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From the Editor

iving on the coastline we love the water. Our islands and back bays are our treasure and the reason hundreds of thousands flock to our shores. But the water falling from the sky sure has put a damper on things lately.

Last weekend's Block Party was a washout in Ocean City. I had to reschedule some events we had planned for our nonprofit group, ways gives me a new appreciation for Heart of Surfing, not once or twice, my cozy dwelling. Then when the sun but three times. We are certain we comes out, life seems so much better, are not alone in that situation. recharged and rejuvenated.

The weekend before was also Salt water is my favorite kind of rainy, canceling Ventnor's Block Party water. Whether it is a swim in the and causing the Absecon Lighthouse ocean, sweat from the gym or a good Festival in Atlantic City to reschedule old cry, I find it healing. A friend who for this weekend. Mothers were not knows me well gave me a shirt for pleased. My daughter and I had made my birthday that reads, "Salt water plans, which we had to cancel, to heals all."

Speaking of the ocean, check out spend the day in Cape May. The rain, annoying as it is, fuels the feature in this issue on local artist and sustains our lives though. From and wave lover Sandra McDonough of the green lawns and budding gardens, Linwood. Waves are the inspiration to the water table, it is essential. The behind her breathtaking paintings.

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From the parades and ceremonies to the beach ball drop over the boardwalk, the Jersey Shore will once again be at full throttle.

Nothing says summer like sand between your toes and the smell of salt air. The ocean has a magnetic pull over me. I am drawn to it again and again and it never lets me down.

Salt water heals all.

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Searching for the sun this spring Weather

By Dan Skeldon

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t was the best of times. It was the worst of times.

That snippet from Charles Dickens’ A Tale of Two Cities also coincidentally describes the two transitional seasons here in South Jersey. While fall is often the best of times weather-wise with warm, sunny days and cool, clear nights throughout, our springs are often lacking, to put it nicely. The persistently windy, cool, and occasionally wet eight day stretch of weather either side of Mother’s Day earlier this month is a good example of those worst of times we see so many a spring.

So why such a disparity between the two seasons? After all, spring and fall have similar amounts of daylight and the sun angle, or the strength of the sun, is the same in late March as it is in late September. But there’s

one key difference between the two seasons, and that’s the ocean temperature. Spring is notorious for the still cold waters of the Atlantic Ocean, as the average water temperature is in the chilly 40s and 50s through much of the spring, not reaching 60 degrees until Memorial Day weekend.

Meanwhile, the ocean can remain around 70 degrees into October in the fall.

The cold ocean each spring can mean frequent fog banks, stubborn low clouds, and sharply cooler temperatures compared to areas just 10-20 miles inland. It’s the end of nor’easter season, but coastal storms are more apt to get “cut-off” and stuck just offshore, prolonging the brisk and dreary weather, like we saw earlier this month.

Spring is often a windier time of the year in South Jersey too, as the clash of the building warmth to our south and lingering cold to our north often leads to frequent bouts of blustery breezes. Just look at this spring for the gusty proof. Since the start of meteorological spring back on March 1st, more than 80 percent of our spring days have had winds gusting over 20mph, more than half have had winds gusting over 30mph,

and about a quarter have had at least occasionally November are known 40mph gusts! So if you think it’s been for. For nice springs, travel farther a blustery spring, you’re right. And inland, and you’ll usually have better luck. remember what happens any time that wind is from the northeast, east, With that in mind, here’s a bit of or southeast? Yup, it’s cool and often advice. While this year’s Memorial cloudy too.

Day weekend weather is not yet So a nice spring is in the scope of the forecast, possible in theory in remember the weekend South Jersey, but it that unofficially kicks remains fairly eluoff the summer seasive. I remember son here in South back in 2014, Jersey can bring the p i e ce s anything from a came together 50-degree rain to 90-degree just right in April and May. heat and humidWinds were ity. July Fourth weekend will allargely offshore, from the west and most always bring northwest, keeping the hot and humid weather, and usually any ocean influences the chance for a few at bay. There were no late season coastal lows, pop-up thunderstorms The Block party in Ocean and back door fronts too. Labor Day weekCity Saturday, May 14. that sneak down the end is your best bet Photo by Donald B Kravitz coast in the spring and weather-wise for good deliver cool air and northeast winds weather when it comes to the three were scarce that spring too. The rebig summer weekends. Of course, we sult was that quintessential spring always hope all three are sun-sational. weather when you don’t yet need Maybe this will be the year! the air conditioning, but the heat is no longer necessary either. It’s ecoMeteorologist Dan Skeldon nomical. It’s ideal. And in the spring has a degree in meteorology anyway, it’s pretty rare. from Cornell University. He has That’s why we get Mother’s Day forecasted the weather in South weekends like we had this year. Last Jersey for the last 18 years, first year, it was Memorial Day weekend, on the former television station NBC40 and then on Longport with 50-something-degree rain from Media radio. Dan has earned the start to finish. Don’t get me wrong.

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Food and fitness coming to Northfield

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By Rich Baehrle

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orthfield is on the move with new business activity moving in. City officials are excited.

Tony and Trisha Saxby are the proud owners of W.O.L.F. Fitness (the former Island Gym) located at 801 Tilton Road. W.O.L.F. was started in 2018 in Brigantine.

The couple came to Brigantine in search of a summer condo. They fell in love with the island and its old-school gym, which was for sale at the time.

They bought the house and gym and set out to totally renovate the gym.

Like most businesses, things were going very well until COVID hit. They survived and still have the Brigantine location. And, it turns out that COVID opened some opportunities, too.

Unfortunately some regional gyms closed during the pandemic. Tony

and Trisha recognized the void in the Absecon and Northfield marketplace for a respectful, clean, and community-oriented facility.

They teamed up with their partners Leo and Mindy Gotleib to open W.O.L.F., which stands for Work Out Live Fierce. They say they have the best equipment in South Jersey.

Tony has been in the industry for 18 years. Trisha was an athlete while growing up. Stop in and see how W.O.L.F is unique.

The fitness theme continues with the opening of the new Tuckahoe Bike Shop. It is a fully operational sales and repair facility located in the Tilton

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There are two year-round shops in Ocean City and Tuckahoe, along with two seasonal shops in Sea Isle and Avalon.

The original store opened in Tuckahoe in 1980 and then it was off to the races. Along with the bike sales and repair, they offer Surf Buggy rentals on the islands.

Owner Niclas Elmer is proud to offer a total customer-oriented business. He saw a void in the Northfield market with the closure of Beacon.

Come see what separates Tuckahoe from the rest of the market.

Now for the food with the opening of Sweet Spot, located at 2318 New Road. Owners Ana and Ari Frangias, who are the owners of the famous Tailgaters Sports Bar and Grille in Galloway, are seeing their dream of creating an ice-cream business come true.

They moved to Northfield 12 years ago for the strong family and community values. They also felt there was a need for an ice-cream parlor.

Ana has always wanted to open an icecream store since she was a little girl when she visited the Purple Penguin in Northfield. Ari wanted to open it up to be a bigger part of the community.

Sweet Spot features a full-service ice-cream store offering soft serve, hand scoop and much more. Ari will focus on Tailgaters and Ana will attend to the Sweet Spot day-to-day operations. It’s open 3-9 Thursdays-Sundays, starting at noon Saturdays and Sundays.

Tilton Road will be seeing two new eateries. Greens and Grains is relocating accross town to 331 Tilton Road. This is the former location of Miami Breeze, out in front of the movie theater. Opening soon is Cafe Bru, a brand new restaurant at 333 Tilton road. I'm looking forward to breakfast there.

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Northfield to dedicate Purple Heart Way May 21

By James FitzPatrick

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orthfield and ACIT have teamed up to create a designated spot to honor Purple Heart recipients.

Students from the Atlantic County Institute of Technology were in Northfield Tuesday, May 10, to put the finishing touches on a designated space to honor Northfield military men and women that were wounded in service to their country.

Purple Heart Way is a newly landscaped section of the Walking Path at Veterans Park. It will be dedicated during a ceremony 11 a.m. Saturday, May 21.

ACIT students were there on a windy Tuesday morning to install the landscaping.

“City Engineer Rami Nassar arranged for students in the CAD class at ACIT to design and plant flowers and shrubs leading up to the All Wars Memorial,” said Deputy Municipal Clerk Shannon Campbell.

Students in the ACIT carpentry class will be completing a Purple Heart Way sign, to be installed by the Northfield Public Works Department, Campbell said. The sign will include a QR code, linking visitors to information about the park.

Those who scan the code will hear a history of the park, read by four-time Purple Heart recipient Marco Polo Smigliani, Vietnam War Marine Corps veteran and a member of the Atlantic County Veterans Advisory Board.

The completed project will be dedicated 11 a.m. Saturday, May 21.

The student project is being completed under the direction of instructors Drew Holmes, a colleague of Nassar, Mike Kuharik and Amie Kleva.

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Amie Kleva instructs ACIT students on planting techniques. to work on a similar project that has been under way there since the city renamed its entire bike path Purple Heart Way in 2017 and rededicated it in 2020.

Holmes, who teaches architectural design at ACIT, told Shore Local News that he encourages student/veteran interaction. Smigliani of Egg Harbor Township, and former helicopter pilot Allan Matthews of Northfield have visited the school to share their experiences.

Holmes said the Somers Point project came together during discussions with Somers Point Mayor Jack Glasser, who is also a security officer at ACIT. Somers Point was in the process of transforming its bike path into Purple Heart Way when the collaboration idea was born.

ACIT students would assist with landscaping and create signs, including QR codes linking to videos of local Purple Heart recipients telling their stories.

It would have been completed sooner, but like everything else, COVID got in the way so students who began the Somers Point project graduated before it was done.

It wasn’t until May 10 that ACIT students made their final visit to the Somers Point site.

Holmes said the project would not have been possible without help from Brian Lacivita and Tom Piotrowski from the ACIT Media Department, who coordinated the veteran interviews and edited them down to a manageable length.

Established in 1782, the Purple Heart is the oldest military award that is still presented to American service members, according to the program

Pictured from left are Mike Kuharik from ACIT, Marco Polo Smigliani from the Atlantic County Veterans Advisory Board, Deputy Northfield Municipal Clerk Shannon Campbell, and ACIT teacher of architectural design Drew Holmes. prepared for the May 21 Northfield ceremony. The Purple Heart is presented to all ranks and was one of the first awards in military history to be given to lower-ranking and enlisted soldiers.

Northfield Purple Heart recipients include:

Anthony Bianca, United States Air Force, World War II; John Somers, Jr., United States Navy, World War II; William S. Bartholomew, United States Marines, World War lI; Harvey D. Johnson, United States Army Air Corps, World War II, killed in action; and Norman Thomas, World War II.

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May 19th

Events and Happenings

JFS & JCC Tournament Fore Charity

▶9am-2pm

Harbor Pines Golf Club 500 St. Andrews Dr. Egg Harbor Township The 9th Annual Tournament Fore Charity tees off on Thursday, May 19. This point partnership between JFS and JCC supports essential programs and services for children, families and senior. Golfers can look forward to fun contests, food and drink stations throughout the course, and prizes. For more information, visit jfsatlantic.org.

Spring Book Sale

▶9am-2pm

Ocean City Free Public Library 1735 Simpson Ave. Fiction, non-fiction, children’s books and more will be available. Please bring a tote bag to carry your purchases. Sponsored by the Friends and Volunteers of the Ocean City Free Public Library and held in the library atrium.

Coffee Klatch: Hybrid

▶10:30am

Your world in 60 minutes. Join for a fast-paced discussion on politics, technology, world events, thre arts, religion, and more. Moderated by Tina Serota. Attend in-person or from home via Zoom. Mask encouraged for in-person. For Zoom, a link will be emailed to you. RSVP by contacting Tina Serota at 609-287-8872 or tserota@

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Cocktails by the Beach

▶6-9pm

Ocean Casino Resort 501 Boardwalk, Atlantic City Cancer Support Community New Jersey at Gilda’s Club “Cocktails by the Beach” is Back for their 10th Annual Fundraiser, being held this year inside Ocean Casino Resort at Ma’Kai Restaurant. The cost is $95 for a single ticket or $175 for a pair of tickets. This price includes island inspired delicacies and an open bar of beer, wine, and fine crafted cocktails. There will be a silent auction, and a complimentary After Party will take place in the VIP section of Nola’s Bar & Lounge.

All proceeds go directly to the free support programs at CSCNJ. Please call Jessica at (609) 926-9266 or email Jessica@cscnj.org for more information.

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▶Friday, May 20th & Saturday, May 21st at 7pm and Sunday, May 22nd at 2pm

Gateway Playhouse 738 Bay Ave. Somers Point The Shaken Not Stirred Players return to the Gateway stage with songs from their hit shows lick Wicked, Ragtime, and Into the Woods. You’ll get to hear some of your favorite Stephen songs, as well as a few lesser known songs.

