MERCHANTS TRICK OR TREAT At participating merchants on Asbury Avenue

Street Rod Weekend

between 6th and 11th Streets from 2-4pm.

26 & 27 MURDEROUS NIGHT AT THE MUSEUM A murder mystery comedy with audience interaction from the Ocean City Theatre Company. It’s the unveiling of the Knotting Museum’s newest exhibit, and several local celebrities are invited to the big exhibition. The event seems to be running smoothly, until film starlet, Elizabeth Rose and washed up singer, Joy Mond, are murdered and panic ensues. Join the spooky fun at the Music Pier at 7:30 pm on October 26 and at 2pm on October 27. Tickets are $10. For more information, call (609) 5259300 or visit www.ocnj.us/boxoffice.

My Perfect Day

My Perfect Day

Former Miss Ocean City Devon Vanderslice

Chamber of Commerce Marketing Director Shawnda McGinnis

September is my favorite month of the year!

My perfect Ocean City day in September would start off with a nice morning bike ride on the Boardwalk to Brown's to get breakfast, and of course some donuts! After a great breakfast I would plant myself on the beach until about 5pm. My family and I are avid Chuck-O players, so we would play all day. My favorite thing to do after a long day on the beach is sit on my grandmother’s porch surrounded by my big family and all of our friends. We would have a barbeque and laugh all night long! My perfect day would include all of this, but the best part would be spending it with my family and friends.

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I would get up early and go for a walk on the Boardwalk to watch the sunrise, then Downtown for a delicious breakfast, a little shopping at my favorite stores (I love shopping Downtown) and pick up lunch to go. I’d head to the beach with my family, (my nieces Taylor and Lauren are a lot of fun). We’d collect seashells, build sandcastles, play in the water and have dinner delivered to us on the beach. It would be a day of perfect tides and I’d head out on the water for a moonlit sail, anchor up and sleep on the boat. Ocean City is a wonderful island and I love the family events that last throughout the year!

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Joe Barker and Yaz Allen

Lisa Merman Bender

Nettie Price

Rick Lang

Ross Gelman

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It’s History show us your shoes!

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e p t e mb e r 8, 1921, the first Miss America pageant was won by Margaret Gorman of Washington, D.C. She was named “America’s Most Beautiful Bathing Girl” (a year later, her title was shortened to “Miss America”) over eight other women representing Ocean City, Atlantic City, New York City, Pittsburgh, Camden, Newark, Harrisburg and Philadelphia.

The September 10, 1921 Ocean City Ledger reported: “Ocean City figured quite prominently in Atlantic City’s great pageant this week, and Miss Hazel Harris, who won The Ledger’s prettiest girl contest, got much applause, as Miss Ocean City, from the multitude of spectators as she took part in the various affairs arranged by the committee in charge of the pageant.”

The first pageant included a boardwalk parade “Carnival on Wheels” led by King Neptune featuring floats covered with flowers and hundreds of decorated rolling chairs.

The 1921 event was so successful that in 1922, 58 women were vying for the title of Miss America. Mary Campbell of Columbus, Ohio won the title on September 8.

Ocean City’s float in the 1923 parade was a big hit with the thousands of people who lined the Atlantic City Boardwalk. The float was 16 feet high, 26 feet long, and ten feet wide. Grace Taylor, Miss Ocean City, sat on a beautifully decorated chair. Very much in evidence was a large sign informing parade spectators Ocean City was “America’s Greatest Family Resort.”

The September 8, 1923 issue of the New York Times reported

Shoe business This 90-year-old poster announces the 1923 Atlantic City Pageant and the rolling chair parade. This year, the Miss America Parade returns to its roots in Atlantic City. The pagaent festivities still include the rolling chair parade.

Today it's known as the famous "Show Us Your Shoes Parade," where Boardwalk strollers can catch a glimpse at all the contestants and, of course, their shoes.

the results of the Atlantic City pageant: “Miss Mary Catherine Campbell of Columbus, Ohio, again stands to the front as America’s most beautiful bathing girl. Miss America of last year successfully defended her laurels against an array of 74 intercity contestants in the national tournament of the Atlantic City pageant. The decision appeared to please the throng of more than 10,000 who jammed the ballroom of the Million Dollar Pier when the award was made.”

The 1924 Miss America parade drew more than 250,000 spectators to the Atlantic City Boardwalk. Ruth Malcomson,

Miss Philadelphia, captured the premier honors of the parade. She was dressed as Betsy Ross and she was sewing a 13-star flag. She was named Miss America 1924.

In 1925 Ocean City’s float was similar to the city’s 1923 and 1924 floats and carried Doris Rodan, Miss Ocean City.

The September 12, 1925 issue of the New York Times reported: “Three hundred thousand persons thronged five miles of Atlantic City’s boardwalk today to witness the grand parade of the Fall Pageant, chief feature of which were the sixty-four towns hoping to be crowned Miss America, the ‘most beautiful girl in the land.’”

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The boardwalk parade was the most visible part of the Miss America Pageant until 1954 when the first live telecast brought the event to a viewing audience of 27 million people.

Phil Turner, an Ocean City resident, began designing and building floats in 1960 and by 1970 was the number one float builder in South Jersey.

Fourteen floats in the 1972 Miss America Parade were built at Phil Turner’s Displays at 1117 Haven Avenue.

Two Ocean City people have had the honor to serve as parade grand marshal: Grace Kelly in 1953 and Pat Croce in 1999.

“Everyone Loves a Parade” is the title of one of the window displays at the Sheraton Atlantic City Convention Center Hotel. It features Ocean City’s Tricia Bowman, Miss New Jersey 1988. An exhibit inside the hotel includes parade shoes of past contestants in lighted glass boxes and a continuously running video showing Tricia interviewing contestants during the boardwalk parade.

A sign at the display includes the following information: “One of the modern era traditions is the raucous cheer of ‘Show us your shoes,’ which is heard up and down the boardwalk during the parade. Some believe the origin of the cheer is based on the fact

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It’s History that many participants were not wearing their shoes in the parade of cars as a result of sore feet from days of performing in high heels.

Everyone however agrees that the popular mantra ‘Show us your shoes,’ bellowed by pageant watchers up and down the boardwalk has added immensely to the fun.”

Miss New Jersey 2013, Cara McCollum, is ready for the parade. She received a lot of applause at the Boardwalk parade held on the Ocean City Boardwalk on June 12 when she showed them her shoes!

The “Show Us Your Shoes” parade returns to the historic Atlantic City boardwalk (after an eight year break) on Saturday, September 14 beginning at 5pm.

shoe in Clockwise from top: The 1938 parade included an Ocean City float which was pulled down the Boardwalk by members of the Ocean City Beach Patrol. Contestants in the first Miss America pageant were on the front page of the Atlantic City Daily Press on September 9, 1921. Hazel Harris, Miss Ocean City, is the sixth from the left.

