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he became a Dad. I suppose John Lennon said it best in his "Beautiful Boy" lyrics; "Life is what happens to you while you are busy making other plans." And raising children Letter from the editor will certainly keep you busy! I was a stay at home mom when atherhood is not for the faint the kids were young. Bob worked of heart! I will never forget full time, yet never missed a beat. the image of my husband He was home for dinner every standing in the ultrasound night and would instantly roll up his room holding our screaming oldest sleeves and jump in to play with the child, when the doctor announced our kids or change a diaper or head to second baby wasn't a baby, but rather the beach with us. Most, if not all, of his babies! Yes... twins! I was truly afraid personal interests or hobbies were put he was going to faint. on a back burner during those years. Once the twins were born, Bob and Father’s Day is a tribute to all those I had three children under the age of busy Dads who sacrifice and prioritize their kids ahead of all else. Somehow two, our "Irish triplets," as we often fondly they manage to bring home a payreferred to them. Between diapers, check, fix whatever needs to be fixed, and keep their children safe. feedings and bathing, it was all hands on deck, for a long time! What truly makes a Dad great Those early years passed quickly though? Usually it is not one heroic though and before we knew it, we moment or grand occasion, but rather were enjoying family outings and often it is all the daily moments and conimplementing a "divide and conquer" nections that are woven together to strategy to parenthood. " You take this form years, even decades of love and commitment. one here while I take these two there," we'd often say to one another. Every family has a different story It still stops me in my tracks to and has its own unique combination of think those twins are 25 years old strengths and challenges. Like everyCover photo of Carter Doorly by Dawn Doorly. one else, sometimes Dads falter. They now, precisely the age Bob was when

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can be confused, uncertain, and make mistakes. Yet despite their faults, real dads love their children and do the best they can, day in and day out. Sometimes a Mom has to take on the role of Dad too. These Super Moms deserve our highest respect, because I know that is not easy. I've been blessed. I grew up with a great Dad and my children also had a wonderful Dad. Growing up in the early 70's, my father was a great provider and it was clear that was his primary role. But he also never missed a family vacation or school event. He told great stories and was playful by nature. My parents had a clear division of roles. I knew from an early age that the buck stopped with my Dad. If things got too out of hand or it became too much

for my mom, my dad would be called in to settle it. I can still hear my mom saying "I'm telling your father." That never failed to straightened my brothers and I up, real fast! A Father’s love shows up in many ways over the course of a lifetime. Fathers offer support and stability as kids navigate the often bumpy road toward adulthood. One of the coolest things about my Dad was seeing him become a Pop-pop to my kids. He showered them with love and attention, offering them unique experiences and perspectives as they grew. When my son was diagnosed with autism, my Dad rose to challenge heroically, even relocating to be closer so he could lend a hand. Although my son had very limited verbal skills, that didn't stop my Dad from finding a way to bond with him. For years, my Dad would pick up Jamie every Friday afternoon to go out for pizza. He was and remains a very special Pop-pop. We hope all the dads in your life have a very Happy Father's Day, filled with love and gratitude.

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Mother Nature Taught Me Some Tough Lessons A meteorologist's greatest misses

Weather By Dan Skeldon

may have graduated from Cornell with my degree in meteorology way back in 1998. Yet with 23 years under my belt as a meteorologist, my education nevertheless still continues to this day. Sure, it's not my college professors playing the role of my instructor, rather Mother Nature teaching me the occasionally difficult lesson. I've forecasted for South Jersey since the winter of 2002, and for eastern Pennsylvania since the summer of 2015, and there have been some humbling predictions along the way, for every type of weather and in every season. My reaction to any blown forecast is always the same however: First, accept blame, then second, learn from your mistake. And I think the public respects a meteorologist who

can admit they are wrong sometimes. Yet eating some humble pie and conducting an autopsy of a bad forecast still doesn't stop the hate mails from flowing. Some say I should find a new line of work, one that involves asking "do you want fries with that?" Some attacks focus on the field of meteorology itself, like the classic "you have the only job you can be wrong at 90% of the time and not get fired!". While I actually think we get it right closer to 90 percent of the time, I digress. Other attacks are more personal, occasionally harsh, and not fit to print. God bless those aforementioned college professors for first teaching us to develop a thick skin for the impending flood of lifelong criticism. I bring this up as Mother Nature taught me one of her tough to swallow lessons on a recent Friday, one when I had forecast a few showers with little measurable rain and much of the area proceeded to get a two-inch soaking. Honestly, it was one of the biggest rainfall busts of my career. Now busting a rain forecast doesn't solicit quite the flurry of responses that a similarly bad snow forecast would have. Yet it got me thinking to my top three fore-

cast faux pas in South Jersey over the last two decades. 1) The Blizzard That Wasn't (late January 2015): It was my first day forecasting for The Press of Atlantic City, after over a decade at NBC40 before it went off-air. And you never get a second chance to make a first impression. So lucky for me, a major Nor'easter developed to provide me a high-profile chance to accurately forecast my favorite type of weather: snow. Our computer model guidance was going gangbusters, some printing out two to three feet of snow from Cape May to Cape Cod. Yet as luck would have it, the storm developed 50 miles further east than expected. While 50 miles doesn't sound like much, it ended up being the difference between three feet of snow in New England and a dusting in South Jersey. My forecast, for the record, was for 15 to 20 inches of snow. So I was only off by 15 to 20 inches. Schools were canceled in advance, and much of the area was shutdown, for a dusting of snow. It's true that a meteorologist can accurately forecast ten winter storms in a row with great precision. But people always remember the one you miss. Granted, this was as big of a swing and a miss as is possible. So it's worth remembering. 2) The Hurricane That Wasn't (Labor Day Weekend of 2016): Well actually, Hermine was a hurricane over Florida, but was expected to be a tropical storm by the time it reached the waters east of New Jersey. The forecast called for a very slow loop of a strong tropical system off our coast, one that could deliver a storm surge

and coastal flooding on the level of Hurricane Sandy to our coast on a holiday weekend nonetheless. Some evacuations were ordered, beach concerts were canceled, and the worst was feared. In reality, Hermine also remained farther off the coast, and little impact was felt. The economic impacts were much greater, and added to the sting. 3) The Derecho That Was (late June of 2012): It can go the other way as well, when a storm turns out much more severe than expected. So was the case with our late June derecho. We're coming up on the nine-year anniversary of the once-in-a-generation storm, which I'll devote an entire upcoming column to. But a night that I thought would bring some scattered pockets of 60mph winds to a few municipalities in South Jersey instead brought widespread 75 to 100mph winds to the better part of three counties. In the middle of the night no less. So yes, some pretty prolific misses, and colorful emails and messages along the way. And yes, my education continues to this day, and always will. 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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ather’s Day is upon us! But what do you get the man that may have just about everything? Thankfully, dads tend to love any gift we give them. Don’t forget grandpop and the other special dads in your life. Here is a last minute gift idea list that will be sure to put a smile on his face. ● Food! You can never go wrong with getting a food gift. This is a broad topic because you do have some options! You can make a gift basket full of jerky, hot sauce, maybe some crackers and chips. If you have a grilling dad, our local grocery stores have been having sales on grilling essentials and meats. ● Fishing or hunting essentials. Get dad some more fishing hooks or a new rod and reel! They love their hobby, and you can never have too many tackle boxes!