May 21st

“Pair A Dice” Metal Detector Beach Hunt

▶Saturday, May 21st from 8am-4pm and Sunday, May 22nd from 8am-3pm

Ocean City Music Pier ECRDA’s 12th Annual open metal detector beach hunt will take place this weekend.

Saturday morning’s hunt is open to both adults and kids 2-13. Sunday’s hunt is open to adults. Loaner detectors available. For more information, schedule or to sign up, visit ECRDA.org, call 732-276-8251, or day of registration at the Music Pier.

Run for the Animals 5K

▶8am

Laguna Rum Bar 1400 Ocean Ave. Brigantine Celebrate Marina Mammal Stranding Center’s 44th Anniversary and having responded to over 5,700 stranded whales, dolphins, seals and sea turtles. The official start time will be 8am. Race day registration will be available from 7-8am. Fee is $45. For more information or to sign up, visit www. runsignup.com or mmsc.org.

Somers Point City Wide Yard Sale

▶Saturday, May 21st & Sunday, May 22nd from 9am-3pm

A master list of addresses will be posted on the City’s website http://www.somerspointgov.org/ CROPS Farmers Market

▶Saturdays from 9am-12pm

Central Square Linwood Live music, weekly workshops, kids activities, vendors and community. Saturdays through June 4.

Electronic Recycling Fundraiser

▶9am-3pm

Atlantic County 4H Fairgrounds 3210 Route 50, Mays Landing Time to get rid of that old equipment.

The products received are either re-purposed for 4-H or recycled by a certified electronic recycling company which in return makes a donation back to Atlantic County 4H. They cannot take appliances containing compressors (ie: Air Conditioners, Refrigerators) vacuums, wood speakers or loose rechargeable batteries. More information is available at ac4hfair.org.

Fantasy AdventureFest at Smithville

▶Saturday, May 21st & Sunday, May 22nd

615 E. Moss Mill Rd. Smithville The Riddlesbrood Touring Theatre Company brings their Fantasy AdventureFest back to Historic Smithville, featuring the premier of their original, comedic musical “Riddlesbrood Alice in Wonderland.” Matinee performances are scheduled for 1pm and 5pm on Saturday and 1pm on Sunday.

Riddlesbrood is offering children the opportunity to have “Tea with Alice” at 10am & 11:30am Saturday and Sunday. Tickets and more information are available at historicsmithville.com.

Flea Market at Gregory’s Parking Lot

▶10am-3pm

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Hamilton Township Green Fair

▶10am-2pm

Oakcrest High School 1824 Dr. Dennis Forman Dr. Mays Landing This outdoor, family friendly expo will feature over 50 local, green vendors and exhibitors; seafood and plant-based food sales, demos on reducing your carbon footprint, recycling of all sorts, live performances, kids activities, multiple animal groups and more. Hosted by the Township of Hamilton, Hamilton Green Team and Oakcrest High School. For more information, please email sustainable.hamilton.greenteam@gmail.com.

American Heart Association Heart Walk

▶10:30am

Ocean City Sports & Civic Center Registration begins at 9am; walk begins at 10:30am. For more information call 609223-3731.

Chili Knockout & Spicy Food Fest

▶11am-6pm

Bourre 201 S. New York Ave. Atlantic City Hungry for a new spring activity? The Good Time Tricycle crew is turning up the heat with the firsrt Chili Knockout and Spicy Food Fest in the center of Atlantic City. It is a food fesrival devoted to exploring all things flavor, featuring culinary powerhouses from all around the area. Attendees can also explore the festival’s hot sauce and artist village, vendors, and watch professionals play with fire. Visit chiliknockout.com for more information.

Dedication of Purple Heart Way

▶11am

1913 Oak Avenue, Northfield A portion of Oak Avenue and the walking path at Northfield Veterans Park will be rededicated in a special ceremony as Purple Heart Way in honor of Purple Heart recipients from Northfield. The ceremony will take place at 1913 Oak Ave. For more information call the city clerk’s office at 609-641-2832 ext. 125.

Enlightened Farm’s Season Opener

▶11am-4pm

Enlightened Farm 527 S. Odessa Ave. Egg Harbor City Join Enlightened Farm’s season kick-off event. Farm festivities include plant sale, fresh produce, local vendors & artists, food, live music and farm tours. All proceeds benefit horticulture and agriculture programs for individuals healing from addiction. Rain date: May 22.

Absecon Lighthouse Spring Festival

▶12-6pm

31 S. Rhode Island Ave. Atlantic City Inlet Community Partners Presents the Absecon Lighthouse Spring Festival, a fundraiser for “Abby” The Lighthouse. Enjoy over 40 vendors, live music, workshops, awareness alley, yoga, sound bath, meditation, drum circle, and mindful kids corner. Pack a picnic & stay for the day. Admission is free.

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May 22nd

Patcong Creek Cleanup

▶10am-1:30pm

Mark your calendar for this year’s Patcong Creek Cleanup. Please email SPGreenTeam@yahoo.com to get the registration form or pick up at Linwood City Hall. Picnic after and good cleaning area is Ocean Heights Marina, 5001 Ocean Heights Ave. EHT. Benefit for Brad Williams

▶1-5pm

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Tennessee Avenue Beer Hall 133 S. Tennessee Ave. Atlantic City Join us in supporting Brad Williams in his fight against Multiple Myeloma. Food, fun, raffles and live music by The Notion.

All funds will go directly to his treatment fund. Sponsored by Sweet Magnolias Cancer Foundation. Get tickets at tinyurl.com/ bradbeatingcancer.

Ventnor Chef’s Night Out

▶4-8pm

An event of scrumptious food & sweets with great local music and art at select restaurants in the City of Ventnor. Pre-paid tickets to be picked-up at Ventnor City Hall 3-4p day of event. Must present ticket at all restaurants. Proceeds benefit the Ventnor City Beautification Committee. For tickets, call Shelley at 267-980-7632 or Marsha at 609-335-6390. Limited tickets available.

May 23rd

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Everybody Wants to Play with Danny: A Grand Musical Celebration for Danny Eyer

▶5:30-9:30pm

The Point 998 Bay Ave. Somers Point Tony Mart Presents a Grand Musical Celebration for Danny Eyer at The Point, featuring the Danny Eyer Band, Hawkins Road, The Tony Mart Allstars, Billy Walton, Patty Blee, The Juliano Brothers, Destinee Monroe, Bobby Ferguson and more. Enjoy Chef Ed Bonsigniore’s Light Buffet and silent auction items. Tropical drinks, wine, beer & cocktails available for purchase. $20 donation. For more information, visit www. tonymart.com or email tonymartpresents@ gmail.com.

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Atlantic County Historical Society 907 Shore Rd. Somers Point “Jake” Glassey will give a talk about early shellfishing on Lakes and Sculls Bay.

May 24th

Spring Bouquets with RainFlorist

▶6:30pm

Katz JCC 501 N. Jerome Ave. Margate This hands-on workshop will be hosted

by Kim, owner of RainFlorist, located in Ventnor. The event is $5 for Holocaust Survivors, Village Members and JCC Members. For non-members, the cost is $15, Must RSVP and pre-pay by May 11 to Tina Serota. RSVP by contacting Tina at 609-287-8872 or tserota@jfsatlantic.org. A Zoom link or call-in number for each program will be e-mailed or provided to you.

Senior Dance Society

▶Tuesdays from 7:30-10pm

Somers Point Fire Co. #1 455 Bethel Rd. Somers Point Enjoy live musical duos, social dancing, some line dances, dance mixers and light snacks. $10 per person. For more information, contact Rita Voli at 609-408-3619.

May 25th

Local Luminaries: What’s Good in the Neighborhood?

▶7-8:30pm

The Leadership Studio 161 S. Tennesse Ave. Atlantic City Do you know what a “Community Development Corporation” is? Did you know there are four “CDC’s” currently operating in Atlantic City? Join The Leadership Studio for a discussion on how they work, what they offer, and how you can become involved. Light refreshments and a discussion and Q&A with Chelsea CDC, Ducktown CDC, Inlet CDC and Rutala Associates.

May 26th

Trivia Game Day

▶4pm

Test your knowledge and compete for the top prize. Trivia topics include science, geography, history, music, theater, movies and more. The event is free for Holocaust Survivors and Village Members.

For non-members, the cost is $5 payable prior to May 19 to Tina Serota. RSVP by contacting Tina Serota at 609-287-8872 or tserota@jfsatlantic.org. A Zoom link or call-in number for each program will be e-mailed or provided to you.

Health and Wellness

Online Depression and Anxiety Group

▶Thursdays at 10:30am & Wednesdays at 7pm

These peer-led groups are offered to individuals seeking coping strategies, mutual support, self-care, wellness/recovery.

Members discuss experiences, relationships, and other related topics. Interested participants can join by Zoom or a call-in option. A daytime group meets at 10:30am on Thursdays; the evening group meets Wednesdays at 7pm. Offered by the Mental Health Association in Atlantic County/ United by Wellness. To join, call 609-6523800 or email unitedbywellness@mhanj. org.

Mindfulness for Balance and Peace held by Linda Schwartz

▶Tuesdays from 12-1:30pm

Med A Quest 6814 Tilton Rd. Suite K, Egg Harbor Township The class practices have a Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction focus. Decades of science and clinical research has shown mindfulness practices enrich and have a dramatic effect on your physical health, mental clarity, and enjoyment of life. Perhaps you want to reduce stress, release old habits that no longer serve you, improve your mental clarity and performance. Call 609-646-0793 to register.

Connection and Family Support Group Meetings Live

▶Monday, May 9th at 7pm

United Methodist Church of Absecon 100 Pitney Rd. NAMI, the National Alliance on Mental Illness, for Atlantic and Cape May Counties, is returning to In Person Support Groups. NAMI Connection is a recovery support group for adults (18+) with a mental health condition.

Participants gain the support of peers who understand their experience and gain insight into others’ challenges and successes. For more information and to register for all support groups please visit namiacm.org. NAMI ACM is a non-profit 501C(3) corporation.

Balance and Body Image

▶Tuesday at 7pm

This is a peer-led support group for adults living with or recovering from disordered eating. Participants find support from peers, learn about healthy coping skills to aid recovery, and work together to improve selfworth ad self-esteem. Participants can join by call-in or online. The group meets at 7pm on the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of each month.

To receive information on how to participate via phone or link, phone 609-652-3800 or email unitedbywellness@gmail.com. Offered by the Mental Health Association of Atlantic County/United by Wellness.

Wisdom Circle held by Linda Schwartz

▶Wednesdays from 4:30-5:30pm

Med A Quest 6814 Tilton Rd. Suite K, Egg Harbor Township Tried meditation, but got frustrated? No worries. Haven’t found a practice that works for you? We will practice and explore various types of mindfulness practices and meditations to find what suits you best. Learn to live with a sense of connection, clarity and purpose, even when you feel stressed, vulnerable, and insecure. Call 609-646-0793 to register.

ZOOM Family Support Group

▶Wednesday, May 25th at 7pm

NAMI Family Support Group is a support group for adult friends and family members (18+) of people with mental health conditions. Participants gain the support of peers who understand their experience and gain insight into others’ challenges and successes.

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Bus Trips

Philadelphia Flower Show The annual PHS Philadelphia Flower Show is being held fully outdoors at FDR Park in South Philadelphia. This year’s flower show theme is “Full Bloom.” Don’t delay, this trip will sell out. Thursday, June 16th. $45 per person. Call (609) 272-8120 to reserve your seat today. Transportation and admission included in fee.

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May 19, 2022

Jersey’s self-service ban not out of gas yet

By Sarah Fertsch Staff Writer

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allory Gross has been waiting at the Wawa in Somers Point. She grumbles to herself, knowing that she will be late for her shift at a local diner. The gas station is packed with Saturday daytrippers stocking up on fuel and hoagies. Amidst Gross’s frustration, her hot pink bumper sticker boasts, “Jersey Girls don’t pump gas.”

“All these Pennsylvania people pump gas every day without a problem,” said

Gross. “It’s nice and convenient to have a gas attendant, but why is it necessary?”

Many New Jersey folks have asked the same question. New Jersey and Oregon are the only two states in the nation that prohibit self-service at gas pumps.

The 73-year-old ban began in the 1940s, when a gas station owner in Hackensack decided to let people pump their own gas in exchange for a reduced price (19 cents per gallon compared to 22 cents at other stations).

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they were losing customers rapidly. So gas station owners banded together to form the New Jersey Gasoline Convenience Automotive Association, which successfully lobbied the state Legislature to make self-service at gas stations illegal.

The 1949 law, called the Gasoline Dispensing Safety Act, cites several potential hazards associated with self-serve gas pumping including exposure to toxic fumes - especially for pregnant women - fire hazards from smokers, poor vehicle maintenance as a result of gas attendant inattention, crime risks and concerns about safety for people with limited mobility. It also requires those dispensing fuel to be given safety instructions.

