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A Booming Fourth and Summer Season

Band. Check out the photos on page 36 -37, plus information on upcoming concerts.

Parades made a comeback including the traditional bike parades in Ocean City. You can view scenes from that on page 16 of this week's edition. The sky was lit up in celeLetter from the editor bration Sunday night, from Atlantic City to Ocean City and many places hat a spectacular 4th in between. of July Weekend we You may have noticed a new had at the Jersey game on the beach with a Shore! Despite the mini trampoline. It’s not iffy weather forecast, visitors came for kids to bounce on, rather it’s for in droves. From the beach concerts Photo by Abby Longstreet to the boardwalk, entertainment balls to be passed. was everywhere, and business was Called Spikeball, to savor it! Take a it has become all booming! Our hard-hit hospitality inwalk on the beach, dustry was once again thriving. Last the rage this year. go paddleboarding, weekend had some spotty showers.

Some call the game take in the concert After the rain showers, visitors at a love child between in the park, pack a the Shore were treated to a couple volleyball and fourpicnic or do whatevsquare, played with a of beautiful rainbows. I was on the er it is that makes the beach in Ocean City with my daughter taut hula hoop sized net season special to you. As for one. There was a brief shower, placed between the two Photo by Steffen Klenk busy as you are, don’t let followed by a magnificent sight. teams. Check out the it pass you by.

Some of the holiday weekend's feature on page 12, describing the Someone commented recently highlights included the much-anticgame’s origins and rise in popularity.

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My Take on Climate Change & Global Warming

Weather

By Dan Skeldon

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hrough hundreds of school visits and public appearances through my 23-year career as a meteorologist, there's one question I've been asked repeatedly, far more than any other.

It doesn't matter if it's a kindergarten class or a group of senior citizens, or any age group in between. "What's your opinion on global warming (or climate change)" tops the list of weather queries, perhaps now more than ever.

While I always answer when asked (though never written about it), the answer is not a simple one, as much as it should be. Like so much else these days, the topic of climate change has unfortunately become a politically charged one. And I graciously avoid entering the political fray whenever possible. Besides, climate change should not be politically motivated to

begin with, much like what happened to mask wearing during the pandemic.

The answers are based in science.

Now, meteorology remains an "inexact" science in some respects. And tomorrow's forecast still has some inherent uncertainty in it, let alone a forecast for forty years from now. But science has greatly evolved over the last few decades, and there's certain things that can be said definitively.

1) Yes, our climate is changing. The Earth is currently in a steady warming cycle, and at least some of it can be directly attributed to humans. Whether it's 20% or 80% our fault, the percentages are irrelevant to the big picture.

2) Yes, if we clean up our act in terms of the environment, that warming will slow. It likely won't stop altogether, as some of that warming is inherently natural. But again, squabbling over percentages is unproductive.

I find my beliefs in the middle of the two more popular and more flawed extremes that have emerged over the last decade or so. The first is the climate change denier, those that simply refuse to accept the science and believe the climate is changing. They will use the arctic blasts last winter that wreaked havoc in Texas, or any blizzard or cold snap anywhere, as an

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example to disprove the idea of global warming. One of the main flaws with this logic is the lack of understanding of the difference between weather and climate. Weather is the sky conditions, temperatures, and precipitation at one place and time. Climate is the average weather conditions that prevail over a long period, decades or even centuries. So in most cases, a single event doesn't help prove the existence of global warming or conversely refute climate change.

Then there's the other extreme, those that think every weather event is the direct result of climate change. Every hurricane, every drought, and every heat wave are all due to our changing climate, if you subscribe to this theory. However, there are obvious flaws with this reasoning as well. Let's take Hurricane Sandy hitting South Jersey as an example. Sandy struck our coast in late October, unusually late in the season, while taking an unusual track by making a hard left turn into the Jersey shore in 2012. In all likelihood, Sandy would have occurred even if our climate wasn't changing.

And it still would have been a once in a generation storm. But because our Earth has warmed and the ocean levels have risen, everyone impacted by Sandy likely had 2 to 4 inches more water in their homes than they would have if our climate wasn't warming. Similarly, tidal flooding is much more common along our coast now than decades ago.

That 2 to 4 inches of extra water is climate change at work, not any one storm occurring by itself.

We can use the recent unprecedented heat wave in the Pacific Northwest as an example as well. Triple digit heat isn't unheard of there, although it is rare. But thanks to climate change, the intensity of the late June heat, when all-time record highs in Seattle, Portland, and even Canada (the entire

country) were shattered. When the old 100+ year-old record high in Portland was 107 degrees and it was broken 3 straight days with 108, 112, and 116 degree heat, that's our warming climate.

Now there's a wild card in all of this too, and that's overpopulation, or at least people (unknowingly) seeking out disaster-prone areas to live. Take New Orleans for instance.

If you build a city on 90-degree Gulf Of Mexico water on land that is below sea level, you're inviting disaster to happen. Similarly, if you continue to build up the Desert Southwest with millions more people than the already limited water supply can handle, you too will inevitably see water shortages when a generational drought develops and is made more severe by climate change. And even here in South Jersey, we love the shore for all its beauty and wouldn't want to call anywhere else home. But we live on barrier islands, meant to serve as barriers and get beaten up by storms, which may become more severe due to our warming planet.

So there's my answer to a complicated question, or at least the start of it. And I'll forecast it will draw some naysayers, and some supporters.

Which is why I like to stick to the less controversial 7-day forecast as my day job.

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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Events and Happenings

July 8th

Super American Circus

▶Thursday-Sunday

Showboat Atlantic City 801 Boardwalk Families will be delighted with performers from around the world. This modern spectacular circus showcases the best acts that include, The Amazing Mario Espana on the Wheel of Danger, the funniest clowns, deathy defying aerialists, plus the very best circus performers from America’s Got Talent. Now through September 6th. Showtimes are Thursday & Friday at 4:30pm and Saturday & Sunday at 1pm. For more information and tickets, visit superamericancircus.com.

Cirque Risque

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Showboat Atlantic City 801 Boardwalk The infamous Cirque Risque is a sizzling hot exhibit of raw sensuality and unparalleled multi-talented artistry drawing audiences from around the world. With performers including aerialists, silks, contortionists, comedians and more, the night offers a mature crowd a respectful but bawdy night out. For more information and tickets, visit cirquerisque.com.

Thrilling Thursday Movies on the Beach

▶7pm

Granville and Huntington Avenue Beach behind the Martin Bloom Pavilion This week, enjoy a showing of Jaws 2. Movies begin at 7pm and will be shown on a digital screen. Free Recreational Cornhole play begins at 6pm. Rain date is Friday. Movies subject to change or cancellation. Learn more at margatehasmore.com.

July 9th

EHT Movie Under the Stars

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Tony Canale Park Come join EHT Recreation and watch a Movie Under the Stars. This week, bring your family to Tone Canale Park to watch the new Aladdin movie (2019).

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EHT Rhythm in the Park

▶8pm

Tony Canale Park Concerts run Fridays at the Robert J. Amphitheater at Tony Canale Park. This Friday, July 2nd, Juicy the Band performs.

Somers Point AtlantiCare Beach Concert

July 11th

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William Morrow Beach The 29th Annual Somers Point Beach Concert Series begins this Friday with an Americana Showcase featuring Johnny Sansone & Heather “Lil Mama” Hardy with Special Guest Teddy Royal from the Fats Domino band. Learn more at somerspointbeachconcerts.com.

July 10th

41st Annual John Carey Master’s Swim

▶10am-12pm

34th Street Beach, Ocean City Registration opens at 8am. The race starts at the Beach Patrol Station. For more information, call 609-399-6111.

Ventnor Summer Beach Jam

▶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 Kilted Rogues.

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5th Annual Gilda’s Club South Jersey Dragon Boat Festival

▶9am-5pm

Lenape Park 717 Park Rd. Mays Landing The Festival will be a day of Dragon Boat races, a flower ceremony for loved ones touched by cancer, live entertainment, fantastic local food, vendors, and fun for the whole family. The Dragon Boat Festival benefits Gilda’s Club South Jersey’s free programs for men, women, teens, and children impacted by cancer. For more information, please visit gildasclubsouthjersey.org/dragon-boat-festival.

Absecon Concerts in the Park

▶7pm

Heritage Park The City of Absecon presents Concerts in the Park, an evening of fun, friends and food. This week, enjoy live music

by Suite Impression as they sing doo wop and oldies. Free admission. Bring your own chair or blanket.

July 12th

The Machine performs Pink Floyd

▶7pm

Ocean City Music Pier A staple of the Summer Concnert Series through the years, the band performs the music of Pink Floyd as a laser show lights up the stage. Tickets available at Ticketmaster.

July 13th

Senior Dance Society

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▶Wednesdays

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Ocean City Tabernacle Grounds Every Wednesday now through September 8th.

Kids

Educational Sail

▶Saturday,

July 3rd from 10am-1pm

Bayshore Center at Bivalve 2800 High St. Port Norris The Maurice River is one of only four New Jersey rivers in the National Wild and Scenic Rivers program. You won’t want to forget your camera on this sail. Sit back and relax as the fertile riverbanks pass you by. Learn more at bayshorecenter.org.

Family-Friendly Bingo

▶Monday,

July 5th 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.

EHT Monday Morning Madness

July 14th

▶Monday,

July 12th from 7:30-9pm

Behind Venturas Greenhouse 106 S. Benson Ave. Margate Enjoy free family friendly acoustic music behind Ventura’s Greenhouse. This week, the Either Way band performs rock and pop covers. Learn more at margatehasmore.com.

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July 12th at 11am

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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.

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Cheers To Summer!

▶Saturdays

from 8am-12pm

Farmers Markets

Margate Community Farmers Market

▶Thursdays

from 8:30am-12pm

Steve & Cookie’s by the Bay 9700 Amherst Ave. Learn more at margatehasmore.com.

Galloway Green Market

▶Thursdays

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Historic Smithville 615 E. Moss Mill Rd. It’s just not summer without a local farmers market.

Stop by the Village Greene to get your veggies, produce, seafood and all things locally grown. Learn more at gogreengalloway.org.

Ventnor City Farmers Markets

▶Fridays

from 8:30am-12pm

Atlantic & Newport Avenues Learn more at facebook.com/Ventnorcityfarmersmarket.

Tony Canale Park A youth entertainment series. Shows begin Mondays at 11am at the Robert J. Lincoln Amphitheater.

This Monday, enjoy live entertainment by Al Grout the Juggler.

Free Family Fun Night in Sea Isle Excursion Park JFK Blvd. & Pleasure Ave. Guests will enjoy an interactive LIVE performance every Monday night, featuring your favorite characters.

Additional activities for the families on the grounds as well.

This week, enjoy Superheroes Unite.

Wacky Wednesday

▶Wednesday,

July 14th at 10:30am

Ocean City Music Pier French Fry Sculpting: Use your creativity to shape and sculpt French fries into your own unique masterpiece. The contest is free and open to all ages. For more information, call 609-399-6111.

Health and Wellness

▶Summer

Yoga in Longport

Tuesdays & Thursdays at 9:30am Longport Borough Hall 2305 Atlantic Ave. Classes 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.

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America Celebrates 245th Birthday

cean City capped off the July 4th weekend of events with a large Fireworks Display shot off from a barge in the ocean, near the Music Pier. The huge crowd joined in singing the songs being played and gave a prolonged applause and shouts of "USA"

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Ball Game Spikes In Popularity

By Steffen Klenk

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f you have been on the beach, at a campground or neighborhood parks or barbeques, you may have noticed a popular game that has been gaining momentum.

Spikeball has been sweeping the nation in recent years and is a game that can be played in virtually any setting.

The sport was originally invented in 1989. Jeff Kruneck, a cartoonist and toymaker, came up with the original design for the roundnet.

Roundnet is a small trampoline-like net that is placed on the ground, with a small bouncing ball. Approximately 20 years later, Chicago native Chris Ruder patented the now-popular net sport under the name Spikeball.

Ruder initially purchased the original game, sold tersely in the 1980s The concept of the game is simple. In order to play you will need at least four participants. The players

are divided into two teams of two people. Be sure that your Spikeball is inflated and the tension of the net is consistent. Once the server strikes the ball, players can go in any direction they choose.

Possession changes once the ball has hit the net, and you only get three touches per possession. Once the ball hits the rim, rolls across the net, or if the same player hits the ball more than once, points are awarded to that team.

