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Memorial Day weekend is here at last

dropped over the Atlantic City Boardwalk, the ocean will be ceremoniously unlocked and business owners will plunge into the ocean in full suits and work attire.

Fireworks will explode, Ferris wheels will spin and merchants will be busy to From the Editor say the least as hundreds of thousands flock to our ast weekend’s July weather in May was astounding. At shores. first glance, I thought it was 2022 is bringing some Memorial Day weekend. The exciting new developments beaches and the boardwalks were to South Jersey, from the discovery of a new island packed. formation, to new busiBeach chairs and umbrellas sprinkled the sand. Balls and frisbees nesses and entertainment were being tossed through the air. venues. Check out Horseshoe Island Little ones worked on sandcastles, on Page 8. toting buckets of water up and down Ventnor is on the move, becoming the beach. Merchants served up a hotspot for dining, along with fun, ice cream, pizza, fries, and more. It alternative activities to entertain looked and felt like summer at the young and old. Read about it in Business Buzz on Pages 28-29.

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Atlantic City has added miniature The unusually warm weather may have passed, but Memorial Day weekgolf and indoor go-kart racing as it end is here. This unofficial start of the continues to diversify its entertainsummer at the Jersey Shore comes ment options. with great fanfare, much of which we In Margate, Lucy the Elephant is haven’t seen for the last two years re-opening for tours this weekend due to the pandemic. for the first time in nine months.

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Five thousand beach balls will be Traditions, old and new, are thriving.

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Issue 196

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Celebrating Life at The Southern NJ Shore

The Chatterbox, Ocean City’s pink landmark building at Ninth St. and Central Ave., has been bought and will be reopening for the season.

First opened in 1937, for a brief time, the iconic pink Chatterbox once employed legendary movie star Grace Kelly, who eventually became Princess of Monaco. The new owners have vowed to keep it pink.

Most importantly, Memorial Day is the time to reflect on and honor those who have fought and sacrificed their lives for our freedom. Be sure to check out our schedule of Memorial

Day observances throughout the area on Page 16.

An excellent reminder of the true meaning of Memorial Day is “Remembering S/ SGT Bernard I. Friedenberg” on Pages 32-33. What this man endured for his country is nothing short of heroic.

Like so many veterans who walk anonymously and quietly alongside us in life, Friedenberg’s sacrifices were immense.

As we all get caught up in our daily lives, it’s easy to forget, but we must remember. Memorial Day offers us a pause, a time to reflect and express our gratitude.

Whether you are a year-round, seasonal or weekend resident, you can count on Shore Local Newsmagazine to keep you in the know.

We will continue to spotlight the people, places, and events that make our community the place to be this summer.

Enjoy your Memorial Day weekend and God Bless America.

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No surprise here…get ready for a hot and humid summer!

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hat’s just what many hope for each June, July, and August. A hot and humid summer that makes the beach the place to be.

But those that have followed my South Jersey forecasts over the last few decades probably know my forecasting cornerstones: ● I never unnecessarily hype the weather, and cringe when others do. ● I despise and see little value in most long range (>14 days) weather forecasts, with the exception of the annual hurricane outlook, which by the way I’ll discuss in next week’s column.

But despite my aforementioned aversion to seasonal forecasts, including those for the summer, let me make a few predictions that I am confident will come true over the next few months. Meteorologists should never make a guarantee when it comes to the inexact science of meteorology,

but I digress.

First, I’m confidently predicting a warmer than average summer, and a more humid than average one as well.

But I’m not preemptively patting myself on the back in making this less bold than it appears forecast. Rather, it’s the reality of climate change.

Here’s an astounding statistic to prove that point. Of the top 10 hottest summers on record at the Atlantic City International Airport (ACY) in Egg Harbor Township, where records are kept in South Jersey, 9 of the 10 hottest have occurred since 2005.

The Top 5 hottest summers have all occurred since 2010. So it’s hardly a bold prognostication to predict warmer than average temperatures. The real question is just how far above average this summer will be, and if it will rank in the top 10. 2004, 2009, and 2014 are the only cooler than average summers we’ve seen in South Jersey since the turn of the century. So since 2000, 18 of 21 summers have been warmer than average, and recently, much warmer than average. A cool one is always possible, but increasingly unlikely as each decade progresses.

Then there’s the prediction for a stickier summer, but that isn’t much of a leap of forecasting faith either.

It’s a fact that warmer air holds more moisture. So the warmer a summer is, normally, the more humid it is as well.

That means more bouts with the summer muggies, and likely more sticky and steamy 70-something-degree nights as well. A warmer climate is also a more humid climate, which leads us to our next summer topic: thunderstorms.