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Tools. Growing up, I knew to call my Godfather any time I needed a bike put together. A new tool may be the perfect gift for the Handy Dad in your family. A new watch. We all have phones and maybe a $10 watch that we rely on for the time. This year, get dad a reliable watch that can withstand water, shock, dirt, and well day to day life. After my recent visit to Sage Jewelers, I noticed their wide variety of watches from Tissot to G Shock. Each watch has their perks, but most of all, dad will never be late again! Subscription Boxes. Subscription Boxes have grown over the past year, and I think there is a box for everything. Your options are endless. Stitch Fix offers clothes that a designer will hand select. Craft Beer Club will send you different beers from different breweries from all over the US. Kickass Beef Jerky sends, you guessed it, Beef Jerky every month! This option allows you to give a gift that keeps on giving! YETI brand mugs and coolers. I swear by the YETI brand. Available at Dicks Sporting Goods, 7th St Surf Shop, and most sports specialty stores. Dad's cooler will stay colder

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longer, and he’ll never have a warm beverage ever again. Personalized gifts like photos, canvases, blankets, and more. Though getting something personalized may take longer than a couple of days, I have used Walamart personalized gifts many times over the years. You can design a blanket with a collage of pictures. I have had a puzzle made, and when it is completed it is a picture from a special moment in our lives. If you have the extra time, personalized gifts are worth the wait. Shaving kits. If you have to shave, there is no such thing as too many razors. There’s nothing like a nice

clean shave. Shaving cream, gel, razors, and after shave are essentials for our shaving dads. ● Beard care kit. If your dad has a beard he is proud of, then help him take care of it with a beard care kit! These kits come with conditioners that help with beard health as well as the skin on your cheeks and chin. No more itchy and dry skin! ● Work out equipment. Dad needs to keep in shape. Kettlebells and other work out equipment can be a perfect addition to your dad’s man cave. Happy Father’s Day to all of our Shore Local Dads! 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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June 17th

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Cheezy & the Crackers 6-10pm Laguna Grill & Rum Bar. 1400 Ocean Ave. Brigantine Don’t Call Me Francis 6-10pm Renault Winery. 72 N. Bremen Ave. Egg Harbor City Ian and Christina. 6-9pm Sweetwater Marina. 2780 7th Ave. Sweetwater Amptons 7pm Gregory’s. 900 Shore Rd. Somers Point

June 18th

Deal Scala 5-8pm Fish & Co. Bar & Deck. 1000 Boardwalk, Atlantic City Ken Shiles & CiBon 5-9pm Renault Winery. 72 N. Bremen Ave. Egg Harbor City Grooveheart 6-10pm Laguna Grill & Rum Bar. 1400 Ocean Ave. Brigantine

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June 19th

Atlantic Train Company 12-4pm Sweetwater Marina. 2780 7th Ave. Sweetwater Riki & Whaler Collective 5pm Tennessee Avenue Beer Hall. 133 S. Tennessee Ave. Atlantic City The Usual Suspects 5-9pm Deauville Inn. 201 Willard Rd. Strathmere Kevin Miller’s Smashed 6-10pm Laguna Grill & Rum Bar. 1400 Ocean Ave. Brigantine Robert’s Basement 6-10pm The Point. 998 Bay Ave. Somers Point Bar None 6-10pm Sweetwater Marina. 2780 7th Ave. Sweetwater Package Goods Orchestra 6-9pm Newport Avenue Beach, Ventnor Either Way Band 7-11pm Vagabond Mile Stretch Beer Garden. 672 N. Trenton Ave. Atlantic City Pirate Flag Kenny Chesney Tribute 7pm Bourre. 201 S. New York Ave. Atlantic City The Locals Band 8pm-12am EHT Vagabond. 3016 Ocean Heights Ave. Egg Harbor Township Garden State Radio 10pm-1:30am The Lobby Bar at Hard Rock. 1000 Boardwalk, Atlantic City

June 20th

Chris Roselle 1-5pm Balic Winery. 6623 Harding Hwy. Mays Landing Incognito 1-6pm Laguna Grill & Rum Bar. 1400 Ocean Ave. Brigantine

Billy Walton Band 2-6pm Sweetwater Marina. 2780 7th Ave. Sweetwater Parker Barrow Project 4pm Renault Winery. 72 N. Bremen Ave. Egg Harbor City Derek Crider 4:30-8pm Bourre. 201 S. New York Ave. Atlantic City Cosmic Charlie 5pm Tennessee Avenue Beer Hall. 133 S. Tennessee Ave. Atlantic City The Raggmauffins 5-9pm Deauville Inn. 201 Willard Rd. Strathmere Love & Branca 5:30-7:30pm Tuckahoe Inn. 1 Harbor Rd. Beesley’s Point The Verdict 6-10pm The Point. 998 Bay Ave. Somers Point

June 21st

Big House 7-11pm The Lobby Bar at Hard Rock. 1000 Boardwalk, Atlantic City Music Row Mondays: Homespun Trio & Dessert Motel 7pm Tennessee Avenue Beer Hall. 133 S. Tennessee Ave. Atlantic City

June 22nd

Originaire 5-9pm Laguna Grill & Rum Bar. 1400 Ocean Ave. Brigantine Eleven Eleven 7-11pm The Lobby Bar at Hard Rock. 1000 Boardwalk, Atlantic City

June 23rd

Sharon Sable 3pm Renault Winery. 72 N. Bremen Ave. Egg Harbor City Beth Tinnon 5:30-8:30pm Romanelli’s Garden Café. 279 S. New York Rd. Galloway Tom Powdermaker 6-10pm The Point. 998 Bay Ave. Somers Point Tommy Baz 6-9pm Sweetwater Marina. 2780 7th Ave. Sweetwater Times and dates are subject to change.

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Music for the Mansion Fundraiser ▶Thursday, June 17th at 7pm Josie Kelly’s Public House 908 Shore Rd. Somers Point Gather and enjoy the start of summer with live music from the SSP’s, light food from Josie Kelly’s and lots of fun. Ticket cost is $30 per person, or $50 per couple. Advance tickets/ reservations are requested, but can also be purchased at the door. All proceeds benefit programming and restoration of the Somers Mansion. For more information or to purchase tickets, go to facebook.com/PatriotsForTheSomersMansion. Somers Point Historical Museum Open House ▶Saturday, June 19th from 10am-2pm 745 Shore Rd. In addition to the new maritime museum displays, a vintage garvey built by Mark Sutton of Linwood, circa 1930, will be on display outside. The expansion of artifacts includes a diorama of a late 1800’s shipbuilding workshop complete with vintage tools, seven large scale ship models and many more. Several local historical organizations and community groups will have tables and information about their group with items for sale. For further information, please call 609-927-2900 Ventnor Summer Beach Jam ▶Saturday, June 19th from 5-9pm Newport Avenue Beach Join the City of Ventnor for Live music

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beverages from the area’s most popular establishments and enjoy live entertainment by the Dirty Dozen Brass Band. Rain date is Thursday, June 24th. Purchase tickets and learn more at atlantic.edu/about/foundation/gala. Boardwalk Budz ▶Friday, June 25th – Sunday, June 27th Showboat Atlantic City 801 Boardwalk Boardwalk Budz is a 3 day lifestyle event featuring vendors, live music, pro wrestling, comedy shows, food trucks and so much more. Follow facebook.com/boardwalkbudz for more updates. Smithville Car Cruise ▶Friday, June 25th from 5-8pm Historic Smithville 615 E. Moss Mill Rd. A car cruise at Smithville is a simply a great place to hang out with fellow car enthusiasts. Just drive to the side parking lot of the Village Greene and near the red covered bridge, you will see the orange cones set up. Cruise on down to Smithville. Margate Beachstock ▶Saturday, June 26th from 8am-10pm Beach between Granville & Huntington Ave. The Planet’s 10th Annual Biggest Beach Party is back. Food, crafts, beer garden, all day music, South Pacific Island Dancers, kid’s activities, volleyball tournament, free surfing lessons for kids, demonstrations and lessons, Catch the Wave Cornhole Tournament, bonfire on the beach, movie on the beach and more.