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It is also important to note: you cannot catch the ball. Also, if the server faults twice, points are automatically awarded to the other team. Winning in Spikeball is easy. Typically, a game is won once a team has reached 21 points.

Shorter games can be played up to 11 or 15 points.

In 2014, Rudder went on the ABC television show, Shark Tank, to pitch his idea to the investors. Three years later, the game began making

waves. In 2017, the company sold its 1 millionth net. Today, Spikeball is generating over $15 million in annual sales. Audiences around the world have caught on to the craze.

In 2018, the sport made its first appearance on ESPN, with an invitational rally held in Lancaster Counnty, PA. The Spikeball College Championships held in 2019 were viewed by over 1.5 million viewers. It even has its own governing body; the Spikeball Roundnet Association. Sanctioned matches can be seen at various sports parks and venues throughout the country.

It is easy to see why so many people love this game. The simplicity of Spikeball, from setup to game play, makes it versatile. If you plan on hitting the beach this summer be sure to join in on a match, or, sit back and watch from the sidelines while you enjoy a cool, refreshing beverage. Spikeball can be found in retail locations throughout the country, including the Ocean City boardwalk.

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Pirate History Washed Ashore

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any a pirate passed er commercial, manufacturing and by the Jersey Shore the general maritime community that and found their way pirates might “come a calling” in a through our local wadramatic and forceful way seeking to terways and marshland. fill their needs. Another risk was that For pirates to conduct their busithe bay and river were narrow openness along our coastline, meant takings within which to maneuver, both ing on more than the usual risks, but the chance to trade, re-supply and frolic was just too tempting. Others such as, outlaws, smugglers and those engaged in illegal activity of all kinds, were already in place. The new swashbucklers served to reinforce the open climate in the waters of the southern New Jersey coast.

In these circumstances, it would not be surprising to find some proof that Cape Island and the bay communities of Cape May County operated a station, position or function during the time of the “underground rail- Pirates sailed in small Brigantine ships like this. road,” during our Civil War years. for the merchants and the pirates For piratical men, “on the account” as well. While merchant ships used there were also several other serisquare-rigged sails and deep hulls, ous risks to deal with. There was the they sacrificed the ability to change danger of being recognized by others direction quickly or accurately. They anxious to claim generous rewards were restricted to deep water, natfor information and capture offered ural or maintained by dredging. The in the king’s warrants. These posted ships of the pirate and pirate huntwarrants notified the public and others were mainly classed as sloops.

They sported as many as three masts and were shallow-drafted which gave them the ability to travel very quickly and accurately using a jib-rigged sail plan.

Due to the ongoing Dutch, Swedish and English presence, the pirates needed a place to temporarily stash goods not yet ready to be disposed of. Our Delaware Bay county of Cape May, fit the bill quite nicely in the days before settlements came to be permanently established. Always overshadowed by Cape Island and the settlements of the coastal barrier islands and mainland villages, the bay side was anything but fallow. Much exploration by land and sea took place back as historical footprints washed ashore during the “Golden Age of Pirates stashing loot. the Pirates.”

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Shore Local-tainment Live & Local Music Calendar

July 8th

No Clue Trio 5:30pm JW Restaurant.

139 E Faunce Landing Rd. Absecon Little Stranger 7pm Garden Pier at Showboat. 801 Boardwalk The Rockets 7-11pm The Lobby Bar at Hard Rock 1000 Boardwalk, Atlantic City

July 9th

Alzonia & Steel Source 3:30-7pm The Beach Bar at Hard Rock 1000 Boardwalk, Atlantic City Don’t Call Me Francis 5-9pm Ski Beach, Ventnor Andy Berlin 6-9pm Fitzpatrick’s 650 New Rd. Somers Point Grooveheart 6-10pm Laguna Grill & Rum Bar 1400 Ocean Ave. Brigantine Johnny Sansone & Heather “Lil Mama” Hardy w/ Teddy Royal from the Fats Domino Band 7pm William Morrow Beach, Somers Point Juicy 7pm Tony Canale Amphitheater, EHT Mel & Tony 7-11pm McGettigan’s 500 S. New York Rd. Galloway Sensational Soul Cruisers 7-11pm Sweetwater Marina 2780 7th Ave. Sweetwater Shaun LaBoy 9pm Tennessee Avenue Beer Hall 133 S. Tennessee Ave. Atlantic City

July 10th

The Company 12-4pm Sweetwater Marina 2780 7th Ave. Sweetwater Dom Martino 12-4pm The Point 998 Bay Ave. Somers Point The Whitewalls 1-5pm Laguna Grill & Rum Bar 1400 Ocean Ave. Brigantine The Coconutz Band 3:30-7pm The Beach Bar at Hard Rock 1000 Boardwalk, Atlantic City Ludo Menegon 5pm Tennessee Avenue Beer Hall 133 S. Tennessee Ave. Atlantic City Ballyhoo! w/ Ill Rendition & LNJ Sessions 5-10pm Bourre AC 201 S. New York Ave. Atlantic City Gypsy Wisdom 5:30-9pm The Lobby Bar at Hard Rock 1000 Boardwalk, Atlantic City Kilted Rogues 6-9pm Newport Avenue Beach, Ventnor Screaming Matilda 6-10pm Sweetwater Marina 2780 7th Ave. Sweetwater Space Camp Trio 6-10pm The Point 998 Bay Ave. Somers Point The Tommy Allen Band 7-10pm Josie Kelly’s 908 Shore Rd. Somers Point

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The Usual Suspects 8pm-12am EHT Vagabond 3016 Ocean Heights Ave. Egg Harbor Township Quasimodo’s Bride 9pm Tennessee Avenue Beer Hall 133 S. Tennessee Ave. Atlantic City Steal the Sky 10pm-1:30am The Lobby Bar at Hard Rock 1000 Boardwalk, Atlantic City

July 11th

Rob Gordon 12-4pm The Point 998 Bay Ave. Somers Point Incognito 1-5pm Laguna Grill & Rum Bar 1400 Ocean Ave. Brigantine Hourde of One 2-5pm Gregory’s 900 Shore Rd. Somers Point The Impulsives 2-6pm Sweetwater Marina 2780 7th Ave. Sweetwater Ken Shiles & CiBon 4-8pm EHT Vagabond 3016 Ocean Heights Ave. Egg Harbor Township Cheezy & the Crackers 6-10pm The Point 998 Bay Ave. Somers Point Dan Burke Band 6-10pm Laguna Grill & Rum Bar 1400 Ocean Ave. Brigantine Al Olivero 6pm Tennessee Avenue Beer Hall 133 S. Tennessee Ave. Atlantic City Suite Inspiration 7pm Heritage Park, Absecon

July 12th

Adam Holcombe & Louie B. 5-9pm Laguna Grill & Rum Bar 1400 Ocean Ave. Brigantine Crash the Party 7-11pm The Lobby Bar at Hard Rock 1000 Boardwalk, Atlantic City IV Play and Pope John Paul and The Oil Boys 7pm Tennessee Avenue Beer Hall 133 S. Tennessee Ave. Atlantic City

July 13th

Originaire 5-9pm Laguna Grill & Rum Bar 1400 Ocean Ave. Brigantine

July 14th

Billy Walton Band 6-10pm Laguna Grill & Rum Bar 1400 Ocean Ave. Brigantine Hotlanta 6-10pm Sweetwater Marina 2780 7th Ave. Sweetwater Either Way 7-9:30pm Ventura’s Greenhouse 106 S. Benson Ave. Margate Times and dates are subject to change.

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A Look Back at Ocean City

By Fred Miller

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ifty years ago, the summer of 1971 was recorded as another excellent season for the Ocean City Beach Patrol.

The 115-member patrol—under the leadership of Captain George T. Lafferty—made 677 rescues and it was another summer of no drownings on a lifeguard protected beach.

1971 marked the 11th year in a row the OCBP won both the ocean and pool South Jersey championships.

The ocean title was a one-point victory over Atlantic City, but in the pool meet the OC lifeguards more than doubled the score of second place Avalon, 73-36.

The OCBP also won the Margate Memorial Championship.

The following were on the 1971 competition team: Hans Giesecke, Karsten Giesecke, Kevin Daly, Bill

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The intra-squad trophy winners were; doubles row—1. Dave Smith and Bob Young, 2. Kevin Daly and Mike Bradley, 3. Hans and Karsten Giesecke; singles row—1. Hans Giesecke, 2. Kevin Daly, 3. John Hink; swim—1. Bill Dorney, 2. Dennis Carey, 3. Paul McDonald.

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Bike Parade Rolls Through Ocean City

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cean City held two 4th of July Bike Parades over the holiday weekend. Saturday, July 3rd, the South End Parade was held and included music by the marching Mummers

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The North End Bike Parade was held the following day, Sunday, July 4th. It too included costumed walking participants, decorated wagons, and both children and adults on patriotically decorated bicycles.

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Have You Seen the Ghost Crabs?

By Steffen Klenk

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f you go out for an early morning walk along the beach, you might see these creatures crawling out of the sand. They can be found moving quickly into tiny holes as we pass during the light of day. It is at night when their movements are most active. While ghost crabs might sound scary to some people, these sea scavengers are a popular resident of our coastal sands.

The Atlantic Ghost Crab is the species most commonly found in our region. They dominate beaches everywhere from Rhode Island to the South, extending into the farthest reaches of Brazil. Ghost crabs are generally small.

At a size of only three inches in width, their quick and sudden movements make them transparent in the light of day. However, their large, elongated eyes are what make these quick-footed crustaceans stand out.

Fun fact: the Latin name for ghost crabs, Ocypode, mean “swift-footed.” They can move really fast if need be!

While Ghost Crabs are frequently spotted during daylight hours, they are relatively nocturnal creatures. They enjoy feeding on small insects, clams and mole crabs. Often times, they like to forage on vegetation and detritus. But, like all sea creatures, they do have several predators.

Seagulls and other shorebirds will feed on these small crustaceans.

Photo by Abby Longstreet To protect themselves from unfrom the harshest wanted predators, of winds. You may and to get much often find younger needed relief from ghost crabs burrow the hot sun, ghost closer to the ocean, crabs will dig burwhile their older rows in the sand. relatives stay higher Holes are often dug up in the sand. up to four feet deep, Do you know that ghost crabs can make and over 100 feet from water’s edge, far enough Photo by Abby Longstreet noise? While these tiny away from incoming crustaceans are not tides. They will also hibernate deep inas loud as seagulls or other shoreto these holes during the winter, away birds, they have the ability to strike

the ground with their claws.

They can also make bubbling sounds and rub their legs together to attract attention, much like crickets do.

Here’s an interesting fact: ghost crabs can create sounds with their stomachs to ward off predators. In 2019, researchers discovered that these crustaceans have a set of three teeth, two laterals and one medial. The teeth rub against one another to create this unique phenomenon.

While it is almost impossible for a human to hear these creatures stomping their feet amongst crashing waves, they are surely visible to the naked eye.

While ghost crabs might sound intimidating, fear not. These tiny creatures will move swiftly away along your journey. They will only pinch if they feel threatened or harmed. So enjoy the sand and the surf during your summer vacation.

Steffen Klenk is a multimedia journalist. He resides in Ocean City and enjoys capturing the eclectic moments of shore life.

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OCTC’s Summer Children’s Theatre Series at the Music Pier is Back

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hen you’re a bear, life is just a bowl of porridge—that is until a little blonde beauty queen ransacks your house! Everybody knows the story of Goldilocks and the Three Bears—but nobody has ever heard the story from the bears’ point of view!

Papa Bear, Mama Bear, Baby Bear, and Goldie are ready entertain audiences at the Ocean City Music Pier with merry music and plenty of laughs!

The Ocean City Theatre Company will present the family musical, THE THREE BEARS this Tuesday, July 13th at 10:30 and 6:30. All tickets are $10 in advance and $12 on the day of the show. To purchase your tickets, call 609-399-6111 or visit oceancityvacation.com/boxoffice.

The 2021 Children’s Theatre Series will feature the following shows: JULY 20th – Ocean City Theatre Company Presents JACK AND THE BEANSTALK - Young Jack and his Mother have had their fair share of problems since Jack’s father disappeared—not only have they sold their precious cow, but now there’s a Giant to deal with as well!

Take a musical trip up the beanstalk with Jack and discover the town’s unexpected

solution to the Giant’s grumpy attitude!

10:30am at the Ocean City Music Pier located at Moorlyn Terrace & the Boardwalk. Performances start at 10:30am and 6:30pm at the Ocean City Music Pier.