Of course, warmth and humidity are the primary drivers for thunderstorms, and higher heat and humidity leads to more opportunities for severe thunderstorms as well. Granted, we may not see a repeat of last year’s unusually frequent and intense tornadoes in New Jersey and Pennsylvania. But severe thunderstorms, and the occasional tornado, also likewise become more common when a warmer and stickier summer is forecast, which is the default prediction most summer these days, including this upcoming one. However, forecasting where and when any severe weather outbreaks take place is something unknown until the day it occurs, and even then, not sooner than a few hours before any storms strike.

Now there are some variables that can throw a wrench in this seemingly simple reasoning behind the summer forecast. A consistently colder Atlantic Ocean, say from frequent upwelling events, could lead to stronger sea-breezes and stronger ocean-induced cooling, at least in Atlantic and Cape May counties. That would in turn cut into temperatures, and lead to closer to average summer temperatures.

And ocean temperatures and upwelling events are things unable to predict in a seasonal forecast.

There’s also the tropical wild card, again the topic of next week’s column.

An active hurricane season, and more importantly a season that sends one or more tropical systems our way, can lead to big rains and a wetter than average summer. And when the ground is very wet, it doesn’t heat up as easily as dry ground. So a wet summer is often a humid one, but not necessarily a hot one.

Another unanswerable summer forecast element is how nice or notso-nice the three big summer holiday weekends will be. The Memorial Day, July Fourth, and Labor Day holiday weekends are ones where we all hope for sun-sational weather. But whether or not perfect weather coincides with those big weekends is up to Mother Nature, not a long term summer forecast.

As always, time will tell what the upcoming summer season will bring, and it’s always best to take things one 7-day forecast at a time. Plus one hurricane forecast for 2022, coming next week.

Meteorologist Dan Skeldon has a degree in meteorology from Cornell University. He has forecasted the weather in South Jersey for the last 18 years, first on the former television station NBC40 and then on Longport Media radio. Dan has earned the American Meteorological Society Seal of Approval for Broadcast Meteorologists, and now does television broadcasts on WFMZTV in Pennsylvania’s Lehigh Valley.

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New island causes controversy

Former boaters’ sanctuary off Forsythe Refuge reserved for the birds

By Sarah Fertsch Staff Writer

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he state Department of Environmental Protection has announced the existence of a new island just south of the Little Egg Inlet and a new rule that prevents public access to it.

Horseshoe Island, a newly formed 100-acre area of land, has been slowly rising out of the water since 2018, but only recently has it remained dry enough year-round to make it suitable for nesting birds. Scientists say they were unable to closely monitor and inspect the site during the COVID-19 pandemic, but estimate that the horseshoe-shaped island may have been high and dry enough to call it an island since late 2020.

Meanwhile the wildlife hasn’t needed an official ruling to decide;

birds have already taken up residence in impressive numbers. Nor have boaters, who have adopted it as a favorite spot to spend peaceful afternoons on the water with friends.

Horseshoe Island, located about 1,000 feet away from Little Beach Island within the Edwin B. Forsythe National Wildlife Refuge, and a few miles south of Long Beach Island, has become a critical habitat for endangered shorebirds, according to wildlife experts.

The Department of Environmental Protection reports that it's home to 470 least terns, the largest least tern colony in the state, and 80 red knots, which are both federally threatened and state endangered.

Species such as oystercatchers, royal terns, common terns, black skimmers, piping plovers, and even brown pelicans either nest, roost, or forage on Horseshoe Island.

Given the site’s new popularity with important bird species and its status as a favorite location for recreational boaters, the New Jersey Division of Fish and Wildlife and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service petitioned the New Jersey Tidelands Resource

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Photos by NJ Division of Fish and Wildlife Council in February to approve a management plan that would limit public access to the island. The council approved the plan which means for the next five years, the island will be closed to the public from March 1 through Sept. 20.

The Conserve Wildlife Foundation of New Jersey, which has partnered with state officials to maintain and monitor the new island, is also assisting with public outreach.

A spokesman acknowledged that boaters looking to explore the island or fish nearby are frustrated at the new strict precautions placed around the island, but stressed that Horseshoe Island is a special case.

“This island is incredibly unique, not just because of its emergence,” said Todd Pover, a senior biologist with the Conserve Wildlife Foundation of New Jersey. “It’s become a very important habitat despite, its small size, and we need to respect that.”

Pover explained that sandbars (or shoals) rising out of water aren’t anything new, but Horseshoe Island’s special shape and purpose create intrigue.