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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 Package Goods Orchestra. Get the Led Out ▶Monday, June 21st at 7pm Ocean City Music Pier 825 Boardwalk A summer tradition continues as Philadelphia-based band, Get the Led Out, returns to Ocean City for one night only to celebrate the timeless music of Led Zeppelin. Tickets available at Ticketmaster. Rescheduled from June 22, 2020 – all original tickets honored. 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. For more information, contact Rita Voli at 609-408-3619. Atlantic Cape Restaurant Gala Goes al Fresco ▶Wednesday, June 23rd at 6pm Harrah’s Atlantic City 777 Harrah’s Blvd. The 38th annual Atlantic Cape Restaurant Gala Goes al Fresco. Attendees will sample a wide variety of signature dishes, desserts, and

Learn more at margatehasmore.com. Rain date June 27th. Bungalow Beach Boardwalk Run ▶Saturday, June 26th at 8am Atlantic City Boardwalk Join the Atlantic City Marathon Race Series and 1,000 of our favirote runners at the breezy beachfront bistro. The 5 mile run kicks off on the Atlantic City Boardwalk and ends with a 100 yard dash to the finish line on the sand along side the Atlantic Ocean. Register and learn more at acraceseries.com. 7th Annual Sea Isle Stomps Cancer 5K/Walk ▶Saturday, June 26th at 9am Oar House Pub 318 42nd Place Learn more and register at bringinghopehome.org. Josie & the Pussycats Musical Paws Fundraiser ▶Sunday, June 27th from 2-6pm Josie Kelly’s Public House 980 Shore Rd. Somers Point The Humane Society of Ocean City presents its Musical Paws Fundraiser featuring Cocmic Charlie, Nancy Malcun, Carrie Jane, Toni Teschner, Dead Reckoning and an All-Star Jam Finale. Enjoy a day of food, fun, music, games and prizes. Tickets are $35 in advance and $40 at the door. Purchase your tickets at eventbrite.com/e/josies-the-pussycats-tickets-157234144559.

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A Retrospective on South Jersey History:

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ocated on the left hand side of Route 50, just south of Mays Landing, you’ll find Estell Manor Park. This sprawling 1,700 acre park has much to offer. Visitors can spend hours exploring over 27 miles of walking trails with plenty of bird-watching opportunities. The site also includes several picnic areas, playgrounds and camping sites. It is also home to the Atlantic County Veterans Cemetery. While the park has much to offer, it also serves as a place of history. The area that surrounds Estell Manor Park was once known as the Estellville Glassworks. It was an early 19th century glass factory was built by John H. Scott and began operating in 1825. Owned by Daniel Estell, the Glassworks was one of the first

factories in the country to have the capability of producing hollow wares and window glass. The Estell family was instrumental in the formation of Atlantic County during the 19th century. In 1832, Joseph West built a two and a half story home for his younger sister, Maria, who was married to Daniel Estell. The house was built from sandstone, and is of vernacular federal architecture. The last decendant to live in the estate was Rebecca Estell Bourgeois Winston, Daniel’s granddaughter. Winston was the first woman mayor in the state of New Jersey. She was elected mayor of Estell Manor in 1925. The factory was owned and operated by the Estell family until Daniel’s passing in 1858 and remained in operation until 1877. More than thirty years later, in 1910, the area surrounding the Park was purchased by the Bethlehem Steel Company. Shortly after America’s entrance into World War I in 1917, the steel company focused its efforts on munitions. The land was cleared of standing timber and large construction followed shortly thereafter. Up to 199 build-

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↘Continued from 11 The American Mile ▶Sunday, July 4th at 6:30pm Longport Fire House 2305 Atlantic Ave. Longport Sponsored by the Longport Volunteer Fire Department. The race will start and 11th Avenue traveling north; the finish line will be on Atlantic Ave. between 29th & Pellham. Pre-registration is online. Register before June 20th (no same day registration). Race day packet pickup will take place at the firehouse from 9am-1pm and 4-6pm. Learn more and register at runsignup. com/Race/NJ/Longport/TheAmericanMile. Rotary “Flags for Heroes” The Rotary Club of Ocean City and Upper Township has kicked off its 2nd year Flags for Heroes campaign this Summer that will benefit local youth programs. A Flags for Heroes Sponsor recognizes Heroes by flying an American Flag in their Honor. The 7 foot flags along with a keepsake will be sponsored for $50 and displayed for fourteen days at Ocean City Veterans Memorial Park. To honor a hero in your life, contact President Randi Scheck at 609-412-3459 or any OCUT Rotary member, or visit ocutrotary.org and download a copy of the FFH application to mail in with your check.

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Margate Community Farmers Market ▶Thursdays from 8:30am-12pm Steve & Cookie’s by the Bay 9700 Amherst Ave. Thursdays starting June 24th. Learn more at margatehasmore.com. 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. signing by Susan Ireland and Lennox Warner and music by Toni Teschner. Timed entry with reservation and facemask required. Please call 609-504-5044 to reserve your time.

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The Ocean City POPS Orchestra is offering a week-long camp where youth will have the opportunity to play along and learn from members of the Ocean City POPS Orchestra. Instrumentalists from 5th-12th grade can expect to participate in small group instruction, a large group performance, and watch multiple live performances from the Pros. For more information, call 609-525-9304 or visit ocnj. us/summer-recreation-programs.

Family-Friendly Bingo ▶Tuesday, June 22nd at 6:30pm Longport Public Library 2305 Atlantic Ave. Join Longport Public Library for a few rounds of family-friendly bingo. Each winner will receive a prize. This event will be held at the gazebo behind Borough Hall. Registration for this event is required. If you and your family would like to participate, please call 609-487-7403.

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Summer Yoga in Longport ▶Tuesdays & Thursdays at 9:30am Longport Borough Hall 2305 Atlantic Ave. 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 609487-7403 to register. Walking for Wellness: 50 & Up, Step It Up ▶Wednesday, June 23rd at 5:30pm Presbyterian Church 6001 Main St. Mays Landing This walking program is designed to get the community together to walk. This program also includes short educational lessons about drug issues that affect older adults such as safe management of medications, alcohol and aging, pain management and safety and tobacco and the older adult. This program is free. For more information, call Sherrie at 609-674-4568. Do you have an upcoming event? Let us know about it! Submit your next event to shorelocalevents@gmail.com.