Since then, periods of high gas prices like the one sweeping the nation now have brought scrutiny to New Jersey’s peculiar no-self-service status. Legal challenges in 1951 and 1988 failed to overturn the seemingly antiquated law. And in 1981, when gas prices were skyrocketing after the 1979 oil crisis, state Assemblyman and future Senator Gerald Cardinale championed self-serve gas legislation.

No matter how many attempts the Bergen County Republican made over the years to get rid of the law legislatively, none succeeded.

For generations, Jersey folks have prided themselves in the convenience of gas attendants and the low prices they paid for fuel compared to other states. That began to change in 2016 when Gov. Chris Christie raised gas taxes significantly, moving the price of gas much closer Pennsylvania’s rates.

At 69.1 cents per gallon, New Jersey has the fifth highest gas tax in the nation behind fourth-place Hawaii at 70.09, third-place Pennsylvania at 77.1, second-place Illinois at 78, and firstplace California at 86.55 cents, according to the American Petroleum Institute.

Customer convenience is just part of the reason why self-serve has proved to be a hard sell. Independent gas station owners fear the competition from large operators that would be created if the ban were lifted. NPR reported that if New Jersey were to remove the ban, the price of gas would drop between 7 and 23 cents per gallon, potentially saving drivers tens of dollars per fill-up.

If self-service makes it through the Legislature and is signed by Gov. Phil Murphy, fewer attendants would be needed and jobs would be affected.

Adam Christianson, a 22-year-old gas attendant at Royal Farms, cringed at

the idea of self-service. “I like being outside talking with people while I work,” Christianson said. “Nope. Nope.

I don’t like the idea of change at all.”

A Rutgers-Eagleton poll published in March 2022 concluded that 73 percent of New Jersey residents are opposed to pumping their own gas. A Monmouth University poll published a month later found that 54 percent of New Jersey residents prefer self-service as a cheaper alternative, as long as full-service is still available at select stations. The same survey reported that if a self-service option were available at 15 cents less than the traditional price per gallon of fuel, 70 percent of survey respondents would choose to pump their own.

Gov. Murphy, when he commented on the issue earlier this year, said he would consider allowing self-serve, but knows the political pitfalls are real.

“Self-service gas, that's been a political third rail in New Jersey, which I have historically not crossed,” said Murphy.

He left open the possibility of backing a bill if it could make life in New Jersey more affordable for residents.

Meanwhile, the Motorist Fueling Choice and Convenience Act remains in the Assembly and Economic Development Committee awaiting details to be completed by the Office of Legislative Services.

Assembly Bill A3105 would allow all gas stations within the state to provide self-service or continue offering full-service to customers. Stations with more than four pumps would be required to provide full service between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. Stations could choose to charge less per gallon if drivers pump their own fuel.

Champions of the bill claim that the COVID-19 pandemic has caused inflation, and labor shortages all over the country including at gas stations. New Jerseyans need cheaper solutions, they argue.

Democratic Senate President Nicholas Scutari has stated that he does not support the bill. His backing is considered crucial to the bill’s passage.

“The people of New Jersey are very clear in wanting to keep the system we have now,” Scutari said in a policy meeting. Without the president’s support, the bill has hit a dead end.

“If public sentiment changes, I would reconsider.”

What do you think? Do you mind pumping your own gas? Let us know by emailing us at shorelocalnews@gmail. com.

May 19, 2022

Gas Prices are Sky-Rocketing. Here’s How You Can Save Bucks at the Pump

By Sarah Fertsch Staff Writer

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lthough COVID-19 cases are reducing, another important number is rising dramatically. You’ve seen it everywhere. You happily commute to softball games, community concerts, dates with your lover and grocery runs. When the needle moves a little too close to E, you head over to the nearest Wawa. And then, a horror-movie, roller coaster drop shriek slips between your lips. You look like the subject of the “Scream” painting.

Gas climbed to almost $5 per gallon!

When you’re spending almost $100 to fill up your tank, it’s time to limit driving and maximize your hardearned money and the gas guzzling inside your car. It’s time to make some important changes. Here are five ways you can save money at gas stations and still get where you need to go: Hit as Many Stops As You Can on One Trip If you’re like me, you’ll typically drive to work, then change into comfy-clothes and rest at home for an hour, then drive to Target or the local bar to meet friends. You expend more gas per trip than if you simply drive straight to secondary locations.

Ask your buddies to meet you at the gym right after work, and you’ll save

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And you don’t have to worry about looking nice at the gym! Select one chunk of time to run errands, and try to get as much done as you can (hit up the post office, pick up veggies at the fresh produce outlet, drop off documents at church, and grab a coffee from a local cafe). You’ll be impressed with your productivity and your gas savings!

Invest in Other Forms of Transportation You’ve probably heard the decades-old advice to bike instead of drive. While that’s true and good for the environment, our community (especially if you live on the mainland) isn’t super walkable. Consider other methods beyond walking or biking.

My dad loves his OneWheel, a brand of electric skateboard. Electric bikes have become popular and allow riders to pedal less and travel further. And of course, if you have the funds to purchase an electric car, doing so will save you money and help out the planet.

Look Into Rewards Programs Many credit cards offer ways for gas-buyers to receive cash back, and of course, apps like Wawa give out freebies for active users. Other apps like GasBuddy or GetUpside provide rebates for downloaders through gift cards to marketplaces like Amazon.

Waze (similar to Google Maps) suggests routes that will limit your gas expenditure. Technology can be so helpful!

Change Your Driving Behavior Studies show that certain practices reduce how much gasoline you

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burn on one trip. Accelerating slowly and coasting to slow down uses less gas than constantly speeding up and braking hard. Make sure your tires are properly inflated so they can spin at appropriate speeds and you're not wasting gas on spinning a flat tire.

Driving below the speed limit also helps you preserve fuel. And if you can choose whether you can work from home or from the office, opt for working from home. Those daily commutes to your cubicle really add up.

Sarah Fertsch is a writer and artist who has recently moved back to South Jersey. She loves satire, a good cup of coffee, and exploring new places.

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Live & Local Music Calendar

Brooke DiCaro 5:30-8:30pm. Tuckahoe Inn. 1 Harbor Rd. Beesley’s Point Beth Tinnon 6-9:40pm. A Touch of Italy 6629 Black Horse Pike, Egg Harbor Township John Wood 7-9pm. Gregory’s 900 Shore Rd. Somers Point Goodman Fiske 7:30-10:30pm Sweetwater Riverdeck 2780 7th Ave. Sweetwater Karaoke 9pm-1am Caroline’s by the Bay 450 Bay Ave. Somers Point

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Friday Night Live 5pm. Harbor Pines. 500 St. Andrews Dr. Egg Harbor Township Tom Pacitti 5-9pm. Sirens 447 Carson Ave. Atlantic City The Whitewalls 5-9pm. Lobby Bar at Hard Rock. 1000 Boardwalk, Atlantic City Emmit Herron Duo 6-9pm Water Dog at Bally’s 1900 Pacific Ave. Atlantic City Juicy Trio 6-10pm. Sweetwater Riverdeck 2780 7th Ave. Sweetwater Bill Dickson 7-10pm. Bocca 7805 Ventnor Ave. Margate Christian Glomb 7-10pm Romanelli’s Garden Café 279 S. New York Rd. Galloway DJ Ralph D’Amelio 7-11pm Jerry Longo’s 1900 Pacific Ave. Atlantic City

Petty Cash 7-11pm. McGettigan’s 500 S. New York Rd. Galloway Stealing Savannah 7pm. Villain & Saint at Ocean. 500 Boardwalk, Atlantic City Dr. Chico Island Party Jam 8pm-12am Caroline’s by the Bay 450 Bay Ave. Somers Point Lisa OnTour and the Sweet Jersey Band 8-11pm. Josie Kelly’s Public House 908 Shore Rd. Somers Point Scotty Austin 8pm. Bourre 201 S. New York Ave. Atlantic City Garden State Radio 10pm Beach Bar at Hard Rock 1000 Boardwalk, Atlantic City

May 21st

Glen Eric 11am-2pm. Romanelli’s Garden Café. 279 S. New York Rd. Galloway Poor Mouth Henry 2-6pm Sweetwater Riverdeck 2780 7th Ave. Sweetwater Doug Jennings 4-7pm Caroline’s by the Bay 450 Bay Ave. Somers Point Priceles 5:30-9pm. Lobby Bar at Hard Rock. 1000 Boardwalk, Atlantic City Wal Sapsai 5:30-8:30pm. Tuckahoe Inn 1 Harbor Rd. Beesley’s Point Open Mic Hosted by T Five 6-8pm Ventnor Coffee 108 N. Dorset Ave. Ventnor Wheatus and MC Lars 6pm. Bourre 201 S. New York Ave. Atlantic City

Brian Bachorz 7-10pm Romanelli’s Garden Café 279 S. New York Rd. Galloway DJ Joey Marini 7-11pm. Jerry Longo’s 1900 Pacific Ave. Atlantic City Dead Reckoning 7-11pm. Pitney Pub 200 S. Pitney Rd. Galloway Dueling Pianos 7-11pm. Bocca 7805 Ventnor Ave. Margate Kicking Sunrise 7pm. Villain & Saint at Ocean. 500 Boardwalk, Atlantic City Ricardo Arjoina 8pm Hard Rock Live at Etess Arena 1000 Boardwalk, Atlantic City Southside Johnny & The Asbury Jukes 8pm. Sound Waves at Hard Rock 1000 Boardwalk, Atlantic City Flip N Mickey’s 8:30pm-12:30am Caroline’s by the Bay 450 Bay Ave. Somers Point Anna Vissi 9pm. Ovation Hall at Ocean 500 Boardwalk, Atlantic City Ryan Zimmerman Duo 9pm. Water Dog at Bally’s. 1900 Pacific Ave. Atlantic City The Cliffs 10pm Lobby Bar at Hard Rock 1000 Boardwalk, Atlantic City Late Night Jazz 11pm Council Oak Lounge at Hard Rock 1000 Boardwalk, Atlantic City

May 22nd

Al Olivero 11am-2pm Romanelli’s Garden Café 279 S. New York Rd. Galloway

Danny Eyer 11am-2pm. McGettigan’s 500 S. New York Rd. Galloway Doug Jennings 11am-2pm. Bocca 7805 Ventnor Ave. Margate Big Foot 3-7pm. Caroline’s by the Bay 450 Bay Ave. Somers Point 80’s Live 4pm. Sound Waves at Hard Rock 1000 Boardwalk, Atlantic City Carl Angelo Smith 5-8pm. Jerry Longo’s 1900 Pacific Ave. Atlantic City The Neptunes 8:30pm-12am Lobby Bar at Hard Rock 1000 Boardwalk, Atlantic City

May 23rd

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May 24th

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May 25th

Bob Sterling Band 6:30-9:30pm Bocca. 7805 Ventnor Ave. Margate Liquid A 7-11pm Lobby Bar at Hard Rock 1000 Boardwalk, Atlantic City Open Mic 8pm-12am Caroline’s by the Bay 450 Bay Ave. Somers Point Times and dates are subject to change.

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EHT local spends a month in Poland helping Ukraine refugees

bor Township and is back in the area after a time on the West Coast, was magine being told you have to so moved by those images that he leave instantly, with only what felt he had to do something to help.

A chef by trade, Robson reached you can carry. You have to board crowded trains, bound out to World Central Kitchen, an organization that provides meals for another country. Now imagine carrying your baby or young child in response to humanitarian crises. with you in such a desperate situaThat got the ball rolling. He packed tion. a bag and left for Poland the folSince the invasion of Ukraine by lowing week, where for a month Russia in February 2022, over Robson went where he was six million refugees have most needed and ended done just that, fleeup in Plock, a city in central Poland. He ing to neighboring was stationed at countries to the a communit y west, mostly Pocenter where land. he assisted for Like many of 30 days in the us, Peter Robdistribution of son watched the goods to those news and saw the images of fleeing Ukraine. refugees flooding “Some days there were hunthe train stations, being forced to abandreds that came through the doors, don strollers and take mostly women and only what they could Peter Robson center meets with children, in need of carry. Robson, who Polish philanthropist Jerzy Owbasic items,” said grew up in Egg Harsiak at the Embassy in Warsaw

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Some days there were hundreds of refugees, mostly women and children.

Robson. “Sugar, flour, tea, coffee, and oil.”

Robson could not speak the language, but could speak the universal form of communication we all know as body language.

“I would point, make monkey noises and shake my head yes or no,” said

As part of Robson's duties, he opened pallets that were sent from around the world.

Many had children’s artwork on them that were at times a powerful commentary on the war.