“We don’t know if it’s anything permanent, but for now, it's an island, and it even shows up on Google Earth,” said Pover.

As Memorial Day approaches, boaters are increasingly angered by the new restrictions because for the past three years, they’ve swam, picnicked, and played on the island.

On weekends in the summers, up

to 30 boats are anchored along the shoal. Jason Bryanson, a boat owner from Port Republic, said his family and friends enjoy this “little secret” every season.

“These birds have all this land to lay their eggs (referring to the Forsythe Wildlife Refuge), but now because a couple birds nested here, we can’t share the island. The whole sandbar is a mile or two long.

I’m pretty sure we can share,” said Bryanson.

The Conserve Wildlife Foundation of New Jersey reported at the February tidelands council meeting that boaters release their dogs on the island, which could harm birds or frighten them.

Larry Hajna, a DEP spokesman, defended the management plan.

He noted that boaters can still sail around Horseshoe Island and enjoy it off-season.

“This type of habitat along the New Jersey coast is rare,” said Hajna. “We have to protect the greater good.”

Bryanson, representing the boaters’ side of the issue, believes that boaters have more of a right to the land than birds do.

“This was a family-friendly way to enjoy the nice weather and water,” said Bryanson. “It’s unpatriotic to take away our hangout spot.”

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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Ocean City's Memorial Day back in 1944

he said, “While the Allied offensive is reaching new heights, this is Ocean City’s most solemn Memorial Day observance. Today we pay tribute to resort men who gave their lives both in World War I and thus far in World War II.” A Look Back After the Williams and the lifeBy Fred Miller guards “unlocked” the Atlantic Ocean for the summer of 1944, Joe Regan eventy-eight years ago, Tuesand Jack Kelly rowed a memorial wreath a short distance from the day, May 30, 1944, Thomas beach and placed in on the sea to A. Williams, captain of the Ocean City Beach Patrol, honor the dead. led the lifeguards’ Memorial Day At 11:00 o’clock, hundreds gathceremony from the Boardwalk at ered in front of City Hall to pay tribute Moorlyn Terrace. After watching the to Ocean City men who gave their lifeguards raise the American flag, lives fighting to defend freedom.

Mayor Clyde W. Stuble, Commissioner Henry Roeser Jr., Commissioner Edward Bowker, and the Morgan-Ranck Post of the American Legion were in charge of the patriotic program.

It began with the singing of God Bless America and a miliLifeguards Joe Regan and Jack Kelly rowed the memorial tary march. The colwreath out to sea on Memorial Day 1944. ors were presented

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The World War II Honor Roll was unveiled on August 22, 1943. It listed the names of all the men and women from Ocean City who were members of the Armed Forces. by members of the American Legion.

Veterans of World War I placed a floral chain linking together the World War I monument and the World War II Honor Roll.

The invocation was given by Rev. Norman V. Sargent: “On this Memorial Day we are showing our undeviating purpose of carrying high the torch of freedom and justice, unafraid, to the last outpost of civilization.”

Mayor Struble spoke of the long-awaited Allies invasion of Western Europe. He believed it would happen soon and when it did

the churches of Ocean City would be holding services of prayer and meditation for many Americans involved in the battle.

At noon the flag on the City Hall was raised from half to full staff and the playing of The Star Spangled Banner concluded the ceremony.

The observance of Memorial Day is 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.

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Live & Local Music Calendar

May 26th

Good Treble 5:30-9pm Council Oak Lounge 1000 Boardwalk, Atlantic City Beth Tinnon 6-9:40pm. A Touch of Italy 6629 Black Horse Pike, Egg Harbor Township Chris Yoder 6-10pm. The Point 998 Bay Ave. Somers Point Doug Jennings 6-9pm. Bocca 7805 Ventnor Ave. Margate Bob & Bob 7-9pm. Gregory’s 900 Shore Rd. Somers Point No Clue Duo 7pm. The Cellar 32 3119 Revere Blvd. Brigantine Karaoke 9pm-1am. Caroline’s by the Bay 450 Bay Ave. Somers Point

May 27th

Priceless 2-6pm. Bally’s Beach Bar 1900 Pacific Ave. Atlantic City Doug Jennings 3-7pm Caroline’s by the Bay 450 Bay Ave. Somers Point Neil Miranda Band 3-7pm Caroline’s by the Bay 450 Bay Ave. Somers Point Jim Craine and the Atlantic City All Star Band 4:30pm Brighton Park Amphitheater 1801 Boardwalk, Atlantic City Friday Night Live 5pm. Harbor Pines 500 St. Andrews Dr. Egg Harbor Township