JULY 27th – Ocean City Theatre Company Presents AWESOME ALLIE: FIRST KID ASTRONAUT - Allie was just your typical eight-year-old girl from Skokie, Illinois, until one day she was chosen for a very special mission. At the farthest edges of our solar system, a space alien lands on Pluto looking for something very important from Earth. But it won’t speak with the President. It claims it won’t speak with anyone. Anyone, that is, except Awesome Allie. Called from across the sky and tapped by the President himself, Allie soon sets out in her dance-powered spaceship on a journey through the stars, soaring from Earth to Pluto with only a trusty, talking dog named Captain Chaos by her side. Along the way, she’ll meet unlikely challenges and unlikelier friends, from the disco dancing land rover stranded on Mars, to the world’s smartest supercomputer, PAL 9000. She’ll learn the order of the planets and lots of fun facts about the solar system, and she’ll need the whole

audience’s help if she’s going to dance her ship all the way to Pluto. But what does this Alien want? What is it that’s worth crossing the entire solar system to find?

Allie’s about to discover that friendship just might be the most important thing in the whole universe—but only the audience can help her figure it out! Performances start at 10:30am and 6:30pm at the Ocean City Music Pier.

AUGUST 3rd – Ocean City Theatre Company Presents ALEXANDER, WHO’S NOT NOT NOT NOT GOING TO MOVE - Based on Judith Viorst’s book Alexander, Who’s Not (Do You Year Me? I Mean It!) Going to Move. Alexander has

just received some really bad news from his parents. His dad has taken a job in a city a thousand miles away, which means that he and his mom and his dad and his bossy older brothers, Nick and Anthony, are going to have to move to a whole new city. And even though his mom says, "Wait, you'll like it," Alexander already knows that he’ll hate it. He’ll hate it because he’ll never have a best friend like Paul again. And he’ll never have a great sitter like Rachel again. And he’ll never again have his soccer team or his car pool or kids who know him or…Anyway, he can’t bear to leave the people and places he loves, so he decides that he won’t move. First he tries to live with three different neighbors. Then he tries to build a tent so he can live by himself. Then he decides he’ll hide so that his parents will never find him, but that doesn’t work out either. While Alexander barricades his bedroom door, his mom and dad and even his brothers find some special ways to make it easier for Alexander to leave.

They also help him to understand that home is "where your family is, where you’re with the people who love you best of all." Performances start at 10:30am and 6:30pm at the Ocean City Music Pier.

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Summer Sipping: Iced Coffee Recipes to make From Home Basic Cold Brew

By Sarah Fertsch

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s the self-proclaimed queen of iced coffee, I spend way too much money on delicious iced lattes and cold brew in the summer months. Nothing beats the gentle ring of ice beat against glass, spinning your sustainable straw to create waves of smooth sweetness.

And of course, there are plenty of great coffee spots in Atlantic County and Ocean City. But you can be your own best barista.

Here are my favorite homemade iced coffee recipes to perk you up:

This is a great base to flavor further. Sure, you can buy iced coffee in bulk at the grocery store, but the recipe below is cheaper and more delicious. Enjoy!

Ingredients: ● 2 cups of freshly ground coffee beans (ground course for French Press) ● 2 cups of cold water ● 1 cupful of ice

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1 French Press 1 small colander ● Coffee filters Grind beans coarsely (using your personal grinder or have a local coffee shop grind them for you).

Pour the grounds into French Press and add two cups of cold water. Stir, place lid over French Press and leave on counter for 18-24 hours.

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Maple Cinnamon Iced Coffee

Ingredients: ● 1 cup of cold brew over ice ● 3 tablespoons of all-natural maple syrup ● 1 sprinkle of cinnamon ● 1 sprinkle of nutmeg ● 1 sprinkle of ground ginger ● 1 sprinkle of brown sugar ● ½ cup of milk of choice Pour cold brew over ice in a mason jar. Add syrup, spices, sugar and milk.

Screw lid on mason jar and shake vigorously. Take off the lid, add a straw, and enjoy!

Iced Caramel Mocha

Ingredients: ● 1 cup of cold brew over ice ● 2 tablespoons of chocolate syrup ● 2 tablespoons of caramel syrup

½ cup of milk of choice Whipped Cream Pour cold brew over ice in a mason jar. Add chocolate and caramel syrups. Screw the lid onto the jar and shake vigorously. Take off the lid, add milk, top with whipped cream and swirls of chocolate and caramel syrups, add a straw, and sip away!

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Honey Lavender Iced Coffee

Ingredients: 1 cup of cold brew over ice ● 2 tablespoons of honey ● 1 teaspoon of lavender extract ● 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract ● ½ cup of milk of choice Pour cold brew over ice in a mason jar. Add extracts and honey. Screw the lid on the jar and shake vigorously.

Take off the lids, add milk, and enjoy!

I love to make these recipes in large batches for pool parties or early-morning meetups. Make sure to keep lots of mason jars and reusable straws nearby, and make cold brew ahead of time for whenever cravings come! Celebrate iced coffee season and have a happy summer! ●

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Elevate Your Favorite Dishes with Herbs from the Garden Let It Grow

By Tammy Thornton

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hether you are new to gardening or a seasoned grower, herbs are a must have in the garden. Herbs elevate any entree, from rosemary on your lemon chicken, to cilantro in your enchiladas. Best of all they are easy to grow and don’t require a lot of space.

Every spring, I long for the last frost date so I can plant my basil. Our family can never have enough basil. We use it to make bruschetta, cut it up over pizza and pasta, and add it to our favorite homemade tomato soup recipe.

Though many herbs can tolerate the cold, basil is a heat-loving plant and won’t survive temperatures much below 50 degrees. Place your basil

that tastes wonderful with red in a sunny location and snip it regularly to promote bushier growth. Once bliss potatoes or lemon chicken. the tomatoes are ripe, there’s nothing During our quarantine, my family like a caprese salad with layers of toexperimented with new recipes, matoes, basil, and mozzarella cheese, and rosemary was a key ingresprinkled with extra virgin olive oil, dient in our focaccia bread. This salt, pepper, and oregano, with a Mediterranean herb likes full sun and well-drained soil; overwatersplash of balsamic vinegar.

Another favorite herb in my garden ing will kill this plant. If planting is cilantro. We love to add it to our tain a pot, use pebbles or broken cos, fresh salsa, and black bean salad. pottery below the soil to aid in Unlike basil, cilantro prefers cooler drainage. Rosemary will also enjoy temperatures and begins to “bolt” our sandy South Jersey soil. and set seeds when the weather Lavender is another Mediterragets too hot. Did you know that nean herb that enjoys similar coriander seeds are simply conditions to rosemary. the seeds of cilantro?

Once again, make In other countries, sure it has good drainage and a many people call the sunny location. Almost any container with good drainage can be entire cilantro plant Give yourself used to make a whimsical kitchen garden. coriander. Cilantro is sweet dreams a strong herb; most people either love by making lavender so use lavender and rosemary to make it or hate it. Most of sachets from the herb-infused oils. beautifully scented our family loves it, but Thyme is an easy to grow herb that my youngest son can’t dried flowers. Lavender comes back year after year. One of my stand the smell when can be ground with favorites to grow is lemon thyme. It I’m cutting it up. sugar and added to You can cut the stems of chives adds a subtle lemony flavor to chicken, Rosemary is anover a baked potato or add the cookies, ice cream, or potatoes, and other vegetables. Add other strong herb edible flowers to a colorful salad. lemonade. You can ala few springs atop a platter of salmon

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Pops, Pink Floyd and Pie-Eating on Tap in Ocean City

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he Ocean City Pops performed an exceptional free concert at Carey Stadium on Saturday in honor of our nation’s birthday, and a whole new audience got to hear our local orchestra. The official grand-reopening Pops concert at the Ocean City Music Pier is scheduled for Sunday, July 11.

A different sort of sound will fill the Music Pier on Monday, July 12 as The Machine performs its tribute to Pink Floyd.

The week of family fun begins on “Wacky Wednesday” with Ocean City’s annual pie-eating contest.

Here’s more information on all of the week’s events.

WEDNESDAY, JULY 7 Ocean City’s “Wacky But Not Tacky” series of Wacky Wednesdays continues at 10:30 a.m. July 7 at the Ocean City Music Pier. The event invites families and individuals to participate in various activities and contests. Celebrate America with a

Starr Gift Shop Steven Starr, at only 25 years old, is already quite the entrepreneur.

He’s been flipping and renting houses for eight years now, but he got his start as a businessperson at the age of 14 when he started his first business: a homemade chocolate shop. He already knew then he wanted to be his own boss, and Ocean City is a lucky town for it, because now we have Starr Gift Shop at Stainton’s as a result. It seems running a small business just came naturally to Steve.

Starr Gift Shop joined the Stainton’s family in October of 2019 and since then the shop space has doubled in size and offerings. The moment you enter Stainton’s, you see Steve’s pride and joy, his homemade chocolates, along with other candy items displayed in the wooden stand he built himself. Throughout the year you can find candy in seasonal and holiday themes, making them great as little gifts for anyone.

But the candy isn’t the only thing tailored to the seasons. Décor such

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as throw pillows and wall hangings often reflect the time of year in fun patterns and designs as well as warm sentiments and silly sayings.

Of course, you’ll find beach and nautical themed items year-round. Starr Gift Shop has a great variety of glasses that make excellent souvenirs from your trip to Ocean City and if you need something to add to those glasses, you can also find yummy drink mixes. There are also water bottles, pitcher sets, bags, and so many more home and gift items from which to choose. And Steve’s wheels are always turning, thinking up great new items for you.

good old-fashioned apple and cherry pie eating contest. No hands allowed.

No advance registration is required for this free family event (but this contest will be limited to the first 150 contestants).

The popular weekly Farmers Market on the grounds of the Ocean City Tabernacle continue 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. every Wednesday through Sept. 29.

The market features the best of fresh produce from local farms in the region, along with a variety of craft vendors.

The annual Freckle Contest begins at 6 p.m. in front of the Ocean City Music Pier. Registration for this free contest opens at 5:30 p.m.

THURSDAY, JULY 8 Market Days entertainment and activities on downtown Asbury Avenue will run 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. July 8 and continue Thursday mornings through the season.

Family Night entertainers at various blocks on the Ocean City Boardwalk will perform Thursday evenings 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. starting July 1.

SATURDAY, JULY 10 The 41st annual T. John Carey Masters Ocean Swim follows onemile course parallel to the beach.

Swimmers of all ages are invited to compete. Registration starts at 8 a.m. on the beach at 34th Street and the race begins at 10 a.m. Visit www.ocnj. us/ocbp for more information.

SUNDAY, JULY 11 The musicians of the Ocean City Pops are excited to welcome you back to the Music Pier for “The Ocean City Pops Presents -- Grand Re-Opening.”

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favorites and classics under the direction of the new Music Director and Maestro Vince Lee. There will be two identical performances at 7 p.m. and 8 p.m. Each show lasts approximately 45 minutes. Tickets are $10 and seating will be general admission. Call 609399-6111 or visit oceancityvacation. com/boxoffice.

MONDAY, JULY 12 A staple of the Summer Concert Series through the years, The Machine performs the music of Pink Floyd as a laser show lights up the stage. The concert begins at 7 p.m. at the Ocean City Music Pier, 825 Boardwalk. Tickets available at Ticketmaster or the Music Pier Box Office.

TUESDAY, JULY 13 Everybody knows the story of Goldilocks and the Three Bears—but nobody has ever heard the story from the bears’ point of view. Tickets for “The Three Little Bears: The Family Musical” are on sale now for this show in the Ocean City Theatre Company Summer Children’s Series at the Ocean City Music Pier. The show will be performed at 10:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. All tickets are $10 in advance and $12 on the day of the show. Call 609399-6111 or visit oceancityvacation. com/boxoffice.

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My 2021 Summer Beach Playlist

By Sarah Fertsch

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t’s summertime! Time to hit the beach! Pull up your beach chair, open a cold drink, and relax under the sun while vibing to this beach playlist: 1. Cigarette Daydreams by Cage the Elephant For indie lovers, this song is calming with an edge. It has a fun beat as well, and Cage the Elephant is touring locally, so pump yourself up with this jam!

2, Electric Feel by MGMT This pop-rock bop has everything you’re looking for in the beach song.

“Shock me like an electric eel.”

3. American Teen by Khalid Feel out-of-this-world with this synthesized pop ballad. Embrace young vibes, and reminisce about teenage summers.

4. Dance with Me by Diplo, Thomas Rhett and Young Thug You’ll wanna get up and dance to this fun beat. Lean into the country-pop sound and rock on.