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ast year when the Pandemic shut down almost all restaurants and dining out came to a screeching halt, people started craving comfort foods and began making them at home. And many of those comfort foods were, of course, Italian. One of the most googled recipes during that period was the Roman dish, Cacio e Pepe. In Italian cacio e pepe translates to “cheese and pepper,” and its ingredients are just that — Pecorino Romano cheese (a sheep’s milk cheese), black pepper and spaghetti. It’s believed that shepherds were the first to make this dish because they could make the cheese on the spot and carried the pasta and pepper with them – no refrigeration required. This recipe was popular during the Pandemic because it used ingredients most everyone had in their pantry and refrigerator. But some-

times recipes that have the fewest ingredients and very simple instructions can be the most challenging. Think of a scrambled egg. Many well-known chefs have said they use scrambled eggs and/or omelettes to see how good a cook's technique is. Making a true French style omelette is one of the most difficult techniques in cooking. It requires exceptional mastery of heat, timing, and coordination to be done right. And it’s the same with Cacio e Pepe. First, because the ingredients are so simple, the quality of each really matters. You must start with fresh, black peppercorns, crack or grind them, and then toast slightly to give the peppery flavor depth and complexity. The ground pepper you buy in tin will not work well in this recipe. Freshly grated Pecorino Romano cheese – not Parmesan – is traditional for this recipe. Pecorino Romano is saltier and a bit stronger that Parmesan and pairs beautifully with the pepper. And if you grate it on a Microplane instead of shredding it you will have greater success. And you must start with dried pasta, not fresh. Traditionally Cacio e Pepe called for spaghetti, but bucatini and tonnarelli – a square-

shaped spaghetti – also are traditional choices. So, you say, how can three ingredients make this a difficult recipe? The problem is the cheese. Because Pecorino Romano is a dry, hard cheese it has a very low moisture content. Without going into all the science, you want to turn a dry, hard cheese into a creamy sauce … and you want to do this without adding cream and using little to no butter or olive oil, other than what you used to toast the peppercorns. When I make the Cacio e Pepe at Mama Mia’s, I use two pans to make the recipe. I toast the peppercorns in a skillet with a little olive oil and butter. I cook the pasta separately in a large saucepan, not a big pot, in just enough salted water to cover, and cook it only until al dente. I drain the pasta with tongs, reserving some pasta water to add as needed. Off the heat I stir the pasta into the toasted peppercorns, and then gradually add the cheese with a tablespoon of pasta water as needed, stirring with a fork, until I get a smooth and creamy sauce. For special occasions I make this recipe tableside. I put the toasted peppercorns in my large Parmesan

cheese wheel, toss the drained pasta with the grated Pecorino Romano in the wheel until creamy, and then flame the mixture with brandy before serving in individual bowls topped with additional cheese, pepper and parsley. Mama Mia it’s wonderful! You can find many recipes for Cacio e Pepe online, but this recipe from The Kitchn website (https:// www.thekitchn.com/) uses a foolproof method to make sure the cheese melts into a creamy sauce. The only change I would make is to first toast and cool your peppercorns. I think you’ll be very happy with the results. By the way, I’ve also seen recipes for Cacio e Pepe corn on the cob, pizza and even deviled eggs! Be well, stay safe, and support your local restaurants now that they are open. Buon Appetito! Joe's Table for Two radio show airs Saturday mornings from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on WOND 1400 AM. Website: joestablefortwo.com. Facebook: Joe's Table for 2 and Eat at Joe’s EHT. Contact Joe: joestablefortwo@gmail.com.

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the side of the bowl, as needed, to form a thick, mostly smooth and lump-free paste; set aside. Add dried pasta to boiling water and cook until al dente, about 10 minutes or according to package instructions. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water. Drain the pasta with tongs or a pasta fork and working quickly, immediately add pasta to the bowl of cheese paste, using a fork to vigorously stir and toss the pasta with the cheese paste. Add 1 tablespoon of the reserved pasta water at a time as needed to loosen the paste until it evenly coats the pasta in a creamy sauce. (You’ll likely use only about 2 to 3 tablespoons of the pasta water total and not use all of it.) Serve immediately, topped with the reserved grated Pecorino Romano and black pepper.

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Old Bay Seasoning tastes like summer. It is a flavorful combination of herbs and spices and has been around for over 75 years. Originally created in Baltimore, Maryland, the seasoning if often used to upgrade the flavor of seafood recipes and Jersey’s own fresh, local crabs. Today, I’m taking this popular summer spice blend and combining it with fresh popped, buttery popcorn for a delicious snack that is reminiscent of summers at the Jersey shore. If you have never popped your own popcorn, then you are in for a real treat. Once you’ve made stovetop popcorn, I doubt you will ever want to eat microwaved popcorn again. The trick to popping the best stovetop popcorn is to work with a small amount of oil, test the temperature of your oil before adding the kernels and keep your pot moving once the kernels have started to pop.

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Prep Time: 10 mins | Cook Time: 10 mins Ingredients ● 2 tablespoons vegetable oil ● 1 cup yellow corn kernels ● 4 TBS unsalted butter, melted ● 2 TBS Old Bay Seasoning ● Lemon wedges (optional) Instructions ● Place the butter in a small microwave bowl or stovetop pan and melt. Set aside. ● Heat the oil in a large pot (I used a pasta pot) over medium-high heat. Once the oil is heated, add a few kernels to the oil and wait for them to pop. Once they have popped that means the oil is hot enough and you can add the rest of your kernels. Cover the pot tightly with a lid and reduce heat to medium-low. ● Hold the lid closed with one hand and grab the handle with your

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other. Gently shake the pot over the stove burner back and forth as the popcorn pops. Do not peek or open the lid or popcorn will fly everywhere. Continue to heat and shake kernels until fully popped. Remove from heat. Transfer the popcorn to a large bowl, drizzle with melted butter and toss together. Add the Old Bay Seasoning and continue tossing the popcorn until it is coated in the spice blend. *Note: since Old

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ne hundred and five years ago, May 30, 1916, President Woodrow Wilson officially proclaimed June 14 would be known as “Flag Day.” It was on June 14, 1777, at Philadelphia, the Marine Committee of the Second Continental Congress offered the resolution which resulted in the adoption of the Flag of the United States. The resolution read: “Resolved: that the flag of the United States be made of thirteen stripes, alternated red and white; that the union be thirteen stars, white in a blue field, representing a new constellation.” Just who designed the first flag or made it is a question still debated

by historians, but most credit Betsy Ross. “Betsy Ross’ Granddaughter” was the headline in the July 11, 1895, Ocean City Sentinel. The article reported, “Mrs. M. F. Wigert, of Fallsington, Pa., a granddaughter of “Betsy” Ross who made the first Star Spangled Banner, is comfortably settled at The Illinois for the summer.” It was the first summer for the five-story, 60 room hotel located at 926 Wesley Avenue. The Sentinel article reported Mrs. Wigert gave a painting, showing General George Washington, Robert Morris, and Col. George Ross discussing the design of the flag with her grandmother. The painting was hung in the parlor of The Illinois Hotel. A United States stamp with the painting on it was issued in 1952 to commemorate the 200th anniversary of the birth of Betsy Ross.