Jim Fisher 5:30-8:30pm. Tuckahoe Inn 1 Harbor Rd. Beesley’s Point Beth and Dennis 6-9:40pm. Resorts 1133 Boardwalk, Atlantic City Dead Reckoning 6-9pm Water Dog at Bally’s 1900 Pacific Ave. Atlantic City Epic Soul 6-10pm. The Point 998 Bay Ave. Somers Point Coast 2 Coast 7-10pm Sweetwater Riverdeck 2780 7th Ave. Sweetwater DJ Jackie Buhl 7pm. Johnny’s Café 9407 Ventnor Ave. Margate DJ Steve O 7-11pm. Jerry Longo’s 1900 Pacific Ave. Atlantic City GrooveHeart 6-10pm. Laguna Rum Bar 1400 Ocean Ave. Brigantine Jake Falana 7-10pm Romanelli’s Garden Café 279 S. New York Rd. Galloway No Clue Trio 8-10pm. Bocca 7805 Ventnor Ave. Margate Primus – A Tribute to Kings 8pm The Music Box 1 Borgata Way, Atlantic City Big Blue Band 8:30pm-12:30am Caroline’s by the Bay 450 Bay Ave. Somers Point Don’t Call Me Francis 9pm Bally’s Beach Bar 1900 Pacific Ave. Atlantic City Nelly 9pm. Ovation Hall at Ocean 500 Boardwalk, Atlantic City

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Oliver Dagum 11am-2pm Romanelli’s Garden Café 279 S. New York Rd. Galloway Buried Edge 12-4pm Sweetwater Riverdeck 2780 7th Ave. Sweetwater The Whitewalls 1-5pm Laguna Rum Bar 1400 Ocean Ave. Brigantine Big House Band 2-6pm Bally’s Beach Bar 1900 Pacific Ave. Atlantic City Dr. Phil and the Heart Attacks 4-8pm Caroline’s by the Bay 450 Bay Ave. Somers Point Discoteks 6-10pm. The Point 998 Bay Ave. Somers Point Open Mic Hosted by T Five 6-8pm Ventnor Coffee 108 N. Dorset Ave. Ventnor Project Analog 6-10pm Sweetwater Riverdeck 2780 7th Ave. Sweetwater Shaman’s Harvest w/ The Standstills, The Goons, Ripped 6pm. Bourre 201 S. New York Ave. Atlantic City Space Camp 6-10pm Yesterday’s Creekside Tavern 316 Roosevelt Blvd. Marmora Ventnor Summer Beach Jam: Hawkins Road 6pm. Newport Ave. & the Beach The Districts w/ Strawberry & Molly Ringworm 7pm.

Anchor Rock Club 247 S. New York Ave. Atlantic City No Clue Trio 7pm Motts Creek Inn 200 N. Motts Creek Rd. Galloway Robin Gazzara 7-10pm Romanelli’s Garden Café 279 S. New York Rd. Galloway Boogie Wonder Band 8pm Superstar Theater at Resorts 1133 Boardwalk, Atlantic City The Forest View Movement 8-11pm Bocca 7805 Ventnor Ave. Margate The Company 8:30pm-12:30am Caroline’s by the Bay 450 Bay Ave. Somers Point Andrew Moorer Duo 9pm Water Dog at Bally’s 1900 Pacific Ave. Atlantic City The Boxmasters 9pm. The Music Box 1 Borgata Way, Atlantic City Cheers the Band 9pm Bally’s Beach Bar 1900 Pacific Ave. Atlantic City Dead Reckoning 9pm Tennessee Avenue Beer Hall 133 S. Tennessee Ave. Atlantic City DJ Finnesse 10pm Yesterday’s Creekside Tavern 316 Roosevelt Blvd. Marmora JEM & The Vibe 10pm. Rush Lounge 600 Huron Ave. Atlantic City