5. Dog Days are Over by Florence and the Machine This alternative classic will remind you

to forget the pandemic past and celebrate the beginning of a new season.

6. Saturday Sun by Vance Joy This ukulele bop will instantly make you feel happy and excited for the summer sun.

7. Home by Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros Whistle along to this duet and you’ll be ready for a summer adventure with your significant other. “Let me come home.

Home is wherever I’m with you.”

8. Brand New by Ben Rector Roll your windows down as you head for the beach, and feel like a kid again.

Close your eyes and smile.

9. Hymn for the Weekend by Coldplay This 2010s hit will make you say cheers to vacation and enjoy Beyonce’s collaboration, creating an unforgettable sound.

10. Walking on a Dream by Empire of the Sun You’ll get this song stuck in your head quickly. The beat is catchy, the lyrics are cool, and this song is perfect for your beach vacay.

11. Better Together by Jack Johnson Going surfing? Turn up this jam. This song feels like soft waves lapping your ankles.

12. Brown Eyed Girl by Van Morrison It’s a beach classic. Sing along with your friends as you tan under the sun.

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13. Dani California by Red Hot Chili Peppers Add some punk to your playlist and pretend you’re at a beach concert.

14. Drift Away by Uncle Kracker This is the perfect sipping song. Rest your head back, free your soul, get lost in the rock ‘n roll, and drift away.

15. Under the Boardwalk by The Drifters How can you stroll the boardwalk and NOT sing this song?!

16. Come On Eileen by Dexys Midnight Runners This is such a bop. Throw back and dance!

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When Thomas Jefferson penned these words on behalf of our Founding Fathers he didn't say, "it becomes an option or a good idea." Jefferson said there comes a time when it becomes necessary. 245 years later and I believe we are at a crossroads in our country when there are some things that have once again become necessary if we are to preserve the nation we’ve come to love and so many have died to preserve.

There is a growing movement of “cancel culture” in our society that openly seeks to silence anyone who might disagree with what that “culture” determines is the right point of view.

It’s a movement spearheaded by a very vocal, relatively small number of groups and individuals who have made it their mission to rewrite history, invade our school systems with anti-American rhetoric and doctrine and seek to silence anyone who disagrees. We are at a cultural crossroads.

The encouraging thing is that I speak with a lot of people from all walks of life and virtually everyone I come in contact with agrees that this cancel culture movement does not speak for them or for the values they hold. So, why does it appear that this group is winning the war

on culture and the so-called “re-making” of America. It’s because they have a media that is by and large complicit with their ideology and politicians who are afraid to stand up against them.

As I pointed out last week, the 56 men who gathered in Philadelphia in 1776 found it necessary to stand up and do something; not just stand on the sidelines and watch. They were motivated by conviction that led to courage and resulted in them making a choice.

Each day we are faced with choices.

It's no exaggeration to say that the choices we choose to make (or not make) impact those around us, the community and world we live in and generations to come through our lives and the lives of our children. It's been said that none of us are an island. Each life impacts another.

Like our Founding Fathers before us, we must each ask ourselves the question, Do we hold convictions that trigger the courage to make the necessary choices to change the world? We must as individuals stand up for our inalienable rights Jefferson outlined in the Declaration. These are God given rights and the cornerstone of what separates this nation from other nations and governments around the world. If we standby and let these rights be taken away, we stand to forfeit this great Republic.

It was Benjamin Franklin who said, “We must, indeed, all hang together or, most assuredly, we shall all hang separately.”

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he Wreck of the Spanish screens, projectors, monitors and Armada” by award-winning other items are available as well. playwright Bill Sterritt will “I want people to understand that open at Somers Point’s this is not just a ‘theatre space’ – that newest arts space — studio;space anyone could use it for just about – on July 17 and run for four weeks. any purpose,” said Sterritt.

Sterritt, a Cape May son who The purpose at hand for now is spent the majority of his adult life “Armada,” a two-act, two-person in Los Angeles, returned to South play set in Paris. The plot surrounds a Jersey a few years back and, ever female physician — Dr. Anne Cloudy, since, has been producing shows and played by New York actress Kerry Fringe Festivals through his producMcGann – who left her husband that tion company SPQR Stage in Cape morning and is poised to address an May’s Aerodrome. His plays have international conference the next won awards at the South Coast morning, and a modern-day Repertory in California, as Robin Hood — Drake well as other places, (just Drake), played by and he has been a fiSterritt — who leads nalist at the Eugene Somali pirates in hijacking an oil O’Neill National Playwrights Contanker. ference.

McGann has a His “Wreck of wealth of stage the Spanish Arand screen expemada” is his first rience such as her production in his per formance as new space in Somers Stella in “A Streetcar Point.

Named Desire”, as well “Kudos to (the city and as numerous Hallmark people of) Somers Point,” Kerry McGann Channel movies including the said Sterritt. “They welrecent “One Royal Holiday,” comed me, made sure I had everywhich was one of the most popular thing I needed … they’ve been great.” shows on the network during the Studio;space, Sterritt insists, can pandemic. be utilized for anything and anyone.

“Armada”, which had been perIts opening show is “3 Egg Creams” formed in the New York International with Vince Bandille, which opens Fringe Festival among other stages, the week before “Armada”. Sterritt is semi-autobiographical for Sterritt, welcomes all, however, to use this who has an MFA from Carnegie Melspace that seats up to 50 audience lon University.

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Eat, Drink, and Listen to Live Music all Summer Long at Sunset at Ventnor's Ski Beach you may have missed out on the “Sensational Soul Cruisers” on the opening weekend or “The Burnsiders” on June 30th, there are still several shows left thru September 3rd which will certainly not disappoint.

Local legends “Don’t Call me Francis” will be performing on July 9th, followed by “Juicy” on July 14th, with both shows starting at 6pm. The former are an award-winning ten-member, multi-instrumental ensemble who perform just about any style of music from any era. Juicy perform as a 3-to-9-piece female-fronted band who currently have a residency spot at The Tropicana Casino and are known for their own twist on party and dance tunes from the 1960s to the current 2020s.

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summer for the kids. This will be followed by a performance from Even Betta, a live music duo specializing in crowd-pleasing pop music and oldies from the 1940s and 60s.

The Burnsiders will take the stage at 7:45 to perform a mix of Roots, Rocksteady, Lovers Rock, Dancehall, and Ska. This is one for the reggae lovers who missed out on their Caribbean vacation this summer – you will feel as though you are on the

tropical beaches of the Caribbean.

Finally, on September 3rd, the Dueling Pianos will be closing out the summer series in style from 6pm. More than just two guys singing songs, the Dueling Pianos are a request-driven mega-interaction who incorporate comedy and crowd participation for a memorable night.

There is no need to bring your own picnic as there will also be a wide range of food vendors serving delicious eats such as pizza, subs, empanadas from Soul Empanadas, BBQ, donuts from Firehouse Donuts, and much more. For those 21 and over, Ducktown will be there with their Duck Hut providing alcoholic drinks including refreshing, ice-cold beers.

Several craft vendors will be on site selling a wide range of items including handmade jewelry, cutting boards, crochet, CBD products, photography, and more. Tanya attended the event on opening weekend and said, “It was great! My kids ran themselves tired in the beautiful setting,

we met up with some friends and had a couple of drinks, and I even bought some beautiful earrings from one of the vendors. It was a great event to take the family to and we will definitely be going back before the summer is out. Best of all – it was free!”

This event is completely free and there is on-street parking available in the surrounding areas. The setting could not be more perfect as Ski Beach is a waterfront location with breathtaking natural scenery which offers the perfect setting for active play for the kids.

There is nothing quite like watching a spectacular sunset on a crisp summer evening and being able to

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ur television watching over the past two years has been reduced to an occasional Netflix episode and some YouTube channels.

This came to pass because of a nearly three month cross country camping trip a couple years ago. We did not

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watch any TV whatsoever the entire trip. Even during the rare stay in a hotel, the TV was sitting there staring us in the face but we did not have the least inclination to turn it on. As a matter of fact, during one hotel breakfast the TV was on in the dining area and I learned that England had a new Prime Minister. We realized how little effect the news had on our way of life and actually, how little of it was news anyway. It was more opinions and agenda oriented so when

we returned home, we cut almost all channels from our cable company and bought a Roku stick. Gone are all those network shows that we couldn’t wait until the next week’s episode. Our news is gathered via 5-10 minute YouTube clips and we can choose the subject matter. What an innovation!

Late one night, we had just turned the TV off and while basking in the silence, my knackered mind started spooling up. My wife said that is never a good thing. I wondered what my life would have been like had YouTube been around when I was in my twenties, thirties and so on. The depth and breadth of information available is staggeringly infinite. I have made simple auto, electrical, plumbing repairs with information gleaned from YouTube. My wife has learned more about gardening, baking and even generally upped her outdoors fieldcraft game. It was essential in planning our trip and even gave me the impetus for starting our own channel “Chuck and Rubye’s Amazing Adventure” to document our travels.

YouTube was invaluable in our trip preparations, from the customization of our vehicle as well as countless other helpful hints.

Before YouTube, learning specific skills was done at a predicably slow pace often under the watchful eye of a father or similar mentor. Much was learned through trial and error with oftentimes more from failures than successes. Some years back, we had a very trusted contractor do some electrical work in our home. When I went in to check on his progress, I saw that he was working on our

circuit breaker box while referring to a YouTube channel on his cell phone.

The job was completed perfectly.

The YouTube channels to which my wife and I subscribe are as diverse and broad as one can imagine and we have learned so much valuable information and some useless information.

I don’t think I’ll be field dressing an elk anytime soon but the way things are going, it’s a good to know there is a reliable source to which I can refer.

Sure, I lament about the knowledge I could have acquired via YouTube over the years but in reality, if YouTube was as it is today fifty years ago, it probably would have morphed into something quite different by now.

I also would not be the same person I am now. In the meantime, we avoid the mindless drivel on network TV and continue to add subscriptions to our YouTube viewing while keeping an eye out for elk in our yard.

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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Greenie Unplugged: Margate Adds Acoustic Concerts to its Lineup

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he Margate Business Association continues to create fun and exciting events for residents and visitors alike. The newest in a long list of family-friendly activities takes advantage of the town's greatest resource: the beach.

Grab your beach chairs and blankets and head to Ventura's Greenhouse for a free acoustic beach concert. Greenie Unplugged: Tides, Tunes, and Togetherness will be held every Wednesday night in July and August from 7 p.m. to 9:30 on the beach behind Ventura's Greenhouse, which is located at 106 S. Benson Avenue in Margate.

This free concert series is sponsored by the Margate Business Association. "Our goal is to create programs and events that act as a

catalyst to promote our local businesses," said MBA Executive Director Anna Maria Blescia-Courter. "This is a wonderful opportunity for families to come out, enjoy some acoustic music, and order food from our local restaurants."

Held under the magnificent shadow of Lucy the Elephant, Greenie Unplugged offers something for every musical taste. The artists, which will be either a single, double, or trio, will be performing acoustic versions of rock, 80's classics, pop, country, oldies and party pop. The musical lineup includes Mas Tequila, Either Way, Stephen Tulli, Lyndsey Evans, and Nikki Briar.

"This will be a really cool vibe," said Blescia-Courter. "It's a great family event held on our wonderful beach."

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has been hosting live music events throughout the town for years. As the crowds grew, so did the need to accommodate them. What better place to host an acoustic music even than on the beach behind Lucy?

For more information on this and other events throughout the year, visit the MBA website at margatehasmore.com.

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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here are about 1500 amazing things I could tell you to see and do this summer at the shore and still leave out some things. Gardner's Basin and sailing on Atlantic City Cruises would be in the top ten.

I sail with Captain Jeff and the rest of the Atlantic City Cruises family several times a summer. In fact I am hosting my annual Arts and Media Networking Cruise with Atlantic City Cruises on Sunday, July 18th. The party events are nice, however Atlantic City Cruises also offers a couple of daily cruises.

So on Monday as I was winding down from a great July 4th weekend here at the shore, I decided to check out The Happy Hour Cruise. I called and made my reservations and boarded at about 5:50pm.

Even before we left the docks the cool sea breeze welcomed my guest and I to calming water which was soothing.

The Happy Hour Cruise is a great a relatively fast way to see the island of Atlantic City in a way that gives you the time to enjoy the fresh air and view. While you are welcoming evening in Atlantic City on the ship... the captain navigates some of the most beautiful sites that can be seen by sea. On the upper deck is music for people that may want to dance.