A plaque at the Sheraton Hotel reports “Everyone Loves a Parade.” Ocean City’s Tricia Bowman, Miss New Jersey 1988, is featured in the Miss America displays at the Sheraton Atlantic City Convention Center Hotel. The logo for the 2013 parade.

OCPD’s Lt. Jon Werley was on the security squad at the 1999 Miss America parade.

He rode along side of the float carrying Grand Marshal Pat Croce. Miss Utah shows off her shoes in the 1999 Miss America parade.

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Shopping OC Stef’s Must Haves 24 / Shopping Guide 26 / Harry Vanderslice 28 / Jenny & Tyler 30

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Headband: Ten Thousand Villages Romper: J. Crew Bag and Shoes: Jamaica

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Transform your outdoor space into a rainbow sanctuary this September with colorful plants and bold pottery to keep the Indian summer alive! Create a little slice of paradise by keeping cool under the shade of a palm tree for just

$200. Surround yourself with gorgeous accents for the brightest blooms nature’s got to offer. Flowers such as the lantana offer vibrant, ombre-like hues while light pink annuals add depth and delicacy to your outdoor landscape.

Unique planters, such as these blue drip jardinieres ($100), up the ante in a variety of textures and designs.

Take a visit to Vaughan’s Farm and Market on Roosevelt Boulevard today and inspire your inner green thumb!

-Text and photos by Sarah Collins

Siobhan Lynch

Shirt: Anthropologie Sunglasses: Boutique in Nashville, TN Shorts: American Eagle Bag: Tory Burch

Tori Donlevie

Blouse: Forever 21 Shirt and Shoes: H&M Shorts: Urban Outfitters Bag: Steve Madden

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lead role A leash for all seasons? Why not?

Pick up this spooky one at Animal House, 705 Asbury Avenue.

4 Word up These glass on copper works by Houston Llew feature a picture and a quote wrapped around the frame.

Accent Gallery, 956 Asbury Avenue.

in the bag These trendy totes by JPK Paris 75 are sure to make a statement.

La Bottine Boutique, 1033 Asbury Avenue.

shawl come back now Mimic Mother Earth while wearing these artsy tree scarves this fall, available in ivory, soft pink and powder blue. La Bottine Boutique, 1033 Asbury Avenue.

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6 haute dog Bundle up your pooch with some fashionable threads for fall. Animal House, 705 Asbury Avenue.

back it up Bold colors shine bright in these Roxy backpacks. 7th Street Surf Shop, 720 Asbury Avenue.

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10 fan-tastic Nothing says football season like a bunch of dudes sporting their team tees and caps. The Spot by Jilly's,1066 Boardwalk.

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sweet treat Pumpkin-flavored fudge?

Oh my gourdness! Laura's Fudge, 932 Boardwalk

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spooktacular Need some more spookies for your home this Halloween? Look no further. Stainton's, The Cricket Box stand, 810 Asbury Avenue.

733 Asbury Avenue, Ocean City, NJ (609) 399-5570 pfrancisgifts.com

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Shopping the Shopping Guide DOWNTOWN

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SHOP Ocean City! OC’s Downtown is ready for you! Shop. Dine. Relax.

See ad page 32.

Antiques/Collectibles The Gingham Whale 636 Asbury, 391-0996.

Alyse’s Shoes 951 Asbury, 3918859.

Flying Carp Clothing Gallery Comfort, quality, timeless design.

745 Asbury, 391-1546. See ad page 31.

Gabrielle & Co. 715 Asbury, 399-1008.

La Bottine Boutique Stylish shoes, accessories, jewelry, home accents.

1033 Asbury, 399-6400.

Could Be Yours 716 Asbury, 703-4457.

Colette 900 Asbury, 525-0911.

Donna Gay Dillon Boutique 725 Asbury, 399-0082.

Pappagallo 744 Asbury, 398-4009.

art galleries aCCENT gALLERY 956 Asbury, 3983577. See ad page 29 Fine arts league 608 Asbury, 814-0308.

Beauty salon Lindsy James Salon 945 Asbury, 525-9900.

Books/CDs/Office Sun Rose Words & Music Books, music, CDs, office supplies. 756 Asbury, 399-9190.

Department Stores B&B Department Store New styles, new look. Check out the home accessories. 827 Asbury, 391-0046.

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Spinning Wheel Florist 858 Asbury, 398-1157.

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Artisans alcove Estate jewelry, diamonds, vintage timepieces. 714 Asbury, 399-2050.

The Butterfly Boutique 1119 Asbury, 391-0812.

P. Francis Heirloom-quality gifts and more. Mariposa. 733 Asbury, 3995570. See ad page 25.

Ireland Imports 711 Asbury, 398-1948. potomac bead company 910 Asbury, 399-4400.

sports/athletic wear Harbor Outfitters 625 Asbury, 938-0175.

Sneaker Shop 846 Asbury, 3915223.

sweets and treats rauhauser’s Handcrafted chocolates such as Chocolate Covered Caramel Filled Pretzels. 721 Asbury, 399-1465.

Laura’s Fudge 935 Asbury, 3990616. cake studio A master cake craftsman. 1046 Asbury, 231-1851.

Things to do Glazed Over Paint pottery, create mosaics. 854 Asbury, 398-8880. See ad page 45.

Kidz Creations 811 Asbury, 399-9922.

Variety/Beach Items Hoy’s 5 & 10 7th & Asbury, 398HOYS.

Island Beach Gear Stop by on your way to the beach! 9th & Bay, 7883836. See ad page 27.

Clam Drain Play the game that’s sweeping the beach in OC. Clam shell pitching! See ad page 27.

BOARDWALK apparel The Spot by Jilly’s Style, attitude, vintage tees, sunglasses and great brands.

762 and 1066 Boardwalk, 385-1234. See ad page 24.

Jilly’s T-Shirt Factory Get your Phillies at Jilly’s and lots more. 936 and 1048 Boardwalk, 385-1234. See ad page 24.

home goods/JEWELRY Henry’s OC’s Landmark Jeweler.

1236 Boardwalk, (800) 214-4435. See ad page 31.

RENTALS Surf Buggy Centers Two locations; 8th & 12th Streets at the Boardwalk. Cribs, strollers, TVs, coolers, bikes. 976-5679.

SURF SHOP/SUNGLASSES By the Sea Surf Shop Sun, Sand, Surf. Private and semi-private surf lessons. 850 Boardwalk, 398-0159.

Sunglass Menagerie Sunglasses for every budget. 1124 Boardwalk, 3918000.