May 29th

Keep the Change 11am-2pm McGettigan’s 500 S. New York Rd. Galloway Mike LaGuardia 11am-2pm Romanelli’s Garden Café 279 S. New York Rd. Galloway Stephanie Owens 11am-2pm. Bocca 7805 Ventnor Ave. Margate The Commander 12-4pm Sweetwater Riverdeck 2780 7th Ave. Sweetwater Incognito 1-5pm. Laguna Rum Bar 1400 Ocean Ave. Brigantine Dr. Cheeko 2-6pm. Bally’s Beach Bar 1900 Pacific Ave. Atlantic City The O’Fenders 3-7pm Clancy’s by the Bay 101 E. Maryland Ave. Somers Point 80’s Live 4pm Sound Waves at Hard Rock 1000 Boardwalk, Atlantic City Bullzeye 4-8pm. Sweetwater Riverdeck 2780 7th Ave. Sweetwater Flip N Mickey’s 4-8pm Caroline’s by the Bay 450 Bay Ave. Somers Point Carl Angelo Smith 5-8pm Jerry Longo’s 1900 Pacific Ave. Atlantic City DJ Johnny Looch 5-9pm. Vagabond 672 N. Trenton Ave. Atlantic City Cheezy and the Crackers 6-10pm Yesterday’s Creekside Tavern 316 Roosevelt Blvd. Marmora The Verdict 6-10pm. The Point 998 Bay Ave. Somers Point The Struts 8pm. The Music Box 1 Borgata Way, Atlantic City 99 Reasons 8:30pm-12:30am Caroline’s by the Bay 450 Bay Ave. Somers Point Bar None Band 9pm. Steel Pier 1000 Boardwalk, Atlantic City Jsoul 9pm. The Yard at Bally’s 1900 Pacific Ave. Atlantic City DJ Smooth 10pm Yesterday’s Creekside Tavern 316 Roosevelt Blvd. Marmora

May 30th

Whiskey Killers 1-5pm. Laguna Rum Bar 1400 Ocean Ave. Brigantine Ryan Tennis 6-10pm. The Point 998 Bay Ave. Somers Point Reverend Horton Heat w/ The Koffin Kats 8pm. Anchor Rock Club 247 S. New York Ave. Atlantic City

May 30th

Brent Christopher 6-10pm. The Point 998 Bay Ave. Somers Point

June 1st

Brandon Ireland 6-10pm. The Point 998 Bay Ave. Somers Point Open Mic 8pm-12am Caroline’s by the Bay 450 Bay Ave. Somers Point Events subject to change.

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Discover Ocean Outdoor Teak and Poly Outlet Depleted furniture inventory not a problem here

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s the summer season approaches, many shore homeowners and businesses are thinking of updating their outdoor spaces. When it comes to the indoor comforts of home outside, Ocean Outdoor Teak and Polly outlet is ready to help get the look you want with quality furniture that lasts.

Like many businesses, furniture retailers have faced a shortage of incoming inventory, leaving families and businesses without quality products to make their space look the best. Retailers across the country say that shipment issues are the primary cause of the shortage. Because most patio furniture makers work outside the United States, tariffs and taxes along with other international issues have been on the rise.

This creates is creating big problems for homeowners and businesses alike. Fortunately, local buyers need not to worry since this isn’t a problem for Ocean Outdoor Teak and Poly Outlet. They have new shipments coming in every week. Truckloads of beautiful, modern furniture are available for customers

quickly overtaking the outdoor market.

Poly lumber is built mostly from recycled products and holds its color well. Combine its color retention with stainless steel hardware, a variety of color combinations and styles, and you may find that poly is the best choice for beach homes, vacation resorts or country living. It is extremely durable and resistant to nearly anything Mother Nature throws its way. Poly plastic furniture can be

to browse and purchase. “Because the outdoor season is relatively short here in New Jersey, it is important for us to stock enough furniture for our local customers to have immediately,” says store owner Alice DiGiovanni. “We are ready now, with a full selection of colors and designs of both Poly and Teak furniture.”

Teak has always been the gold standard in outdoor tables and chairs but its new rival, Poly lumber furniture is

left outside in the summer and winter without any adverse effects. The plastic is resistant to sun, rain, sleet, snow, wind, saltwater, chlorine and mildew. You can’t say that about furniture made from wood or metal. Wood splinters, rots and fades while metal rusts.

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treatments to maintain its durability.

Poly only needs to be cleaned with some good, old-fashioned soap and water.

Tables, chairs, deep seating sets and pub sets are ready to go to their new home today. Poly pub sets are popular at the shore. Two seat pub sets start at $950 and our four-seat pub sets with a pub table start at $1,400. Pub and bar sets are great because they allow couples and families to see over deck railings so their view is not obsured. These sets have the potential to make Ocean City, Sea Isle, and Margate customers very happy. The popular folding Adirondack Chairs start at $299. They are perfect for fire pits on cool autumn evenings.

The Adirondack chairs sit low to the ground and offer a casual, relaxed feel. Alice reports they are selling very well to campers that seek comfort outdoors.