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Super American Circus

The Super American Circus is in town! Visit Atlantic City this summer for an old-school circus experience, sans the animals. The high flying talent and hilarious acts will have you on the edge of your seat for the entire two-hour show. The Super American Circus is produced by Tuffy Nicholas, led by ringmaster Rob Hatcher, and features awe inspiring talent from around the world. Located between Showboat and Ocean Casino in Atlantic City, the Super American Circus will be here through Labor Day weekend.

Grab tickets at www.SuperAmericanCircus.com.

This family owned and operated aqua park offers fun for everyone.

New to Margate, the aqua park welcomes children ages 6 and up. The park features lifeguards, life jackets, and full safety precautions with options for one or two-hour sessions.

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Keep the water fun going with Baycats on the Bay in Ocean City.

Family owned and operated for over 25 years, Baycats offers guided kayak tours of the salt marshes, paddleboarding lessons for the family, and Hobie catamaran lessons. All equipment can be rented on location.

Certified instructors are available for all activities. Visit www.baycats.com.

OCNJ Water Sports

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through labor day along with crafters, food, and drinks located on Newport Avenue and the Beach.

Vendors begin at 5:00pm with music beginning at 6:00pm. The full lineup can be found at www.ventnorcity. org.

The 28th annual Somers Point Beach Concert series is underway.

Every Friday, bring the family, a blanket, and a cooler for a free concert on Bay Avenue. Shows begin at 7PM. Check out the schedule at www. somerspointbeachconcerts.com.

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Peace, Love and Bacon; Meet Justin Coleman, owner of Bake’n Bacon food truck

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everywhere his bacon mobile takes him. The Cape May native was raised in a cooking family that loved to spend time together in the kitchen. Justin was blessed to be brought up surrounded by three living great grandmothers, aunts, cousins, and other members of the family who took great pride in their homemade meals.

“Cooking from scratch made our family proud. It’s a way to show people you love them,” explains Coleman in reference to his family’s cooking.

“In a lot of cultures, cooking with your hands and taking a great deal of time

hat is the recurring sentiment of customers as they approach the vibrant Bake’n Bacon food truck making its way across South Jersey. Justin Coleman of Cape May is behind the wheel of this mouthwatering restaurant-on-wheels that locals are going crazy over.

Bake’n Bacon, founded in 2019, offers a unique twist on mouthwatering favorites such as the baked macaroni and cheese crowd pleaser that features smoked chipotle tomato sauce and bacon crumbles.

Bake’n Bacon offers a tantalizing menu of sandwiches, fries, sides, sweets, and bacon-y treats that are sure to get the taste buds going.

Using thick slices of applewood smoked bacon, baked to perfection, Justin Coleman aims to bring the best in food quality and customer service Justin and Derek

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Those plans changed when Derek in the kitchen shows cultural pride.” came to Justin in a dream after his Justin, the oldest of four siblings, was inspired by his late brothuntimely death. When Justin er, Derek who passed woke from his dream, away in 2016. Justin bacon was the only thing on his mind. and Derek shared a unique bond that Thus, Bake’n Bacon Justin continues was born. With a to hold close to sparrow-inspired his heart. They homage to Derek loved hard and in the top corwith intention. As ner of the truck, the older brother, Justin brought Justin did his best his dream to life in to look after his 2019. younger siblings, Like so many busiespecially Derek nesses impacted by who faced personal the Covid-19 pandemic, Photographer - Justin Steere struggles with adJustin was challenged Photography diction. to get creative in 2020.

After his passing, Justin felt a His mentor, owner of Not Your Mama’s Tacos food truck, inspired deep, posthumous connection to his brother. His enormous grief Justin to get out into the community left him feeling both devastated and begin serving neighborhoods. and thankful for the time that he Neighborhood visits kept Bake’n Badid share with Derek. Through his con in business throughout 2020 and grief, Justin’s spirituality began to allowed Justin to build his reputation, expand as he was met with consiswhich is based on top notch customer tent divine hints in the form of a service, attention to detail, and of sparrow that he knew was coming course, delicious food. from his late brother.

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Coleman’s infectious smile and the mouthwatering smell of bacon along with a full menu from sandwiches to desserts. This summer, as Coleman gets back on the road, he looks forward to serving from South Jersey to Philadelphia while continuing to keep the memory of his brother alive.

“Having the food truck has given me freedom. It makes me feel alive on days that I don’t feel myself. I get to be a part of moments and memories, watching people graduate, celebrating 70th birthdays, and so much more. I get to be a part of LIFE.” - Justin Coleman, owner of Bake’n Bacon.

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Present Americana Showcase starring Johnny Sansone plays on the Somers Point beach Friday, July 9th

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fter a tremendously successful opening weekend at the AtlantiCare Concerts on the Beach in Somers Point thanks to the phenomenal Dane Anthony Band and the incredible tribute performed by the Tony Mart Allstars, it’s time to gear up for Johnny Sansone weekend in South Jersey.

Beach Concert, entitled Americana Showcase, features one of the preeminent New Orleans Singer/ songwriters, accordionists and harmonica players, Johnny Sansone, along with his guest stars Heather “Lil’ Mama” Hardy scintillating violinist and longtime Fats Domino guitarist, Teddy Royal. Their world class performances stretch out across an entertainingly diverse array of mu-

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Photo by John Loreaux sical styles from zydeco, funk, roots rock, Cajun, country rock and rhythm and blues. This will be a unique and immensely entertaining three-hour show featuring three world class, virtuoso performers.

Americana Showcase in Ventnor, Saturday, July 10th The same show will appear at another free concert on Saturday night from 6:30 to 9:30pm at very hip neighborhood block party event held

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at “Uptown Jim” Tuohy’s house, 131 N. Troy Ave. and Monmouth Avenue

back by the bay in Ventnor. You can have an intimate experience with the

ATLANTICARE CONCERTS ON THE BEACH IN SOMERS POINT

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THE DANE ANTHONY BAND One of the Northeast’s Premiere Party Dance Bands

AUGUST 6TH TERRANCE SIMIEN & THE ZYDECO EXPERIENCE Two Time Grammy Winning Louisiana/World Music Star

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“EVERYBODY LOVES ERNIE” Tribute to the Greatest Classic Rock Guitarists Hendrix, Clapton, Santana, Fogarty, Stills & Young, Betts & Allman, Jimmy Paige, Joe Walsh, Beatles, Stones by the TONY MART ALLSTARS WITH SPECIAL GUESTS BILLY WALTON, DANNY EYER, PATTY BLEE Dedicated to the memory of “Ernie T” Trionfo

AUGUST 13TH THE BILLY WALTON BAND With Special Guest ANTHONY KRIZAN from THE SPIN DOCTORS

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AMERICANA SHOWCASE JOHNNY SANSONE & HEATHER “LIL’ MAMA” HARDY Louisiana, Cajun, Celtic, Funk, Roots & Blues Rock, Zydeco

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THE DANA FUCHS BAND From Broadway to Movies International Multi Award Winning Roots Rock Star With special guest THE DAN BURKE BAND

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JOHN PAPA GROS’ LABOR DAY MARDI GRAS TRIBUTE TO DR JOHN, THE NEVILLE BROTHERS, THE METERS, ALAN TOUSSAINT & FATS DOMINO

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ROCK & ROLL HALL OF FAMER PAUL NELSON Allstar Rock ‘n Roll tribute to Johnny Winter

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LIVING LEGEND OF AUSTIN ROAD HOUSE ROCK KIM WILSON founder of THE FABULOUS THUNDERBIRDS who gave us STEVIE RAY VAUGHN

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GARY US BONDS & THE ROADHOUSE ROCKERS Hits from the 50’s to recent records with Springsteen One of the greatest rock stars of our time! “Quarter to Three” “New Orleans” “This Little Girl” Special guests THE BILLY WALTON BAND

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INCA: A TRIBUTE TO CARLOS SANTANA Eguardo Cintron & his Allstar Band

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“EAGLES COUNTRY” EAGLES TRIBUTE THE TONY MART ALLSTARS

Attendance is free to the public, and there will be limited snacks and non-alcoholic beverages available for purchase at each concert. In the event of inclement weather, concert venue changes or cancellations will be posted to the Somers Point Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/SomersPoint.

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On July 16 it will be the encore performance of the Golden Globe nominated, international award winning star of Broadway and film, Dana Fuchs and her excellent hard rockin’ band headlining the AtlantiCare Concerts on the Beach in Somers Point.

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Vegetable Couscous Adds a Healthy Option

healthy dish you can enjoy and still be part of the summer fun!

Vegetable Couscous

Ingredients 1 small onion ● 2 cloves garlic, minced and pressed ● 2 medium green bell peppers , chopped ● 1Tbsp. olive oil ● 1 cup dry couscous ● 1 1/2 cup water ● 2 small tomatoes cut in wedges Directions Sauté onion, garlic and green peppers in oil in a large skillet until soft , then push to the sides of the pan.

In the center of the skillet , pour the couscous, stirring gently. Top this mixture with tomato wedges and cooked green peppers; cover the pan for 3 minutes. Add a little water and cook longer if needed . Couscous should be light and fluffy. Vegetarian friendly!

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Layer fruit in a large jar or bowl.

Pour in Chambord, wine, and juice and stir. Refrigerate overnight, or at least 8 hours. After allowing to sit, feel free to add more juice to taste if needed! Stir together sugar and pepper. Dampen rim of glass with orange juice, then dip in sugar/pepper mixture. Ladle sangria into rimmed glassware and garnish with a sprig of thyme. ● ●

Wine Time

By Nikki Myers

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f you haven’t had a game-changing homemade sangria before, I’m hoping to change that for you. Sangria is a traditional Spanish staple, historically using red wine, mixed fresh fruit, and brandy.

As it began its international rise to fame, it saw the predictable toll taken on its integrity – pre-bottled, artificially sweetened, unrecognizable “sangria” began flooding markets.

Luckily, there are also so many delicious and unique takes on the classic

Remember, the secret to great sangria is TIME. You need to let the mixture sit in order for the fruit and liquor to come together and build those deep, luscious flavors. Sangria is more of an art than a science, so tweak any recipe you find as much as you need for the desired result. If you like a sweeter drink, add more juice or sugar. If you like it dryer, try using a more structured or tannic wine. The combinations available for this refreshing classic are truly limitless, and I wish you joy and lightheartedness as you experiment with them all. Cheers!

Nikki serves as Event Leader and Educator at Passion Vines Wine & Spirit Company, which has provided her countless resources on her wine journey.

She estimates that she knows approximately .001% of all there is to know about wine (most notably, the fact that there is an infinite amount of things to know about wine).

Most nights, she can be found sipping quirky dry reds from obscure regions.

to remind us that sangria is so much more than the mass-produced sugar bombs many have come to associate it with. Feel free to get creative and craft your very own sangria recipe; just soak any fruits of your choice in any wine and liquor you like, then sweeten to taste with juice or sugar after letting it sit overnight.

If you want to make an unexpected, flavorful take on sangria, but all the possibilities are just too much to fathom, here’s a recipe to start you off with. I fondly call this “Summerthyme," and it’s served us well at so many events and tastings over the years. ● 1 ½ c. Raspberries ● ¼ c. cracked pepper ● 1 Orange, sliced and halved ● ¼ c. raw sugar

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Protect Yourself Against Heat-Related Illness

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ith temperatures expected to hover near 90 degrees over the next two days, Atlantic County health officials remind residents to take precautions to avoid heat-related illness.

Heat-related illness, also known as hyperthermia, is a condition that results from exposure to extreme heat where the body becomes unable to properly cool and there is a rapid rise in body temperature, according to the Centers for Disease Control.

The evaporation of sweat is the normal way to remove body heat, but when the humidity is high, sweat

does not evaporate as quickly and may prevent the body from releasing heat. Prompt treatment of heat-related illnesses with aggressive fluid replacement and cooling of core body temperature is critical to reducing illness and preventing death Those most at risk for heat-related illness include sensitive populations such as the elderly, infants and young children; outdoor laborers; people who are overweight; people with mental illness; people suffering from asthma, heart disease or other lung diseases. Pets are also susceptible to the effects of heat.

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Check with your health provider before taking salt tablets. Salt supplements are not necessary for the general public, although those who regularly work under very hot conditions may need them. ● Talk to your health provider about any medicine or drugs you are taking. Certain medications, such as tranquilizers and drugs used to treat Parkinson's disease, can increase the risk of heat-related illness. ● Make sure pets have plenty of water and if left outside, plenty of shade. Please keep in mind a tree providing shade for your pet in the morning may not offer the same shade coverage in the afternoon.

