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hat a difference a year makes! As we kick off the Summer of 2021, I can't help but reflect back on how far we have come. Only one year ago we were in the trenches of our battle against Covid-19, the invisible pathogen that radically changed our lives. There were no vaccines. Masks were mandated and restrictions overwhelmed our everyday lives. The future had never felt so uncertain. Now, as we enter Memorial Day weekend 2021, vaccines are plentiful, and all restrictions are lifted. We made it folks! The Jersey Shore, you know and love, is back at 100% and ready for the best summer ever! This summer, the beach concerts will sound sweeter, the boardwalk crowds

and smells of our favorite foods will be more delightful as we take it all in. There is a new appreciation for gathering with a group of friends at a coffee shop or simply sitting in your favorite restaurant or bar. Many of us will never again take for granted the simplest, yet most meaningful things in life, like a hug. There is no doubt that Memorial Day is an exciting time for South Jersey, but we must never forget what Memorial Day is really about. It is a time for us to pause and remember all the men and women who sacrificed their lives while serving, defending and protecting our country in the United States Armed Forces. Check out all the Memorial Day services and events to commemorate this special day on page 4. From our sandy shores to our back bay marshes to our pinelands, there is something for everyone to enjoy outside. Now we can enjoy the great indoors, as well. Most importantly, we can enjoy it together again. Happy Memorial Day & God Bless America!

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by celebrating our freedom. The parade will start at 11am, from 35th Ave. to Ventnor Ave. to Thomas B. Reed Park at 28th & Oberon Ave. Kids and adults are encouraged to participate in the parade by dressing in patriotic colors, decorating bikes and strollers. The ceremony will be held at Reed Park near the Longport Bridge. Margate Mothers’ Association Annual Memorial Day Parade ▶Monday at 9:30am Winchester & Union Ave. to All Wars Memorial at Mansfield Ave. Uniformed groups, decorated bikes/strollers are encouraged to march. Lineup at 9:30am at Winchester & Union Ave; the parade will travel down Ventnor Ave. and will end at All Wars Memorial at Mansfield Ave. Ceremonny begins at approximately 10am at the memorial. Northfield Memorial Day Ceremony ▶Monday at 9:30am Veterans Park 1913 Oak Ave. The City of Northfield cordially

invites you to the re-dedication of the All War Monument at Veterans Park in memory of Robert Webb, Sr. All CDC rules as of the date will be observed. Reservations are not required. Please bring a chair if you would like to sit. For more information, contact Shannon Campbell at 609-641-2832 ext. 125 or email scampbell@cityofnorthfield.org. Ocean City Memorial Day Ceremony ▶Monday at 11am Ocean City Tabernacle 550 Wesley Ave. For more information, call 1-800-BEACH-NJ, 609-399-6111 or visit oceancityvacation.com. Somers Point Memorial Day Celebration ▶Monday at 11am Patriots Park Corner of Bethel Rd. and First St. Somers Point will honor those who lost their lives while serving in the U.S. military while also honoring all who have and continue to serve. The parade will not be taking place this year, but the public is invited to attend the ceremony at Patriots Park. For more information, please contact Doug Shallcross at 609-833-5428 or email dshallcross@spgov.com.

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h, the Memorial Day holiday weekend is here! It's the first of the big three summer holiday weekends, and the "unofficial" start of the summer season at the South Jersey shore. For the record, summer "officially" begins at 11:20pm on June 20th with the arrival of the summer solstice, just before midnight on a Sunday night. And with the kickoff to the summer season comes hopes of nothing but sun-filled skies, warm temperatures, low humidity, light sea-breezes to keep the blackhead flies away, and tropically warm ocean water, for starters. So how much of that weather wishlist can we expect to come true this year? Well, that's tough to say. My lack of faith in long range forecasts is well documented over my years as a meteorologist, and the subject of more than a few columns here. Therefore, I have no official summer forecast forthcoming. But in many ways, I think summer is the one season we don't really need one. After all, every

summer is warm, sometimes hot, with higher humidity usually accompanying the hottest temperatures of the season. Sure, some are hotter than others. And some are wetter than others, depending on how often those gully-washing thunderstorms pop up, as well as if any tropical systems or their remnant moisture pass overhead. But the time between Memorial Day and Labor Day is the favorite time of the year for many of us for a reason: the consistently good weather. While all weekly vacationers may not always get the best week of the summer during their time at the shore, the months of June, July, and August seldom disappoint with the warmest weather of the year. Granted, locals will be first to tell you (or perhaps keep it a secret to themselves on second thought) that September offers the comfiest weather of the year, not to mention the warmest ocean water. So every summer will feature plenty of warm sunshine and a good number of 90-degree days. Some of those days will be briefly interrupted by a raucous late afternoon thunderstorm. Most will not. However, the most notable things of any summer are the ones that are unfortunately impossible to forecast in

advance, or even at all. Let's look back at some examples. Summer of 2011: 30+ days above 90 degrees is a lot for a summer in South Jersey!. But the 4 days above 100 degrees was unprecedented, including record shattering, back-to-back 105 degree days in mid-July. Keep in mind the hottest temperature ever in South Jersey was 106 degrees. The heat index on those 105-degree days rose to 120 degrees, also a record! This was one of the most intense summers in terms of heat and humidity on record. Summer of 2012: Yes, the unrelenting and record heat was a storyline of this summer as well. But the biggest headline hands down this summer was a word that no one knew until June 30th, 2012, a derecho. The fast-moving thunderstorm complex zipped from Chicago to South Jersey in a half a day, causing widespread damage and destruction along its way. It came with little advance warning, at least warning of the scope and severity of the damage from the 100+mph wind gusts. And it left scars that lasted throughout that summer, and beyond. Summer of 2014: Everyone has a different definition of perfection. This summer was mine. Every weekend from the end of May through the start of September was entirely dry. And that's the first thing they teach you in college as a broadcast meteorologist major: keep the weekends nice! Of course, we have to forecast weekends one at a time. But in 2014, 14 consecutive weekends were sunny and rain-free, including those all-important holiday weekends too! Summer of 2016: An upwelling event, when warm water is pushed away from

the shore and colder water comes up from down below to replace it, produced weeks of tropically-tinted aquamarine colored clear ocean off of our coast. Actually, it was a phytoplankton bloom that thrived in those cool waters, aided by an ongoing drought that reduced river outflow into the Atlantic, that made the tropical look. And phytoplankton blooms aren't in the scope of weather forecasting. Later that summer, the ocean soared to a warmest-ever tropical temperature of 83 degrees, also impossible to forecast yet one of the bigger talking points of that season. Summer of 2021: The jury is still out as to what it may bring, and what the big memory from the summer will someday be. It looks to be on the warmer and more humid than average side, and more heat and humidity usually means more thunderstorms. But whether a hurricane, derecho, or tornado are in the cards is anyone's guess. As are the ocean temperature and color throughout the summer. But summer sun, heat, mugginess, and thunderstorms are a sure bet over the next three months. Whatever the weather, enjoy! Meteorologist Dan Skeldon has a degree in meteorology from Cornell University. He has forecasted the weather in South Jersey for the last 18 years, first on the former television station NBC40 and then on Longport Media radio. Dan has earned the American Meteorological Society Seal of Approval for Broadcast Meteorologists, and now does television broadcasts on WFMZTV in Pennsylvania’s Lehigh Valley.

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OCNJ Unlocking of the Ocean and Business Person’s Plunge ▶Friday, May 28th at 12pm Moorlyn Terrace & the Beach Participants dress in business suits, carry brief cases and march into the ocean to the strains of Pomp and Circumstance to welcome the new season. For more information, call 609-399-6111. Memorial Beach Challenge for 31 Heroes ▶Saturday, May 29th at 8am 9th Street Beach, Ocean City The main obstacle course challenge is a soft sand adventure race followed by our kid’s fun run beginning at 9:30am. For registration information visit https://memorialbeachchallenge.com or call 856-905-0583. Upper Twp. Historical Society Strawberry Sale ▶Saturday, May 29th at 10am Gandy Farmstead 26 Tyler Rd. (Route 616), Greenfield The Historical Preservation Society of Upper Township will host a Strawberry Sale Event from 10am until sold out. The Strawberry Sale fundraiser will help with HPSUT expenses. Please be mindful of COVID-19 guidance that may be announced for this Historical Society event. Ventnor Summer Beach Jam ▶Saturday, May 29th from 5-9pm Newport Avenue Beach Join the City of Ventnor for Live music

behind the Ventnor Library and Cultural Center. The venue is on the beach and features a playground. Live music begins at 6pm with food and crafts ready to serve you at 5pm. This week, enjoy live music by The Burnsiders. Senior Dance Society ▶Tuesdays from 7:30-10pm Somers Point Fire Co. #1 437 Bethel Rd. Somers Point Dancers and music lovers are invited to the Senior Dance Society this Tuesday. Enjoy a live musical duo, social dancing and line dancing. Light refreshments and snacks will be provided. Admission is $10. Open to singles and couples. Listen to the music, or kick up your heels. For more information, contact Rita Voli at 609-4083619. Le Tour de Downbeach Family Bike Ride ▶Sunday, June 6th at 10am Newport Ave. & the Boardwalk, Ventnor Le Tour de Downbeach 12th Anniversary family friendly bike ride is next Sunday (rain date June 13th). Get your posy together for a morning of fun. The family friendly 14 mile bicycle tour begins each year in Ventnor riding down the boardwalk through Atlantic City, a police escort through Margate and Longport, ending with a barbecue at Tomatoes’ restaurant on Amherst Ave. in Margate. Registration begins at 9:30am.