After 15 years in Somers Point, The Teak and Poly Outlet moved to Cape May County. They are located on Route 9 in Ocean View/ Clermont Cape May County. It's a beautiful area two miles south of exit 17 on the Garden State Parkway (Sea Isle exit). “We have a much larger store here and a lot of room to expand, with large outdoor displays, and a large workshop to finish and refinish our teak furniture.” says Alice’s daughter, Allison. “Over the years you may have seen our furniture at the Ocean City Yacht Club, Cape

May-Lewes Ferry, Hyatt Penns Landing, Beach Creek Oyster Bar to name of few. Our company has been in the New Jersey shore area for nearly 20 years.

Our past stores in Cape May and Somers Point have been combined with one convenient store right in the middle, in Dennis Township. We offer white glove service from LBI to Cape May, Annapolis, Washington DC, and Ocean City Maryland.”

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May 26th

Bally’s Grand Opening Ribbon Cutting

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1900 Pacific Ave. Atlantic City Celebrate at Bally’s this Thursday for the official ribbon cutting of Carousel Bar, The Yard and Bally’s Legend’s VIP Beach.

Trivia Game Day

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Test your knowledge and compete for the top prize. Trivia topics include science, geography, history, music, theater, movies and more. The event

Events and Happenings 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.

May 27th

Lucy the Elephant’s Reopening

▶9200 Atlantic Ave. Margate

She’s been under construction for quite some time. However, the lovely landmark will be ready for her close

up, and is slated to reopen Memorial Day Weekend. Tours will be offered every 45 minutes and the gift shop will be open. For more information, visit margatehasmore.com.

Somers Point Garden Tour Tickets

▶Now – June 25th

Lang’s Garden Market 2020 West Ave. Linwood The Green Thumb Garden Club of Somers Point invites all to the 2022 Down to Earth Garden Tour on Saturday, June 25th from 10am-3pm.

Be inspired visiting private gardens and sites as the club celebrates its 70th Jubilee year. This event is rain or shine. Tickets are $15 and are available at Lang’s Garden Market in Linwood starting May 27th, or on June 25th also at the Somers Mansion kitchen garden. For more information, call Carol at (609) 204-4107.

Ventnor City Farmers Market

▶Fridays from 8:30am-12pm

Atlantic & Newport Avenues The Ventnor City Farmers Market celebrates its 6th year in 2022. You’ll find Jersey Fresh produce, flowers, specialty food items, and artisanal hand-crafts.

Resorts Beachball Drop

▶10am-5pm

1133 Boardwalk, Atlantic City Join Resorts for the countdown to 5pm when 5,000 beach balls drop on the boardwalk kicking off a Hot Summer Fun. WMMR will broadcast live from 10-3, Mayor Marty Small will participate in an Opening of the Sea Ceremony at 1pm, Bicardi Ardi & DJ Billy Reybert will present contests, games and strolling entertainment.

And at 5pm, the Beach Ball Drop will commence, with live entertainment on the deck.

Unlocking of the Ocean and Business Persons Plunge

▶12pm

Moorlyn Terrace St. Beach, Ocean City Participants dressed in business suits, carry brief cases and march into the ocean to the strains of Pomp and Circumstance to welcome the season.

Fourth Friday at Nashville North Studios

▶3-8pm

210 New Rd. Suite 8, Linwood “Surf’s Up” features the works of two very talented artists, Tim Faherty and Tim Smith, along with their supporting regional artists in the group show. Music will be provided by The Shore Thing Band. Reservations required with mask. Call 609-5045044 to reserve your entry.

Smithville Car Cruise

▶5-8pm

615 E. Moss Mill Rd. Smithville

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Cruise on down to Smithville and hang out. A car cruise at Historic Smithville is simply a great place to hang out with fellow car enthusiasts.

Just drive to the side parking lot of the Village Greene and near the red covered bridge, you will see orange cones set up. Move a cone and park your car.

May 28th

Memorial Beach Challenge for 31 Heroes

▶7:30am

9th Street Beach, Ocean City The main obstacle course challenge is a soft sand adventure race followed by our kid’s fun run. Staging at 9th Street Beach. For more information visit memorialbeachchallenge. com call 856-905-0583.

Brigantine Farmers Market

▶Saturdays from 8am-12pm

Brigantine Community School at Sheridan Blvd.

The Brigantine Farmers Market will be open to customers on May 28th and will run every Saturday (rain or shine) until Saturday, September 3rd.

CROPS Farmers Market

▶Saturdays from 9am-12pm

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

33rd Annual Strawberry Festival

▶10am-3pm

Gandy Farmstead 26 Tyler Rd. Greenfield, Upper Township The public is invited to attend the 33rd Annual Strawberry Festival, presented by the Historical Preservation Society of Upper Township.