Robson, 61. “I knew I was accepted as one of the crew when at lunch, they would try to teach me some words then laugh at me.”

Word spread quickly about the American known as Chef Peter, who came to help the refugees.

“Next thing you know a news crew showed up and I was on TV, and in the newspapers,” said Robson.

With all the attention, Robson was invited to the U.S. embassy in Warsaw, where he met with Poland’s charity icon, Jerzy Owsiak. Robson was so inspired that he mobilized his own social media platforms to support Owsiak’s Great Orchestra of Christmas Charity, the nation’s premiere charity network As part of Robson’s duties, he opened pallets that were sent from around the world. Many had children’s artwork on them which were a powerful commentary on the war.

“No war,” or images of stick figures fighting crossed out and Ukrainian flags drawn on some of the shipments.

“It takes a village. We can all help in some way and life is really about giving back,” Robson said. “My dad taught me that.”

Robson is back in Egg Harbor Township now after spending time in San Diego. When asked if he would be going back to Poland, he responded with uncertainty. “I hope so. There is much to do.”

To learn more about Owsiak’s Great Orchestra of Christmas Charity see https://www.wosp.cz/ about-gocc/

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800 Coasters and Counting: Taylor Bybee’s Storybook Land Experience

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magine riding some of the most impressive roller coasters in the world, such as El Toro at New Jersey’s own Six Flags Great Adventure, or Iron Gwazi at Busch Gardens Tampa. Any attraction at Cedar Point in Ohio could easily make the list. For many coaster enthusiasts and thrill seekers alike, every milestone is expected to be one of the best. But imagine yourself walking into Storybook Land on a rainy day in the middle of April riding your 800th roller coaster. That is exactly what Taylor Bybee did.

Bybee is the founder of Coaster Studios, a YouTube channel dedicated to the ultimate roller coaster enthusiast and amateur alike. The channel hosts a variety of content,

from reviews of different theme parks to vlogs, on-ride videos, drone footage, plus news and information on upcoming attractions. As of May 2022, the channel has 197,000 loyal subscribers.

Bybee, along with local native Sarah Anderson, have been traveling to some of the world’s biggest and best theme parks. Often, their travels can end up in some of the most interesting, at times intriguing, attractions.

Their most recent excursion to Sto-

rybook Land proved to be entertaining. Bybee says he was not just impressed by how big the park is, but also the many references to classic storytales and nursery rhymes. “These are all two dimensional characters that we’ve seen in either movies or books, and so now they’re turning it into a physical, three dimensional sense.”

Storybook Land has been making memories for over 67 years. The 20-acre theme park was opened by John and Esther Fricano and is themed from nursery rhymes.

Some of its most popular attractions include a J&J railroad train looping around the entire park, carousel, swings, teacups, and Bubbles the Coaster. During the holiday season, the park is flourished in hundreds of thousands of Christmas lights.

During their visit, Bybee rode on his 800th coaster, Bubbles the Coaster, built by E&F Miller Industries. The experience came as a complete surprise during their most recent visit to

Mother Goose at Storybook Land. the area, according to Anderson. “We had talked about going to Storybook Land; Taylor was at 799 coasters and was going to ride Bubbles; so I straight up tricked him onto the ride.”

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Drone footage of El Toro at Six Flags Great Adventure. ence can be. Rides such as the Gale Force at Playland’s Castaway Cove or Great Nor’Easter at Morey’s Piers can give anyone the thrill of a lifetime.

Back in October, I had the chance to see a one-of-a-kind coaster film produced by Coaster Studios who released their first full-length feature film, This is How We Roll. The documentary shines a spotlight on Fred Grubb and his company, Rocky Mountain Construction, or RMC, a small but mighty group that manufactures and constructs some of the world’s most impressive roller coasters. Their list of completed projects is extensive, and includes the Jersey Devil Coaster, open of Great Adventure’s newest attractions. This is How We Roll is avail-

able for purchase or rent on Vimeo.

As for the future, the Coaster Studios team is hard at work traveling and visiting theme parks all throughout the country and will soon be making ventures outside of the United States. You can watch their content online at youtube.com/CoasterStudios and by following them on Instagram @coaster_studios.

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Surf Shop Celebrates a 60 year Heritage

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ho would have imagined that seeing an article in a Popular Mechanics magazine on how to build your own surfboard could lead to a successful business spanning generations?

That was the moment that ultimately led to Heritage Surf & Sport Shop, which is now celebrating its 60th year in business.

Never mind that the surfboard broke in half on its first time out.

East Coast Surfing Hall of Famer Dan Heritage persisted, perfecting his craft until he was manufacturing surfboards on a full-time basis.

The business, originally named Little Wave Surf Shop, opened in 1964 in Sea Isle City. It quickly became a family endeavor, with Dan’s wife Barbara heading the retail end of things, and their children Brian and Tracy becoming increasingly involved.

Dan’s father, Paul Heritage, an artist and advertising photographer, used his skills to design the family crest logo for the first Heritage Surfboard decal. He also suggested that the name of the store be changed to

the family name, Heritage.

More than six decades later, Heritage Surf and Sport Shop still serves Sea Isle City as one of its four locations. Heritage has two locations in Ocean City, with one on West Avenue and another on the Boardwalk at 14th Street. The fourth location is on Ventnor Avenue in Margate.

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Today, Brian Heritage, his wife Jamie and children, Brooke and Brett, head the Sea Isle Shop. Tracy and her husband Jim Hennessy oversee the Ocean Cit y shops with the help of their now adult children Brittany, Cory, Taylor and Dara. Lifelong friend and employee Randy Young leads the Margate shop.

In February of 1996, Dan Heritage was inducted into Greg Noll’s East Coast Surfing

Hall of Fame. Sadly, Dan passed away in February of 1997. However, Heritage Surf and Sport continues to thrive on the determination and pride established by its founder.

During the pandemic, while many retail shops struggled, Heritage Surf & Sport continued to grow.

“We didn't know what to expect with the pandemic.

But the level of appreciation was so great,” said Hennessy. “After the initial lockdown, when we opened our doors, people were waiting to get in. We didn’t see that coming and it was wonderful.”

Heritage Surf & Sport also offers surfing lessons to youths and adults, privately and in groups.

“We are passionate about the lessons," said Hennessy.

“It's about more than surfing. It saves lives, teaching people how to survive in the w ater and what to do if caught in a rip current.”

Private and group lessons are of fered Monday through Friday. There is also a Women’s Club and a Travel Club. You can learn more at heritagesurf.com.

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Tracy and Brian Heritage at a surf contest elite athletes who not only compete big issue in Atlantic, Cape May, and and represent Heritage but also Gloucester counties. Eighteen help shape its brand and percent of kids expericommunity. ence this,” said Hen“Once you are on nessy. “That is why the team, you are we support the on for life,” said Community Food Hennessy. “SurfBank of New Jering and skating sey - Southern are extremely Branch.” physical, invig"We all have orating sports. a list of places we want to These are top visit when we athletes that are down the may even go to Shore," says the Olympics.”

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On May 27, 1947, the World War I monument and the World War II Honor Roll were moved from the City Hall lawn to the park.

The stone monument with its bronze plaque bearing the names of the men and women who fought against the Kaiser’s legions was moved with loving care to its new foundation. It had overlooked the city’s most prominent street intersections since July 4, 1920, when it was dedicated at an elaborate patriotic ceremony.

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Seventy-five years ago, May 30, 1947, Mayor Clyde W. Struble led the first Memorial Day ceremonies at the newly developed Veterans Memorial Park on Wesley Avenue between 5th and 6th streets.

On May 27, 1947, the World War I monument, and the World War II Honor Roll, were moved from the City Hall lawn to Veterans Memorial Park.

Moving the nine-ton monument was quite an assignment for contractor John Castaldi, because even slightest slip might have caused it to drop and break. But the operation was carried out smoothly without any problems.

The World War II Honor Roll, which was placed on the City Hall lawn on August 22, 1943, was also

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Ocean City’s 1947 Memorial Day observance began a 9:15 a.m. when all the parade units assembled in front of the Music Pier on the Boardwalk. As the parade began, an airplane piloted

by Richard T. Mayer, Commander of the American Legion, dropped a wreath at sea in memory of the Naval dead.

The parade processed south

on the Boardwalk to 12th Street. It moved across town on 12th Street to Asbury Avenue and moved northward to 6th Street, then to Wesley Avenue and the new Veterans Memorial Park.

At 10 a.m., Mayor Clyde W. Struble was the first to speak. He began, “The world is still groping for that quality of leadership and character which will eliminate jealousy, envy and greed among all people. When we have found that, it will no longer be necessary to construct memorial tablets and honor rolls.”

Mayor Struble introduced Congressman T. Millet Hand who said,

“We come together this morning to honor those who died that we might live in freedom.”

The 1947 Memorial Day program ended with prayers from local clergymen.

The observance of Memorial Day is one of Ocean City’s oldest and noblest traditions. At its core lies the most basic of the beliefs on which our country was founded: freedom is so precious it is worth the price of our lives to preserve it.

Ocean City’s annual Memorial Day ceremonies will begin at 11:00 o’clock at the Tabernacle.

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Our New Jersey State Flower, the “Common” Blue Violet

Let It Grow

By Tammy Thornton

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rom early spring until early summer you can easily spot the cute little blue-purple flowers and heart-shaped leaves of our New Jersey State Flower, the Common Blue Violet (Viola sororia). Adopted as the state flower of New Jersey in 1971 at the urging of garden clubs, this native of the Eastern United States also has bragging rights as the state flower of Illinois, Wisconsin, and Rhode Island.

Found along streams and woodlands (or quickly filling your lawn), their cheery little faces thrive in part shade and enjoy the cool weather of spring. Violets are not heat-tolerant though and will begin to fade as summer approaches, possibly making a cameo appearance again in the fall.

These native, deer-resistant perennials can be used as a low-maintenance ground cover and will quickly spread in a variety of ways. Violets spread by underground rhizomes, but if they grow too invasive, they

are easy to dig up. Just be sure to remove all traces of the rhizomes or they will grow back. They also reproduce by freely self-seeding, making them aggressive growers.

Now the fascinating part.

Violets grow two different types of flowers. Most of the flowers that we adore in the garden are the open showy flowers that attract pollinators. These are called chasmogamous flowers (from the Greek for “open marriage”). They reproduce mainly through cross-pollination by insects or the wind carrying the pollen. Violets have these types of flowers, but they also form another type of flower called cleistogamous (or “closed-marriage”). These form later in the season. The flowers remain closed and are able to self-pollinate. Violets have the unique trait of forming both “open-marriage” and “closed-marriage” flowers on the same plant. If violets had a social media page, their relationship status

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Both types of flowers have advantages and disadvantages. Cleistogamous flowers are fertile and have the advantage of not relying on pollinators to reproduce. They self-pollinate within the closed flower. These types of flowers can also allow the plant to conserve the energy that it would have spent on producing showy, nectar-laden chasmogamous flowers. Cleistogamous flowers can allow the plant to reproduce despite

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adverse environmental conditions. On the other hand, cleistogamous flowers are basically producing a clone of the parent plant, whereas chasmogamous flowers can cross-pollinate and produce genetically diverse plants.

Having both types of flowers on one plant allows violets to maintain genetic diversity, but also enables them to reproduce by self-pollination when environmental conditions are unfavorable.

This little “common” blue violet doesn’t seem so common after all.

Because of their ability to reproduce and spread, some gardeners may consider violets weeds. But another reason you may consider allowing them to grow in your garden is that they are the host plant for fritillary butterfly caterpillars. These fritillaries are broken into two groups, greater and smaller. Violets are the sole host plant for greater fritillary butterfly caterpillars. But they are difficult to spot since they feed at night and hide away from the violet during the day.

Violets are also edible and contain high amounts of vitamin A and C. The leaves and flowers can be used in salads or as a garnish. Imagine a spring cake decorated with purple violets.

Of course, make sure that any flowers you intend to consume have not been treated with chemicals or pesticides.

Allow the plant to bloom to properly identify the violet before eating its leaves.

When I think of violets, I am reminded of the story my mother-inlaw would tell us. Her father, Arthur, was quite the gardener, and her mother’s name was Viola. He created a path of violets for the family to walk through and called it Viola Way. What a romantic!

Though our state flower may be called common, the mighty little violet has beauty and steadfastness. It is a necessity for the fritillary butterfly and has a unique way of reproducing with different types of flowers. If that isn’t enough, you can eat it or use it to decorate. I call that uncommonly good.

Tammy Thornton is a mom of four, a substitute teacher, and a Sunday school teacher. She is passionate about gardening and cooking, and loves the beach.

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James Spotila, chairman of The Leatherback Trust awarded a lifetime achievement award to Robin Scott, accepted by her son Ray Scott. The Leatherback Trust is an international non-profit dedicated to saving sea turtles. The organization’s leader praised her dedication to preserve and protect turtles and marine life.