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Dorothy Volunteer Fire Company’s Annual Chicken BBQ ▶Sunday, June 6th from 12-6pm 70 Tuckahoe Rd. Dorothy This year, the 64th Annual Chicken BBQ and Chinese Auction will be a take-out event with advance ticket sales only; there will be no tickets for sale at the event. You can purchase tickets through the Eventbrite link at facebook.com/DorothyVolunteerFireCompany. “Brutus” Flounder & Bluefish Tournament ▶Saturday, June 12th at Daybreak The 23rd Annual “Brutus” Flounder & Bluefish tournament is on. This is a fundraiser for the Egg Harbor Township Elks Lodge 2563 and Somers Point AMVETS Post 911 supporting veterans and handicapped children’s charities. The tournament will feature $1100 in cash prizes ($500 for 1st) and many non-cash prizes. A free awards banquet will be held at the Elks Lodge at the end of the event. For more information, or to request a registration form, please e-mail BrutusBoy6665@aol.com. Registration forms can also be picked up in the Somers Point/Ocean City area and local bait and tackle shops and local businesses.

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Ventnor City Farmers Markets ▶Fridays from 8:30am-12pm Atlantic & Newport Avenues Learn more at facebook.com/Ventnorcityfarmersmarket. Brigantine Farmers Market ▶Saturdays from 8am-12pm Brigantine Community School Parking Lot at Sheridan Blvd. Learn more at facebook.com/brigantinefarmersmarket. Scullville Market ▶Sundays from 10am-1pm Scullville Vol. Fire Company 1708 Somers Point-Mays Landing Rd. EHT Support local businesses and purchase fresh local produce and artisanal items. The Scullville Market operates on Sundays from May 30th to June 27th. Visit Scullville Auxiliary on Facebook or email aux@scullvillefire. org for more information.

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Annette Maynard Art Exhibit ▶Now – May 30th Longport Public Library 2305 Atlantic Ave. Longport Annette Maynard has been a teacher and counselor most of her adult life studying Eastern and Western traditions. As a visionary artist she works in mixed media, watercolor, and acrylics. The exhibit is only viewable during Library open hours during the month of May. Call 609-487-7403 or visit longportpubliclibrary.org to learn more. Fourth Friday at Nashville North Studios ▶Friday, May 28th from 3-8pm 210 New Rd. Suite 8, Linwood This month’s art exhibit is Field of Daydreams featuring Grace and Michael Zambelli, along with a silent auction, Lenox Warner

Book Signing and music by Neil Miranda. Timed entry with reservation and facemasks will be required. For reservations and more information, please call 609-504-5044 or visit nashvillenorthstudios.com.

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The Bug Girl StoryWalk ▶Now – May 31st Lake Memorial Park 407 Wesley Ave. Ocean City Learn the true story of The Bug Girl, written by Sophia Spencer and Margaret McNamara and Illustrated by Kerascoet while you walk through the park. Find the laminated bugs throughout the park for a chance to win a special prize. Stop by the Children’s Desk at the Ocean City Library between now and May 31st to receive a bug-themed craft kit. To learn more, visit oceancitylibrary.org. Absecon Patriotic Bicycle Brigade ▶Monday, May 31st at 8:15am Architect Harry Harper parking lot 555 New Jersey Ave. Absecon Community Affairs invites the public to the 77th Annual Patriotic Brigade. Bring your most patriotic bicycles. Winners will be chosen in groups ranging from preschool to 8th grade. Prizes will be awarded prior to joining the parade at 9am. Helmets required. Decorative helmets encouraged. Strollers, wagons and non-motorized scooters welcome. For more information, email ccavileer@abseconnj.org or follow Absecon Community Affairs on Facebook.

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Summer Yoga in Longport ▶Tuesdays & Thursdays at 9:30am Longport Borough Hall 2305 Atlantic Ave. Big changes are coming for the Longport Library’s Summer yoga session. Classes begin June 10th and will be held in-person at the gazebos behind Borough Hall and will be live streamed. Registration is required and spots are limited. Please call 609-487-7403 to register. Mental Health Association Virtual Meetings The Mental Health Association has moved all services to virtual for the health, afety and well-being of all. If you have questions or concerns (including help using Zoom or the conference calling feature), you can call 609652-3800 or visit our website at mhaac.info. Do you have an upcoming event? Let us know about it! shorelocalevents@gmail.com.

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May 27th

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Renault Winery 72 N. Bremen Ave. Egg Harbor City Ally & Brian 6-9pm Sweetwater Marina 2780 7th Ave. Sweetwater Cosmic Charlie 6-10pm Bourre 201 S. New York Ave. Atlantic City

May 28th

Brandon Ireland Band 5:30pm

Deauville Inn 201 Willard Rd. Strathmere Jim Fisher 5:30-8:30pm Tuckahoe Inn 1 Harbor Rd. Marmora Gas Pedal Steel 6-10pm Bourre 201 S. New York Ave. Atlantic City Grooveheart 6-10pm Laguna Grill & Rum Bar 1400 Ocean Ave. Brigantine One Hot Mess 6-10pm Sweetwater Marina 2780 7th Ave. Sweetwater Sensational Soul Cruisers 6pm Ski Beach, Ventnor Triple Rail Turn 6-10pm Renault Winery 72 N. Bremen Ave. Egg Harbor City

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Laguna Grill & Rum Bar 1400 Ocean Ave. Brigantine Brad Wilson 6pm Somers Point Cigar Lounge 27 Mays Landing Rd. Somers Point

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Frank Chase & Emery Lynn 5pm Tennessee Avenue Beer Hall 133 S. Tennessee Ave. Atlantic City

Past Masters: Motown and More 6-10pm Sweetwater Marina 2780 7th Ave. Sweetwater

Winery 72 N. Bremen Ave. Egg Harbor City Dave Gustafson 1-4:30pm The Lobby Bar at Hard Rock 1000 Boardwalk, Atlantic City Hourde of One 2-5pm Gregory’s 900 Shore Rd. Somers Point Eliot Lewis 6pm & 9pm Tennessee Avenue Beer Hall 133 S. Tennessee Ave. Atlantic City Dan Burke Band 6-9pm Laguna Grill & Rum Bar 1400 Ocean Ave. Brigantine

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Somers Point group plants butterfly garden By Tammy Thornton

ecently, the Shore Local Gardener spotted volunteers hard at work gardening and had to check it out. Members of the Somers Point – Community First, a volunteer organization, were busy digging, mulching, and planting flowers in their Monarch garden along Bay Avenue in Somers Point. Their garden, which was certified as a Monarch Waystation, will be sure to attract Monarch butterflies and other pollinators with bee balm, lavender, cardinal vine, and salvia. In addition to milkweed plants that Monarch butterfly caterpillars depend on, the group also planted parsley and dill which serve as host plants

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My Favorite Beach Reads By Krystle J. Bailey

“Reading is a discount ticket to everywhere.” – Mary Schmich

his weekend marks the unofficial start of summer, which means salty hair, tan lines, longer days, and beach reads. Summer time is the perfect season to fall in love with a fictional character or run away to a foreign land in the pages of a book. Grab your flip flops and pick up one of these 2021 recommended books for your beach bag. Each suggested book will whisk you away to a new location. From Chile to the Amazon, Greece to Memphis, this book lineup will offer that discounted ticket to everywhere. A Theatre For Dreamers by Polly Samson Flee to Greece with eighteen-year-old Erica in A Theater for Dreamers. This utopian

novel takes place on the Greek island of Hydra in 1960 when the world is teetering on the edge of cultural, political, sexual, and artistic revolution. Erica, traveling from London, finds herself in the midst of a proto-commune of poets, painters, and musicians where everything she knows about life, including her own innocence, is challenged. We Were Never Here by Andrea Bartz Escape on a backpacking trip to the mountains of Chile with Emily and her best friend, Kristen. Don’t get too comfortable though, as this thriller quickly turns downhill when Emily enters her hotel suite to find blood and broken glass on the floor. It feels all too familiar to last year’s trip that ended in death. Emily begins to question her best friend, uncovering deep secrets that Emily isn’t so sure she can come to terms with. What Comes After by Joanne Tompkins Join Isaac and Lorrie on the coast of Washington State.