Treat yourself to some delicious fresh strawberry shortcake and ice cream, hear about the farmstead’s history and browse through a selection of handmade crafts and other items for sale. Watch the windmill turn while you enjoy music by Linda and Ollie.

For more information, call 609-8274592 or visit www.uppertwphistory. com.

Ventnor Summer Beach Jam

▶5-10pm

Newport Avenue & the Beach in the Gazebo Crafters & Vendors begin at 5pm.

Bands begin at 6pm. This week, enjoy live music from Hawkins Road, playing the best in contemporary country.

May 29th

Kenny Wayland Memorial Run

▶9am

Ventnor Community Building 6500 Atlantic Ave. Ventnor 5k/10k course is a out and back starting at Stratford Place & Atlantic

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Ave. Finish line is at New Haven Ave. Also, fun walk on the Boardwalk. Saturday Night & race day registration is $30. Packet pickup for Saturday night is from 6-7:30pm or Sunday from 7:30-8:30 at the Ventnor Community Building. For more information, call 609-823-7942 or email ventnorfmba38@gmail.com.

Scullville Vol. Fire Company Auxiliary Farmers Market

▶Sundays from 9am-12pm

1708 Somers Point Mays Landing Rd. Egg Harbor Township Support local business. Fresh local produce and artisanal items will be available. Visit Scullville Auxiliary on Facebook for more information.

Memorial Day Celebration at Pleasantville Yacht Club

▶10am-6pm

344 E. Bayview Ave. Pleasantville The Yacht Club of Pleasantville will have their annual Memorial Day Ceremony and Clam Bake this Sunday. The Clam Bake starts at 1pm.

For more information, visit facebook. com/YachtClubOfPleasantville.

Bally’s Grand Opening Fireworks

▶9pm

Bally’s Beach 1900 Pacific Ave. Atlantic City Join Bally’s for the Grand Opening Fireworks display to celebrate Bally’s Atlantic City Grand Opening and Summer of 2022. Fireworks by Grucci.

Aunt Mary Pat: Queen of Delco

▶9:30pm

Ventnor Square Theatre 5211 Ventnor Ave. Ventnor Aunt Mary Pat first came onto the scene in early 2018 through a viral video after the Historic Eagles Super Bowl win. She has performed more than 100 unique shows for thousands of people. Her debut comedy album “Talk of the Township” hit #5 on the iTunes comedy charts. For tickets and information, visit squaretheatres. com/ventnor.

May 31st

DIY Container Garden

▶10:30am

Join Village Community Specialist Tina Serota live from her front porch for a demonstration on transitioning your Spring Container Gardens to Summer Gardens. Discover the handy plants that can withstand the heat and how you can create a colorful and beautiful garden for entertaining and relaxing with a good book.

RSVP by May 27th by contacting Tina Serota at 609-287-8872 or tserota@ jfsatlantic.org. A Zoom link or call-in number 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

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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.

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June 1st

Nurse’s Roundtable: Corporate Healthcare’s Impact on Seniors

▶10:30am

An in-depth discussion about the corporate takeover of hospitals, doctors’ practices, pharmacies and more. Learn how telemedicine, computerization and big business impacts your healthcare experience.

We’ll share ideas on how to build and maintain a professional “personal” relationship with physicians and healthcare personnel in a high-tech, impersonal medical world. RSVP by May 31st by contacting Tina Serota at 609-287-8872 or tserota@jfsatlantic.org. A Zoom link or call-in number be e-mailed or provided to you.

June 2nd

The Positivity Project: Morning Refresh

YOUR NEW HOME for LIVE MUSIC Friday May 27 - The Neil Miranda Band 4pm-7pm The Big Blue Band 8:30pm-12:30am

Saturday May 28 - Dr. Phil & The Heart Attacks 4pm-8pm The Company 8:30pm-12;30am Sunday May 29 - Flip-N-Mickeys 4pm-8pm 99 Reason - 8:30pm-12:30am

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Start your day in an upbeat way.

Explore positivity during challenging times. You’ll learn ways to boost your wellness – mind, body and soul.

Topics include self-care, mindfulness, gratitude, meditation and resiliency.

RSVP by May 31st by contacting Tina Serota at 609-287-8872 or tserota@ jfsatlantic.org. A Zoom link or call-in number be e-mailed or provided to you.