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Mom Hacks For Successful Beach Days Mom's Vibe By Krystle J. Bailey

et’s be real! Every mom has grand plans to hit the beach with the family every summer, until we’re covered in sand and overwhelmed by the sun, kids, and chaos. While this piece offers a few tips for successful family beach days, I also want to remind every mom that none of this is easy! None of it comes with a hand book. As you set out on your big beach day, remember to bring a big dose of grace along for the ride. Beaching it with the kids can feel like a full day’s work, especially when you have little ones. Take a deep breath, do not set high expectations, and decide before you go that you will “go with the flow” of the day. This summer, hit the beach prepared with these beach-hacks for moms for a little less stress.

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stuck on ankles and in places the sun doesn’t shine, baby powder is the solution. Keep a giant tub of baby powder in your car all summer for those super sandy weekends. Cover the kids in a puff of baby powder, then gently brush off the sand for simple, dry sand removal before jumping in the car.

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Before a big beach day, freeze or refrigerate your sunscreen. Then, when you go to apply it on the beach, it cools the kids’ skin down on contact and offers a dose of refreshment under the summer sun.

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Securing your valuables on the beach is always a conundrum. Empty a Pringles can or other snack bag, store your valuables, and stick it in your beach bag to keep it hidden. For those with babies, wrap your goods in a diaper to deter anyone from poking through your valuables.

This “hack” will serve you well whether or not you have babies. If you do have a young one, a baby pool of beach water will keep the babies happy, in the shade, and nearby. If you have bigger kids, a pool is still a great way to easily rinse hands and feet when it’s time for lunch. Either way, it’s a cheap purchase that will bring a great return on investment. Enjoy this summer at our beautiful Jersey Shore! Let us know what other beach-hacks you find. Tag us in your beach photos on social media! Krystle J Bailey. Multimedia journalist, Author, Poet KrystleJBailey.com

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Gilda’s Dragon Boat Race Returns This Summer By Steffen Klenk

n Sunday, July 11th, Gilda’s Club South Jersey will hold a unique event. Hundreds of participants, volunteers, vendors, spectators and breast cancer survivors will gather at Mays Landing’s Lake Lenape Park East for the 5th Annual Dragon Boat Festival. In 2019, more than 650 participants and 31 teams took to the water for a day of family-friendly fun, all for a worthy cause. The Dragon Boat Festival is the largest fundraiser of the year for Gilda’s Club South Jersey (GCSJ). In years past, the organization has raised more than $100,000 to help local individuals with cancer through a variety of in-person programs at their Linwood clubhouse and satellite facilities at AtlantiCare and Inspira Cancer Centers in Vineland and Mullica Hill. Since the start of the pandemic, all of their in-person offerings became virtual, a first for the local Gilda’s Club. Their Program Director, Erin McAllister, transitioned all of their in-person programs online via Zoom, which was vital to the future of the South Jersey chapter, according

to CEO Eileen Dillon. “Having been closed for over a year, I’m not sure what our future would have been.” Today, Gilda’s Club is moving forward with its reopening plan, while also looking ahead at expansion. As the only full service cancer support community in the New Jersey, the organization plans to double its programs. Dillon says their presence in the community has been growing within the last year through its virtual offerings. “The virtual program (has) worked for so many patients that either weren’t doing well enough to attend in-person, going through treatment, or weren’t able to get to us geographically.” In 2019, the Dragon Boat Festival saw more than 1,100 attendees, paddlers and spectators at Lake Lenape.

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This year, festival-goers are slated to return for a spectacular day of racing and fun to support Gilda’s Club programs. Festivities will include the dragon boat regatta, which attracts over 30+ teams made up of men and women, alongside cancer survivors. During the day, a special flower ceremony is held along the water’s edge. Paddlers and attendees to commemorate and honor all individuals who are affected by cancer and remembering those who have lost their battle. With more than 16,000 individuals diagnosed with cancer every year, the ceremony raises importance of Gilda’s Club mission, to

support individuals and families who are impacted. Throughout the day, attendees can enjoy cornhole tournaments, activities for the kids, delicious food from Essl’s Dugout and Josie Kelly’s, and a seafood boil. In addition, there will be a beer garden with tastings offered by Jon Henderson of Good Time Tricycle

Productions. Jon is best known for producing local events including the Atlantic City Beer & Music Festival, held recently at Bader Field. Teams and individuals who would like to participate in this year’s Dragon Boat Regatta are asked to call 609-926-2699. You can also visit gildasclubsouthjersey.org/drag-

on-boat-festival to register or make a donation. Gilda’s Club is currently seeking volunteers to fill morning and afternoon shifts as this year’s Dragon Boat Festival. If you are interested, please email Lotoya Manning at lotoya@gildasclubsouthjersey.org. If you would like to be a vendor, contact Jessica Melville at jessica@gildasclubsouthjersey.org. Steffen Klenk is a multimedia journalist. He resides in Ocean City and enjoys capturing the eclectic moments of shore life.

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Fresh Finds at Ventnor Farmers' Market By: Valerie Lonkart

h, summer. Long, warm days basking in the sun. Cool nights spent with friends and family. Fresh fruits and vegetables galore. And right here on Absecon Island, the Ventnor City Farmers' Market, a haven for vegans, vegetarians, and omnivores alike. With close to sixty vendors, there is truly something for everyone. Whatever you're in the market for, you can find it here. Fresh produce, pasta, juice, prepared food, crafts, candles, cookies, kettle corn, bagels, CBD, flowers, honey, coffee, lemonade and everything in between, it's all at the Ventnor City Farmers' Market. In its fifth year, the VCFM was the brain child of Red Room Cafe owner Maria Gatta and retirees Penni and Andy Starer. "Penni loves farmers' markets, fresh produce and products. We volunteered at the Margate

Farmers' Market and thought Ventnor needed to have one as well," said Andy Starer. "This is a way for us to give back to the community, a wonderful way to immerse ourselves in our town. And it makes us feel good when we wake up," Starer said. Michele Carty, Conscious Cooks co-owner, said the experience at the Ventnor City Farmer's Market is great. "This market is really well-done and well-organized. It's a total community event and everyone helps everyone out. Penni, Andy and Maria walk around and communicate with everyone. They make you feel part of a family and community," said Carty "Every year it has grown in terms of crowds and vendors," said Starer. "We had over 1,800 people on opening day this year. Just a tremendous response with terrific support from the city." "We have a great customer base here and sell a lot of products. This

market draws a lot of offshore and Ocean City customers," said Carty, who has been a vendor at the VCFM for three seasons. "Penni, Andy, and Maria put their all into it." "The market fosters a sense of mindfulness around what we consume and who we support. This is so important to building a strong community," said Ventnor resident and customer Lisa Riggio.