Robin educated thousands of chil-

dren and adults through an annual catch and release program, the plaque states. Robin took care of the young turtles, many brought in by families.

She raised them over many summers and released them in the early fall, at Margate Funfest.

Robin passed away in December 2021. Her son Ray Scott is now heading up the iconic Margate bait, tackle store and marina. About a dozen hatchings are now in his care.

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Flag Raising Ceremony Honors Father Judge Vietnam Veterans

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n Saturday May 28th the daily flag raising ceremony at Ocean City’s Music Pier will honor the 27 graduates from Philadelphia’s Father Judge High School who lost their lives during the Vietnam War. This number represents the highest number of lives lost by any private school in the United States, and is a somber distinction shared with Philadelphia’s Cardinal Dougherty and Northeast Catholic High Schools.

Beginning the Saturday of Memorial Day weekend, and continuing every day until September 11th, the Music Pier flag raisings begin at 9:00 a.m. and patriotically recognize an individual or a group.

The May 28th honor was supported

by Ocean City American Legion Post 524 Commander Bob Marzulli, a member of the Father Judge Class of 1969, and the post’s Senior Vice-Commander, Pat Cummings, a member of the Father Judge class of 1968.

“The idea is to have Father Judge veterans front and center as our American Flag is raised by their classmates,” said

A large crowd gathers yearly at the Dufner residence to honor the Vietnam veterans from Father Judge High School.

Mike Dufner, a member of the Class of 1970.

Brian King, President of Father Judge High School and a member of the class of 1997 said, “Our alumni and school administration go to great lengths so that our 27 Vietnam veterans are not forgotten.

There are several occasions during the school year where they are honored, including a memorial mass in November, during Wreaths Across America in December, on Vietnam Veterans Day in March, and at a Memorial Day ceremony at the school each year.”

After moving fulltime to Ocean City in 2006, Mike Dufner, began hosting

a ceremony at his home on Dory Drive for those spending the weekend at the shore and not able to attend the school ceremony.

“Our ceremony, which started out with about 30 people has grown into a group of between100 to 150 each Memorial Day,” said Dufner. “The names of the 27 graduates are read along with those from Cardinal Dougherty and Northeast Catholic.”

This year, Dufner approached Ocean City American Legion Post 524, where he is a member of the Sons of the American Legion, and asked about the possibility of having Father Judge veterans participate in the Music Pier flag ceremony. The Post leadership approved and set the date as Saturday May 28th.

“My request included a reference to a feature length documentary about the Father Judge 27 produced by American Veterans Media,” said Dufner.”

Entitled Remember the 27 Crusaders, this film can be viewed for free online through Memorial Day at: https://youtu.be/cX-P9CJFa-8 The film’s narrative is driven by interviews with family, friends, classmates, Father Judge staff, brothers in arms and

Mike Dufner’s home on Dory Drive has been the scene for local Memorial Day remembrances of the Father Judge 27 since 2006. military personnel. The film employs extensive archival film, video, photo, and media materials and a soundtrack of period and contemporary music.

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The come-frombehind mindset

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If you are like me, you are inspired by real-life stories like this one: the come-from-behind victories that renew our faith in the notion that anything is possible.

If you read my column you know that I’m big on finding lessons to apply from the things I see around me. In the case of this “hasn’t-got-a-chance” victory, there are a lot of lessons we can learn.

Some of the most obvious ones to me are…

1. The oddsmakers and majority voices aren’t always right. In other words, just because most people aren’t betting on you to win (in your life, your job, your relationships, etc.) doesn’t mean you can’t be victorious.

2. Having an advantage at the start doesn’t mean you’re automatically going to win. Being out in front and having a predisposed advantage in a situation doesn’t automatically mean you are destined to win. Sometimes having to claw your way from the back of the pack and working harder for the things others take for granted can work in your favor.

3. Being in a position to jump in when an opportunity presents itself is a recipe for success. In the case of Rich Strike, the horse’s owner was able to enter him only after another horse dropped out literally at the last minute. You have to be prepared to jump in when the opportunity presents itself.

As legendary UCLA basketball coach John Wooden once said, “When opportunity knocks, it’s too late to prepare.”

You and I may never hit the lottery or the Publishers Clearing House sweepstakes, but we can win so much more in life. We need a mindset that is ready to move when needed, and be not given to the opinions and expectations of others. All it takes is belief in ourselves, and a willingness to reach higher than our expectations tell us we can.

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May 19, 2022

South Jersey Coastline Inspires Linwood Artist

By Sarah Fertsch Staff Writer

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magine standing on the Longport jetty. The breeze hits your face with salty air. You steady your feet on the flat, sturdy rocks and look out toward the horizon. A seagull lowers itself into the water and bobs up and down with the ocean. Water is alive and bursting with enthusiastic movement. Crash!

A wave smacks the boulders. Whitewater bubbles and streaks across the jetty.

Sandra McDonough is obsessed with waves, and you can tell by her paintings. The artist grew up in South Jersey and moved to Colorado in her youth, but desperately missed living by the ocean. After art school, she worked as a portrait artist, painting faces and bodies. When she chose to move back to the Jersey Shore, she started painting waves.

McDonough’s lineage plays into her work. Growing up, the painter loved watching her brothers surf, and her grandmother was a famous painter. Today, she can be found on the beach almost everyday, studying the power and wonder of waves breaking against the beach.

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“There’s a level of difficulty in breaking waves,” said McDonough.

“When the sun shines through them, they’re stunning. I find calm water to be boring, and you can typically find me on the Music Pier in Ocean City during thunderstorms and hurricanes.”

When she isn’t painting, McDonough works part-time for the

Linwood School District as a before and after school helper.

She adores children, and says that she feels luckiest person in the world for being able to paint and play with kids.

Her paintings can be found across Atlantic and Cape May counties in places such as Art on Asbury, the Art of Surfing Festival, the Brigantine Art Walk

and the Cape May Yacht Club. Many oceanfront homeowners have also purchased McDonough’s work, and she finds comfort knowing that her paintings are placed in beautiful spaces.

“I don’t have cable television and have been driving the same car for twenty years,” said McDonough. “All of my resources go toward painting the most majestic parts of our world.

I just love it so much.”

If you are interested in checking out McDonough’s art, visit her Etsy page or find her on Facebook, @Sandra McDonough.

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Spring Cleaning With Kids Moms Vibe:

By Krystle J. Bailey

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t’s that time of year again. The pollen is everywhere. The remnants of the winter blues are behind us. Flowers are in bloom and spring cleaning is underway. They say cleaning while kids are around is like brushing your teeth while eating Oreos. I’d agree. However, the show must go on and the cleaning must get done. This spring, try these ideas to get the kids involved with the seasonal cleaning spree.

Dust Bunny Skating Get a head start on your floors by turning it into a dust bunny skating rink. Prep the little ones with old socks on their feet then encourage them to go skating for dust bunnies.

Have them “sweep” the floor looking for the biggest dust bunny or

competing with a sibling to see who can collect the most dust. Be sure to have a trash bag ready to toss the old socks when the skating comes to an end.

Hunt For Change Bust out the piggy banks and send the kids on a treasure hunt. Tell them they can keep the change they find IF they find it while cleaning up. From couch cushions to laundry, toy boxes to old purses, loose change adds up.

The immediate reward will encourage the kids to keep looking for more money.

Mr. Miyagi the Windows Introduce your little ones to the world of Karate Kid with a little “wax on, wax off” action on the windows.

Focusing on gross motor skills and direction following, this tried and true cleaning technique is done by moving your right hand in a circular, clockwise motion followed by a left hand, counterclockwise motion. Use it for windows, mirrors, cars, and anything else you can think of to get your little one excited about helping.

Cater To Your Kids Motivation Style For children who enjoy checking things off a list, start out by creating a list of all the ways they can help with spring cleaning. Make it colorful and visually appealing to encourage excitement as they check each chore off. For little ones who are motivated by celebration, create a celebratory cheer that you can chant together after each accomplished task.

Pump up the music for your busy bodied kids and have a dance party while you clean. Shout the lyrics from the rooftops as you clean. However your child finds motivation, use that to motivate their spring cleaning participation.

Involve Kids In Decision Making Kids love to feel like they have an opinion and a voice in a matter. When getting started with spring cleaning, ask them which rooms or areas they’d like to focus on first. Empowering them to make this decision will keep them inspired to help. Once you decide on a room, create three piles: keep, donate, and sell. As you organize each room,

work with your child to understand what’s worth keeping, how donating can bless someone’s life, and how to be resourceful by selling used items.

Plan a Celebration As you set out on your cleaning extravaganza, ask your kids how they’d like to celebrate when the work is done. Maybe it’s a trip to Five Below for a new toy, a movie date, or takeout.

However your family enjoys celebrating a job well done, plan for that when the cleaning is complete. As you go through each room, talk to your kids about your celebration plans. Ask them what they’re excited about or looking forward to. Remind them how good it feels when things are clean at home and how enjoyable it is to relax after a hard day’s work.

Happy spring cleaning, Shore Local Mamas. I hope these ideas inspire you and your family as you clean out the dust bunnies and open the windows to beautiful May weather.

Krystle J Bailey. Multimedia journalist, Author, Poet.

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Two New Zebra Foals Born at the Cape May County Zoo

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he COVID baby boom continues at the Cape May County Zoo! The County Zoo is very excited to announce the birth of two Grant’s Zebra foals born on April 16 and on May 7.

"First time mom ‘Lydia’ gave birth to a healthy female foalon Saturday April 16. Because this was her first foal,.Lydia and her baby have been separated from the herd and kept in a quiet paddock in the back of the Zebra barn. Lydia has been an excellent mother and her foal is strong and growing quickly", reported Dr.

Alex Ernst, Associate Veterinarian at the Zoo "On May 7, three weeks later, we had another foal, a vibrant little filly, born to ‘Gretta’ another Zebra in our herd. ‘Gretta’ and her foal are doing great and they can be viewed in our Zebra habitat daily. ‘Ziggy’ is our herd Stallion and is the sire of both foals", Ernst added.

At birth, both foals weighed in at around 50-60lbs and can stand and run within hours after birth.The gestation period for a Grant's Zebra is 12 to 13 months. Like all mammals, these foalwill nurse off mom and will

be dependent on her milk for sustenance until they wean at around 10 months of age.

"The County Zoo is thriving and we couldn't be more pleased to welcome two zebra foals to our Zoo family. I encourage everyone to come out and see the new additions and improvement s at our Zoo and Parks. A trip to the Zoo is a great learning experience for visitors of all ages" said Commissioner E. Marie Hayes, liaison to the County Parks and Zoo. Grant's zebra are the smallest of the seven subspecies of the plains zebra and are part of the Serengeti-Mara ecosystem. Grant's zebra are not considered threatened, with more found in the wild than any

other species or subspecies of zebra.

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hen watching your calories, it can be challenging to make the best selections at the holiday party. I always suggest you bring something for the host and guests that you can also enjoy guilt-free.

Angel food cake naturally weighs less deadly on the calorie scale. A slice of angel food cake occasionally won’t interrupt your healthy eating plan. Angel food cake gets its lift from beaten egg whites. No egg yolks and no butter means the cake contains no fat.

The key to any “cheat” food is to control portion sizes. You also want to pay attention to other foods you eat that contain added sugars, such as cereals, protein bars, juices, bottled teas and flavored coffees filled with all kinds of added sugars.

If you decide to go off your plan, that’s fine. Just get right back on it for your next meal. Monitor and log the rest of your daily food intake. Be accountable. One day of stepping off a plan can turn into a whole day of overeating, so know your boundaries.

It’s not about no, it’s about enjoying all the wonderful foods life has to offer but knowing when to stop and balance your diet.

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The In-law suite life

Real Estate Matters

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t first glance, multigenerational living arrangements may seem unusual, but they were once the rule,

not the exception.

In mid-to-late-19th-century America, the majority of elderly parents and grandparents lived with their children. By the 20th century, this trend steadily declined, hitting a low of about 12 percent of the population in 1980, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

What's old is new again. Now here we are in 2022 and multigenerational living is a steadily growing home trend. In sheer numbers, 64 million Americans are living in such households, which is more than 20 percent

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of the population as per 2016 statistics. That’s the most in U.S. history, making in-law suites a desirable home renovation in many ways for you, your family, and potential future buyers, What exactly does multigenerational mean? It can have a variety of definitions depending on whom you ask, but the U.S. Census Bureau defines multigenerational as three or more generations living in a residence. Typically this means grandparents, their kids, and their grandkids, Why people opt for this living arrangement is a bit more complex.

Sometimes an elderly parent is alone and can no longer take care of themselves, so he/she moves in with their child's family for companionship and care. At other times, it can be a financial choice: for example, cohabitating can be a much more cost-effective option than a nursing home. In addition, more and more twenty- and thirty-somethings are opting to live with or move back in with their parents to focus on their careers or save money.