SWEETS AND TREATS

Fudge kitchen Candy that melts in your mouth. 800 Boardwalk. 3987457. See ad page 30.

Shriver’s Salt Water Taffy Ocean City icon. Taffy, fudge, candy.

9th and Boardwalk, 399-0100. See ad page 29.

Shriver’s Gelato Only gelato store on Boards. Good stuff. 9th and Boardwalk, 399-0100. See ad page 29.

Johnson’s Popcorn An OC classic. A great gift too. 1368 Boardwalk, (800) 842-2676.

VARIETY/beach items Jilly’s $1 Store One dollar! 1044 Boardwalk, 399-1234. See ad page 24.

Pessano’s Variety Stores Everything you need is here. Really. Two locations, 3rd and Atlantic; 11th and Boardwalk, 399-1889.

Bay/WEST AVENUE BIKES Tuckahoe Bike Shop Sales, service and rentals. Nice guys too. 1214 West Avenue, 398-9700.

Relax Concierge Rent linens, and more online. Store front too. 1213 West, 601-5077. See ad page 48.

sweets and treats mallon’s homemade sticky buns These buns are part of the OC legendary eats group. Donuts and others sweets too. 1430 Bay, 410 55th, 399-5531, 399-7220.

ON THE WAY TO OC sports tackledirect The finest in premium fishing tackle and value. 6825 Tilton Road, EHT, (609) 788-3819.

Tuckahoe Bike Shop Modern bikes, Old-fashioned service. 2151 Route 50, Tuckahoe, 628-0101.

Home Design/decor Shutters to Shades Interior design, window treatments, area rugs.

2300 Rt 9, Ocean View, 967-5800.

garden center vaughan’s farm & garden Jersey produce, flowers, barbecue hq. 312 Roosevelt Blvd., 390-1864.

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Stop by and say “Hello!” at the OC Block Party October 12 between 6th and 7th Streets!

Available at Island Beach Gear (9th & Bay), Old Salt (1312 Boardwalk), Hoy’s 5 & 10 (732 Asbury & 34th & West), Pessano’s Variety Store (801 Third Street & 1130 Boardwalk), Stingray (854 Asbury Avenue), and www.ClamDrain.com

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OC mag: Let’s start from the beginning.

Where were you born?

Page 1 HV: In Ocean City. I was one

of eight. We are all best friends, believe it or not. I only left for college but returned to sand in my shoes. I even married a local Ocean City girl, Dawn Impagliazzo.

OC mag: What is your favorite thing about OC? HV: It’s a small town where you get to know everybody and see friendly faces, ride your bike or get on a boat... It has a great recreation department and good schools. Everything is right here and you don’t have to be involved in the hustle and bustle of the world so much.

OC mag: With such a love for the island, it’s no wonder you are in real estate. When did you take over Grace Realty?

HV: Philip McCaffrey and I bought it in 1992. I figured if I am going to stay in this business, I should own a piece of it. A friend told me Lynn Thompson wanted to sell. I told him I didn’t have any

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We met Lynn and he asked if we could give him any money up front. We said we could give some and so it started that lunch date on a yellow piece of legal paper.

OC mag: What was on that yellow paper?

HV: It was a list of 20 things like how to pay him back in a creative manner. I forget all the logistics. Phil and I closed down our office on 32nd and Asbury and moved into Grace.

OC mag: How long have you been in real estate?

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me they had me targeted to do municipal auditing for two years.

I knew I couldn’t do it. I talked to my parents and they suggested I take a real-estate license test. I took it, passed and started working.

OC mag: What has real estate taught you over the years?

HV: It has given me the ability to pick my own schedule which is good because I have four kids.

I make enough money and am able to coach my children. I feel so fortunate because family is priority.

OC mag: I heard the baseball field behind Acme is named after your dad.

HV: Yes, he was the head of the little league for 40 years with other guys here and there. He was also head of the Archie Harris Booster Club. Not a day goes by that someone does not mention what a great guy my father was.

OC mag: Following in his footsteps?

HV: Kind of, with little league.

I only had half as many kids. But people really enjoyed him. He was a good man. And my mom’s not bad either.

OC mag: Little League?

HV: I have been coaching little league for 22 years. This past year we won district championships.

With local kids from a small town

– it’s not common. I am fortunate my son is such a good player. He made me look good. There was baseball every night mid-June until end of July.

OC mag: With all that baseball, how do you make time to work?

HV: Haha, sometimes it’s hard. I am fortunate to have coworkers to cover. My passion is coaching. It is what I really love.

OC mag: And a daughter who makes you look good.

HV: Yes, Devon was Miss Ocean City in 2012. My wife, Dawn, was Miss Ocean City of 1979. They are both very talented. All of our family members are so supportive of one another. Devon could not have been more proud to be Miss Ocean City. Like my son Disston said, “Who would not want to live where everyone wants to vacation?”

It’s a great town. A place where the investment is in buying memories.

My daughter Taylor is a teacher in Florida but plans to move back because Ocean City is great place to raise a family.

OC mag: Do you know a good realtor to help her out?

HV: (With a chuckle) I sure do, I will have to give him a call.

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he r e ’ s something validating when you discover an artist months before they break out onto the music scene. It’s a reaffirmation of your good taste and ability to know the next big thing before it’s on every radio station. You can be that person now, because you’re about to meet a dynamic duo who will provide you with instant indie cred. Straight from Nashville comes Jenny & Tyler, a husband and wife “acoustic pop-folk” pair with a knack for giving back. Performing at the Tabernacle on September 1, the busy couple is on a mission that’s music to both our ears and hearts.

OC magazine caught up with Jenny and Tyler Somers on an August day.

OC mag: How did you two come to meet? And how did you form of Jenny & Tyler as a musical group?

J&T: We met at the University

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of Delaware on a bus to the campus ministry. We ended up getting involved in faith and went to worship a lot together.

Music became a part of how we bonded and then we thought, “Hey, we might as well become a couple!” Jenny & Tyler as a music group formed from our coming together under faith.

OC mag: You’re a husband and wife duo. How has the sense of unity and togetherness added to the progression of your music?

J&T: We became more vulnerable with each other, so now when we write we’re completely and totally honest.

We’ve grown so much in the way that we interact on and off stage, and that comes with being more comfortable with each other over the years.

OC mag: Who in the music industry did you originally see as your main role models and inspirations? Has that changed over the years?

J&T: As a timeless inspiration,

we look to Sara Groves when we played on her Reason to Gather tour in 2011. She’s a true artist and communicates beauty in her music – just so personable and loyal. We aspire to a career that resembles Sara’s. We also admire Glen Hansard’s work for the soundtrack of Once – it’s so true and well-written. His current solo record is one our alltime favorites, we have so much respect for him.