Two parents dealing with their individual traumas, separated by a stretch of trees who share in their emotional isolation. That is, until an unfamiliar sixteen-year-old bridges the gap and changes everything. What Comes After is a story of loss, anger, kindness, and forgiveness combining strangers, tragedy, and family. The Summer Job by Lizzy Dent What if you could be someone else? Just for the summer. Run away with Birdy as she leaps into a job at a highland Scottish hotel. The only problem is Birdy is pretending to be her best friend, Heather. The drama unfolds as Birdy continues to live someone else’s life, tries not to fall in love, and figures out how to rectify her very bad decision. Saint X by Alexis Schaitkin Claire was only seven years old when her college-age sister, Alison disappeared off of the Caribbean Island of Saint X. Days later, Alison’s body is found but after a long investigation, the men charged with her

murder are soon released. Decades later, Claire has a chance encounter that sets her on a mission to find the truth. The story unravels with surprising twists and shocking revelations about who her sister really was. Get started with these five books or explore the list of recommended 2021 beach reads below: ● Eve-0 by Danielle Gomes ● The Photographer by Mary Dixie Carter ● The Break-Up Book Club by Wendy Wax ● Anna K Away by Jenny Lee ● Excuse Me While I Ugly Cry by Joya Goffney ● People We Meet on Vacation by Emily Henry ● The Guncle by Steven Rowley ● Mona At Sea by Elizabeth Gonzalez James ● The Therapist by B.A. Paris Happy reading and Happy summer, Shore Local! Krystle J Bailey. Multimedia journalist, Author, Poet KrystleJBailey.com

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n a long-standing Ocean City tradition, city officials will turn a ceremonial wooden key to officially “unlock the ocean” for the season at noon Friday, May 28. The free public event provides an early start to Memorial Day Weekend and welcomes a long-awaited summer. The “Unlocking of the Ocean” includes a newer tradition: The march of fully clothed business persons into the chilly Atlantic Ocean for the first swim of the summer (to the strains of an Ocean City High School band playing “Pomp and Circumstance”). Everybody is invited to participate in the Business Persons Plunge. It’s a chance to get some exposure for your business or organization or just to start Memorial Day Weekend with a splash. Groups and individuals can sign up in advance at www.ocnj.us/bizplunge. The Unlocking of the Ocean and the Business Persons Plunge take place on the beach adjacent to the Music

Pier. Participants are encouraged to muster at 11:30 a.m. Call 609-399-6111 for more information. The daily boardwalk flag-raising ceremony – a beloved tradition in Ocean City – will continue in a new location at the Ocean City Music Pier starting on Saturday, May 29. A dedication ceremony is planned for 8:50 a.m. on May 29 and the flag-raising will take place at that time every day through Sept. 11. The event includes the playing of the national anthem and “God Bless the U.S.A.” A newly installed flagpole in front of the Music Pier will be dedicated to the memory of three veterans from Ocean City: Joe Caserta, James “JR” Robinson and Bill Cruice. Family members of these men will be on hand for the ceremony. Saturday morning (May 29) also brings the Memorial Beach Challenge, a spectacle to behold as athletes complete a 2.5-mile obstacle course

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City Music Pier to commemorate the moment. The performance will be broadcast on the boardwalk public address system. GUARDED BEACHES OPEN FOR THE SEASON The Ocean City Beach Patrol will guard the following beaches starting Memorial Day Weekend (May 29): St. Charles Place, Brighton Place, 8th Street, 9th Street, 10th Street, 11th Street, 12th Street, 26th Street, 34th Street and 58th Street. OCBP strongly urges bathers to swim only at guarded beaches. Beaches are guarded from 10 a.m. until 5:30 p.m. weekends and holidays and from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m.

on weekdays. More beaches will be added throughout the following weeks. Also a reminder: Seasonal beach tags will be on sale for a discounted $20 only through May 31 (the price goes up to $25 on June 1). Tags are available online at www. ocnj.us/beachtags and at locations throughout Ocean City. Follow the same link for details. OCEAN CITY POPS GRAND REOPENING The musicians of the Ocean City Pops are excited to welcome everybody back to the Music Pier. Tickets for a grand reopening concert will go on sale Friday (May 28) at oceancityvacation.com/ boxoffice. Because capacity at the Music Pier will be limited, there will be two 45-minute shows at 7 p.m. and 8 p.m. on Sunday, July 11. Tickets will also be on sale for two “Hollywood Hits” performances by the Pops on July 18. The reopening concert will feature a variety of celebratory favorites and classics under the direction of the new Music Director and Maestro Vince Lee. The “Hollywood Hits” show will include decades of favorites from the silver screen performed live.

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Ocean City Mayor Jay Gillian “What I will tell you is the way that we were legislatively directed to handle individuals under the age of 21 was a complete shock to every policeman in New Jersey,” he said. The state Association of Chiefs of Police have challenged the changes that relate to juvenile justice and is lobbying to see them rescinded, he said. After a November referendum in which voters strongly favored legalization, New Jersey became the latest of multiple states to legalize cannabis for adults. Gov. Phil Murphy signed three laws on Feb 22, establishing the framework for taxed, legal cannabis sales, decriminalized the

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A juvenile with alcohol or marijuana in plain sight of an officer can be issued a warning, but guidance from the state is the person will not be arrested, detained or otherwise taken into custody unless it is for an additional violation. If the person is under 21 and hides the joint or beer, the officer will not be allowed to search for it. In fact, the officer will not be allowed to ask per- Ocean City Police Chief Jay Prettyman mission to search the juvenile. The officer could even face criminal said. “That’s a dramatic change from what we’ve seen in the past.” charges over depriving the juvenile of civil rights. The third-degree crime There are other means of enforcewould likely end the officer’s career, ment, Prettyman said. Officers are Prettyman said. still able to enforce noise violations or “Now all across the state, police issue summonses for disorderly perchiefs are trying to figure out sons offenses, and enforce laws how all of a sudden did we for those driving under the effectively legalize the influence, regardless of consumption of althe substance. But cohol by juveniles?” for smoking on the Prettyman said. beach or similar vio“Because all we lations, Prettyman can do is give them said, police will a warning, and if focus on education they don’t give us and warnings betheir name, they get fore enforcement. a warning and they go He added that the law has already away for free.” changed. The original Prettyman told the residents assembled on May 22 law did not allow for parental that police in the resort have multiple notification after a first offense, but interactions with juveniles, especially that was amended after a statewide outcry. in the summer. The changes in state law will mean Both residents and elected offipolice will rarely take a juvenile into cials expressed frustration with the custody or bring them to the police changes. station. Instead, the law favors what Mayor Jay Gillian described the are called “curbside warnings,” essentially meaning the officers gives the individual a talking to. Police plan to keep track of the number of warnings, but as Prettyman presented it, there is no way to compel the juvenile to give their name or age. He admitted that sometimes it’s going to come down to a guess how old someone is. “So we’re a little fearful that is going to come into play all throughout town when we have the open consumption of alcohol, the open use of marijuana cigarettes,” he said. “We give them their warning and they continue down the street.” What’s more, the warnings will be kept in each municipality. That means someone could get a first warning in Ocean City, another first warning in Somers Point, and another first warning in Longport. Police will not be handcuffing young people or putting them in the back of police cars over marijuana violations, Prettyman said. “The law specifically states that we are to deal with these incidents on site, give them their warning and send them on their way,” Prettyman

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legislation as being thrown at city, describing it as a kneejerk reaction. He said he had been told from people in Trenton that the impetus was to avoid young people getting a record that could limit future opportunities. Prettyman said Ocean City has long used warnings and other means of diverting juveniles from trouble. He cited a recent even with bike riders, organized with parents after complaints about unruly riders, and said he hopes for more events like it in the future.

He also said some towns may have taken a heavier hand. “Now these laws are forcing towns to handle things informally rather than introducing juveniles into the criminal justice system,” Prettyman said. At the meeting, he encouraged residents to call the police, even for minor incidents. “It does us no good when people go on social media on Monday morning and rant about how bad Saturday night was,” he said. For emergencies, call 9-1-1, and for non-emergency issues, those in Ocean City can call the non-emergency number, 609399-9111.

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he summer season in South Jersey is truly magnificent. The boardwalk is bustling and the sound of kids laughing, seagulls and amusement park rides fill the air. Inside Jilly’s Arcade on the Ocean City Boardwalk, children of all ages try their hand at the pinball machines, air hockey, Dance Dance Revolution and auto racing. In the back of the sprawling arcade are the many Skee-Ball machines. This popular game is fun and easy to play, for children and adults alike. The game is played by rolling a ball up an inclined lane and over a small ballhop. The ball will then land into one of several bullseye rings. The object is to collect as many points as you can. Skee-Ball has been a popular arcade game for decades. Its history

goes back over a century. Vineland resident Joseph Fourestier Simpson was granted the patent for his invention on December 8, 1908. In less than five months, John W. Harper and William Nice Jr. began marketing the thirty-two-foot game under the name Skee-Ball Alley Company. The first advertisement for the game appeared in Billboard magazine in April 1909.

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awarded with a free game and the chance to increase their average. National tournaments are regularly held under the regulation of the National Skee-Ball League (NSBL). There is also an official website where the most skilled fan can purchase official merchandise, purchase tabletop and handheld machines, and learn more about the official “Skee-Ball Plus App,” allowing everyone the option to practice their skills. From its creation more than 100 years ago, Skee-Ball continues to see widespread popularity. It is easy to see why. Just witnessing the smiles of all who play, from the youngest of children to the youngest of adults, brings joy to all! Steffen Klenk is a multimedia journalist. He resides in Ocean City and enjoys capturing the eclectic moments of shore life.