The Community Food Bank of New Jersey, located in Egg Harbor Township, has had a booth at the VCFM for the past two years. "Our experience here has been excellent. Our exposure at the Ventnor City Farmer's Market allows us to raise awareness about hunger in our area. They also collect much-needed funds for us. Last year, Sunny' Sunoco in Margate matched those funds. We are so grateful for this partnership," said Denise Hladun, Director of External Affairs. Back by popular demand, the VCFM offers free advice from some "Old Coots." "We stole this idea from a farmers' market in Utah," said Starer. "It's meant to be something fun for the community." With the motto "It may not be the best advice, but it's free," the tent lends itself to some light-hearted fun and laughter. Although the VCFM is a separate entity from the City of Ventnor, Starer said the city is incredibly supportive. The public works department sets up the portable bike racks, trash cans, and banners. "Holy Trinity church is also a supportive partner, allowing us to have the market on their parking lot each week." The market, a 501(3)(c) non-profit, is run by about 30 volunteers. All proceeds after the bills are paid are donated. Last year the VCFM made donations to the City of Ventnor, Holy Trinity Church, and the Community Food Bank. Held every Friday morning between 8:30 and noon, the VCFM is centrally located on the corner of New Haven and Atlantic Avenues, across the street from the Ventnor Library. If you are interested in becoming a volunteer or a vendor, please contact Penni Starer at 484-343-3147 or at ventnorcityfarmersmarket@gmail. com. You can also find the VCFM on Facebook and Instagram. A former educator, Valerie is a long-time South Jersey resident. She spent over 20 years in the classroom teaching students English and Writing at the middle school and college levels. Prior to working in education, Valerie worked as a professional writer and editor in Washington, D.C. Valerie currently resides in Margate, NJ with her husband and two teenage kids. When not walking the beach with her puppy, she can be found teaching yoga on the island.

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Meet Plaid Salmon: A group of college-aged musicians making waves at the Jersey Shore Shore Local Talent By Krystle J. Bailey

ased out of Somers Point, this eight-member band features vocals by Alicen Ragonese accompanied by PJ Keiter on trumpet, Will Keiter on saxophone, Ricky Roehm on trombone, Tai Schaivo on keyboard, Dom Rossetti playing guitar, Patrick Angelo on Bass, and Nick Cesario on the drums. Formed in 2017, the band has undergone several transition phases, the last of which resulted in an entirely new rhythm section after the Covid-19 pandemic. As live shows begin to resurface post-Covid, Plaid Salmon has made their way back onto the stage. Featuring jazz and cover music, the 8-man-band can be found

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ust before the pandemic, my friend David Pena – one of our area’s most creative night life and entertainment minds (John Henderson of Good Time Tricycle being right up there too!) – invited me to play soccer at the Euro Sports Center in Egg Harbor City. In the spirit of Dave’s Boogie Nights 80’s dance club, I immediately recalled the famous line from the 1983 hit War Games of “Do you want to play a game?” I agreed and I was immediately hooked. Each week, I play in a 45 and over league, and have a blast. I decided to take this week’s column and introduce you to the experience by speaking with the owners of the Euro Sports Center, John O’Brien and Spiros Gaitanos. John, who was born in Ireland and came to the US in 1993, and Spiros, who hails from Greece and came to the States in 1969, are both avid soccer fans and have a true love and passion

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In addition to soccer, Euro Sports Center has also become the winter home for the Future Legends Football Academy and LKH Field Hockey, among others. It also offers programs for overall athletics, martial arts, personal training, and isolated stretching. “We are more than just soccer, we are a complete wellness facility,” said Spiros. “There’s nothing more important than your health, and no matter where you are physically, we can help you get to where you want and need to be.” Spiros is a graduate of Atlantic City High School and now a volunteer coach for the Atlantic City High School track team. He is looking to develop programs for the grade school and middle school children in Atlantic City and would welcome corporate or individual sponsors who could partner with him to make it happen. “There are so many great kids in Atlantic City who have the talent and drive, but just need a little assistance. If you or someone you know is interested in helping, give me a call. I’d love to talk with you.” The Euro Sports Center, South Jersey’s state of the art Indoor Soccer & Sports Complex is located at 1524 Grant Street in Egg Harbor City. For more information visit www.eurosportscenter.com, call 609.965.8080 or email info@eurosportscenter.com Brian Cahill is the Director of Marketing for Shore Medical Center. He is also on the Board of the Somers Point Business Association, an Adjunct Professor in the School of Business at Stockton University, and is a founding member of Somers Point-Community First, a local volunteer organization

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t has probably been at least twenty five years since I wore women’s makeup. Permit me to clarify. I was working at a local newspaper where we would have fun launching special advertising sections by performing skits or amusing presentations. Someone had the bright idea of dressing up three male (if I can still use that term) sales executives. I was one of people of whom volunteerism was thrust upon. There were wigs, dresses, high heels, makeup and that is about as much as I am willing to disclose. We all had a lot of fun and the launch of the fashion section was a success. Still today, after so many years, former colleagues would not fail to remind me of how we looked in our fashion ensembles. I thought those days were well behind me but when our five year old granddaughter saw a commercial on TV showing a young girl putting makeup on her grandfather before her tea party, my loving wife suggested they do that

with me. Never wanting to disappoint my grandchildren, I agreed to go undergo the makeup procedure again. Eye shadow, rouge, an eyebrow pencil, red lipstick and purple glitter nail polish were laid out on the table like a surgical theater. My granddaughter was having so much fun applying the eye shadow that my seven year old grandson wanted to have a try. A word of caution was issued as he almost poked my eye out. My granddaughter darkened one eyebrow and my grandson the other. My wife helped apply the lipstick while I struggled to mimic the shape of her lips. Then the nail polish was applied and we were finished. Or so I thought. I learned that part of the bargain was taking everyone out for ice cream. The young girls behind the counter bought into act and agreed to be part of the video. Other patrons, however tried to avert their eyes. In the end, the grandkids enjoyed applying the makeup and my humiliation at the ice cream parlor. The next morning

nail polish removal did nothing to take off the polish and I just gave in to the fact that I would have some explaining to do for the foreseeable future. Maybe I could try some gasoline or turpentine from the garage or at least the Dremel, I thought but my wife suggested stronger polish remover. With some scrubbing, that remover got rid of most of the polish with just a glimmer of sparkle remaining. If I gave my granddaughter the memory of putting make up on her Pop Pop and taking her to the ice cream parlor, a few remnants of glitter on my nails is an exceedingly small price to pay. my wife and I went to support the Dean Randazzo paddling event. I had removed my makeup but thought I would leave the nail polish removal for later. This, of course elicited comments from the staff and I once again had to explain myself. Day three, I decided I better remove the polish. To my dismay, I found that our

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he Planet’s Biggest Beach Party returns Saturday, June 26, 8:00 am – 10 pm. with mouth watering food, unique handmade crafts, featured retailers and sponsors. Children’s activities, live music, Air Circus single/ double line stunt kite demonstrations and lessons, volleyball, South Pacific Island Dancers, beach nature walk, special characters all capped off by an evening movie, bon fire on the beach and a performance by British Invasion. The activities take place on the beach between Huntington and Granville Avenues with food and beverage set up in the parking lot of the Martin Bloom Pavilion. Featured this year will be the Margate Catch the Wave Cornhole League Tournament where teams can compete to win cash prizes. Plus, family fun recreational play. Spectators and guests can watch the tournament from the Colmar Home Center Chill Zone featuring comfy furniture and refreshments. “Beachstock 2021? Yes!,” says Ed Berger, President of the Margate Business Association. “Plenty of room on a beautiful big beach with well thought out safety protocols for every part of the day from sunrise to after sunset. The Planet’s Biggest (and most cautiously thought out) beach party!” A major feature of this 14-hour event is non-stop entertainment on the 100.7 WZXL main stage. The musical line up opens with the ever-popular local rock and pop cover band Either Way followed by the get up and get ready to dance party rock and pop dance classic sensation Mas Tequila Orchestra. Headlining the event with an evening performance will be the renown tribute band The British Invasion Experience playing favorites from The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, The Who, The Zombies and more. The stage excitement continues with a day and evening Samoan fire knife dance performance by the South Pacific Island Dancers. Children and adults can learn to limbo and hula with professional Polynesian dancers and enjoy Tahitian drums. The all-day excitement includes: volleyball competitions, crafters, vendors, local retailers, sand sculpting lessons with Matthew Deibert, Margate Fire Departments Cool Blast, Kids Treasure Hunt, popular children’s character Hula Minion, a beer and wine garden. At dusk, a bonfire and a family Disney movie Lilo and Stitch 2: Stitch Has a Glitch. The 95.1 WAYV kid’s stage features a full schedule of activities! Beach goers can enjoy delicious food like Jonuzi’s Pizza, Double Eagle