OC mag: Your latest full-length album, Open Your Doors, is so calm and serene. Where did you find inspiration for the sounds on that record?

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in July and so Open Your Doors is a collection of songs that came from a place of rest and peace in stillness. It’s a lot of fun, we have some cello and a kick-drum that’s made of an old suitcase, so it’s a little experimental. A lot of mandolin, acoustic guitar, some glockenspiel.

OC mag: What message do you want your listeners to receive when they listen to your songs?

J&T: A message of hope. We gravitate towards songs in pop culture that communicate a sense of redemption, so most of our songs have something with that aspect of faith. We want our listeners to know that, no matter what, there’s always a speck of light in the dark.

Both of us are aware and interested in the international efforts against human trafficking. Pretty soon, we’ll be releasing a covers record that encompasses a lot of different genres.

There’s something for everyone, with songs by the Postal Service, Smashing Pumpkins, U2, and the likes. The main goal for that album is going to be fighting a cause that we can all relate to, so all of the money raised is going to charities that deal with human trafficking.

OC mag: That’s an amazing and noble path to take. Faith seems to play a major role in the creation of your music. How do you translate the belief in God into your contemporary, pop-folk style?

J&T: We hope that faith comes through in all we produce – from our love songs that we write to each other, to our friendship songs – and we feel that faith should be in every aspect of life. Some songs are more blatant than others, where you listen and think, “That’s an interpretation of a hymn and that must be what Jenny & Tyler are talking about.” Others you’ve got to listen and think about it because they’re more open-ended.

We write from experience, and we just play the style we both really enjoy.

OC mag: You carry such a unique sound that rings honest and pure in the diverse and ever-changing music industry. What are some short- and long-term goals you have as artists?

J&T: One goal for us is to gather some bigger force. We really need to get the music out to everyone while still maintaining our authenticity.

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our stomach’s in knots and you’re weak in the knees.

Each step up the ladder is higher and higher, and once you’ve made it to the top of the high dive, it’s a one way street down. Standing on the edge of a bouncing board, thirty feet off the ground, the people in the pool below look more like fish from up here. And then you squeeze your eyes shut, take a deep breath, and realize... life is short, so fill it with things that make you happy. Because if not now, when?

Artist Danielle Davies did just that this past year. She opened her eyes, exhaled, and proverbially jumped.

Danielle knows all about that exhilarating feeling of starting something new. After going to college, mothering two children, and relocating from San Francisco, she decided to take a chance and express her creative side. I talked with her over a cup of coffee on Asbury, and got to know a woman

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whose imagination knows no boundaries.

OC mag: What made you take that first step and try your hand at making art?

DD: I went to Villanova as a humanities major, but minored in theater and philosophy, so the arts have always been something I’ve been drawn to. I bounced around with my careers to try to find something I loved. A few years ago I found the artist Kelly Rae Roberts and decided to buy her book, Taking Flight. Her story is so similar to mine in that she used her backup plan as her career until she was 30, and then she embraced her artistic side. And now she’s an amazing artist who’s accessible and commercialized, so I thought, “Why can’t I do this too, for myself ?!”

OC mag: How would you describe your artistic style?

DD: It was hard to figure out how to find a release for my creative energies. Personally, I like to use

scrap wood and materials with different textures and patterns, and I print a lot of my work on bags.

No matter what I try, I always wind up going back to depicting people and the vibes they give.

When I’m working, I listen to a lot of Plain White T’s and Ween on their Pandora stations because I’m so motivated through quotes and lyrics.

OC mag: You just recently opened a store at the Teaberry Marketplace down in Clermont.

DD: Yes! It really came to be when someone asked me if they could buy some of my art – I was blown away – then I started getting commission requests. My two friends and I opened 3Chicks on July 1 this year, and that’s where I sell all of my originals. We’re all very into whimsical art, and every bit of the space we have at 3Chicks comes back to that aesthetic. I’m actually going to have some work on display September 29 over at the Positively Fourth Street Cafe.

OC mag: Who in your life has been an inspiration and source of motivation for your work?

DD: My husband, Ed, is my constant cheerleader. We tried to have an art studio in our shed, and when that didn’t work out, he went along with getting rid of our closet to make it my space.

He encouraged me to get into the shops at Teaberry, and it wouldn’t be happening without his support. He has the confidence to go around and tell people about my art, as do my kids. They really inspire me because kids notice the little things we lose sight of when we become adults.

OC mag: I was reading your blog, Ruby and the Moon – how does documenting your experience online contribute to your work?

DD: I’ve found a great online community of men and women who think similarly to me, and can really relate to the process of working towards thinking creatively. I document my everyday

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life and try to showcase my writing on my blog. The title of the blog is based off of my two children -– Ruby, who is four, and Simon, age eight – so it really keeps it close to home for me. I really struggled with classifying myself as an artist on there because I thought, “Am I really taking that step?” But I did, and it’s terrifying at first, but I’m glad I went through with it.

OC mag: What goals do you want to accomplish through your art?

DD: Ideally, I would love to have artist gatherings and be able to collaborate with other creative people. I won a scholarship to an art camp in Texas this September and I’m sure there will be a lot of that down there. Of course, every artist wants to have an income for their art, but the fact that my kids call me an artist without second thought is just the best. I want to make them proud and show them that taking good risks and not following the crowd is the high road. To me, that would be success.

A world of endless possibility lies ahead of us if we just take that leap of faith. “The empty canvas is the scary thing in front of you, so just get into the mind-set and make a mark,” said Danielle with a smile. “Nothing is out of reach.”

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Leave Your Mark CAP’s program gives Ocean City locals and visitors a chance to express their creativity in a permanent art fixture.

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ou can’t turn around in Ocean City without seeing a work of art – from sky-high murals to playful sculptures, our little beach town is chock-full of talent and beauty.

How did these objects d’art come to be? Meet Leslie Skibo, the president of Community Art Projects (CAP), the organization behind these town beautification efforts. I sat down with Lara Weisman of Glazed Over and Skibo to find out how you can be a part of the latest CAP installation, Mosaic Memories.

OC mag: What is Mosaic Memories, and where did the idea first originate from?

LS: Mosaic Memories is a piece of public art where the tiles painted here at Glazed Over will go on display in the community.

We got the idea when I had Glazed Over do a mosaic wall at my home and I thought, “let’s do this for the city!” I thought it would be a great way for people to leave their mark in Ocean City, so they come back years later and say, “that’s something I made!”

OC mag: We love seeing so much art around town. Where will we be able to find the tiles?

LS: Once all of the tiles are painted, they’re going to be up at the park on 9th and West.