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The Urge to Purge Jeff's Journal By Jeff Whitaker

o you ever get the urge to purge? I’m actually in the middle of a purge at our home. I even rented a dumpster to help out. I’m in full fledge purge mode. If you’re looking for an excuse, there is no better time to act than now. May 17th was National Pack Rat Day. I’m not sure who came up with the designation or why, but nonetheless someone somewhere made the declaration. Most of the time, becoming a pack rat isn’t something anyone sets out to accomplish. It usually starts small. Most pack rats don’t set out to turn into one. When I think of the term, it doesn’t foster great thoughts and when a pack rat turns into a hoarder that’s even worse. When I think of a hoarder, I think of a problem much worse. If you’ve ever watched the reality shows that spotlight extreme cases, it can literally be seen as a sickness that too often requires serious intervention. It’s still Springtime and that means a time of new beginnings and rebirth. Consider a purge and the power it has to give you a fresh outlook on things. When I think of purge, I instinctively think of a physical act. I think of going through papers, old clothes I no longer wear or worse yet clothes

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ometimes you walk or drive by the same “familiar” area as part of your routine and never realize that history is sleeping right around the corner. Tucked away behind a quiet street off of Shore Road in Linwood lies Clara Glen Pet Cemetery, founded in 1920

by Clara and Glen White. Though the cemetery has been around for over 100 years, when questioned, not many people know about Clara Glen’s history. Andrea Reynolds, a resident of Linwood for over 17 years, only recently heard about the cemetery. “I didn’t even know they had a pet cemetery and didn’t know too much about it,” said Reynolds. Glen White, an animal lover, was head of the Atlantic County SPCA for

about 15 years. The Whites used the 2-½ acre area behind their house to inter their deceased animals, and soon their neighbors used the space as well. In time, the cemetery became the resting place for famous animals as well as the pets of celebrities. Known as an expert cabinet maker, Mr. White used his skills to make caskets for the beloved pets from pine and mahogany, while Mrs. White Rex The Wonder Dog, famous for waterskiing off of the lined them with silk, satin, Steel Pier in the 1930s and and hand decorated pillows. Reportedly, the cemetery became their graves with expensive granite the final resting place for horses, and marble headstones, Mrs. Miller dogs, cats, monkeys, guinea pigs, a also buried pets of those who could pony, a peacock, parrots, canaries, not afford such costly burials and and goats. In the 1940’s, Alex and would cast her own engraved, conAgnes Miller took over the operation crete grave markers. Mrs. Miller’s son, of the cemetery. Mrs. Miller kept Sergio, would help keep the grounds meticulous records of each burial, neat and as he got older would help and carried on the elaborate process dig the graves. Her son lives in Lin(including embalming the animals) wood to this day. Among the more famous animals started by the White family. Though the rich and famous buried their anwith a well-marked grave is “Rex imals at Clara Glen, often marking the Wonder Dog”. He was loved by

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Glinda the Good Witch in the Wizard of Oz, also has pets resting at Clara Glen. Burial records before the Millers are hard to find and many of the headstones have been vandalized or have sunken into the ground. But the Linwood Historical Society, which took ownership of the cemetery after the Show dog Parradiddle Ben “Parry” whose tombstone was made to look like he was ready for the “Heavenly Theatre” Miller family, has many complete with curtains and the comedy/tragedy masks. newspaper articles dating from the 1930s visitors to the Steel Pier in the 1930s to present, giving us a glimpse into and 1940s and performed by “wathe cemetery’s history. Famed terskiing” on an aquaplane, often American writer, Gay Talese accompanied by Arnette Webster (now 89 years old), grew French, who was also known as one up in Ocean City and began his journalof the diving horse riders. Though it is rumored that one of the diving ism career writing for local papers. horses from the Steel Pier was also buried at Clara Glen, no one has been Clara Glen caught able to find the grave marker. Pets his attention as of the rich and famous have found well, and he wrote their final resting place at Clara Glen, about the cemelike the pets of American composer tery as having dogs and lyricist, Irving Berlin; financier, J. buried from “all parts Pierpont Morgan; and film actress, of the United States and France, Canada and Paulette Goddard. You may not recognize the name Billie Burke, but this Czechoslovakia.” After visiting actress, best known for her role as Clara Glen, Talese said, “It is doubt-

ful if there is a more beautiful pet cemetery anywhere.” Talese tells of the beloved pets receiving funerals similar to human beings with vaults especially made for the animals by then funeral director Lawrence Wimberg, of Egg Harbor City. (Wimberg Funeral Home is now in its Fifth generation.) An earlier article found at the Linwood Historical Society refers to the largest plot found at the cemetery and claims that 18 pets of a Canadian General Ralston were sent from Canada for burial. Three tombstones dated 1927-1936 with the names of Ralston pets are found in this large enclosure. According to records kept by Agnes Miller, approximately 3,800 animals are buried at the cemetery. No new animals have been buried there since the mid 1980s or early 1990s with the exception of K-9 police dogs. Care for the grounds of the cemetery is now in the hands of the City of Linwood. Located at 2147 Shore Road, this Hidden Gem of South Jersey is open to the public and, as one of the oldest pet cemeteries in the country, gives a unique look back

Top picture: Memorial to the beloved pets of Glen and Clara White. Bottom picture: gravesite of Cootie, Mascot of the Company E 314 Infantry A. E. F. Photos courtesy of Linwood Historical Society into the history of South Jersey. Special thanks to the Linwood Historical Society for their contribution of time, references, and pictures. Tammy Thornton is a mom of four, a substitute teacher, and a Sunday school teacher. She is passionate about gardening and cooking, and loves the beach.

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Memorial Day Patriotic Brownies and Red, White and Blue Eats By Linda Arceo

emorial Day is a day of honor and remembrance and also the unofficial start of summer. Many people participate in parades, barbecues and tributes to recognize the significance of the holiday. All around the Mainland and the shore,

you will see homes proudly displaying the American flag or decorated with stars, stripes and the red, white and blue. On this Memorial Day, let us extend that spirit into the kitchen with these delicious patriotic treats that can be made at home or found at local shops all over Ocean City. Patriotic Brownies Make a festive red, white and blue treat at home. This recipe takes boxed brownie mix and turns it into an all-American dessert. Daily Happy Hour 3pm-7pm & 3am-7am

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Red, White and Blue Eats Ocean City opens its doors for the season Memorial Day weekend. Kick off the holiday with these patriotic red, white and blue eats found around town. ● Doughnuts - Head on over to Mallon’s Homemade Sticky Buns, or any of the other doughnut shops around the island, for fun and festive doughnuts decorated in red, white and blue.

Polish Water Ice - Order a red, white and blue frozen treat from TLC Polish Water Ice on the Boardwalk. ● Pancakes - Visit Uncle Bill’s Pancake House for some Patriotic Pancakes featuring fresh strawberries, blueberries and whipped cream. ● Bagels - Another festive Memorial Day breakfast treat can be found at Dead End Bakehouse by ordering a red, white and blue swirled bagel. ● Salt Water Taffy - Visit Shriver’s Salt Water Taffy and Fudge for a variety of red, white and blue salt water taffy. Favorite patriotic flavors include strawberry, vanilla and blue raspberry. Memorial Day is often a day shared with family and friends, but let us not forget those who gave their lives for our freedom. Capture the true essence of Memorial Day, while honoring our American heroes, with displays of red, white and blue. ●

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Memorial Day Activities Memorial Day Surprise is a beautiful story of a young boy who is on his way to the Memorial Day parade with his mom who has promised him a special surprise.

Mom's Vibe By Krystle J. Bailey

emorial Day marks the unofficial start of summer, which is an exciting time for South Jersey. While BBQs and beaches await the summer buzz, let us not forget the true meaning of Memorial Day. Memorial Day is a time to pause and remember the men and women who died serving in the United States Armed Forces. We’ve collected some interactive Memorial Day activities to honor this day of remembrance.

Memorial Day Reading

This weekend, as you prepare to celebrate Memorial Day with the family, consider picking up these books from the local library or bookstore.

Visit A Veterans Cemetery The Poppy Lady is an inspiring story about the Veterans Day red poppy, a symbol that honors the sacrifices of United States veterans. Rags: Hero Dog of WWI is the heart warming story of an unexpected comrade for United States Army Private, James Donovan. Check out these books along with The Flanders Fields and Rolling Thunder.

Paper Lantern Craft

Paper lanterns are a beautiful way to honor those we have lost. This Memorial Day paper lantern craft from RedTedArt.com is the perfect way to kick off this commemorative weekend. Allow the little ones to create while listening to a topical story or reading one of the aforementioned books.

For those who have lost loved ones who served in the armed forces, this one may be a no brainer. Memorial Day is a great opportunity to visit a local Veterans Cemetery to pay respects to those who have lost their lives. Consider making a DIY arrangement and delivering it to a cemetery with your family. Veterans Cemeteries can be found in Mays Landing and Cape May Court House, along with several others in surrounding towns.

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he Miss America Pageant will celebrate its One Hundredth Anniversary this year, however, this column is not about Miss America but about just one of the contestants vying for the title of Miss New Jersey. The winner of the Miss New Jersey Competition being held at Resorts Hotel and Casino on, June 17,18 and 19, 2021 will represent New Jersey at the upcoming Miss America Competition.