If you experience a life-threatening issue, call 9-1-1 immediately. For non life-threatening issues, please contact your local office of emergency management. Contact numbers are available at: https://readyatlantic. org/mainpages/localems.asp For further information on heat-related illness, visit the Atlantic County Web site at www.aclink.org/ publichealth or call the Division of Public Health at (609) 645-5935. ●

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people can take to guard against heat-related illness. One of the most important is to drink plenty of fluids, even if you don't feel thirsty. Avoid caffeinated beverages and alcohol as they can contribute to dehydration.

Spending a few hours a day in an air-conditioned place may also help individuals, particularly those most vulnerable, to cope with hot, humid weather.

Other advice for avoiding heat-related illness: ● Check on elderly relatives and neighbors to see if they need help taking proper heat precautions or if they need medical attention as a result of the heat. ● Take care not to overdress children and to give them plenty of liquids to drink. Children under age five are especially sensitive to the effects of the heat. ● Don't leave children or pets in enclosed cars, as temperatures can quickly climb to dangerous levels. ● If possible, reduce physical activity or schedule it for the cooler parts of the day. ● Wear loose and light-colored clothing.

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Summer Open House Wind Farm Tours at ACUA

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he Atlantic County Utilities Authority (ACUA) invites locals and Jersey Shore vacationers to get an up-close look at wind turbines this summer. FREE Open House Tours take place at the Jersey Atlantic Wind Farm /ACUA Wastewater Treatment Facility in Atlantic City, NJ on Tuesdays in July and August at 11 a.m.

Open House Tours last approximately one hour and are a fun way to spend time learning about the environment and renewable energy in-person. Although all ages are welcome, visits may be most appropriate for adults and families with kids age 8 and older.

Right here in New Jersey, ACUA’s Wastewater Treatment Facility is the largest hybrid wind and solar powered treatment facility in the world!

The wind farm is the first commercial development of its kind in the state, as well as the first coastal and urban wind farm in the nation.

Between ACUA’s wind and solar projects on site, a significant amount of renewable energy is produced

each day. The tour offers visitors a chance to get a close-up view of the wind turbines, each measuring more than 380 feet from the ground to the blade’s tip, to see 500 kilowatts worth of solar

arrays, and learn how these, and other renewable energy projects help power the ACUA’s wastewater treatment process.

ACUA is pleased to offer in-person Open House Tours this

year and encourages visitors to keep COVID-precautions for onsite visitors in mind: If you are not feeling well, please do not come for a tour. Tours are available throughout the summer and can be scheduled year-round, so rescheduling at a better time is not a problem. Face coverings for vaccinated visitors are no longer required while outdoors, but please wear one if you are more comfortable and maintain social distance whenever possible.

This year, to limit the number of onsite guests at one time, advanced registration to attend an Open House Tour is required. To reserve your spot for a Tuesday at 11 a.m., please call (609) 272-6950 or email ar@acua.com.

Open House Tours will be conducted entirely outside, so please be ready for some wind and light walking around the facility with limited access to bathrooms. Visitors may want to bring sunscreen, bug spray, and a water bottle.

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Viz Fund Pitches Horseshoes Tournament To Holy Spirit

he Vizthum Scholarship Fund is bringing it all back home.

After two successful years at the Margate Log Cabin, the 3rd annual Drink ‘n’ Shoes Horseshoes Tournament will be held Saturday, July 31 at Holy Spirit High School.

To date, the 501c3 nonprofit organization awarded $7,000 to nine freshmen students attending Holy Spirit High School. The organization’s third annual Drink ‘n’ Shoes scheduled at Holy Spirit High School was postponed due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

“We are incredibly grateful for the Margate Log Cabin being tremendous hosts for the first two years,” said Vizthum Scholarship Fund president Shaun Smith of Ventnor. “Holy Spirit High School is giving us an incredible space for playing horseshoes and entertainment.

The horseshoes tournament begins at 10 a.m. and is $40 per player and $75 for teams of two including T-shirt and barbecue beginning at noon. Advance registration required for the horseshoes tournament at vizfund.org. Tickets to the barbecue are

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Board member Anthony Ventura of Ventnor and Brigantine residents Ted McHugh and Sean Croce, get ready for the next match at the second annual Drink ‘n’ Shoes Saturday, July 27 at the Margate Log Cabin. $25 including food, raffle and entertainment by USA DJ Entertainment.

The rain date is Sunday, Aug. 1.

The horseshoes tournament begins at 10 a.m. and is $40 per player and $75 for teams of two including T-shirt and barbecue beginning at noon. Advance registration required for the horseshoes tournament at vizfund.org. Tickets to the barbecue are $25 including food, raffle and entertainment by USA DJ Entertainment.

The rain date is Sunday, Aug. 1.

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known for his giving spirit in addition to serving his community as a volunteer firefighter and his love of having fun with friends and family.

His large heart gave out just after his 32nd birthday on Aug. 28, 2017. Leaving behind two newborn twin girls and a deep hole in the hearts of his many friends and family members, the Vizthum Scholarship Fund was created to honor his legacy.

The winners of the second annual Drink ‘n’ Shoes See vizfund.org for sponsorship Horseshoe Tournament, from left; first-place team and ticket information. of Paul Smith and David Williamson of Absecon, Walter “Ed” Vizthum’s large second-place winners team Fleet Refrigeration, heart gave out on him at 32-yearsTom and Mike Finan of Absecon, and second old on Aug. 28, 2017. He left behind place winners Coppola Painting, Kevin Layton of two newborn twin girls and a deep Ventnor and Rob Coppola of Margate Saturday, hole in the hearts of his many friends and family members. To July 27, 2019 at the Margate Log Cabin. honor his legacy, his friends and sponsorship packages, which include family have created the Walter “Ed” team entries in the tournament and Vizthum Scholarship Fund, a 501c3 barbecue and raffle item donations nonprofit organization with a mission are currently being accepted. to benefit incoming freshmen students Walter “Ed” Vizthum was an Abwith a scholarship at Holy Spirit High secon native and 2003 Holy Spirit School, his alma mater. To date, the High School graduate. Following his foundation has awarded $7,000 to contributions on the football field Holy Spirit students. See vizfund.org for the Spartans, Vizthum was well for information.

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The Schultz-Hill Foundation Presents “RISE Up for the ARTS” Featuring the Texas Tenors

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Friday, August 6, 2021 at Resorts Casino Hotel

he Schultz-Hill Foundation is bringing the arts back to Atlantic City in an inspiring concert encouraging us all to rise up after a challenging year. The concert, “Rise Up for the Arts” featuring The Texas Tenors, will take place on Friday, August 6, at 8:30 p.m. in the Superstar Theater at Resorts Casino Hotel in Atlantic City. Proceeds will benefit the Schultz-Hill Foundation, whose mission is to provide music and arts education programs for students and seniors in greater Atlantic City.

The Texas Tenors – Marcus Collins, JC Fisher and John Hagen – are America’s Got Talent Champions and three-time Emmy Award winners for a crossover musical trio. This high-energy concert will feature a little bit of Broadway, Americana, opera, country and pop. The Texas Tenors will perform songs from their album “Rise” and “A Collection of Broadway & American Classics,” both of which debuted at #1 on the charts, making the Texas Tenors Billboard Magazine’s #10 Classical crossover Artists in the World. They have performed

over 1400 concerts around the world, produced four studio albums and two PBS Specials in the last 10 years.

As a tribute to the Schultz-Hill Foundation’s arts outreach into the community, the concert will include a special guest performance by the Holy Spirit High School Choir

under the direction of Mrs. Claire Collins. The students will be performing backup for some of the Texas Tenors’ signature songs.

Tickets for the event include limited $175-per-person VIP tickets with preferred seating and a post-show “meet and greet” champagne/dessert reception

with the Texas Tenors. VIP tickets may be purchased online at www. schultz-hill.org. Tickets for general ($35) and preferred seating ($55) are available through Ticketmaster or at the Resorts box office.

The Schultz-Hill Foundation organizes one benefit performance annually to support their year-long arts outreach programs. Resorts Casino Hotel is a presenting sponsor for the event. Honorary Chairs of the event’s “Celebrity Committee” are Resorts President Mark Giannantonio and Mrs. Susan Giannantonio. Other event sponsorships are available, starting at $500.

The nonprofit 501(c)3 Schultz-Hill Foundation supports the arts, history and education throughout South Jersey. Programs include the Dina Scholarships, Senior Music Series, Summer music program with the Atlantic City Day Nursery and the Arts Outreach collaborative with the Bay Atlantic Symphony and the Atlantic City Public Schools.

For additional information, please contact the Schultz-Hill Foundation or visit www.schultz-hill.org.

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50 Ways to Know You’re A Cat Mom (or Dad)

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got my first kitten last year, and I can officially call myself a cat person. I have woken up my kitty staring at me, meowing in my face, and purring gently by my side. I have bought at least ten little mouse toys, and tried to hold my kitty like a baby (she does NOT like it). In conjunction with my Dog Mom article last issue, here are 50 ways to know you are a cat mom (or dad): 1. Your kitty has at least four nicknames 2. She has a special sleeping spot 3. That place is under your chin, in bed, every night 4. You can recognize her purr from miles away 5. He greets you by rubbing against your leg when you come home 6. She makes eye contact with you when she meows 7. You know your kitty’s favorite toy 8. And she has twenty more toys to choose from 9. Your furniture has scratches all over it 10. And you don’t mind 11. Should I buy a kitten?

12. Kitty bath time scares you 13. He eats only the best food 14. You take dozens of pictures of your furry friend 15. And show them to all of your coworkers 16. You talk to your cat like she is your baby 17. You smile at the mention of her name 18. You’ve tried to walk her on a leash 19. She steps on your keyboard when you’re working

20. And sometimes lays on your laptop 21. But you don’t mind 22. You sneak him yummy treats 23. She loves to chase string or yarn 24. You schedule kitty play dates with other cat moms 25. You’ll fight dog people any day if they diss your kitty 26. Your cat has an extensive castle or cat tree 27. And she looks down on you like a peasant 28. She knows she is the queen 29. He bumps his head against your nose 30. And you love it 31. If she lays on your lap, you cannot get up until she moves 32. You know he is a mighty hunter 33. You love to brush her soft fur 34. You celebrate your little baby’s birthday 35. Cat hair EVERYWHERE 36. Changing the litter is no big deal for you 37. Energy spurts at 3am, every night 38. You subscribe to at least one cat magazine 39. You don’t mind occasional scratches 40. You talk to your cat 41. And are convinced that they are the only ones who understand you 42. You respect your cat’s moods 43. Kitty on the street? MUST PET 44. You call yourself a crazy cat lady 45. Catnip is a secret delight 46. You center your travel plans around your kitty 47. You love your kitty no matter what 48. Forever and ever 49. Because they will always be 50. Your furry baby

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Northfield Mother's League Awarded Citizen of the Year at 4th of July Celebration

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he Northfield Mothers' League, established in 1932, was awarded Northfield Citizen of the Year following Northfield's 4th of July parade that culminated at Birch Grove Park.

On the organization's Facebook page, Megan Werber responded "Today is why we love this town.

We had such an amazing time walking through the town seeing every adorable child, proud veteran and each member of our community coming out Photo by Megan Werber to support our town and most importantly our country. We if you want to help us serve, we are are honored to serve and so proud ready to welcome you, just reach out to be a part of this community. We NorthfieldMothersLeague@gmail. will be be here if you need us and com"

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Extra Points with Pete Sports & Entertainment

By Pete Thompson

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y all accounts, the holiday weekend at the Jersey shore was a rousing SUCCESS. Foot traffic on all the boardwalks was up, business was booming, and the beaches were packed! These are all great things to see after last summer when we were all still in quarantine.

I’d also like to take a minute to acknowledge a personal success of mine, as July 2nd was a significant milestone for me. One year ago on July 2nd, I quietly went under the knife and had a bariatric sleeve gastrectomy. People hear the word "sleeve" and think it's like Andy Reid and the lap band. That procedure is reversible. Mine, is not.

During the pandemic last June of 2020, I got to an all-time high weight of 368 pounds on my six foot frame, way too heavy.

But as I write this, I was 313 on the scale this morning, and I have consistently been 50 pounds or more less than I was.

Some people may regard the surgery as "cheating," but it requires a full lifestyle change. 80% of my stomach is no longer there.