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“At the Shore Since ’44!” or “Often Imitated, NEVER duplicated!”

ust two of the phrases that Charlie’s Bar & Restaurant have used in their marketing and advertising campaigns forever. I start off my column with them because Charlie’s was on the cover of last week’s Shore Local and that reminded me that it’s been FOREVER since I’ve been down to see my friends at 800 Shore Road in Somers Point. Jeff & Jimmy Thomas have carried on the tradition that their father and grandfather before them had, and that’s to run a good family business where folks can catch up, watch a game, laugh & tell stories, and have a great meal at the same time! When I first moved down to the area full-time in 2004, Charlie’s quickly became my “go to” spot, and there’s a reason they are part of what I call the “Holy Trinity” of Somers Point establishments. If you’re local, you already know about

Charlie’s. But, if you’re down on vacation and just picking up a copy of this publication, I urge you not to go back to your home without stopping in at Charlie’s. You won’t regret it! In sports, since I last wrote, the Sixers blew a golden opportunity to take a 3-1 series lead over the Atlanta Hawks in their second round NBA playoff series. The Phillies won 6 out of 8 at home before heading to the West Coast for a crucial road trip. There was also a huge emotional moment from one of the come-frombehind wins by the Phils last week. The Eagles sign a notable free agent QB as that meeting room is getting more crowded during the offseason. A few names have surfaced as potential trade targets for the Flyers. On the local front, Ocean City and Mainland meet up in the South Jersey Group III final for baseball. In fact, as I write this, three local baseball teams are still alive. As I write this, three local softball teams are still alive as well. From entertainment, I’ve enjoyed a six-part docuseries on CNN that’s all about my favorite hours of television. Plus, did you see what Pink Floyd founding member Roger Waters said about Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg? As always though, we begin

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Jim Thomas, PT, Jeff Thomas at Charlie's with sports, and my thoughts: We’ll start with the Sixers as I feel they missed a GOLDEN opportunity to bring a 3-1 series lead back to Philadelphia for Game 5 after falling 103-100 in Atlanta on Monday night. Let’s start with a few of the things that really bothered me about Game 4. ● The Sixers blew a huge lead as they were up by as much as 18 at one point in the ballgame, only to lose by three. They also turned the ball over 12 times, and perhaps the biggest failure? As a team, the Sixers only scored 38 points in the 2nd half. (4 by Embiid – all at the FT line – Embiid 0-12 from the field in the 2nd half). ●

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Embiid did have a chance to win the ballgame, but his drive to the hoop and his layup attempt missed. Despite a playoff career high 21 rebounds to go along with 17 points, after the game, the big man admitted he’s not 100% saying normally he’d dunk a ball like that, but he just can’t jump, for obvious reasons. The other key problem is Ben Simmons, who didn’t attempt a single field goal in the eight minutes he was on the floor in the 4th quarter. Hey, Simmons doesn’t shoot much to begin with, but when Embiid is hurting, SOMEONE has to shoot the basketball! After the game, Simmons admitted this, saying “I definitely should’ve been more aggressive and attacked more.” Let’s hope that by the time you read this, Game 5 will be in the books and Simmons will respond with a better effort. A few more stats that illustrate how GREAT and how MADDENING things can be with Simmons. The 6-foot-11-point guard had zero turnovers for just the third time in 31 playoff games. However, Simmons also hit just 1 of 5 free

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throws. He’s shooting 34.0% from the line. That’s 17.4 percent worse than the next player with at least 10 attempts, and 27.3% worse than his 61.3% from the regular season, when he was 11th-worst in the NBA, and by far was the worst guard. You can’t make this stuff up! In baseball, the Phillies slowly climbed back into the NL East race by winning 6 of 8 at home, however the Mets continue to win as well and are in first place. Perhaps nothing for the Phillies was more special during the last home-stand than when 24-yearold Luke Williams made his first career home-run in the big leagues a walk-off winner. The Phillies had just four hits and made 15 straight outs in that game before Andrew McCutchen drew a one-out walk off Will Smith (1-5) in the ninth. Pinch-hitter Brad Miller popped out to second, bringing up Williams, who was promoted from Triple-A Lehigh Valley for his first taste of the majors. Williams then drove an 0-1 slider over the wall in left. It was the 24-year-old's first homer in an affiliated game since connecting on Aug. 23, 2019 for Double-A Reading.

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What made this so special was that his parents & family were there. And it capped off a memorable week for Williams, who helped Team USA clinch a spot in the Tokyo Olympics on Saturday night. He went 8 for 18 with a homer during the tournament before relinquishing his spot on the Olympic team due to his big-league call-up. If you caught that game on TV, or just look at the pictures, you see the pure JOY in his face, and hopefully that will provide the Phillies with a bit of an emotional lift going forward. At the end of the day, it is a GAME, right? One final note on the Phillies as their weekend series at the Giants is ONLY going to be found on the new PEACOCK network. Now, if you’re like me, it’s a slight pain to switch from the traditional channels to PEACOCK, which I already get with my XFINITY. But, if you don’t have XFINITY it’s going to be more of a challenge to find the games. The change marks an experiment in the way MLB games are distributed, focusing on nationwide streaming rather than local regional sports networks. The broadcast will feature one crew of announcers familiar to fans of both teams.

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Giants play-by-play announcer Jon Miller and analyst Mike Krukow will be joined by Phillies analysts John Kruk and Jimmy Rollins, a native of the Bay Area. Now to football, where the Eagles quietly added to their QB room by signing former San Francisco backup Nick Mullens. The 26-year-old started 16 games in three seasons for the 49ers, eight games as an undrafted rookie in 2018 and eight more last season. You might remember that one of his starts last year was a prime-time loss against the Eagles when Jimmy Garoppolo was out with an ankle injury. That’s the game where Mullens threw an absolute gift directly to Eagles linebacker Alex Singleton for a pick-6

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on Sunday night football. The 49ers went 2-6 in games Mullens started last year, and, he completed 64.7% of his passes, throwing 12 touchdowns and 12 interceptions. Maybe Mullens will push Joe Flacco for the backup spot, but I don’t see this as a threat to Jalen Hurts in any way, shape, or form. The Birds also a few days prior to that addressed their need for a tight end by bringing back veteran tight end Richard Rodgers. This is the 4th time in as many years that Rodgers has hit the free agency market, only to wind back up in South Philadelphia. With a Zach Ertz trade or release still seemingly imminent and Dallas Goedert stepping into a featured tight end role, the Eagles were alarmingly thin at the position. For a coach who values multiple-tight-end sets as much as Nick Sirianni did during his time in Indianapolis, a move to bolster the team’s depth at tight end makes sense. Although the “fan” in me still wishes they could somehow keep Ertz on the roster! There’s not much to report on the hockey front, as the Flyers are at home watching while Tampa and the NY Islanders compete on one