Alyssa Sullivan, the current Miss Seashore Line is Twenty-five and lives in Cape May Courthouse, NJ and is in fact, Contestant Thirty-one out of Thirty-two very qualified and intelligent contestants. Sullivan has been a Miss New Jersey contestant in the past and has finished in the Top 5 and feels good about her chances at this years competition. She will showcase her Vocal Talent and present her Social Impact Initiative – Peer Challenge Commit 2 Character, which is an organization that focuses on risk taking behaviors and avoidance techniques. Sullivan studied Broadcast Journalism while attending Rowan University from 2016 to 2020 which presented the opportunity for her to be offered the position of College Associate at Fox News from February 3, 2020 to May 2020 in New York. She is

currently a Production Coordinator and Fill-in Talent at PHL17 in Philadelphia, Pa. During our interview, Sullivan was poised with a genuine style that puts people at ease and continually flashed a warm and friendly smile. She did not hesitate to answer questions with sincerity and thought. How and why did you become involved in Pageants? "I got involved in pageants about ten years ago and I had no idea what I was doing. I got involved because someon at my performPhotos by Donald B Kravitz ing arts center said you love to sing and I love to dance and there is a pageant why Should you win the title of don't you come do it which Miss New Jersey and go to I did and found out compete for the title of how amazing it was. Miss America, how do you see your After that night, I did not win, I future unfolding? left that night “That is a very and said to my interesting quesmom, you know tion. Sometimes I really loved people look at this and that Miss New Jersey got me started. from the outside Competing for looking in as just a Miss New Jersey part of the Pageant and possibly going system. It is so much on to compete for Miss more than that. It is a America has been a happy job, it is about serving the whirlwind". state and the people of New Jersey Why did you choose Peer Chalto promote and represent them while lenge Commit 2 Character as your trying to address their concerns and Social Impact Initative? (An orinterests. I really want to work for and ganization, which focuses on risk give back to the pageant, the state taking behaviors and avoidance and the people who have given me so techniques.) much opportunity …. that is my goal”. “I have been able to visit local Should Alyssa Sullivan be crowned middle schools and high schools all Miss New Jersey, 2022 she will use throughout NJ. I have been a part of her position and title to represent this organization as a youth educator. the the people and the State of Speaking from my own experience, I New Jersey with zeal, purpose and do not think my high school provided integrity. Winning the title of Miss the best education on how to deal America, 2022 would not lessen her with with peer pressure and to teach responsibility to New Jersey but kids how to follow the path less travwould expand her voice and work eled to a more enjoyable life. I know on a national level which is a huge how difficult it is to find yourself in a step but one which Alyssa Sullivan society that follows the crowd. I have welcomes and is very capable of addressing and bringing it to life. followed this path my whole life, not just as part of my Social Impact Initiative. I have been expressing my views Donald B. Kravitz is an about this issue and is something that Entertainment & Special Events photographer for national I have been doing since I was a teenpublications including Getty ager. I feel this is one of my best and Images & Miss America most gratifying accomplishments”.

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fter a year off (I’m sure you can guess why), the highly anticipated Atlantic City Beer and Music festival is back for 2021! This year’s festival takes place on June 4th and 5th at the festival’s new 1.3 million square foot outdoor setting on Bader Field, and the organizers are coming back with a bang. Each year this sell-out festival brings two days of unbeatable entertainment in the form of craft beer, rock music and other entertainment with this year’s lineup exceeding all expectations. The festival was founded in 2006 by Good Time Tricycle, who are notorious for putting on some of the most remarkable events in the country with this arguably being their most famous and most successful. The festival runs in three sessions: an evening session on Friday, an afternoon session on Saturday and a final evening session on Saturday. Each session brings beer, music, food, and some of the best and most unusual entertainment you can imagine. The festival kicks off with the first session on Friday June 4th from 8pm

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entertainment other than the beer and music. This festival is a craft beer lovers dream with featured beer from more than 100 brewers. Music to your ears, right? From IPAs, to stouts to sour beers, this festival has it all. Even if beer is not your thing, these breweries know what they are doing and have created such a diverse range of beer that there will be at least one that you can enjoy. Some of the featured breweries include Stone Brewing, Goose Island, Brewdog, Guiness and Flying Fish, but trust me when I say I am only scraping the surface with these. A full list of the breweries set to be in attendance can be found by going to their website, https://www.acbeerfest.com/ brewers, and it is worth noting that the list is continuously growing. With all that is going on there is no question that you will have built up an appetite, and these guys have got you covered. There are options including Chickies & Pete’s, The Cow and the Curd, Wisconsin-based cheese curd restaurant, Freakin Vegan, and more! There will be a diverse range of choices that cover all the bases to make sure no one is going hungry and those stomachs are well lined for the

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adly, the greatest bands of the last 60 years in the golden age of contemporary New Orleans funk/R&B are mostly gone. We lost the Nevilles, The Meters, Dr. John and one of the most prolific rock ‘n’ roll songwriters and producers in the history of music, Allen Toussaint. Fortunately, we have the best of the current generation of New Orleans artists that Tony Mart Presents in the world John "Papa Grows Funk" today and they are friends and part of the Jersey Shore Summer Porter, Jr and the Runnin’ Pardners. Music season. It is a free show presented by Tony You will have an opportunity to Mart Cares and “Uptown” Jim Tuohy. experience an intimate evening with Everyone is invited to bring their own one of the greatest, John “Papa food and beverages and generous Grows Funk” this Saturday, May 29th donations to support the event and at Jimmy Tuohy’s house party 131 N. compensate John as he does his Troy Ave. and Monmouth Avenue in solo tour in the early season before Ventnor. returning to South Jersey to perform John will do a solo keyboard and with his band on September 5 at the vocal tribute to all of those bands as AtlantiCare Concerts on the Beach in well as the music he made famous Somers Point. with Papa Grows Funk and George The show is from 6 to 9pm and

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hat are some of the best things to do around Atlantic City? There’s the beaches, boardwalks, and plenty of eateries. Of course, no trip would be complete without stopping by Steel Pier. The World Famous Steel Pier has carnival games, food, and some of the most fun amusement park rides. Don’t forget the new iconic Big Wheel ferris wheel that can be seen from pretty much every casino hotel window. One of the best parts of Steel Pier is celebrating its 20th year of service, and that is the Steel Pier Helicopter Rides! “We take off from the world famous Steel Pier and take a flight down the beach” says the owner Bob Conti. “You get a birds eye view of all

the beaches and hotels. And great views of the Atlantic City skyline!” Conti says the past 20 years have been wonderful. People of all ages and from all over the world have come to take the Steel Pier Helicopter Rides. “It’s like a magic carpet ride,” Conti explains. “It’s like sitting in your living room 600 feet above the beach and looking right into the city.” The Shore-

line beach tour takes you about six to eight miles down the shore by air. No need to feel nervous, and every reason to feel excited. The crew will brief you on all the safety protocols and what to expect for your Helicopter tour. Any one, of any age, can take a smooth helicopter ride without breaking the bank. See the hustle and

bustle of Atlantic City as early as 12 noon and as late as midnight. See all the people sunbathing on a beautiful summer afternoon, and then see the skyline all lit up at night. Each ride is different and offers you a new perspective on the historic city. “We have flown over a quarter of a million to over 300,000 people,” says Conti. He explains people of all ages, backgrounds, and diversities have taken a tour over the past 20 years, “We’ve had people with special needs. We accommodate everybody.” For $65 per person, you have your picture taken on the helicopter before you take off. Then, you’re flying up and down the shore line for an amazing flying experience. Then, when you come back, you can either buy your picture as a hard copy or digital photo package. Helicopter rides are available now on weekends until mid june. Starting June 14th, Helicopter rides will begin their full time operation for the summer. Tours start as early as 12 noon, and they continue until the Pier closes. You can contact their general manager, Travis, with any questions at 732-998-2267. Holly Martin has been working in media since 2012. She has worked as a photographer and videographer throughout her high school and college career. Holly is a producer for WOND radio as well as fill in DJ for 103.7 WMGM Rocks. She loves being a concert photographer and working as event staff. She has worked as a reporter for Temple University’s Philadelphia Neighborhoods and submitted Editorials to the Philadelphia Inquirer. She has done multiple multimedia articles for Temple as well as Shore Local Newsmagazine. Her portfolio website is hollyamartin.com

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1. 48 Block AC- 48 Blocks Atlantic City is a yearly celebration of the arts. Last year the minds behind 48 Blocks put on a wonderful series of virtual events that included poetry readings, arts demonstrations and interviews with artists. Viewers from across the nation got exclusive access to some of South Jersey’s premiere artists and creatives. I am praying that The Arts Foundation will give Atlantic City an in person 48 Blocks experience. When they do announce their plans for 48 Block’s I will let you know. 2. The Sunset Cruises with AC Cruises. From midday to the middle of the evening AC Cruises offers natives and tourists the best views of AC, Brigantine, the casinos and more via their beautiful ship. I look forward to celebrating birthdays, weddings and just relaxing as AC Cruises does the driving.

A great opportunity to check out a sunset cruise and meet some new people is coming up on Sunday July 18th at 7pm. The Arts and Media Think Tank, 4-A Star and The Galloway Township Business Association is sponsoring a Sunset Networking Cruise tickets are $25 and include food and a cash bar. You can call 609-431-0741 for tickets. 3. The 70’s Throwback Event Saturday June 5th 8pm to 1pm The Claridge 6th Floor Ballroom I have not been on a dance floor with a pretty lady and great music for what seems like two years. Actually it seems longer. The Claridge as a venue never disappoints. This will be my first event with promoters Derek and Sandra hooks as well as their DJ, DJ Timdogg. I will be sure to let you know how everything goes. However, how can you go wrong with a 70’s theme? It will be great dancing on a real dance floor and not in my room with The Saturday Night Fever background on Zoom. More information and tickets about The 70’s Throwback Event can be found at www.GrownFolksGathering.Net 4. Boogie Nights at Tropicana At the time of this writing Governor Murphy had just given establishments

in New Jersey the green light to have dancing. It would be super cool if Boogie Night’s manager Dave Pena could get things ready for a soft opening this holiday weekend. I have heard nothing yet of a soft opening or reopening. I do hope that the fun of 70’s, 80’s , 90’s music and the characters from Boogie Nights are back on the boardwalk sooner rather than later. 5. Enjoying my family on the boardwalk. I look forward to meeting friends to socialize at The Steel Pier and The Hard Rock. Taking my niece to meet with my highschool friend Wendi and her daughter and getting them cotton candy and pizza. After the last summer we had in 2020...that ocean breeze will be so much sweeter and the boardwalk food will taste better than it ever has. I am looking forward to enjoying all of the shore and South Jersey and even Philly this year. Please enjoy it with us.