So, I can't eat as much, I fill up faster, and have eliminated all carbonated beverages. Yep, no soda or beer!

I've also cut sweets way down and go for sugar free options as much as possible.

And, I've been working out with a personal trainer Aaron Bada at his Golf Specific Fitness in Somers Point.

Thank you to Dr. Samir Patel and the entire AtlantiCare bariatric team.

Debbie the main nurse and Rebecca, the nutritionist.

I'm extremely happy one year later to feel GREAT, be more active and hopefully be around a lot longer!

Of course, a HUGE thank you to my better half, Susan Miller as she has supported me every step of the way! Finally, if anyone else out there is considering this, or has questions, I'm happy to try and answer them, so reach out.

Now, in sports, since I last wrote, the Phillies started a road trip that will take them to two historic ballparks.

They also had two players named to the MLB All-Star Game in Denver, where a Phillies pitcher MIGHT start

Dr. Samir Patel and PT the game. Also in baseball, a local player should see his dreams come true on Sunday July 11th when they hold the MLB Amateur Draft in Denver. The Sixers big news is that they are losing their “voice” to retirement. The NBA Finals are set, and both teams could be considered “underdogs” in a way.

In football, the Eagles are FINALLY making some cosmetic changes to the outside of the Linc that have been a long time coming. Plus, they avoid an HBO jinx, once again. Finally, the Flyers

are doing their best to introduce the game of hockey to a younger audience.

Think ages 3-to-9!

From entertainment, I finally got around to watching a hit HBO mini-series with a somewhat local flavor. Plus, I’ve caught up on a few movies both streaming and on cable to discuss. As always though, we begin with sports, and my thoughts: ● I’ll start with the Phillies once again as when they left Citizens Bank Park on July 4th after a disappointing 11-1 loss to the Padres, things weren’t looking very good.

However, a road trip to Chicago and Boston, means stops at two historic parks at Wrigley Field and Fenway Park and things might be looking up. ● To start with, just one day after getting blown out at home by the Padres, the Phillies were the ones blowing out the Cubs as they win 13-3 in the first game at Wrigley Field. Andrew McCutchen was a big reason why as he went 3-for5 with two doubles and raised his OPS (.787) by more than 100 points since June 1. His double in the sixth broke a 2-2 tie and his single in the eighth kept an eventual six-running inning churning.

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“Cutch” was one of baseball’s least productive hitters for the first two months of the season, but has since been one of the hottest hitters in the National League. When he’s going strong, the lineup produces at a different pace. Since June 1, McCutchen has 26 hits in 87 at-bats. He entered June hitting just .201.

Now, if the Phillies are sellers at the trade deadline, McCutchen could be one of the players they opt to trade as he’s a free-agent after the season.

But his production on nights like Game One at Wrigley could be what keeps them in the division race.

Speaking of which, as I write this, the Phillies have won and the Nationals and Braves have both lost, so the Phillies are in a three-way tie for 2nd place in the division. The Mets are only seven games above .500. Really, it’s anybody’s division still, and one hot tear could vault the Phillies in front. Here’s hoping!

Two Phillies are going to the All-Star Game in Denver as Zack Wheeler is named to the team (no surprise) and J.T. Realmuto is also named as a reserve, which was a bit of a surprise.

It’s the first All-Star Game selection for Wheeler, and because Jake DeGrom is scheduled to pitch the Sunday night prior, there’s a chance that Wheeler could START the All-Star Game for the National League. Just

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six Phillies pitchers - Robin Roberts, Curt Simmons, Steve Carlton, Terry Mullholland, Curt Schilling, and Roy Halladay - have started the All-Star Game with Halladay being the most recent in 2011. The Phillies have not had a starter at any position since Chase Utley in 2014.

As for Realmuto, it’s his third trip in a row to the Midsummer Classic, but a bit of a surprise. He was voted in by the players and managers in a voting process that took place two or three weeks ago. Realmuto is widely regarded by his peers as the best catcher in the league, if not all of baseball, and I’m happy he will be out there in Denver with Wheeler.

One last baseball item, as Somers Point native and Mainland alum Chase Petty will find out which team wants his services when they hold the MLB Amateur Draft in Denver on Sunday July 11th. Many expect Petty to go in the first round, and although he’s given a verbal commitment to

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the University of Florida for college, getting drafted in the first round would probably change those plans.

Petty was also named the Gatorade NJ Player of the Year, to add another accomplishment to his resume. Way to go Chase! You have a lot of people around here pulling for you.

To basketball now, as not long after I wrote last week’s column, news broke that Marc Zumoff was stepping down as the TV play by play voice of the Philadelphia 76ers.

After 27 seasons, the 65-year-old is hanging up his headset while he’s still at the top of his game. Billy Schweim and I just had Zumoff on “The Locker Room” on 97.3 ESPN a few weeks back, and he was generous with his time and stories. “Zoo” as he’s known to all, is a Temple alum, like me, and a “mensch”. He and his wife Debbie have moved to Margate, and this past season he called all Sixers games (home & away) from the Wells Fargo Center, just an hour away. In his retirement, he says he wants to read more, particularly about soccer and politics. He wants to cook more. He wants to take up the flute, which he hasn’t played since eighth grade, and Spanish, which he hasn’t spoken since ninth grade. He wants to travel with Debbie. “Zoo”….I wish you all the best sir.

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repeat the words back to you…you sir…are a MENSCH! Meanwhile, after an NBA season with lots of unexpected outcomes and results, the Suns and Bucks are the final two teams competing for the championship. Phoenix is looking for its first title (third Finals appearance), while Milwaukee is seeking its second championship and first since 1971.

This is also a unique matchup as no player on either team has won a championship. This is the first NBA Finals to feature zero players with a championship since 1977 between the Trail Blazers and 76ers. My pick?

I’ll take Phoenix in six.

I only have a few football items as I’ll start with the fact that the Eagles are finally taking the image of Carson Wentz down off the side of Lincoln Financial Field. Wentz was traded to Indianapolis in February, but you wouldn’t know that if you drive by the stadium on a regular basis. An Eagles spokesperson says “new artwork to reflect the new team is in production and will be put up for display in mid-to-late July” right before training camp. Um, as far as I’m concerned, they should’ve pulled that darn Wentz image down the day after they traded the guy!

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The producers of the HBO series “Hard Knocks” have announced that the Dallas Cowboys will be featured on the program this summer. It’s the 3rd time that Dallas has been on.

The Eagles avoided getting selected because they have a first-year head coach in Nick Sirianni, as well as their 2019 playoff appearance. The Birds have NEVER appeared on “Hard Knocks”. The show is great, but appearing on it has sort of become like appearing on the cover of the EA Sports “Madden NFL” game. It’s more of a curse than a blessing!

Lastly, on football, at the local level, can you help out the local 10u South Jersey Vikings Travel Football team?

After winning two championships at Met Life Stadium in in late June, Vikings coach Joe Handle got a call from Ohio inviting his team to come back and play at the Prospects Gridiron Classic Series National Kickoff sponsored by Sports Illustrated.

That’s going to be held July 23rd through July 25th at the National Hall of Fame Compound in Canton, Ohio. As exciting as the year has been, it has also been expensive for the parents, coaches & kids.

So, they’re asking for YOUR help.

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to help, visit their website at www. southjerseyvikings.com For years, the Flyers ran a “Hooked on Hockey” program, but the Flyers Alumni have taken that a step further this summer as they’ve launched a new “Learn to Play” initiative. How to you teach hockey in the summer you might ask? Well, it’s ball-hockey and over the last six weeks, a total of 400 children (100 at each location) participated in the Flyers’ new “Learn to Play” ball-hockey program at rinks around South Jersey. This was the first year for the Flyers-sponsored ball-hockey program, which started back on May 15th. Most NHL teams sponsor some sort of youth ice hockey, but this is believed to be the first ball-hockey campaign. The Flyers provide sticks, balls, and jerseys at a nominal fee, and they had at least one of their former players — Bob Kelly, Brad Marsh, Riley Cote, or Todd Fedoruk — assisting players during the program. The idea is to get the kids into hockey and into the Flyers. I like it!

As always, I’ll close with a few items from entertainment as I’ll start with the fact that I finally got to watch “Mare of Easttown” on HBO. Kate Winslet was amazing as a Delco detective investigating a murder case.

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If you get time, I highly recommend you watch it.

Now to the movies that I’ve caught up on, starting with “Tomorrow War” on Amazon Prime. Chris Pratt stars as a family man who is drafted to fight in a future war where the fate of humanity relies on his ability to confront the past. Eh, it's okay… if you’re looking for something to watch, it doesn’t stink, but I wouldn’t drive you toward it.

I also stumbled across “Dark Shadows” on HBO, the 2012 film by Tim Burton starring Johnny Depp and based on the gothic television soap opera of the same name. Hey, the combo of Burton and Depp is always a winner for me, so I enjoyed it. The film featured the final appearance of original TV series actor Jonathan Frid, who died shortly before its release. It was the 200th film appearance of actor Christopher Lee, and his fifth and final appearance in a Burton film. This one was worth my time.

But the real WINNER (for me) was watching “Finding Neverland” from 2004, also starring Depp. The film is about playwright J. M. Barrie and

his relationship with a family who inspired him to create Peter Pan. The film earned seven nominations at the 77th Academy Awards, and was definitely a great watch. I’m a sucker for anything Peter Pan (I even liked Steven Spielberg’s “Hook” in 1991). Kate Winslet is in this as well, and the real scene stealer was young Freddy Highmore, who so impressed Depp with his work as Peter that Depp told Tim Burton to cast him as Charlie in the remake of “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory” in 2005. If you’re like me and you like “Peter Pan”, check out “Finding Neverland”, you won’t be disappointed!

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Minimalism meets comfort with the latest design trend

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By Elisa Jo Eagan

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t seems everyone has something to look forward to in July. Backyard barbeques, fireworks, and family vacations filled with lots of family fun. As you embrace and enjoy everything July has to offer, why wait until fall or winter to give your home a cozy makeover. The latest design trend for 2021, Japandi, combines the comfort of Scandinavian hygge with the minimalism of Japanese design for a stunning look. Discover how you can achieve this style in your Home.

Japan and Scandinavia are at opposite ends of the vast Eurasian continental area, so you might not expect them to have many commonalities.

However, they do share a deep love for their homes. While their design styles differ greatly, their countries' design aesthetics are the perfect combination of comfort and simplicity.

In America, people often use the word cozy to describe design that emphasizes comfort. For Danes, its an integral part of their lifestyle known as "hygge" (pronounced hoo-gah) Not only do Danes love comfort, but they also honor minimalism. Their design aesthetic is characterized by clean lines, light colors, and minimal furniture.

About five thousand miles away, Japanese people use the term "wabi-sabi" to reflect their belief that there is beauty in imperfection. The phrase means they embrace what people from a western culture may deem as quirky and inconvenient in the Home.

Japanese design includes sleek, rich colors and handmade pieces made from natural materials. Japan has gorgeous Cherry Blossoms and flowing rivers between mountain ranges that are reflected in the country's art pieces and decor.

The best of Scandinavian and Japanese influences have merged to create Japandi -simplicity and functionality infused with natural richness and uniqueness.

Hygge and wabi-sabi are great on their own, but the blend of the two is an appealing mix. Some may find Scandinavian design inviting for its coziness and minimalism, while others may find Japanese design serene and beautiful.

Japandi attracts many who want to adopt the best of each, which can be achieved by following these principles.

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about what you can and can't include, but everything must serve a purpose to your living space's functionality.

Everything from your furniture to your utensils should be high quality. This principle goes along with loving everything that you own. If you love an item, you should use it until it is no longer usable, instead of routinely changing out or buying new items. Japandi honors nature by choosing sustainable, natural materials and incorporating colors and decor that match the natural world.

Embrace Imperfections. Not every piece in your home will be perfect, nor should it be. Every piece represents a part of your life, whether it's furniture with coffee or paint stains, or handmade bowls or vases with imperfections. The beauty of Japandi is that there is no one-size-fits-all approach. However, these tips can guide you to successfully creating your Japandi-inspired space, Handmade pieces are a Japandi favorite. When you opt for something handmade such as furniture or art, you're choosing to allow unique, well made, and sometimes perfectly imperfect pieces into your home. This helps support artists and their craftsmanship.

Keep your home simple. Avoid overcrowding walls with decor and choosing furniture that leaves little space to move around in your living areas.Stick to simple, practical and intentionally arranged furniture. There should be no need to step around or over anything.

Ask yourself: "Does this spark joy?"