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The park has a band stand, and I want to put the panels on as a backdrop. The whole thing will be around 10’ x 12’ OC mag: What other projects has CAP produced within the past five years?

LS: We’ve painted about 40 traffic boxes, and they were probably the biggest effort and they garnered the most notice. But we also have various sculptures and murals around the city, which can be seen on 22nd Street, West, and 6th Street.

We’re always expanding!

OC mag: How has the Glazed Over business benefited as being an integral part of Mosaic Memories ?

LW: People that would not normally come in are now coming to paint something so they can express themselves with their families. I like that Mosaic Memories is a tile-based project, because it’s like having your own little canvas become part of a bigger picture.

LS: At CAP, we love to partner with other Ocean City businesses; I love to help the Downtown, so it’s great to have a joint partnership with Glazed Over. It’s also been fun to see the children get involved in the painting. I talked to a family who’s staying down here this summer, and the little boy was

so excited about making art. The children will be able to come back years from now and see what they did when they were four, five, six, so on.

OC mag: What are some frequent designs that pop up on the tiles?

LW: We see lots of beach scenes, as well as little characters from cartoons the kids watch.

A lot of couples love to paint themselves and sign their names as sort of an everlasting memory.

LS: And you don’t have to be an artist. You can put a hand print, family name, anything.

Businesses love to be a part of the action too, putting their logos and names on the tiles. And I’m just going to put it out there – a proposal would be so adorable!

OC mag: Describe the process that goes into making a Mosaic Memory ready to be installed LW: The whole process starts by coming here and spending the time painting a tile. Glazed Over fires the tiles and keeps them here, and when they’re all completely finished, Leslie will come to pick them up with Jennifer, my mother.

LS: Mosaic Memories will be an on-going project into fall.

We’re going to divide them up by color, make a larger picture out of

the tiles, and attach them to 8’ x 4’ boards. We don’t even know what the picture will end up being until we get all of the painted tiles. It’ll be a complete surprise.

OC mag: What are some of the overarching goals that CAP tries to achieve by bringing together the community through art?

LW: I’m so happy that they do public art projects here in Ocean City. The whole town is a truly blank canvas. I’ve been in San Diego for the past few years, where they do similar installations, and I just love all of this art. Everything is so beautiful now, even since just five years ago.

LS: I agree – CAP’s mission is to beautify the town because I think when people come to a town and see public art, it gives the town a different vibe. You get a caring and homey perception of the place, and that makes such a difference. In Ocean City, there are little surprises around every corner.

Leave your permanent mark in Ocean City by coming on down to Glazed Over, located Downtown on 8th and Asbury.

It’s as easy as picking up a brush and letting your imagination do the creating.

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A look inside the Port O Call Hotel Photos by Sam Florio

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to your vacation.

At some of these accommodating places, luxury is offered in the form of penthouses or suites.

Since not everyone can stay in a penthouse all of the time, we at OC mag thought it’d be fun to take a look at the view from the top. This month we explore the Port O Call’s penthouse. It sits at the top of the big pink building right next to the beach. Here’s a peek inside.

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s summer makes an appearance in the rearview mirror, one may wonder, “Will we be granted an Indian summer?”

And then one may wonder, “What is this Indian summer?

Where did it come from?”

Regardless of its presence, as tradition dictates, Ocean City will celebrate it.

When the summer moon falls from grace and we are awaiting the first frost or (dare I say it) experiencing it – there will be local celebration. After the harvest moon passes, Ocean City will hold its Indian summer weekend on October 12 to 14 with seafood at the Music Pier and Boardwalk table sales.

It will celebrate with a Fall block party on Asbury Avenue with a cornucopia of crafters, food vendors, music and more.

That night, by the light of the moon, fireworks will illuminate the sky beginning at 9:30pm.

There is a moment each year when the sun packs its carryon, travels its furthest distance north on the celestial sphere (why should Earth get all the travel credit?), and arrives in the zenith resort chez tropic of Cancer. Another moment each year is when the sun, tiring of working so hard, in predictable southerly motion, meets the celestial equator for a pumpkin latte. At the belly between these moments, the summer solstice and the autumnal equinox scale, lies summer.

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My favorite story is much better.

It is a story that appropriately comes from an eastern woodland tribe. There are different versions of this story, but all versions regard the love and devotion of the people to each other and their creator. The stories begin with abundant yields of crops and animals to hunt and a thriving, healthy people. The story pivots when a harsh frost comes and seems to bring with it sickness and starvation. The sadness and desperation and sometimes even resentment that ensues in each case prompts a warrior of the town who has experienced great loss – always with great integrity, honesty, kindness and compassion for his people – to seek out their creator to ask “Another moment each year is when the sun, tiring of for guidance. He prays and pleads with their creator in working so hard, in predictable southerly motion, meets a sacrificial way for relief the celestial equator for a pumpkin latte.” from these conditions for his people. Poetically, the creator grants the people by a chariot run by horses. It is no farms in corn, squash, beans, a small period of warmth and coincidence that he doubles as a tobacco and pumpkin. Father direction to gather food. This pastoral God and is worshipped Lore tells us the Harvest gave them tremendous relief in by farmers and gardeners as the Moon, the full moon closest a dire time of need. Here it is god of the harvest. For when to the autumnal equinox called “little summer.” Though he makes extra runs after the (September 22 for us this year), deemed “little” due to the harvest moon or first frost, he is the beacon of the harvest. length of the warmth, it gave affords us an extension on the Before access to conjured light, much to celebrate.

This gives reason to the gathering season in preparation it helped farmers many moons ago to gather their crops despite less popular definition of for winter.

This calm period, marked by the anemic daylight hours. The Indian summer; the happy or abnormally warm temperatures moon would tag team the sun flourishing period occurring and dry, hazy conditions in as its light faded in the west toward the end of something.

The story ends with the October and November, is and would then rise in the east referred to as Indian summer. illuminating fields begging to creator leaving the warrior and Meteorologically speaking, be harvested by the farmers. It his people with these words, Indian summer occurs when a is not until this moon passes “…Make this a time of great large mass of high pressure along on the lunar calendar, as well happiness and sharing. And it is or proximal to the East Coast as the first frost, can an Indian to be known as little summer.”

May your little summer, if you forms and warm temperatures summer occur. It is said that from the south/southwest are the Native Americans took are so granted, be such a time. carried by southerly breezes as advantage of the warmth and a result from the wind directed hazy conditions with a preagainst the clock around the winter hunt. ducking below it… to the moment the sun crosses the celestial equator, a day of zero tilt, when the sun directs its rays to the equator on Earth granting day and night equal territory.

Although the zenith is an imaginary point and the celestial sphere is an imaginary location, the science is pretty consistent. However, Mother Nature does not like to be confined to such limits and so she takes liberties with said barriers. Sometimes she fancies for summer to linger but it may take a kiss from the first frost to remind her.