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s the sun rises above the Brigantine shore line each morning, there you will find Connie Pyatt. Connie has dedicated herself to the break of dawn since her move to Brigantine in 2013. Each morning, the local photographer and painter gets up before the sun and heads to the beach where she streams the sunrise live on her Facebook page for others to enjoy. Pyatt, a lifelong accountant originally from Pennsylvania, discovered her love of photography after her retirement to Brigantine alongside her husband, Carl. Connie is mother to two adult children as well as grandmother to her five-year-old grandson. She is expecting her second grandson this July. Connie originally began pursuing nature-based photography as a hobby in 2013. It was after the loss of her father, who had come to live with her before he passed away, that she began taking photography more seri-

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ously. Her father had inspired her to share her work with the world. In his honor, Connie began showcasing her work in her home studio as well as on the internet. Connie’s breathtaking work highlights the beautiful and intricate details of our shore line. From crashing waves in the summer to the blustery winter snowfall on the beach, Connie covers the shore from every angle. In addition to capturing awe-inspiring images, Pyatt began printing canvases out of her home studio. Clients are invited to order canvas prints of Connie’s work or other photographs up to 60x40” Pyatt’s photography has been featured in the June 2020 Travel Magazine, Brigantine Destination Guide and Training Promotion for the US Coast Guard, as well as in several AtlantiCare locations as part of the healing arts program. In addition to photography, Connie found a love of oil painting after settling in Brigantine. She began painting women from the 1920 era and soon evolved to painting full beach scenes. Last summer, Pyatt began a fun beach hunt challenge. She painted beach scenes on large clam shells then hid them around the beach, leaving hints on her Facebook page as to their whereabouts. The hideand-seek game was well

received and Pyatt intends to do it again this summer. Be on the lookout at Connie Pyatt Photography on Facebook. Pyatt donates her time to several organizations including taking photos for the Marine Mammals Stranding Center and Brigantine Surf Jam. Most days, Connie can be found creating and enjoying the creative flow that, she says, Brigantine brings out of her. Watch the sunrise each morning and connect with Connie Pyatt on her Facebook page or visit www.conniepyattphotography.com to explore galleries. Krystle J Bailey. Multimedia journalist, Author, Poet KrystleJBailey.com

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The Excursion House, Ocean City's First Amusement Park amusement to the young people. A good bath house is connected with the Excursion House.” During the summer of 1893 a novel amusement ride opened at the Excursion House—the elevated bicycle railroad. An article on the front page of the July 12, 1893 Ocean City Daily Reporter reported on the new ride: “The elevated bicycle railroad was completed today, and the first ride was made. The railroad consists of two parallel tracks, about five and half feet apart, stretching along the ocean on

A Look Back at Ocean City By Fred Miller

ll the amusement centers on the boardwalk trace their roots to the Excursion House. It was built in the spring of 1886 by Anderson Bourgeois for the Ocean City Excursion Company. The company was headed by Ezra B. Lake, S. Wesley Lake, Parker Miller and J. G. Salter. A publicity article told visitors what they would find at the Excursion House: “The Excursion House is located on the beach at Eleventh Street. It is a large and handsome building, and contains every convenience for the excursionists and visitors. It has an immense balcony, where hundreds can sit under cover and watch the waves roll in. A first-class dining saloon is attached, as well as several ice cream and refreshment stands. Here may be procured the best dinner that the market can pro- During the summer of 1893, this amusement ride, the elevated vide. A large and fine merry-go- bicycle railroad, opened at the Excursion House. This ride was round is also here, and furnishes found nowhere else but at Coney Island.

The Excursion House, built in 1886 on the boardwalk at 11th Street, was the first amusement center in Ocean City. the outside of the boardwalk below the Excursion House, and is about one-eighth of a mile in length. The tracks, which are about seven feet from the ground, are supported by planking resting on posts driven in the sand between them, and are very securely built.”

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The Burden of Proof in Whiskey Good Spirits By David Baldwin

never studied law, but I do love a good debate. Which is why I often find myself spurring on discussions by playing devil’s advocate. The world of whiskey these days is ripe for picking in that department. So let’s tee off on one! Proof, also

known as ABV. (Alcohol By Volume) Whiskey, as a category, can range in proof dramatically. Grab any random bottle from the shelf and you will find a number written as either a Percentage (ABV) or Proof. Here is the quick math. It’s generally accepted that Proof = ABV x 2. So if a bottle is labeled as 100 Proof, that means it is 50% alcohol by volume. The lowest ABV you are likely to find on a whisky is 40% (80 proof) and they can even reach 70% or more! You see, as whisky ages in a barrel the spirit and/or water present

inside will pass in and out of the wooden staves as they expand and contract throughout the seasons. Some whisky is stuck inside the staves at bottling. It’s often referred to as the Devil's Share. Also, depending on humidity levels of the surrounding air, alcohol and/or water vapors escape. This amounts, on average, to a liquid volume loss of around 2% per year which we call the Angel’s Share. Much of this is out of the distiller’s control. This is why every whisky comes out of the barrel with a slightly different alcohol content. The whiskey is then filtered to remove bits of charcoal and debris, and diluted with water to the desired proof. This helps to bring all of the barrels, despite how they age, to a common ABV set by the bottler. In recent years more and more attention is being paid to the nuances and many consumers are choosing whiskies with a high alcohol content. These are often called Cask Strength,

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Barrel Proof, Etc. On the surface I see this as a positive thing! Give me the whisky right out of the cask! The power, alcohol, and flavor concentration can be very enjoyable. There is a line to draw though. Support must be given to all the whiskies out there with ABV’s in the range of 40-46%. There are some stellar options here. And to pass before trying them …… well, you know what they say, “Don’t judge a book by its proof!” No, it’s, “Don’t judge a whisky by it’s cover.” Want a high proof whiskey? Check out Elijah Craig Barrel Proof Bourbon. Each release typically falls around the mid 60’s in ABV so tread lightly! On the flipside there’s Glenmorangie 10 Single Malt Scotch, which clocks in at 43%. Instead of power, it delivers subtlety. It’s soft and pleasant. If given the chance, it will show you why it’s one of the most popular single malts in the world. Proof isn’t a contest. We aren’t arm wrestling, we’re drinking whisky! Let the angels and demons duke it out. Enjoy!

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here's a new summer camp in town and it's unlike any of the others you may have seen! Misty Meadow Camp will be offering an outdoor experience on their farm, teaching youngsters agricultural skills, pollination, animal handling, milking, cheese making and more. "This summer we are offering camps that will introduce the area's youth to agriculture on a dairy farm in a safe and fun environment, " shared Camp Director, Mary Shulde. "We have many activities planned to allow hands-on experiences and educational opportunities that will last a lifetime." It is a one week camp experience broken into morning and afternoon sessions. The mornings will be ded-

icated to 6-9 year olds participating in Junior Dairy Camp. The afternoons, 12:30-3:30 will be offered to 10-16 year olds. The older campers will dive deeper into agricultural skills: how to handle animals, milk sheep, make cheese and dye wool. More crafts and ice- cream making will be reserved for the younger set. There will also be guest speakers teaching specific skills such as pollination. Misty Meadow Sheep Dairy Farm is in the Petersburg section of Upper Township, of f Petersburg Dennisville Road, and encompasses 16 acres of rolling meadows and grazing sheep. It is a peaceful oasis from the hustling and bustling suburban lifestyle most of us are accustomed to. It is also the first and only Grade A

Dairy Farm in South Jersey. At the farm, visitors can find a variety of sheep milk products including cheeses and yogurts of all kinds. The sheep are bred on the farm and handled with great care. They offer a Spring & Fall Market that has a ton of food and craft vendors, farm tours, mini photography sessions with the newborn lambs, tractor rides, petting zoos, and more. This Spring, the farm held the wildly popular Lamb Camp, in which kids of all ages could hold, feed, and care for newborn lambs. Owners, Bill and Barbara Simmerman

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Scholarship Honors Mainland High School Teacher

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021 marks the 8th annual Peggy Ramirez Scholarship Fund. In addition to being a cherished mother, wife, daughter, and sister, Peggy Ramirez was a beloved high school Spanish teacher at Mainland Regional High School for 10 years. Ramirez was more than a teacher to her students, she was “familia.” For Peggy, teaching was about so much more than lesson plans and tests. She used her classroom as an opportunity to teach the importance of family, friendship, communication, and love. Ramirez suddenly passed away in 2014, leaving a devastating emptiness at Mainland and in her community. In a 2015 documentary created by Mainland students, a dozen teenagers expressed what Mrs. Ramirez meant to them.