Choose items that bring joy, and simplicity will follow. A good rule of thumb is to look at a piece, and if you think about it more after you've left the store or website, you should revisit and purchase it. If you've forgotten about it or are hesitant if it's for you, it's best to leave it be.

Pick basic shapes. The shapes in your Home will set the tone for Japandi, and. while yiu can't do much to change your home's structure, you do have control over the shapes placed inside it.

Choose shapes without complicated structures and designs, like solid circles and squares that are uncomplicated, but elegant. For instance, when choosing chairs, select those with solid backs instead of chairs with detailed and busy patterns.

Use Natural Materials. Choose furniture made of reclaimed wood,

wicker, bamboo, and other sturdy, natural materials. Pick items made with 100 percent cotton, hemp, or linen for upholstery and bedding. One trick is to pick outdoor furniture pieces that can also work inside. Most outdoor furniture is composed of natural materials since it needs to be able to withstand the elements.

Use Warm Neutrals And Muted Colors. A central point in Japandi is creating a minimalist home without it feeling cold. Loud, bold colors and stark whites have the opposite effect, so choose muted tones. The Japandi uses warm neutrals and muted earth hues. If you desire a pop of color, use soft shades of pink, blue, and green.

Avoid dark colors as much as possible.

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very 4th of July, my family has an annual BBQ. It’s a day of family, food, and fun, the highlight being my Uncle Nick’s backyard, which is essentially (lucky us!) a 5 star resort.

As the owner of a successful landscaping business, his yard is comically beautiful. Think “Shangri-La”, but in Central New Jersey. Lush green grass and colorful gardens. Impeccable stone work. Topped off with a tropical touch of hibiscus and palm trees, pool side cabanas, and a 6 foot waterfall.

It literally feels like you’re on vacation, and I’m pretty sure that was the point. He and his wife thoroughly enjoy it, are proud of what they’ve built, and love nothing more than to have friends and family over, to share in that pleasure.

But a yard this amazing doesn’t happen by accident. And the same goes for anything we create that’s meaningful to us. We don’t just stumble blindly into a healthy body, loving relationships, or a thriving community.

If we want these things, and we often do, there are steps we need to take, and sacrifices to make, along the way.

Ones that, if we accept and adopt them, reward us with a more powerful, purposeful, and beautiful life.

There’s a goal. An internal intention. A “feeling” we’re out to create.

(Maybe in my uncle’s case, “I want to feel like I’m in Hawaii”). And then by adding external, measurable specifics to that goal (Have a waterfall and palm trees,etc.), we make it actionable. And the more clear the goal is, and more inspiring, the better.

There’s a plan. The roadmap from where we are, to where we want to be.

The landmarks that let us know we’re on the right path, and help guide us where we want to go.

There is skill. There are necessary tools and techniques we need, to reach that objective. They don’t have to be ours per se, but they have to be present, or acquired along the journey.

And finally, most importantly,

there’s the will to do it.

To do the work. The hard, often thankless work it takes to achieve our dreams and goals. And even then, (once you think it’s time to just kick back and enjoy that poolside piña colada), there’s still the maintenance of it all.

Sounds like a lot? It is. But so is almost everything that’s worth it. And whether it’s our gardens, our lives, or the world around us, none of it is going to change, or to get better, without our awareness and acceptance of that responsibility.

So the question is, are you being intentional about creating the life you want? Have you articulated clear, inspiring goals to live into, and up to?

And do your actions and words serve that intention, and put you on that powerful path of purpose?

If not, that’s fine. Simply stopping to reflect on these questions(and more importantly, accepting the truths that arise), allow us to realign and reconnect with ourselves and our dreams. To realize when we’re not in integrity, figure out how to get there, and to begin to work our way back.

And while my intention with this column is to foster a “culture of connection”, these are highly personal questions. They’re for YOU to answer, about yourself. And from there, our responsibility to others is the awareness that our own garden, and the life we lead, can be seen and felt by those around us. It colors the things we encounter, echoing out into our families, our community, and even our culture.

So if, like my uncle and his garden, we want to create a life that is beautiful, that dazzles, that amazes, we can.

If we want to build a world that we enjoy, are proud of, and want to share generously with others, we have the power, and the responsibility, to do so.

But it doesn’t happen by accident.

Born and raised in Brigantine, Christian Correa is a content creator, and generally curious human. Whether it’s through writing, art, or adventures, he’s interested in exploring stories and inspiring one another towards our highest potential.

You can connect with him @ connectingwithchristian, and also check out his podcast, @ themightymiddlepodcast

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Everyone remembers “National Lampoon’s Vacation” movie series…well, we are presenting NATIONAL LANDMARK’S SUMMER VACATION AT LUCY! The event will be held on Saturday, July 17th from 10am to 8pm (rain date is Sunday, July 18th) “After last year’s scaled down event due to the pandemic, we are ready to celebrate Lucy’s 140th milestone birthday in grand fashion”, said Lucy Executive Director, Rich Helfant.

By popular demand, we are bringing back the trackless train ride this year along with new and exciting rides, games, and inflatables. Another party favorite making a comeback this year is the 9-hole miniature golf course.

Jersey shore treats such as hot dogs, funnel cakes, French fries, and slush-

ies will be available throughout the day. And of course, no party at Lucy would be complete without Mackie, the Stiltwalker! Tours will be conducted inside Lucy every 45 minutes throughout the day, and there will be birthday cake at 3pm (while supplies last).

This year’s collectible birthday t-shirt will resemble the movie poster from those famous National Lampoon movies of the 1980’s All proceeds from the 10-hour fundraiser will go toward Lucy’s re-surfacing project slated to begin in October 2021.

This year’s event is sponsored in part by OceanFirst Bank and Westfield Architects and Preservation Consultants.

Check out Lucy’s website at www. lucytheelephant.org “Like” Lucy on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram too.

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Shore Local 2021 Summer Lookbook Women's summer fashion trends

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ummer means beach hair, sand between your toes, and tan lines. Make Asbury Avenue a runway, and rock the latest styles. South Jersey style stands out and looks good. Here are the hottest trends to wear this summer:

7. Overalls

Blast some country music and wear some cute overalls over a bikini or tube top. For a more conservative look, pair overalls with a t-shirt or collared shirt.

Cuff the legs and cool off your knees, or wade in the water!

1. Sundress

Pick up a colorful, floral dress and enjoy breezy, fashionable simplicity this summer. Choose between a variety of collars and cuts and pair your new dress with sturdy, strappy sandals.

This look is perfect for strolling the boardwalk or impressing friends at a dinner party.

2. Bucket Hat

The notoriously-ugly bucket hat is back in style. Show your 90s pride and wear a bucket hat to the beach, zoo, or picnic. Find one with unique, retro stitching and look cool, while also protecting your face from damaging sun rays.

3. High-Waisted Shorts

Another vintage look is back in

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8. Romper style. High-waisted daisy dukes show off your feminine hips and long legs. If you are feeling crafty, take an old pair of jeans and cut your own shorts! Add some ripped edges to give your shorts some character.

4. Brunch Pants

Nothing is more comfortable than brunch pants - high-waisted soft elastic wide-legged pants. Choose a colorful pair with a ribbon belt and tuck in a solid color tee. Look cute and feel comfortable!

5. Vintage T-Shirt

Show off your “not-like-other-girls” style and wear a unique, oversized t-shirt. Choose between a band shirt, patriotic themed shirt, national park shirt or floral stitched top and pair with beach hair and comfy shorts.

For a younger look, crop your tee and embrace your midriff.

6. Scrunchie

Colorful scrunchies have been trending for a few years now. Beat the summer heat and wear your hair

For simple style, rock a romper with either solid color, floral design or tribal graphic. Dress up your look by adding oversized earrings, strappy sandals and a minimalist necklace.

Or just add some flip flops! Rompers are versatile and stylish, perfect for summer!

Look your best this summer, and feel empowered through fashion!

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Lessons We Can Learn From Lin Manuel Miranda’s “In the Heights”

By Sarah Fertsch

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have always been a fan of “Hamilton,” so when I first listened to “In the Heights,” I was musically in love. I’ve memorized the lyrics to most of the songs three years ago, so when I watched the movie with my mom, I was singing along loud and proud.

For those of you that don’t know, “In the Heights” follows the community of Washington Heights during the summer heat. The story is full of romance, family, and community pride. Usnavy, the main character, owns the local bodega but plans to sell it and move to the Dominican Republic, his homeland. Meanwhile, Nina comes home from college and plans to drop out (feeling like she doesn’t belong), but begins a relationship with Benny, a boy from the Heights who works for her father’s business. Usnavi becomes romantic with Vanessa, an up-

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and-coming fashion designer who plans on moving out of the neighborhood. In the end, after much support from her friends and family, Nina returns to college. Usnavy chooses not to move to the Dominican Republic and starts a family with Vanessa, who also stays in the neighborhood. Everyone has a happy ending, and you will leave the theater smiling.

Every movie has lessons for viewers, so here’s my take on lessons learned from the movie-musical “In the Heights:” 1. Community Matters The center of the movie is Washington Heights, which the entire opening theme song centers on. It mentions little details and flaws of the neighborhood (“got some little punk I have to chase away,” “I’ve never been north of 96th street,” “times are tough in this bodega”), but despite poverty and intense heat, the people are devoted to each other. They encourage each other to come over for dinner or go dancing or see the fireworks. Various locations serve as places of gathering - Daniella’s salon, the fire escape, the street (with the fire hydrant busted open), and Usnavy’s store. Leaving the community, or selling off your business, is considered a common desire but capital sin. Life is good when you’re together.

2. Family is More Than Blood The major tragedy of the musical is the death of Abuela. “That’s my Abuela, she is not really my abuela but she practically raised me. This corner is her escuela now.”

Abuela cooks for Nina when she comes home from college, and gives her lottery winnings away to her adopted children. Usnavy serves as a father figure for Sunny, his cousin. He keeps Sunny out of trouble and offers advice as they both work the corner store. Benny, an outsider in the community, is quickly welcomed into the fold (eating dinners together, being gossiped about at Daniella’s salon). The characters love each other, and their goals are interdependent on each other. Usnavy, who plans on leaving for the DR, chooses to stay for Sunny, the memory of Abuela, and to save their neighborhood from gentrification. Family is about love, not necessarily genetics. You can have more than one family, and life should center around loved ones.

3. Money is Important, But Not Everything Poverty greatly affects the characters of this musical, and motivates them into action.

Community members play the lottery (hoping desperately to win), sell their business to keep their daughter in college, change

the local latte recipe, and their recreation outside of work. When Abuela gives her lottery winnings to Usnavy, he immediately sells off the store and prepares for his move to the DR. When he changes his mind, he cleans up his store and invests the winnings into the community (paying for Sunny to attend college). Vanessa desperately wants to move out of the neighborhood, but she doesn’t pass a credit check for other apartments, and she cannot find a cosigner (until Usnavy steps up for her).

The real lesson from “In the Heights” boils down to this: who you are and what you do matters. You have an effect on everyone around you. When Nina feels unable to handle the pressure of college, the neighborhood is devastated for her and encourages her to go back and fight to belong. When Mr. Rosario closes his taxi business, the community feels defeated, and when Abuela dies, the entire block mourns for her. No matter how alone you feel, there is always somewhere you fit.

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23. Like #21 or #37 in this crossword 26. Borrower's warranty 29. Geological time period 30. Experienced sailor 33. Wraths 35. Turning abstract into real 37. Zippo 38. Carl Jung's inner self 39. It's considered abominable 40. Ticks off 42. Mightier than sword?

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Maui Joe’s Shave Ice: From the Aloha State to the Garden State

By Krystle J. Bailey

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rom the Aloha State to the Garden State, the O’Neill family is bringing us a taste of Hawaii to the Jersey Shore this summer. Maui Joe’s Shave Ice, not to be confused with “shaved ice” or “water ice,” is a summer experience for the tastebuds. The uniquely layered treat is a taste of nostalgia for Joe O’Neill of Linwood.

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cream as the bottom layer, followed by the fluffy consistency of shave ice with a variety of flavors to choose from, topped off with sweet hawaiian cream.

The Hawaiian tradition dates back to the mid-1800’s when Japanese immigrants working in the sugar and pineapple fields would use their tools to shave flakes of ice from large ice blocks to cool down. They’d take their shaved ice pieces and coat it in sugar or fruit juice for a refreshing treat on a hot hawaiian afternoon. The treat grew in popularity over the decades and now can be found in local, family-owned shops from island to island.

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