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on a journey back in time through present day of late-night television’s most memorable moments. Jimmy Fallon, Jimmy Kimmel, Chelsea Handler, Trevor Noah, Conan O’Brien, Seth Meyers, Amber Ruffin, Lorne Michaels, Desus + Mero, Whoopi Goldberg, along with countless industry insiders give first-hand, behind-the-scenes accounts of an art form that changed the face of television forever. Finally, are you a Pink Floyd fan? Did you see what Rogers Waters said about Facebook’s Mark Zuckerberg? At a recent pro-Julian Assange event, Waters said Pink Floyd doesn't need any Instagram money, revealing that the band denied the social media company's request to use "Another Brick in

Cedar Creek softball: SJ Group 2 Champions the Wall, Part 2" in an advertisement, even though he said “they offered us a huge, huge amount of money." Waters reportedly held up a folder said to have the Instagram inquiry in it, and shared his response in front of the audience, saying "The answer is, 'F-- you. No f-in' way.” He went on to question Zuckerberg’s success asking how he (Zuckerberg) made his way from making an app to rate women's appearances to becoming "one of the most powerful idiots in the world." Wow….and how was YOUR week? I’ll close with a word about masks. Most places are now mask OFF. However, I still encourage you to carry one with you just in case. Be courteous and check what the rules & protocols are

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Harvard Business admits that it’s not an easy fix. The authors say a massive overall in the way we teach and impart leadership development is badly needed. What the authors argue for is something they call PLC or a personal learning cloud. And PLC is made up of four characteristics. The first is that learning needs to be PERSONALIZED. In order words, it’s not a one size fits all for a company or even individual leaders within that company. It’s the realization that everyone has a different learning style, a certain pace and certain media that best helps them in their leadership learning journey. The Second is that LEARNING is socialized. Learning happens best when leaders collaborate and help one another. When I work with teams in leadership development I make sure there is plenty of time for open discussion and feedback on the material we cover. I also recommend holding regular teleconference, Zoom meetings or facilitated discussions to play off of each other and learn from one another. Interaction is key to growing individuals and teams. Next time, I’ll dive deeper into these ideas. Hopefully, not only those of you in business will benefit, but you will find concepts and principles you can apply to all areas of leadership. Jeff Whitaker is a veteran broadcaster here in South Jersey.. He now draws on his experience and training to work with companies and individuals to develop effective storytelling, communications and leadership skills. Find free resources and ways Jeff can work with you at jeffwhitaker.com

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he 100% Black owned company Brooklyn Media Publishing is bringing The Black Excellence Festival to Atlantic City this Friday and Saturday. Pre-covid the event would have been a two festival celebration The Women Of Color Expo and The Men Of Color Expo...however this year the two are coming together as one great festival. The Black Excellence Festival promises the best of both expos and events and experiences that are brand new. The Black Excellence Festival is a great way for people of all ages and backgrounds to celebrate this years’ Juneteenth Holiday. The festival will open on Friday and will include The Comedy Jam on Friday Night. Later on Friday there will be an opening night party. Saturday will include food trucks, a Black Excellence Festival shopping experience and a wealth of professional

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here are a couple more situations that your will need a death certificate or at least a photocopy of one. The first is in regard to credit cards, when an individual passes you want gather all the credit cards and then call each company to close out the accounts. Some credit card companies may require a death certificate while other card companies are fine with a photocopy. Just like gym memberships, cell phone contracts are extremely difficult to get out of while you are alive let alone when a loved one passes. There is a surprising number of hoops to jump through after a cell phone operator’s death. You should call the cell phone company immediately and ask what they require to close an account. Some plans can be canceled simply by giving the correct vital statistical information about the deceased while others will require a photocopy or an

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hen you think of core strength, do you picture six-pack abs and endless amounts of sit-ups and crunches? You’re not alone if you do but it’s time to change your perspective. A strong core goes way beyond that. Everything from daily tasks like tying your shoelaces and cleaning, to heavy weight lifting and cardio exercises all require your core muscles. The stronger they are, the better you’ll perform. Core exercises train the muscles in your pelvis, lower back, hips and abdomen to work in harmony. This leads to better balance and stability for daily activities. This is important as we age. In fact, most physical activities depend on stable core muscles. When you train your core, your lower back also gets stronger and

healthier. Making you less likely to suffer from back pain. This is critical for us as we age. I know a lot of people with back injuries. Our core gets weak and tight over time when the muscles are not properly strengthened or used. Changes in body mechanics, like excessive abdominal fat or prolonged periods of sitting, are a major factor. Both men and women are at risk. This can begin for women in the menopausal years. Having a strong core won’t only affect your sit-ups. It has a positive impact on your physical wellbeing as a whole. As the back and abdominal area becomes stronger, the body’s balance and coordination also improves. When you do core exercises it stimulates a particular area in the brain called the cerebellum. The cerebellum affects coordination, spatial awareness and balance. These exercises are not only a workout for your

body, but also for your brain. That’s a two for one kind of exercise. So if you’re into sports which require good hand-eye coordination such as golf, pickleball, tennis, baseball or even shooting hoops, it’s worth it to work on those abdominal muscles. With a strong core, stress and tension are removed from your back muscles and that alone enhances your flexibility and gives you a broader range of motion.

Let me explain some of the ways to strengthen your core because knowledge is power and we need to protect our bodies. The first is a plank. I’ll give a little explanation so that you may do these at home and on your own time. The high or low plank is a perfect start to your core strengthening journey because it has minimal movement. It also can be adapted to something harder or easier depending on how you feel. Support your lower body on your forearms (low) or your hands(high) with your legs behind you, keep your back straight and low holding this position for as long as possible. When improving with your core strength, start to hold for longer times. The next is called Bird-Dog and I love it because it targets your lower back! A lot of the core activities you’re used to, target your abdominal area. This helps not only your lower back but improves balance and stability. Kneel on all fours before raising your right arm out, at the same time straighten your left leg out. Once you’ve done this hold before lowering to the ground, repeat on the other side. It’s a very simple movement that keeps the brain engaged. Bicycle crunches are another favorite and also very effective because upper and lower abs will be tested, along with your hips! Make sure you don’t twist your body too quickly or hard as this could cause injury. Sit with a slight bend at your knees, bring your right knee up and your left elbow down towards each other. Repeat this on the other side. Last and never least, is my absolute favorite because it works the glutes as well. These are called Glute Bridges. Lie face up on the floor, with your knees bent and feet flat on the ground. Keep your arms at your side with your palms down. I tell my clients to place their feet at 11am and 1pm to take any pressure off their knees. This particular exercise engages the core stabilizers. Lift your hips off the ground until your knees, hips and shoulders form a straight line. Hold your bridged position for a couple of seconds before easing back down. There you have it! Happy Core Strengthening! Bonnie Miller is certified fitness instructor at the Ocean City Aquatic and Fitness Center and Atilis Gym in Galloway. She is a mom of three and resides Somers Point.

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