In Greek Mythology, Apollo is the God of the sun and is charged with the job of driving the sun across the sky each day

high pressure system.

The decisive origin of the name Indian summer is unknown. Of course there has been speculation. Was it coined when the first European settlers came across the phenomenon when arriving in North America? Did it refer to the marine shipping trade in the Indian Ocean? The most widely accepted is that it was when the North American Indians harvested and used the haziness to hunt in preparation for the long winter.

The North American Native Americans, more specifically the Leni-Lenape, scaled these shores for clams and oysters in summer and in September returned to their inland villages to harvest the yield of their

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Snapshots by the Shore upper township football 2013

Front Row: Jackson, Nicholas, Christian, Ethan.

Back Row: Austin, Samuel, Keegan, Marshall, Victor.

Front Row: Rocco, Nick, Matt. Back Row: Billy, Joe, Jacob.

Justin, Mason, Gavin, Cole, Ryan, Jack, Jason, Bradley, Taylor, Zach, Sean, Charlie, Zach, Callil, Ricky, Kevin. Coach Ralph, Coach Chick.

Front Row: Brendan, Bobby, Calen, Phil.

Back Row: Connor, Harry, Chris, Syd, Tommy.

Front Row: Jake, Benjamin, Donny, Drew, Noah, Tyler. Back Row: Ryan, Carter, Jerry, Chandler, Zac, Ethan, Brock, Jack, Jaden, Joeseph.

Coach Green, Coach Collins.

David, Justin, William, Shane, Charlie, Noah, Talon, Liam, Dylan, Ryan, Garrett, Luke, Matt, Walter, Nick, Chase, Ethan, Dino, Matthew, Jackson, Brandon, Ty, Zach.

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Olive and Bean part five by kelly tjoumakaris

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Live’s whim regarding Love – to give in to Love is to betray Love.

To unite with one’s Love, is to tire of them and to weather Love until it oxidizes and rusts only to be thrust away. Did she have a genesis of her proverbial heart?

Could this be whimocide? Will she err on the side of Love’s constancy?

In OLive Law only fools do. A law already amended to allow her to espouse Love’s malarkey. And what jargon ensued! Still, she refuses to be caught playing the fool. And though she likes to play the harpsichord, she would rather stroke keys that pull the strings of a heart.

evoked by Light that stimulates the L cone cells of the retina.

Bean Searching For a Heart Of Gold (What OLive did not know was L here stood for long wavelength.

OLive would not like this – wavelength is defined as the distance of one peak of a wave to the next.

If we are talking about OLive and Bean’s wavelength, she wished for no valley which would make no measurable crest. What Bean did not know was his retina’s rods and cones often held on to images rather than sending them to the optic nerve.

He also did not know that yellow

delicious-raw or prepared. Be it cocoa, coffee, lentil, soy, lima, fava or vanilla. A venerable sort mentioned in the Iliad. One of the longest cultivated plants. Ancient, wise and prolific – a whole continents cash crop!

And my staple. Your purpose proves ceremonial, medicinal, culinary, currency constituent and now… and now, souL opiate.

OLive Hit the Atmosphere P.S. That Roman Empire also met its demise from hasty expansion. Is our heart’s prudence and Love with matched vastness ill-advised? I wish no equal abatement!

String Bean, What do you like to play? Do you want to play? Why is yeLLow your happy?

In Trust, OhLove What is it about a whim that invites the responder to not want to entertain it? What is the equation for choosing which whims get executed?

That is the trouble with whims; the execution. Did Love find OLive and Bean on a whim or did careful number crunching by actuaries fill Love in? Only the ambitious with a hint of dream and a touch of gumption can zealously whim aloud. OLive has a built-in whim factory. She is a prolific whimmer.

Not a fruitless dreamer – there is a difference. One oh-Lives and one does no(h)t. Two avid whimmers have trouble coexisting in Lovedom volleying whim to and fro and quickly depositing the others in the whim rubbish pail. Cruel whimkillers.

Is there no room for a whim of a different color? OLive made a note to inquire of the Committee for Whim Control what the stats are involving the ratio of whims to whim success.

Rome was not built in a day, but was it built on a whim?

Oh Live, Take head, OLiviousity killed the Roman Empire. Why is L yours? Happy, that is. Why, YeLLa is my LaLaLa. Here is a something. You are always waiting for something. Yellow is the color

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was the color of the Beowulf shield.

A shield Bean could use to ward off danger. Danger resembling an OLive pit(fall). Danger found only in his blindspot.

Great Bean Caper, It was not OLiviousity, it was political corruption and immorality which foiled the Augustus born empire (do not let this cloud your opinion of the moon of August, my birth-right). You are my OLivigo Vespucci. My very own explorer and cartographer and a Bean,

Subject: ETA Mid-Summer’s Night Baby, This Ls for you. Regarding your estimated time of arrivaL I can only assume that you were deLivered in the heaviLy weighted night air on one infinity month’s evening. It is in this air I feel Luna hangs most purposefuLLy and the words she speaks act most profoundLy upon our hearts and souLs. I believe that such a gift couLd onLy have bean bestowed upon us as Moon’s Light shown deLiciously and heaviLy upon the trees and rocks and waters below.

Even in the brightness of day, I wiLL aLLways see you by Moon’s Light.

Love, StiLL MoonBean Actuaries on their day off could have seen that our fine green fruit is a Love patriot. She Loves Love and guards its welfare with great zeal. She has to protect and preserve it because she is some kind of Love miser and will suck it dry down to the wishbone and then wish for more upon it. OLive, you must have deduced, has contradictions a many.

Her finesse for reciting Shakespeare in a convenient store is impressive yet she must dress in kneepads to place an order as she continually and fatefully stumbles on the phone with the local Chinese joint while ordering her Buddha Delight. Perhaps it is because she really believes she is ordering zen. Perhaps it is because she stumbles in conjured speech but written word is her forte (not to mention her foreplay). Her written linguistics reflect her gray disposition.

For she does not see any issue in black or white. Her fortune cookies are equally as esoteric. She confines herself to the achromatic belly, but not from a color disorder. Gray does seemingly weaken her conviction, but never interferes with her passion. But do not be fooled, her conviction for her position in gray matters is well thought out and her conviction for the color, has the strength of Ben Fold’s piano keys and can equally handle a flood of artistic beatings; A levee which would otherwise be compromised with an OLive of a lesser constitution.

Sweet OLive Keeper, By the Light of the yeLLow MoonBean, I can not run out of hue. Oh, do be constant or I shall go mad. My Love is remote from all else. Do subscribe and adore OLive ethos. If you waiver, I will wither.