The sentiments captured in the video are tear-jerking and offer a glimpse at the incredible human being that Peggy Ramirez was. “Mrs. Ramirez was one of the only teachers that was really personally connected to every student. Her classroom felt like a home.” “She changed my life. She was always someone I could go to, even when I couldn't talk to my parents. She really cared about me.” “She was always there to listen.” “Mrs. Ramirez was a very positive person. She taught me to love everyone.” “She showed me what it was like to experience unexpected and unconditional love.” “She made me more aware and caring of everyone's differences. She treated everyone like her own sons and daughters. I’d like to think I listen to people more since knowing Mrs. Ramirez.” These quotes from 2015 Mainland seniors Peggy and her were felt in each of Pegmother, Terri Freker

Peggy and her son gy’s classrooms for the 10 years she taught Spanish there. Which is why Peggy’s legacy continues to live in the annual Peggy Ramirez Scholarship Fund. The scholarship is awarded to a qualify-

ing Mainland student each year. Qualifications are based around everything that Peggy Ramirez stood for. Students are required to submit essays about what family means to them as well as a hardship they have overcome. Peggy’s biological family, led by her mother Terri Freker, chose the scholarship recipient with Peggy’s heart of gold in mind. This year, the fundraising for the scholarship will be virtual with 100% of proceeds going to the scholarship fund. The virtual fundraiser will include gift baskets from various local sponsors. Participants are being asked to donate a minimum of $15, which enters you into the drawing for a basket. To participate, look for “Peggy Ramirez Scholarship Fundraiser” on Facebook, happening now through June 4th. Donations can also be sent to: ● CashApp: $PRScholarship ● Venmo: PRScholarship Krystle J Bailey. Multimedia journalist, Author, Poet KrystleJBailey.com

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Herman and Panther: The Perfect Pair

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t may seem like an unlikely combination, but it is not uncommon for cats and rabbits to bond with one another. According to Petfinder, feral felines are considered predators, but with the proper training and pairing, a well-trained house pet can get along with hares quite well. Herman is no exception. Nearly five years ago, this pet rabbit was dropped off under the doors of Ocean City’s Humane Society. From that very moment he was discovered, the staff was hard at work caring for Herman, to ensure his basic needs and find him a new home. Like most rabbits, Herman loves spending his time outdoors, but most importantly, he also likes cats. South Jersey resident David Coombs was drawn to Herman in-

stantly. “He was my boy in two minutes.” Coombs is a longtime supporter of the Humane Society of Ocean City, and an active member of the community. He serves as a board member for the Academy of Culinary Arts, which educates and paves the way for future chefs. He also sits on the board of the Ocean City Pops. After his adoption four years ago, Herman began bonding with an orange tabby named Jack, who was also adopted from the Humane Society. The two paired together well and played with each other every day. After Jack’s death earlier this year, Coombs reached out to HSOC in search of a new cat that would get along with Herman. Coombs was quickly introduced to a black cat, initially named Shy, who quickly reached out with its paws. From that moment, it was an instant connection. “He whacked me with his paw, and I was like “What do you want?” As I was walking out of the room, he hit me again. "Something tells me this is the cat.” Upon arriving at the Humane Society over two months ago, Shy was

not used to its new environment, “He was very shy and recluse. For about a week, he hid under his blanket” says Jen Garraty, resident staff member at HSOC. It was shortly after bonding with the pet rabbit Herman where Shy would find a new identity. Today, he is known as Panther. It was an instant match. Less than one week after Panther’s adoption, we have been told that Herman and his new feline friend are doing well in their new environment. “Panther is going to be a spoiled brat,” says Coombs. While Panther’s presence will no longer

be felt at HSOC, shelter staff says that he is going to a really good home. “We love having our animals here, but we love seeing them at home more,” Jen Garraty says. For long-time supporters of the Humane Society, like David Coombs, it is an opportunity for shelter pets such as Panther to have a new lease on life, according to HSOC’s Executive Director Bill Hollingsworth. “It’s nice to see somebody like Dave adopt from us. That makes us feel good.” The Humane Society of Ocean City has been serving the community since 1964 offering resources and companionship for rescue animals. For every dollar donated, .93 directly benefits shelter pets. To learn more, you can visit hsocnj. org. The Humane Society of Ocean City is located at 1 Shelter Rd. off of Tennessee Ave. Their number is 609398-9500. Steffen Klenk is a multimedia journalist. He resides in Ocean City and enjoys capturing the eclectic moments of shore life.

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y the time you read this, Memorial Day weekend 2021 will essentially be here. And what a difference a year makes, right? Last year at this time, we were all still in quarantine, and only venturing out when absolutely necessary to places like the store, or the gas station. This year, “mother nature” might not cooperate, but Governor Phil Murphy has announced that fully vaccinated folks can go “mask free” indoors in New Jersey starting on Friday May 28th. Murphy also announced that businesses will no longer be asked to maintain social distancing in their establishments, which means that dance floors at bars and restaurants can reopen. All the mandates will lift just as the Memorial Day weekend and the Jersey Shore season kick off. On June 4th, all indoor gathering limits will lift, as well as the limits on large seating venues. This is GREAT news folks!

Since I last wrote, the Sixers have played one game in the playoffs and are hoping to go on a deep run like they did 20 years ago. They are also turning to a “good luck charm” to ring the bell before game two. I went to a Phillies game the other night, and even though they lost, I was able to enjoy the game “mask free”, which was outstanding. The Eagles welcome back some veteran players, but on a modified spring schedule. A familiar name has emerged as the leading candidate to take over the head coaching job for the Flyers minor league affiliate in Lehigh Valley. From the world of golf, I have to write about 50-year-old Phil Mickelson, who made a little history at the PGA Championship last weekend. Finally, on the local front, Mainland ace Chase Petty gets it done with his arm and his bat in a “showcase game." From entertainment, a local movie establishment has finally thrown open its doors. Plus, are you ready for the “Friends” reunion? As always though, we begin with sports, and my thoughts: ● We’ll start with the Sixers again, as they win game #1 against Washington in the playoffs by the score of 125-to-118. Tobias Harris

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only three hits given up. Wheeler’s 10 start is the best by any Phillies pitcher since Roy Halladay in 2011. Wheeler’s outing last Sunday was the sixth time in 10 starts that he completed at least seven innings. He retired 17 consecutive batters at one point and matched his career high with 12 strikeouts. In his last six starts, he has given up eight earned runs (including four in one inning May 1 against the New York Mets) in 44 1/3 innings for a 1.64 ERA. In 10 starts overall this season, Wheeler has a 2.38 ERA. According to the Elias Sports Bureau, he’s the first Phillies pitcher with a sub-2.50 ERA and sub-1.00 WHIP in his first 10 starts of a season since Roy Halladay in 2011. In 21 starts since the Phillies signed Wheeler to a five-year, $118 million contract, he has a 2.65 ERA. I’d say that so far, Wheeler has been money WELL SPENT! Now to the bad news, as the Phillies had hoped that shortstop Didi Gregorius would be able to rejoin the team after missing two weeks with an elbow injury. However, Gregorius still has swelling in the elbow, so he remains on the injured list. Catcher JT Realmuto has also been out with a hand injury as well. That’s two key starters

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missing because of injury for the Phillies. On Monday (at least), star outfielder Bryce Harper sat for another game as manager Joe Girardi gives him back-to-back days off to hopefully get himself “right”. Harper entered Monday with two hits in his last 25 at-bats. His OPS (.884) is still well above league average, but it is 179 points lower than it was at the start of the month. He has 26 strikeouts this month in 57 at-bats after striking out 19 times last month in 78 atbats. Harper has been slowed by injuries, including a ball to the face and a shoulder injury, but Girardi just thinks Harper needs a day or two to get his head “right." Let’s hope that works!

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Two of my favorite Phillies this season share the letters of the popular candy, M&M. I’m a huge fan of Brad Miller, and have you noticed rookie Nick Maton? Maton entered Monday hitting .371 (13 for 35) with a .971 OPS against lefthanders. In 2019, Maton hit just .254 in the minors with a .673 OPS against left-handers. The rookie said his success this season is a result of the work he received last summer in Allentown when he was used as a left-handed hitter for the southpaws to get work at the team’s alternate training site. As for Miller, his three-run home run last Sunday basically was the difference in the game. Miller now needs one more home run for 100 in his career. Formerly known as “Bamboo Brad”, the 31-year-old came back to the Phillies this off-season and in his last 27 games (since 4/20), is hitting .333 (24-72), 2 2B, 3B, 4 HR, 12 RBI, 14 R, 6 BB, .940 OPS. With numbers like that, can you see why I love the guy? To football now, where the Eagles have reached a compromise and are modifying their spring schedule to resolve a conflict between what coaches and general managers want and what the NFL Players Association is pushing. On the team web site, a story an-