The Benefits are Tangible Grandparents get to see their grandchildren daily and vice versa, leading to more family bonding and possibly for the former, less loneliness and more security. Parents potentially have a live-in babysitter they can trust and depend upon. Finances or chores can be shared. More family members visit who normally wouldn't.

Multiple Generations Have Multiple Needs Of course, such living conditions often require adjustments. both from the families and to the houses themselves, especially when it comes to creating an in-law suite. The existing

home needs to be renovated or expanded to give the new resident(s) adequate space, comfort, and privacy while also not disrupting the lives of those currently living there.

What Are the Most Sought-after Features?

A living room area, bedroom, and a private bathroom are must-haves. An additional kitchen and laundry room are important as well to offer the feeling of independent living space.

A private entrance is also helpful, and consider including some sort of outdoor option, too, such as a porch or deck overlooking the backyard where the grandkids play. Features like these help the person that’s going to occupy the space feel like it’s their own.

Consult a Professional For all of the positives of expanding your home, there are also some relatively common obstacles to overcome. An important one is compliance. In addition to assuring that your project meets ADA ( American Disabilities Act) standards for older Americans, you'll need to get zoning and variance permission from your city or your township for an in-law suite addition, which can make the desired outcomes tricky.

Seamlessness In-law suites are often added to older homes, upwards of 40 to 50 to even 100 years old. As you can imagine, making the new addition look like it’s always been there, which is usually the goal, can be challenging, but most builders are up for the challenge.

Who’s the Boss?

Probably the most challenging part of an in-law suite project is that there are two different sets of opin-

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ions. The owners could be the younger or the older generation, depending on the situation, then there’s whoever is for it. To prevent problems, keep an open dialog from the start; sit down and establish ground rules for everything, from big issues such as finances or boundaries, to small details such as color choices, etc. Agree on how things are going to be from the outset.

Keep an Eye on Your Return On Investment Finally, there’s the cost.

As you can imagine, an in-law suite project can get pricey. Depending on where you live, the size, and the amenities, it can cost $125,000 or more for a typical 500- to 1,000-squarefoot addition. That said, you can lower the cost significantly by renovating an existing space, such as a basement or a garage, or by choosing fewer highend materials for things like flooring.

If you focus on the long term you can reap financial benefits. If you decide to sell someday, your home will be more attractive to buyers because of the added square footage, whether the buyer makes use of the space as part of the home, as an in-law suite,

or even as a rental property.

Multigenerational living isn't for everyone, and it does require an adjustment period for all involved.

However, if you choose to have such a home arrangement, it’s easy to bask in the positives, including more time together as a family, a possible at-home babysitter for parents, money-saving possibilities, and a good return on investment. The best benefit of all? You're opening up your home for a loved one when he or she needs it the most.

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That’s Entertainment!

By Pete Thompson

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ull disclosure: I’ve never written an entertainment column before, but I have been reading a lot of them for at least the past 40 years!

So, they’ve asked me to write one, and this is my debut. I will tell you that for years I was a loyal subscriber to “Entertainment Weekly”, and the only reason that I stopped getting it was because they recently stopped publishing a hard copy of the magazine all together.

My hope for this column is that it is both informative and, well, entertaining. For example, I’ve heard the song “That’s Entertainment” played many years to conclude the annual Oscar awards in Hollywood. However, only in researching for this debut column, did I learn “That's Entertainment” is a hit song performed by Fred Astaire, Jack Buchanan, Oscar Levant, and Nanette Fabray; from the musical film “The Band Wagon (1953)”. See? There’s something I did not know until now.

Ari Frangias (Tailgaters), Mara Justine and PT What I’d like to accomplish with this column is to highlight national entertainment topics from TV, movies, even a book or two. But, I’d also like to sneak in some local entertainment when possible.

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I’ll start with TV as I was super excited to see Titus Welliver return as Harry Bosch in the spin-off “Bosch: Legacy” on Freevee. Based on the Michael Connolly books, the show “Bosch” ran for 7 seasons on Amazon Prime before ending. However, at the end of that series, they set it up that Bosch would leave Hollywood Homicide and become a private investigator. “Bosch: Legacy” picks right up where the other series left off, but with a few subtle tweaks.

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show that dropped on Netflix on May 13th, and that’s “The Lincoln Lawyer”. Now, a lot of you might recall the Matthew McConaughey movie of the same name from 2011. This new series was originally supposed to air on CBS, but instead Netflix grabbed it out of development and took it for their streaming service. “The Lincoln Lawyer” has been created for television by the famous David E. Kelley and developed by Ted Humphrey.

The first season is based on the 2008 novel The Brass Verdict by Michael Connelly. It stars Manuel Garcia-Rulfo as Mickey Haller, a defense attorney in Los Angeles who works out of a chauffeur-driven Lincoln Town Car rather than an office. In leading roles, Neve Campbell, Becki Newton, Jazz Raycole, Angus Sampson, and "The Lincoln Lawyer" now streaming on Netflix Christopher Gorham also star. rookie L.A.P.D. officer. He’s a private I highly recommend you check out investigator, as teased in the finale “The Lincoln Lawyer”. of the other series. Attorney Honey Lastly, readers of my “Extra Chandler (played by Mimi Rogers) Points” column know I’m a huge fan returns as well. Freevee used to be of actually going to the movies. I IMDB-TV, and is available in streaming prefer any of the “Square” locations, format for free on Xfinity, Verizon, like Tilton Square, Ventnor Square, or etc.

Harbor Square. We’re in for a great I also want to acknowledge a new stretch as Memorial Day weekend is

fast approaching. I’m hoping to see the new “Downton Abbey: A New Era” as that movie comes out on Friday May 20th. The following Friday, the much-anticipated “Top Gun: Maverick” is released in time for the holiday weekend.

So, that’s it. I hope you’ve enjoyed the debut of my new “That’s Entertainment” column for you on TV, movies, books I’ve read, celebrity news, etc.

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Sting was best known as the songwriter and lead singer for The Police from 1977 to 1984, before launching his solo career in 1985.

With his solo material and the Police combined, he has sold over 100 million records worldwide Throughout his career, Sting has received 17 Grammy Awards (including Song of the Year for 'Every Breath You Take'), three Brit Awards, a Golden Globe, an Emmy and four Oscar nominations for Best Original Song.

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Marc Berman: How did you get involved in the beer industry?

Kelsey Grammer: The beer industry found us, basically because of the land that I have in upstate New York. It was something I bought about 30 years ago. I used to vacation up there when I was a kid, near Kingston and it was one of my grandfather's favorite places. It became one of mine as well. So when I actually had a little bit of money, I thought about that place up there near Kingston, that's 40 minutes from freeway and sits Photo by Donald B Kravitz in a landmark depressed area in New York and decided I'm gonna go a huge cauliflower farm back in the buy it.

70s and also a successful dairy farm.

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guy. Beer actually became the option because I wanted to help the property be something productive again and have some prosperity around it because it used to. It is about the land so all the beers are inspired by things that have happened on the land and the history of the local area.

Marc Berman: Kelsey Grammer is creating jobs in America and has a fascinating brew. I've tasted it. I love what you are doing up there because I feel that this beer is appealing to a wider range of Americans because it is less hoppy. Did you plan that?

Yeah I'm not a big hop fan. I mean I'm a fan of it and we do have a nice hop finish on the Faith American Ale. I revolt against things that start to

taste like kerosene to me. I'm not good with the stuff that is like I dare you to try this. I can try but 1 sip and I'm done. It's beer that tastes like beer. I want all my beers to taste like beer: Hazy IPA West Coast IPA and an Ale. We will add a couple flavors in time, probably a lager and a stout.

But everyone will be distinguishable by the fact that you can drink it and it's not a challenge to drink it. We will probably go up and down with the APV. Less alcohol for one release or do a light beer because there is some appeal to the idea that there is not a lot of boos in it. Most people that have a beer wanna have a little "relaxation" let's say. A barbeque and a nice cold beer.

Marc Berman: I have to ask you, I love the name Faith American Brewing Company…how did you come up with that?

Kelsey Grammer: Well, my daughter's name is Faith. That was one of the component but the other obvious connection is I've loved America my whole life. I was raised by people who loved America and I just want the country to be okay. So the beer is in honor of the dream of making America wonderful and the idea that we will prevail and the country is going to be fine.

Marc Berman: Atlantic City is a very special place and you've adopted it as a second or third home. Am I right? You are here quite a bit.

Kelsey Grammer: We've got this great roll out of the beer at the Hard Rock and Cathy has it here at the Irish Pub so we are very happy for the relationships we are developing in Atlantic City, but Atlantic City was also the highlight of my life as a little boy. My grandfather used to plan conventions here with Chevron. We would come every Easter and walk on the boardwalk. My grandmother used to love to tell the story of when I was walking along with her on the boardwalk and I had on my little blue blazer and my penny loafers and I stuck my hands in my pockets and I said " Gram, I love Atlantic City!"

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Extra Points with Pete

By Pete Thompson

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ey, this is my first Extra Points column that will be sports-only. If you’re looking for my entertainment perspective, check out the debut of that new column called “That’s Entertainment”.

As the headline alludes to, since I last wrote, the Sixers rallied to tie their playoff series up with Miami at two, but ultimately were eliminated in six games by the Heat. The Phillies went to the West Coast and won two series, while finishing a very solid road trip at 5-2.

The Eagles news revolves around the fact that the 2022 schedule is now out.

Despite not playing, the Flyers managed to get hosed by the New Jersey Devils again. On the local front, there’s a bit of a C.A.L. reunion going on with the Lehigh Valley IronPigs, the Phillies Triple-A affiliate. Plus, the ShopRite LPGA classic is set to return next month in Galloway. ● I’ll start with the Sixers as what a disappointment it was to see them do all that work to rally and tie up

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their playoff series with Miami, only to ultimately lose in six games.

Obviously, missing Joel Embiid for Game 1 and Game 2 hurt, but the Sixers rallied to win Game 3 and Game 4, and I really thought they had a chance to advance. Sadly, it was not meant to be.

My biggest frustration probably lies with James Harden as he was so good in Game 4, but disappeared in Game 5 and Game 6. In Game 6 specifically, he scored 11 points in the first half, but only took two shots in the second half. That’s pathetic! I do hope he chooses to opt-in and stay with the Sixers next year, but I think we are seeing Harden more in a facilitator role now, and less as a scorer.

This is the first chance that I get to write about Joel Embiid getting passed over for the MVP award.

Once again, it went to Nikola Jokic, and while I think the “Joker” had an outstanding season as well, just where would the Sixers be without Embiid? Props to the big guy for playing through a thumb injury and a broken orbital bone near his eye.

My last Sixers item is about Doc Riv-

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ers as there was a lot of talk that he might leave Philly and go to the L.A. Lakers if he was let go. Well, Sixers Team President Daryl Morey has already said that Rivers will return as Sixers coach next season. So, that puts an end to that.

Up next, the Phillies were probably at their lowest point of the season back on May 5th when they blew a 7-1 lead going into the Top of the 9th inning against the New York Mets and ultimately lost 8-7. Since then, the Phillies have won six of their last

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nine (as I write this) and won a series at Dodger Stadium for the first time since 2014. The Phillies were trying to sweep a series in Los Angeles for the first time since 1985, but that didn’t happen as the bullpen blew the final game on Sunday and they only could manage to win 3 out of 4.

One last Phillies item, and that’s about David West. The key part of the Phillies 1993 World Series team has passed away from brain cancer at just age 57. West is the sixth former Phillie to die of brain cancer since 2003 following Ken Brett (2003), Tug McGraw (2004), Johnny Oates (2004), John Vukovich (2007), and Darren Daulton (2017). Very sad.

In football, the Eagles schedule is out for 2022. My take on it is this.

Last year, they started off with difficult games and finished up easy.

This year, I think their easy games are early, and the schedule gets tougher late.

Here’s another quirk of a 17-game schedule as the Eagles have 9 home games this season, instead of the usual 8. Four of their games this season will be in prime time, as their home opener will be on Monday

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The Eagles have the 30th ranked schedule in the NFL, which means they’re close to having the easiest schedule. I think their easiest portion is their first four games (at Detroit, Minnesota, at Washington, Jacksonville). I think their most difficult portion is the stretch starting on November 20th when they play at Indianapolis, then return home for games with Green Bay and Tennessee.

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game. The Flyers were projected to get the 4th pick overall in the NHL Entry Draft Lottery. Well, bad luck as they dropped to five, while the Devils moved all the way up to two! Ugh. On the local front, Mike Adams, who I’ve written about before, has joined two other ex-CAL alumni on the pitching staff for the Phillies Triple-A affiliate in Lehigh Valley. Adams, 27, made his IronPigs debut on May 12th, allowing a hit and a walk in a shutout inning in relief.