OhLive in Despair P.S. And what of our abatement capabilities? Please refer to previous correspondence’s Post Script. I wish this story was in black and white.

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Fun at the Shore? Check our Activities Guide!

Bay Cats Kayaks and Catamarans HobieCat and kayak rentals, Sailing Camp. 316 Bay Avenue, 391-7960. See ad page 45.

Bayview Marina Waverunners, parasailing. 312 Bay Avenue, 399-5100.

Gillian’s Wonderland Pier Tons of exciting rides/mini golf. 6th and Boardwalk, 399-7082. glazed over Create your own pottery, mosaics, and more. 854 Asbury, 398-8880.

See ad page 45.

Greate Bay Racquet and Fitness A premiere spot to workout. New boxing classes. 90 Mays Landing Road, Somers Point, 925-9550.

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tandemonium time together?

If you have noticed from the past few activities, I tend to attract bad weather. The tides seemed to have turned for the month of September because I woke up that morning with the sun shining and a clear blue sky.

Dressed in our workout gear and ready to go, Maddy and I showed up at 13th and Boardwalk at the Bike & Surrey rental early that beautiful morning. The bright orange tandem bike was wheeled out to us and both of us started to laugh. We were definitely intrigued and interested to know how this whole thing was going pan out with me, the biggest klutz and scatterbrain around and Maddy, who laughs at all my mistakes and who is a little clumsy herself.

like to think that I’m somewhat athletic. I go for runs, and I can ride a bike. I lift weights once in a while. So, that being said, I had no trepidation about riding a bike around Ocean City for the newest Activity of the Month. Not only would I be getting my workout in for the day, but I also wanted to soak up the beauty of Ocean City, and I knew it would be fun. Here’s the kicker, though. This was no ordinary bike. I needed to find a partner because I couldn’t ride a tandem (two-person bike) alone.

I asked the perfect person, my friend Maddy. She is equally as “athletic” as me and both she and I live in Ocean City just six blocks away from each other.

Thankfully, she is also equally as adventurous. Riding a tandem bike seemed like a blast and what better way to spend some

Jilly’s Arcade Awesome arcade.

Brand new ten cent skeeball machines!

1172 Boardwalk, 385-1234. See ad page 24.

OC Aquatic & Fitness Center Newly-renovated center – state-of-the-art equipment. 1735 Simpson, 398-6900.

Ocean City Library A fabulous place filled with DVDs, games, computers, and... books! 1735 Simpson, 399-2434.

Ocean City Historical Museum Check out OC’s past through postcards, photos and exhibits. 1735 Asbury, 3991801.

Playland’s Castaway Cove Over 30 rides, two mini golf courses, and Go Karts. 1020 Boardwalk, 399-4751.

Tuckahoe Bike Shop & Surf Buggy Center Rent bikes. Fun. 1214 West Avenue, OC, 398-9700.

GHOST TOUR Take a spooky walk around OC’s historic section. If you dare. ghosttour.com, 814-0199.

CLAM DRAIN Where the beach meets the game and everybody wins. clamdrain.com.

See ad page 27.

Moorlyn Theatre Bring the family to enjoy movies and live theatre productions all summer. Between 8th and 9th and Boardwalk, 399-0006, www.moorlynfamilytheatre.org.

OC THEATRE COMPANY Bring cool culture into your island time. Shows throughout the year. 854 Asbury, 525-9300, www.oceancitytheatrecompany.com. See ad page 47.

OC arts center Artist exhibits, lowcost membership. 1735 Simpson, 399-7628.

OC POPS Summer concerts at the Music Pier. 525-9248, www.oceancitypops.org.

See ad page 51.

OC golf course Twelve-hole, par three course along the marshes. 26th & Bay, 399-1350.

SHORE GATE Voted Best in State

by Golf Digest in 2011 and 2012. 35 Schoolhouse Lane, 624-TEES. Morey’s Piers Fun in the sun on the Wildwood Boardwalk. 522-3900, www. moreyspiers.com.

Historic Cold Spring Village A living history museum for all ages. 720 Route 9, Cape May, 898-2300, www.hcsv. org.

Zumba Fitness with Lynn Sooy Get shakin’ with Lynn with Zumba! In and around OC, 377-0982.

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The Care You Want,

In The Place You Love At A Price You Can Afford.

The Shores is a true treasure in retirement living right in Ocean City. Inside the compassion of our staff and the friendliness of our residents mirror the warmth of a summer ocean breeze. For more information or to schedule a tour, call 609-399-8505 or visit theshoresretirement.org.

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Celebrating 90 Years of Classic Elegance Luxury All Suites Hotel

Every Thursday through October and the Last Sunday of the Month in Sept. & Oct. Please call for Times & Reservations…… 609.399.1000 www.Facebook.com/flandershightea

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Enjoy a variety of gourmet coffees,

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p From page 41 We requested a bike with a basket.

Like I said, I am athletic, but carrying my big camera around and riding a two person bike seemed a little too challenging. We climbed on, me in the front and steering position and Maddy in the back. Within seconds of our rental hour, we realized this was going to require a lot of teamwork.

I began to pedal, as did Maddy a few moments after, and together we shook and wobbled to the corner.

Our attempt to break proved a failure and we skidded to a stop, half in the middle of 13th Street.

Lots of laughter and shouts of “whoops!” and “I thought we were going left!” as the bike veered right, ensued. Finally we got our footing.

We attempted to ride down to Haven Avenue, but learned quickly that driving on 13th and crossing through multiple intersections wasn’t the smartest choice for two bikers who don’t know how to use the brakes.

A few ticked-off drivers and amused pedestrians later, we made it to Central. Our Ocean City knowledge helped us to decide that this would be the least busy (and safest) road for us to ride on. We enjoyed the sights, told multiple stories and shared a lot of laughs. The end to our hour was fast approaching, and we realized that we still hadn’t made it to the Boardwalk.

Before being lucky enough to own a beach house, my family rented for a week or two every year for 15 of my 21 years of life. It was important that for at least one of those seven days, we rented bikes and road the Ocean City Boardwalk. Now, after six years of owning a house, some of those special traditions have gotten lost. It was important for me to ride up with the rest of the surrey renters and bike riders.

We started at 20th Street and eyed up the ramp. “We need to pedal harder if we are going to make it up there,” Maddy instructed.

We pedaled fast and hit the ramp hard. Half way up, we realized the Boardwalk was packed with people and we were riding right at them.

A quick swerve or two, and we just missed a family of five. Two blocks down and tons of wobbling, laughing, and yelling to brake, we knew the Boardwalk was not the place for us.

Down the ramp on 18th we went, and began pedaling back to 13th.