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nounced that the players and new coach Nick Sirianni had agreed to modify the original, traditional schedule, which called for voluntary OTAs this month and then a mandatory minicamp in June. The Eagles’ players, along with other teams, had issued statements indicating veterans would not take part in on-field work this spring, in the wake of the addition of a 17th game to the 2021 schedule. So now, the veterans have agreed to participate in three weeks of OTA work, which started Tuesday. It will be focused on “fundamentals, schemes and strength and conditioning,” the web site story said. That will be it until training camp -- no mandatory minicamp, no 11-on-11 or seven-on-seven work before late July. I’m not sure how I feel about this. The OTA work won’t involve tackling or any hitting, and being an “old school guy”, that’s why I think injuries have jumped up so much in the game. However, with the players feeling like they couldn’t stop the addition of a 17th game, I totally understand them wanting to have “some” measure of control over their offseason work. In hockey, Sam Carchidi from the Philadelphia Inquirer is reporting that “Ian Laperriere has emerged as one of the leading candidates to replace the highly successful Scott Gordon as coach of the Flyers’ top farm team, the Lehigh Valley Phantoms.” A former Flyers player, Laperriere, 47, has been an assistant with the NHL team for the last eight seasons. Terry Murray, 70, a former head coach of the Flyers, Washington, Florida, and Los Angeles, is expected to replace Kerry Huffman as a Lehigh Valley assistant coach, according to InsideAHLHockey.com. Murray was the Phantoms’ head coach in their first season in Lehigh Valley in 2014-15. Best of luck to Scott Gordon, who was a Ron Hextall guy, and leaves after six seasons in which he compiled a 186-121-40-1 record with the Phantoms. Gordon’s contract expires after next season, and GM Chuck Fletcher was not prepared to give Gordon an extension. I can’t leave the national sports scene without discussing 50-year-old Phil Mickelson and what he did last weekend at Kiawah Island in South Carolina. Mickelson captured his sixth major and by far the most surprising last Sunday at the PGA Champi-

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onship, becoming, at the age of 50, the oldest winner in the 161 years of major championship golf. Perhaps only Mickelson never thought he was too old to win again, as most folks didn’t give him a chance to win on the PGA Tour again, much less a major. But, he kept his nerve and delivered all the right shots for his first major win since 2013. He made two early birdies with that magical wedge game that never left him and then let a cast of challengers fall too far behind to catch him in the shifting wind off the Atlantic. Mickelson closed with a 1-over 73 to win by 2 shots over Brooks Koepka and Louis Oosthuizen. I was 15 when Jack Nicklaus won at the Masters in 1986 and as time has passed, I have such fond memories of watching that as Jack won at age 46. So, to watch “Lefty” win at age 50 and 11 months (7 months older than me, by the way), I was grinning from ear to ear as things wound down on the CBS broadcast. Mickelson turns 51 on June 16th, but he’s already made the year of one New Jersey bettor, who put $1,000 down on Mickelson to win the PGA at 300-1 odds with DraftKings. That’s a cool $300-

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K that New Jersey resident is taking home! What a win! Mickelson, himself, took home $2.16 million for winning his second PGA Championship of his storied career. One final note, as prior to the PGA, Mickelson had said he didn’t want to accept a “special exemption” into the U.S. Open this year from the USGA as it’s being held at his favorite course growing up, Torrey Pines. Now, with his PGA Championship win, Mickelson

doesn’t have to worry about that as with his win he gets a 5-year exemption into The Masters, U.S. Open, Open Championship & any PGA Tour event. Now, as a former Masters champ, he already had a lifetime exemption there. He also had a lifetime exemption already for the PGA Championship too from his win in 2005. The Open Championship he won in 2013 only gives him exempt status un-

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til he’s 60, but the United States Open is the toughest to get into, and the only major Phil has never won. Now, he’s qualified for the next FIVE, and with the way his game was at Kiawah, who’s to say he doesn’t finally get a U.S. Open win next month? I know I’ll be rooting hard for him! My last item is from the local sports scene as Chase Petty and the Mainland Mustangs win a big showcase game 3-2 over Don Bosco Prep at Arm & Hammer Stadium in Trenton last Sunday night. Petty, a University of Florida recruit, but probable MLB first-round draftee, dazzled fans with his performance both on and off the mound. Petty struck out 13 and only allowed two hits and two runs in seven innings. He struck out the final batter he faced on a 97 mph fastball. Petty also went 2 for 3 as a hitter with an RBI and a run scored. I’m going to have to wedge out some time in my schedule to see this young man play one more time before the MLB draft on July 11th.

As always, I’ll close with a few items from entertainment as I’m so thrilled to see that the Ventnor Square Theater is finally open. Originally opened in the 1920’s, the Ventnor Theater closed in 2004, but after a two-year delay due to a snag in construction and COVID-19, the theater is officially open. The theater has three screens and a restaurant and bar, named Nucky’s Restaurant and Speakeasy for the Prohibition-era Atlantic City political boss. The restaurant also has outdoor seating overlooking Ventnor Avenue. Find out more about this GEM of Ventnor by going to https://www.squaretheatres.com/ventnor and best of luck to theater owners Clint Bunting, Scott Kaufman and former Ventnor resident Brett DeNafo. I can’t wait to take my girl to dinner and also see a show there…!!!

Above the marquee dining at the renovated Ventnor Square Theater / Facebook Finally, on a lighter note, will you watch the “Friends” reunion when it drops on HBO Max this week on May 27th? Officially titled, "Friends: The Reunion," and also known as "The One Where They Get Back Together," it’s a 2021 reunion special of the American sitcom series Friends. The episode will be executive produced by the show's co-creators, Kevin S. Bright, Marta Kauffman, David Crane, the show's main cast, and Ben Winston (who will also direct the special). The un-scripted episode sees the main cast revisit the sets of the original show (such as the Friends apartments, the Central Perk coffee shop, and the Friends water fountain), meet with guests who appeared on the show as well as celebrity guests, do table reads and re-enactments of older Friends episodes, and share behind-thescenes footage. Oh, I absolutely will NOT be missing this one! One last thought, and that’s a reminder for you to check with local establishments and folks about mask on or no masks. Most places are going to pivot to “no masks”, but always be sure to be courteous and check what rules & protocols each place (or person) has. We are going to have a GREAT summer! ●

Pete has been the local "sports guy" at the Jersey Shore since 2004. After a decade with TV 40, he joined 97.3 ESPN radio to talk Eagles, Phillies, Sixers & Flyers with Mike Gill on "The SportsBash" each day from 2-6 p.m. Pete is proud to be a "voice" for the annual ShopRite LPGA Classic each June, and does emcee work for groups like the National Football Foundation, The Old Grad Awards, and The 200 Club of Atlantic County. You can hear Pete each Tuesday on 97.3 ESPN at 5:30p, and if you see him out & about in the community, he requests that you please say "Hi". Send comments to PBrooksT@aol.com

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hen I meet with a family that has lost a loved one there are many questions that the family has that I help them with such as what type of service, when we can have the services, coordination with other professionals for the service such as clergy, florists, restaurants, honor guards/military, cemeteries/crematories, etc. But one of the issues that I help with is very important and has a huge impact on the family long after the services for their loved one have been completed. This would be in regards to the certified copy of the death certificate and specifically how many death certificates do you need? First of all, let’s define what a death certificate is- a death certificate is an official document issued by the government which declares

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nouncer, name of certifying doctor, name of funeral director and name and address of the informant/next of kin or person in charge. Ok, so now we know what a death certificate is and what is on it, but what do I need them for? Well, the list can be quite numerous and varies based on the individual needs and situation of the deceased and his/ her survivors. I am going to list quite a number of reasons you would need a certified death certificate which range from simple record keeping to handling financial affairs. The first and most common reason you will need a certified copy of the death certificate is requesting

payouts from insurance companies. If the deceased had burial or funeral insurance those companies will require a certified copy of the death certificate when you file for life insurance benefits. You will also need certified copies for other kinds of insurance, such as when you confirm someone’s death with their health insurance company. Final expenses for an individual (and I am not just talking about the funeral, but that is another article) can come as a surprise and can be quite high, so if you have an opportunity to confirm with your loved one about their current insurance plans, please do so! Knowing the number of policies they have and what kind of polices they are can help ensure you get enough copies of the death certificate. Andrew B. Hoffman is a funeral director at Jeffries and Keates and Keates-Plum Funeral Homes. He is a twenty-two year veteran of the funeral industry.

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have been in an abusive relationship for years and no matter how I have tried, I just can’t seem to extricate myself from it. There are rare moments when it brings me joy but more often, I am left frustrated and defeated but with a renewed resolve to not allow myself to be taken advantage like that again. But much of it is my own fault. I didn't take up the game of golf until later in life. The truth be known, I felt that baseball was an adrenalin rush compared to golf. The Golf Channel became an invaluable resource for calming a restless, ruminating mind and allowed me to fall into the calm embrace of slumber. Never would I have imagined myself paying good money chasing a little white ball through the countryside. It started

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quality shot; give you that glimpse of perhaps a respectable round of golf in the near future only to dash those hopes with an embarrassing horrible shot. This fact has proven valid based on the numerous times I have found clubs in two pieces sticking out of trash cans along the course. Upon returning home, I reviewed the video in horror. A swing, in actuality, which didn’t feel that bad would probably make Charles Barkley shudder. Friends have begged me to take lessons to end the embarrassment of playing with me but I have too many other expensive hobbies and feel that throwing money into golf lessons is like buying a stock that keeps going down in the hopes of a substantial return. Yet, the game

still has an inexplicable draw on me. I am even managing to stay awake, for the most part, while watching the major tournaments on TV. I do enjoy being outdoors and cruising the public courses in a golf cart replete with food and beverages. The horrible shots while still lurking in my golf bag somewhere, rear their ugly

heads a little less often and I enjoy the camaraderie of gracious golf partners who can convincingly lie to my face about my game. It brings to mind the title of one book about playing golf on the PGA entitled “A Good Walk Spoiled.” It is at least some comfort that the frustration inherent in this game can be experienced at all levels, not just mine. Charles Eberson has been in the newspaper business for over 25 years. He has worked as a writer, advertising executive, circulation manager and photographer. His photography can be viewed at charles-eberson. fineartamerica.com

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