Adams, a Holy Spirit grad and Margate Hurricanes ACBL alum, joins a pair of St. Augustine Prep grads and pitchers — lefty Zach Warren and righty Joe Gatto. Obviously, best of luck to all three and it would be great to see all three up with the bigleague club at Citizens Bank Park at some point.

My last local item is about the ShopRite LPGA classic as they held Media Day for the event that runs from June 6-12 at Seaview in Galloway. Defending champion Celine Boutier was on hand as well as Amanda Blumenherst from the Golf Channel and Megan Francella who gets a sponsor’s exemption to play in the event.

The ShopRite LPGA Classic is back to the traditional June dates, and I urge you to go to shopritelpgaclassic. com for more information on tickets,

etc. I will say this, you can get a pair of tickets for FREE just by showing your ShopRite Price Plus card, so I hope you’ll get out and watch some of the golf as tournament play takes place on Friday June 10th through Sunday June 12th.

Once again, if you’re looking for entertainment news, I urge you to check out my new column called “That’s Entertainment” elsewhere in this issue of Shore Local.

I remain very thankful for your readership and hope you will patronize the businesses you see in the pages here.

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Day trippin' to the American Dream mall

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fter years of development and construction, the $6 billion American Dream mall is finally open.

The 3 million-square-foot attraction, located in East Rutherford at the Meadowlands Sports Complex, boasts scores of attractions, stores, restaurants and even a water park.

The mall is located minutes from Manhattan, so this North Jersey destination is perfect for “on-the-way” stops between the Big Apple and South Jersey. My family and I decided to check it out spot last week, and our experience was incredible.

The mall is centered around two main attractions: DreamWorks Water Park and Nickelodeon Universe Amusement Park. These indoor parks are massive, spanning thousands of square feet each.

Nickelodeon Universe includes 26 rides and three roller coasters. Riders can scream on the Nickelodeon Slime Streak (the main coaster), fly through the air on Aang’s Air Gliders, ride high on Dora’s Sky Railway, and enjoy a classic twist on Rugrats Reptar-GoRound. Kiddie rides like Pup Pup & Away, Guppy Bubbler, and Boots’ Banana Swing bring smiles to tots’ faces.

Across the way, guests can strip down into their swimsuits and splash around at the DreamWorks Water Park, the largest indoor water park in North America.

Ever y t hing is themed toward popular DreamWorks film franchises like Shrek, Madagascar, Kung Fu Panda and How to Train Your Dragon. Despite the children’s theming, adults can enjoy intense slides like Thrillagascar (a steep freefall from 14 stories up), Shrek’s Sinkhole Slammer (a tube slide with a funnel that sends riders nearly upside down), and Toothless’s Trickling Tornado, billed as the world’s longest hydromagnetic water coaster. Less adventurous adults can relax in one of three large hot tubs, or on the circling lazy river.

People of all ages can enjoy a variety of slides and the heated wave pool.

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spaces to choose from when it comes to retail. As a shopper, I was surprised at how many store spots are unused.

Despite this, there are numerous stores to explore including Bath and Body Works, PacSun, Banana Republic, Hot Topic, Ulta Beauty, Aritzia, Urban Planet, Lululemon and Zara.

Designer Brands like Gucci, Tiffany’s, Hermes Paris, Louis Vuitton, Armani Exchange and Swarovski are perfect for shoppers looking for more luxurious items. I enjoyed Altar’d State, which has similar styles to Anthropologie, but has better sales and more inclusive sizes.

When you get h u n g r y, there’s lots of food available between the various counter service and table service restaurants. Bite into a cinnamon roll at Cinnabon, lick a cone at Haagen Dazs, slurp some bubble tea at Panda Bubble Tea, buy an eclair from Rosetta Bakery or grab an iced coffee from Dunkin.

If you are looking for something more filling, check out Carpaccio, the Italian family-style sit-down restaurant. The Yard House has views of the ski slope (more on that below) and delicious brews. House of ‘Que boasts lip-licking barbeque, and 1st RND features burgers, fries and other savory sandwiches. For massive jellybean sculptures, including the Statue of Liberty, check out It’s Sugar, across from Nickelodeon Universe.

When you get tired of shopping, it’s time to try some of the smaller attractions at the American Dream.

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Sea Life is an aquarium that spotlights sharks, stingrays, jellyfish and moray eels. Tropical fish are abundant, too. Curious kids (and adults) can touch starfish, rays and horseshoe crabs.

Skiers and snowboarders will love Big Snow, North America’s only indoor slope with real, year-round snow. They have children’s programs and a ski lift. You can rent equipment, even coats and boots.

The 300-foot-tall Dream Wheel offers climate-controlled gondolas, and a 30-minute experience that provides epic views of Manhattan.

And there’s more.

You can putt with family on the

Angry Birds Mini Golf course, and watch out for those rambunctious green piggies. Pretend you’re Alex Honnold from Free Solo at Climbzone, the indoor rock-climbing center.

As the names imply, the Rink is an indoor ice rink in the middle of the mall, and the Mirror Maze is, well, a mirror maze. The Escape Game puts a fun twist on a traditional escape room, and the Skip Barber Karting Academy provides high-speed racing to families via go-karts.

The Legoland Discovery Center brings creativity and adventure for kids between the ages of 3 and 10.

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Your jaw will drop when you witness Miniland, a scale model of New York City, built with 1.5 million Lego bricks.

Tilt, a Tracey Lee Stum museum, centers around optical illusions and photo opportunities with urban art. Gem Mining provides a realistic mining experience to children, where they can “pan for gold” and other treasures.

There’s so much to do at the American Dream Mall, and it can feel pretty overwhelming. I recommend entering the structure with a game plan or list of priorities and scheduling your day accordingly. Pack a swimsuit because if you decide to do

the water park, you don’t want to do what I did and overspend on a bathing suit, and then cringe at how it doesn’t fit quite right.

The mall is only two hours from Atlantic County, so it makes for a great day trip. The building is beautifully decorated with modern seating and lighting, and each area of the mall is themed differently. Take plenty of pictures because you’ll want to remember this trip. See Americandream.com for details.

If you have had a great experience at the mall and want to share it, email us at shorelocalnews@gmail.com or tag us @shorelocalnews.

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Lets Raise a Glass and Celebrate

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n May 2008, Passion Vines was born! Over time, we’ve expanded into an award-winning, full-service liquor store, powered by (remarkable) service. Wine, beer, and spirits are the what behind our operation, but our why is and has always been community. We believe firmly in connection and cultivating meaningful relationships, and we couldn’t have grown and thrived over the last 14 years without our friends in South Jersey and beyond. To anyone who’s ever visited one of our stores or PassionVines.com, attended wine school or a tasting event, entrusted us with providing products and bartenders for your wedding or special event, utilized our corporate gift-giving services, or placed an order for local delivery or shipment somewhere in the country, we thank you for offering us the opportunity to serve you. We are so grateful for your support over the years!

In honor of our 14th anniversary, we've planned a series of special events leading up to Memorial Day.

We hope to see you for some (or all!) of our daily celebrations. See below for more information on each event, and for details on which days require advanced reservations.

Rum Reimagined: Phillies Game Night featuring KLYR Rum – Tuesday 5/24, 6:30pm (no reservations required): We are excited to shine the spotlight on KYLR Rum (now the preferred rum of choice for the Philadelphia Phillies!). Our friends from KLYR will be here to share samples of their award-winning spirit, and we’ll be serving some KLYR cocktail specials, as well. We’ll also be watching the Phillies take on the Braves starting at 7:20pm.

Glen Elgin Bottle Share – Wednesday 5/25, 8pm (reservations required): We are fortunate to have received a special release bottle from the Scottish distillery Glen Elgin, and we’ll be sharing it with you during this special anniversary edition of Whiskey Wednesday! Reserve your seat and your share of our bottle of Glen Elgin 18-Year-Old Single Malt Scotch. Our Whiskey Expert Dave Baldwin will facilitate the event and share his insight on Glen Elgin and scotch more broadly.

This event is limited to 15 guests, and you can reserve your seat now on our website: passionvines.com/events

Brunello Mini Tasting – Thursday 5/26, 6pm (reservations required): Join us for an exclusive tasting experience featuring a wine born the same year as we were: Canalicchio di Sopra Brunello di Montalcino 2008. We will taste this special aged Brunello alongside the 2016 vintage of the same wine from the same producer, to explore how Brunello’s hallmark aromas and flavors unfold over time. This event is limited to 15 guests, and you can reserve your seat now on our website: passionvines. com/events Special Tap List, featuring The Seed – Friday 5/27, 4pm onward (no reservations required): Our friends at The Seed: A Living Beer Project hooked us up with a keg of their delicious Lights Please 6 IPA! The Seed is a craft beer project in Atlantic City, and their beers are typically not available outside of their brewery. We can’t wait to share this exclusive keg with you! We will be tapping some additional fun kegs from other local breweries to complete the day’s tap line-up.

Rare Bourbon Flight – Saturday 5/28, 11am onward (no reservations required): Now’s your chance to taste some of the most difficult-to-find spirits around! Our anniversary celebration bourbon flight will feature

a selection of whiskeys from our reserve collection: Blanton’s, Eagle Rare, Elmer T. Lee, and Old Rip Van Winkle 10-Year-Old. Available while supplies last.

Red, White, and Blue Cocktail Menu – Sunday 5/29, 11am onward (no reservations required): Enjoy a spirited selection of Mixologist Megan’s most popular cocktails, including the Blue Dream from our sold-out CBD Cocktails tasting, and the White Cranberry Cosmo!

We are excited to raise a glass with you to celebrate 14 years of Passion Vines, and to toast to the adventures and growth to come.

Should you have any questions about our 14th anniversary celebrations or any other upcoming events, you can reach me any time at michael@ passionvines.com Drink Passionately, Michael & your friends at Passion Vines Michael Bray is the founder of and director of operations at Passion Vines Wine & Spirit Company in Somers Point and Egg Harbor Township. He serves on numerous local boards.

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Learn how to pair wine, food, and cigars at Le Gran Fumée Renault has been making wine for 158 years, and they are strongly renowned for making some of the finest wines and champagnes along the east coast. They are among some of the select few United States wineries with the privilege to label their sparkling wine as Champagne.

Known for their world-class food and wine, Renault is bringing a new dimension to their illustrious experience by bringing in Frier. He states that, like food and drink, cigars have tastes, “Just like a food and drink pairing Tobacco pairs the same way. The basic tastes are Salty, sweet, savory, sour, and bitter.”

These basic taste profiles allow pairings with other similar or even distinctly different flavors. “The thing I like about pairings is I throw out all the rules, or you can pair traditionally sweet food or sweet drink with a sweet tasting mild cigar (Connecticut wrapper, Dominican filler)” explains Frier.

So, why should you smoke a cigar?

What makes it different from other forms of smoking? It is all about the experience. It is not something you simply pick up and do, it takes planning and thought. You have to think about the vibe you are trying to create and the mood you are in. “[Cigar smoking is] almost meditational as it is a long process, and you need to have the time to go through the ritual of selecting first, cutting, lighting, conversation, and timing your puffs,”

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uality wine, gourmet food, and signature cigars - perhaps the pique of sophistication. However, experiencing them all at the same time is something not many people have the expertise to execute correctly.

Renault Winery (72 North Bremen Avenue, Egg Harbor City, NJ 08215) is set to host an evening of education and entertainment on the 22nd of May as their in-house wine expert guides you through how to pair food with wine at La Gran Fumée. They will also be bringing in Master Tobacconist, Coby Frier, to discuss how cigars can similarly be paired with food and wine and enhance the flavor profiles.

Set in the scenic Le Vin venue, guests will enjoy a gourmet threecourse meal comprising Iceberg bacon chopped salad with roaring 40s blue; followed by grilled brisket, roasted farmhouse veggies, and roasted potatoes; and finish with a trio of vanilla bean Crème Brûlée, chocolate cheesecake, and a bourbon pecan tart. Renault has a celebrate culinary team who excel in serving food which hits the soul.

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elaborates Frier. Sound complicated?

Maybe. However, this event is meant to strip it down to the basics and give you a basis for future cigar smoking experiences.

Frier’s reputation precedes himself, with over 40 years of experience as an avid cigar smoker. His talents are not just limited to cigars, however, as he is also a certified bourbon steward and so he understands pairings. Perhaps what has made Frier a recognized name in the world of cig ar s and luxury experiences in New Jersey is that he has a less traditional approach. His ability to recommend bespoke pairings as he recognizes everyone has a different palette allows each person to experience something completely unique. Frier has been known to light up two cigars at once to provide a contrast of flavors. “I like to defy the ‘traditional’ pairing rules and just educate and enjoy the smoke” he clarifies.