Maddy and I rolled in laughing, a little bit sweaty, and thankful there were no serious accidents. We had so much fun both of us felt sad our hour had gone by so fast. After riding a tandem with a good friend around beautiful Ocean City, I realized there’s no better way to spend your morning than attached to someone you love spending time with. - Sam Florio

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1. This summer marked what anniversary for the Miss Crustacean Beauty Pageant?

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2. What historic building, built in 1885, on Fourth Street and Atlantic Avenue is undergoing major renovations?

3. Beach tags are required until what date?

4. When can the canines return to the beach?

5. The first bridge was built to this island in what year?

6. The Flanders Hotel celebrated what anniversary this summer?

7. What is the name of the organization that led the island’s clean-up and recovery effort post-Sandy by assisting with food, clothing, relief funding and shelter needs?

8. What is the largest arcade in Ocean City?

9. Where can you get information on guarded beaches?

10. Curfew during summer months for minors begins at what time?

11. Starting October 1, curfew for minors begins at what time?

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Real Tours 3138 Asbury, second Floor, ocean city

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Services Accommodations guide Need a hotel, motel or B&B? Check out our handy guide below adelmann’s guest house A charming guest house very close to the beach and Boardwalk. Serving guests since 1978. 1228 Ocean Avenue. See ad page 46.

ATLANTIS INN LUXURY B&B An elegant European-inspired bed and breakfast, with an extraordinary beach block location. King and queen luxury suites, rooftop deck with ocean views, spa shower/Jacuzzi/fireplaces and massage services. 601 Atlantic Avenue, (609) 399-9871, atlantisinn. com.

BEACH CLUB HOTEL The Beach Club Hotel is a barefoot oasis with superb ocean views, beachfront pool, sun terrace and a top-rated restaurant. 1280 Boardwalk, (609) 399-8555, beachclubhotel.com.

BEACH CLUB SUITES A step away from the Boardwalk and the beach with well-appointed, onebedroom suites offering a European kitchen with connecting units available. 1217 Ocean Avenue, (609) 399-4500, beachclubsuites.com.

EBB TIDE SUITES A few steps from the ocean, beach, and Boardwalk attractions, the all new Ebb Tide Suites provide one and two bedroom apartments featuring private balconies and convenient undercover parking for the perfect family vacation. 1001 Little Atlantic Avenue, (609) 391-9614, ebbtidesuites.com.

THE FLANDERS HOTEL Modern, luxurious accommodations and amenities in an atmosphere of historic grandeur – all just steps from the beach and Boardwalk. The accommodations include one, two and three bedroom condominiums and million-dollar penthouses. 719 East 11th Street, (609) 399-1000, theflandershotel.com. See ad page 44.

HARRIS HOUSE MOTEL Harris House Motel is located just off the Boardwalk (no need to cross a street), and gives Ocean City travelers everything they need – clean, comfortable and quiet rooms and a heated pool. 1201 Ocean Avenue, (609) 399-7800, harrishouse.net.

THE IMPALA ISLAND INN The Impala Island Inn is a step away from the Boardwalk in the heart of Ocean City with rooms that offer refrigerators, free Wi-Fi and cable.

1001 Ocean Avenue, (609) 399-7500, impalaislandinn.com.

OSBORNE’S INN The family-owned Osborne’s Inn is conveniently located 50 yards from the beach and boardwalk offering free WiFi, ocean view decks, parking and beach tags. Osborne’s have been treating treasured guests like family for forty years. 601 East 15th Street, (609) 3984319, osbornesinn.com. See ad page 45.

PORT-O-CALl hotel The Port-O-Call Hotel has beautiful scenery with recently-remodeled rooms, beachfront accommodations, large heated pool, on-site restaurant, fitness facilities and guest parking. The hotel offers many amenities including WiFi, as well as flexible meeting areas for gala receptions, small board meetings or large conferences. 1510 Boardwalk, (609) 399-8812, portocallhotel.com.

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scarborough inn Enjoy complimentary WiFi, beach tags and bathhouse with parking on premises. Easy walk to beach, Boardwalk, Downtown. Breakfast and afternoon refreshments. 720 Ocean Avenue, scarboroughinn.com. See ad page 46.

SEAPORT INN MOTEL The Seaport Inn is a quaint motel in the heart of Ocean City. It has clean, newly-renovated rooms that are comfortable and close to the beach and boardwalk. Seaport Inn was recently voted #1 Ocean City Hotel on TripAdvisor. 1116 Wesley Avenue, (609) 399-1122, seaportinnmotel. com.

WILD DUNES INN The Wild Dunes Inn has luxurious suites that are spacious and completely furnished just a step away from the warm, inviting sand... the sparkling ocean waters... and the fun-filled Boardwalk. 801 10th Street, (609) 3992910, wilddunesinn.com.

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Last Shot

benched Emmet Larson, age 9, takes a stand on one of the iconic benches on the OC Boardwalk. He visited with his family in July when this shot was taken by his mom Cheryl.

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Catch South Jersey’s Premier All Professional POPS Orchestra

Ocean city POPS William Scheible, Artistic Director

Exciting September Concerts at the Historic Music Pier on the Boardwalk September 1 & 3

Dancing the Night Away!

Join the POPS and ballroom duo (ala Fred Astaire & Ginger Rogers) See these spectacular dancers move to songs like Saturday Night, I Won’t Dance, 42nd Street, Kiss Me Kate Too Darn Hot, Crioca, Cheek to Cheek and more.

Tickets $15/$10 Sunday sponsored by Manco & Manco Tuesday sponsored by Shriver’s Salt Water Taffy & Fudge Sunday, September 8

Our Three Tenors II

Tuesday, September 10

The POPS Celebrates Peggy Lloyd’s 100th Birthday!

Hear sensational soloists Alexander Bui play Grieg Concerto and Violinist Joseph Hsai plus singers Chloe Moore & Stephen LaBrie Sponsored by Youngblood, Lafferty, and Sampoli Law Office Wednesday, September 11

A Night in Old Vienna

with Philadelphia Orchestra Concertmaster David Kim playing Mozart and Singers Chloe Moore/Stephen LaBrie Sponored by Manco & Manco in Memory of Frank Ruggieri Sunday, September 15

Violinist Tracy Silverman

Hear these tenors raise the Music Pier roof!

Cody Austin, William Davenport, John Viscardi Tickets $20 Sponsored by Bart Greenspan & Stan Meltzer Families

Premiering the newly commissioned POPS concerto: Family By Juilliard composer, Kenji Bunch Tracy Silverman’s groundbreaking work with the 6-string electric violin defies musical boundaries!

“Kenji Bunch is a “Composer to Watch” - NY Times Sponsored by Dr. Matt Hamilton Beach Buddies Animal Hospital

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