Whether you are a seasoned cigar smoker or a complete novice, this event will provide you with knowledge which you can use at your next dinner party, celebration, or simply on a quiet Saturday night at home.

Cigars will be available for purchase which were custom blended for Renault Winery, meaning they are exclusive, and you will be unable to

purchase them elsewhere. You can add it to your humidor to expand your collection or use it as the foundation for starting one.

Tickets cost $60 and can be purchased following a link on their website (https://www.renaultwinery.com/ events/le-gran-fumme-a-renaultsignature-cigar-dinner-event/). The ticket includes dinner, champagne and wine pairings, and two cigars. It will take place outside within the beautiful vineyard from 6-8 pm.

The cool evening air and pristinely maintained vines will make for the perfect setting to enjoy this luxury experience.

For more information, you can head to the website. With so much thought and expertise going into all three aspects, Le Gran Fumée is an unmissable event. You will not find this class of entertainment at such a great price anywhere else in the South Jersey area. Tickets are limited, so make sure you book whilst there is room!

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The Benefits of Preplanning Your Funeral, part 5

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s I continue this series on preplanning funerals, keep in mind that each step you take makes life easier for your loved ones. In regard to cremation, (if that is chosen) the prearrangement will define what type of cremation it is to be, meaning, a full-service cremation, cremation memorial service or direct cremation.

If full-service cremation, just like a traditional service it will list where and for how long the viewing will be and where the service will take place and when and where the cremation will take place. For a cremation memorial service, the prearrangement will state if there is to be a time set aside for a visitation either before or after the memorial service, if at all.

For all the different types of cremation the prearrangement will explain

what is to be done with the ashes following the cremation and/or services itself.

This can include burying the ashes, scattering the ashes, keeping the ashes or all three because ashes can be separated and different things can be done with each portion, but that is another article. Also, in the prearrangement it will keep a record of what type of cremation container was picked for the body to be cremated in and what type of urn or urns were selected for the ashes to be placed in following the cremation. Some of you may be saying, there is more than just the one urn that the ashes can be put in? Yes, that is correct- the public really has a misconception of how cremations are really done (one of the reasons I write these articles) because people don’t want to know, and movies and television usually get it wrong or warp reality for dramatic effect. When someone is cremated, MOST crematories require that the deceased be in a container that will properly hold the deceased remains without breaking open. The reason

for this is the crematory staff does not want to physically handle the body until after the cremation. This is because the crematory workers don’t know what the deceased individual may have died from and therefore assume universal precautions.

Therefore, a cremation container is selected by the family for their loved one to be placed in. These cremation containers can vary greatly depending on the wishes of the deceased and what the family in comfortable with. The same can be said for the urn, but like I said that is another article. Stay tuned for my next column

as we discuss further.

So now you have made your selections of what cremation container you want and what urn/urns you want and to this point you have completed what we in the industry call a Plan-No-Pay prearrangement. The definition of which is you have all your vital statistical information recorded, you have all your wishes recorded as to what type of service and what is to happen to your remains and you have recorded your merchandise selected which is needed to carry out your wishes and services. You can stop right now and have the funeral director make you a copy for your loved ones and the funeral home will keep the original for their records and when you pass on this will act as a guideline as to how everything will be done.

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oung anglers throughout New Jersey will be competing for prizes and bragging rights Sunday, June 5, when the state Department of Environmental Protection presents its seventh annual Get Hooked On Fishing, Not On Drugs Youth Fishing Challenge.

The free event will involve 32 locations, including five in our area: Birch Grove Park in Northfield, the Egg Harbor Township Nature Reserve, Lake Fred on the Galloway Campus of Stockton University, Lake Nummy in the Belleplain State Forest, and the Cox Hall Creek Wildlife Management Area in the Villas section of Lower Township.

The tournament is being presented in coordination with local hosting organizations. Although times and details vary by location, they all adhere to guidelines set by NJDEP. A New Jersey freshwater fishing license is required for anyone 16 and older, which can be purchased online from NJDEP. Registration is required.

Prizes will be awarded for the biggest fish, smallest fish, and most fish.

All participants will receive a scorecard and must turn in their completed scorecards to receive giveaways and prizes.

And, to be eligible to collect prizes, anglers are required to be in attendance at the end of the event.

Although the DEP says participants ages 20 and under are eligible for prizes, some local organizers contacted by Shore Local News said age 16 is their upper age limit for prizes.

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Birch Grove Park At Northfield's Birch Grove Park, sign-in starts at 9:30 a.m. with fishing planned from 10 a.m. to noon. The pre-registration deadline is June 3.

Download the entry form at cityofnorthfield.org.

Participants can expect good fishing action as Birch Grove was recently stocked with 1,300 rainbow trout by the state, said event coordinator Shannon Campbell, deputy city clerk, and Municipal Alliance coordinator. Fish that are often caught at Birch Grove include trout, sunnies, and bass.

"The goal of this program is to introduce youth to the fun and excitement of fishing, and to engage them in meaningful life skills so they also can imagine unlimited possibilities for themselves," states a flier announcing the Northfield fishing day.

Volunteers make it all possible.

Members of the Municipal Alliance Committee, Friends of Birch Grove Park, and the Northfield Police Department are all slated to pitch in.

Between 20 and 30 participants are expected at the catch-and-release competition. Participating youths ages 5 to 20 are eligible to receive giveaways and prizes.

HOPE ONE Atlantic, an Atlantic County Sheriff's Department initiative which provides mobile outreach about mental health and substance abuse issues, is also scheduled to be there.

Fishing events are a long tradition at Birch Grove Park, said Campbell, noting that the park has hosted season-opening fishing tournaments since the '90s.

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April Walsh shows off her fishing prowess at the 2018 Get Hooked On Fishing, Not On Drugs event at Birch Grove Park in Northfield. were formed in holes left behind by clay excavation. Today Birch Grove Park, a 271-acre sanctuary of ponds, hiking, and bike trails, has been a popular family fishing spot for generations, and a favorite place for taking walks in the woods, bird watching, and picnicking. A playground and athletic fields make it an ideal place for kids of all ages.

This is Northfield’s first tournament since 2019 and its first in partnership with NJDEP, Campbell said.

Birch Grove Park is located 1730 Burton Ave. in Northfield. Download a registration form at www.cityofnorthfield.org. Participants must provide their own rod and bait.

Contact Shannon Campbell scampbell@cityofnorthfield.org or call 609-641-2832, ext.125 for more information.

Egg Harbor Township Nature Reserve In Egg Harbor Township, plans are taking shape to host Get Hooked On Fishing Not On Drugs from 10 a.m. to noon at the 220-acre Egg Harbor

Township Nature Reserve.

Between prizes and the available catch at the recently stocked reserve, there will be plenty of opportunities for fishing fun. Like other locations taking part, awards will be presented for the biggest fish, most fish, and smallest fish.

Organizing this year's tournament is Dena Danz.

"It allows kids and their families to have a fun, safe day out," said Danz, who is the Municipal Alliance coordinator and Egg Harbor Township Recreation manager. "It encourages youth to make good life choices, such as fishing over drugs."

June 3 is the online registration deadline. While pre-registration is preferred, it's not required, Danz said.

Walk-ups are welcome. Signups are being accepted now at ehtrec.com.

Volunteer groups scheduled to help out include EHT Summer Camp Counselors, EHT Municipal Alliance, the EHT Recreation, and the EHT Police Department, Danz said. Those wishing to volunteer can email ddanz@ehtgov. org.

Participants in the catch-and-release event will have an opportunity to catch bass, sunnies, bluegills, and more.

Competitors will enjoy casting along the shores of a 45-acre manmade lake while sharing space with a variety of wildlife. Visitors will have a chance to learn more about the reserve, a reclaimed former mining site, which offers biking, hiking, and bird watching.

Other highlights include a 15-acre environmental learning center, 6 miles of trails, and a 125-acre oak forest.

This will be the third year for the event at the reserve. Before that, it was run through Starfish Charters in Cape May. There were 34 registered anglers as of this writing. Up to 40 participants are expected. The program is open to anyone age 20 and under.

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Register at www.ehtrec.com. Contact Danz at DDAnz@ehtgov.org or call 609-272-8120 for information.

Stockton University, Galloway Over at Lake Fred, on the campus of Stockton University in Galloway, event coordinator Adam Aguiar is planning to offer learning opportunities for participants.

Aguiar, a Ph.D. assistant professor of biology, said he is recruiting Stockton students to provide tutorials in casting, knot tying, and the Japanese art of Gyotaku fish painting.

"There will also be some fishing-related prizes, only to youths under 16, for biggest, most, first, and weirdest fish caught," he said.

Planned for 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., the Galloway program will run longer than most. The registration deadline is June 3, or when 15 entrants have signed up, whichever comes first.

Participants are encouraged to bring water, food, and tackle. They should also bring a New Jersey freshwater fishing license if they are 16 or older.

Species that can be caught in the former mill pond and cranberry bog include largemouth bass, chain pickerel, pumpkinseed, bluegill lepomis, yellow perch, American eel, lake chubsucker,

by at Belleplain.

Located in the Pinelands National Reserve, participants will enjoy nature in all her glory while competing for fishing notoriety.

Visitors will be surrounded by more than 22,000 acres of New Jersey oak, pine, and Atlantic white cedar forest land. In addition to five lakes, there are more than 40 miles of trails for biking and hiking plus camping facilities.

Belleplain is a well-known spot for kayaking, canoeing, bird watching, horseback riding, star gazing, swimming, and picnicking. Wildlife enthusiasts might get a glimpse of beaver, fox, or even a flying squirrel or two.

The visitors center is located at 1 Henkinsifkin Road in Woodbine. Direct questions to Bonica at Vincent.Bonica@dep. nj.gov, or call 609-861-2404.

Cox Hall Creek Wildlife Management Area The Tightlines 4-H Fishing Club of Cape May County will play host to anglers from noon to 4 p.m. at the 253-acre Cox Hall Creek Wildlife Management Area, 2978 Bybrook Drive in the Villas section of Lower Township.

Participants can expect to catch trout, largemouth bass, channel catfish, yellow perch, crappie, or sunfish. Trout are stocked weekly through early May. "Preferably it's a catch-and-release event, but as long as the fish meets

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Autumn Richards, Molly Richards and Rainbow McAtee test their skills at Cox Hall Creek. bullhead catfish, black-banded sunfish and crappie, Aguiar said. NJDEP regulations apply to all species and can be found on the DEP website.

The Stockton event is co-sponsored

by Hooked on Fishing Not On Drugs and Stockton University's New Angles for Success program, which uses fishing to form mentorship relationships between Stockton University student volunteers and middle school students in Atlantic City.

To register contact Adam A. Aguiar at adam.aguiar@stockton.edu. Call 732-939-5257 for information. Lake Fred is located at 101 Vera King Farris Drive in Galloway.

Belleplain State Forest

Lake Nummy, at Belleplain State Forest in Dennis Township, will be the scene of fishing action from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Registration is onsite only starting at 10:30 a.m.

Catfish, sunfish, pickerel, and bass are there to test the skills of young anglers.

There will be prizes for participants ages 16 and under, awarded between 2:30 and 3 p.m. Registration and prizes are done at the Nature Center, which is next to Lake Nummy.

It's a catch-and-release event.

"It will be an introduction to fishing for kids and give them something to do that is outside," said NJDEP's Vince Bonica, coordinator for the fishing der-

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help of club leaders and 4-H members. Other volunteers are welcome and volunteer hours will be documented for older club members or other teens that need them.

With so much help on hand, people with little or no experience don't have to worry.

"That's what our volunteers and older club members assist with," Worthington said.

Participants 20 and younger are eligible for prizes and giveSubmitted by Adam Aguiar aways.

Knot tying is one of skills that will be taught at the This is the second year of Stockton event. tournament hosting at Cox Hall regulations, anglers are permitted Creek. The former golf course, once to keep it if they choose," said event known as Ponderlodge Pond, was coordinator Rhiannon Worthington. purchased by the DEP's Green Acres Organizers are hoping to get 20 to program in 2006. Through active 30 participants. management and habitat reclamation, What makes the event special? it is steadily being converted into a "There are many fishing events for wildlife sanctuary and a vital location large fish in our area that require a boat for migratory birds. or specific equipment to participate," Cox Hall Creek Wildlife ManageWorthington said. "This event allows ment Area is located at 2978 Bybrook a beginner to experience a similar, Drive in Villas, Lower Township. To competitive-style event without all of register contact Worthington at rhithe expense." annoncmc4h@gmail.com or call 609The tournament is also a chance 465-5115. for families to have an enjoyable exFor complete details on the stateperience while getting an introduction wide event see https://www.nj.gov/ to the numerous and diverse 4-H prodep/fgw/hofnod_ythchallenge.htm or grams. search NJDEP Hooked On Fishing - Not The derby is run by 4-H, with the On Drugs Youth Fishing Challenge.

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