Holy Trinity 38th Annual Greek Festival

▶Thursday & Friday from 5-10pm, Saturday from 12-11pm & Sunday from 12-10pm

Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church 7004 Ridge Ave. Egg Harbor Township Authentic Greek Food Favorites, Ethnic Greek Dance performances, Greek music and Dancing in the Taverna Saturday night, Fireworks Displays Thursday and Sunday at 9:30pm, Amusement Rides, Church Tours and more. Admission is $1.00; children under 5 are free. For more information, call 609-653-8092 ext.

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June 3rd

Creating a Certified Wildlife Habitat

▶2pm

Longport Borough Hall 2305 Atlantic Ave. Longport Kristen Hock, Habitat Outreach Coordinator for NJ Audubon, will teach us why it is important to plant

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Ocean City Flower Show

▶Friday from 2-8pm, Saturday from 10am-8pm and Sunday from 10am-4pm

Ocean City Music Pier See beautiful commercial, amateur and children’s displays at the Music Pier.

Galloway Movie in the Park

▶Dusk

Galloway Municipal Complex 300 E. Jimmie Leeds Rd. Galloway

Save the date for Galloway Township’s first Movie in the Park for 2022.

Join them for the new Tom & Jerry movie. Don’t forget your blankets and chairs. Free popcorn will also be available.

June 4th

Cop Chase 5K

▶8am

6th Street and Boardwalk, Ocean City The annual Cop Chase 5K is set for Saturday, June 4, and registration is open. The scenic 5-kilometer (3.1 mile) race will start at Sixth Street and Boardwalk, travel down the Boardwalk and on the streets at the

northern end of Ocean City, then finish on the Ocean City High School track. Online registration is open at runsignup.com/ocnjcopchase5k.

Pre-registration fee is $30 until May 31. After that date and on race day, registration is $35. Students 18 and under $10. All proceeds benefit the Ocean City Police Benevolent Association, which supports scholarships for high school seniors and other community projects.

Northfield Police Department Golf with a Cop

▶12-2pm

Tilton Road Golf Range 338 Tilton Rd. Kids 5-15 are invited to join the NFPD for tips on their golf swing, life skills and healthy habits. Contact Shannon Campbell at 609-641-2832 x125 or email scampbell@cityofnorthfield.org to register. No rain date.

June 8th

Jazz on the Beach in Somers Point

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Bill Monroe Beach Higbee and Bay Ave. The South Jersey Jazz Society presents Jazz on the Beach, featuring the Tito Puente Jr. Big Band. Tito is the son of the legendary American salsa and Latin jazz musician Tito Puente. Honoring his father’s legacy, Tito Puente Jr. has made a name for himself as one of the most exciting Latin musicians on the touring circuit today. There is no admission fee but free-will donations will be accepted.

June 10th

Shakespeare’s “Much Ado About Nothing”

▶Friday, June 10th & Saturday, June 11th at 8pm and Sunday, June 12th at 2pm

Community Presbyterian Church 1501 W. Brigantine Ave. Brigantine Brigantine Lighthouse Players present Shakespeare’s “Much Ado About Nothing” set in Key West, Florida. Tickets are $15 cash at the door.

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 609-652-3800 or email unitedbywellness@mhanj.org.

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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. Perhaps you want to reduce stress, release old habits that no longer serve you, improve your mental clarity and performance. Mindfulness practices move us to what we all long for – a desire to be connected, to feel at home with ourselves and others, and be comfortable in our own skin. Call 609-646-0793 to register.

Caring for the Caregiver – Support Group for Caregivers of Adults

▶Fourth Tuesday of the Month

Cornerstone Commerce Building 1201 New Rd. Suite 132, Linwood RSVP required. Contact Jen Hand at 856-266-2817 or email jhand@ brattonlawgroup.com for more information. Organized by Members of Cape Atlantic Caregivers Coalition.

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.

Dementia Caregiver’s Support Group

▶First and Third Wednesdays

Earth Angels for Dementia 115 Route 50, Mays Landing For information and questions, please contact Diane Conover at dconover@royalsuiteshealthcare.com or call 609-748-9900 ext. 1312.

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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Memorial Day Observances Monday, May 30, 2022

Absecon Memorial Day Parade ▶ 9am Memorial Park The parade will start at the American Legion and travel down New Jersey Avenue, short distance on Shore Road and back down Church Street ending at the Memorial Park for a service.

Atlantic County Veterans Memorial Program ▶ Friday, May 27th at 2pm Veterans Memorial Park 109 Route 50, Estell Manor Atlantic County will honor the sacrifice and service of its fallen military veterans during the 37th annual Veterans Memorial Program. The program will feature the Atlantic County Sheriff’s Color Guard, Atlantic County Corrections Officers’ Honor Guard, the Atlantic City Fire Department Sandpipers’ Pipes and Drums, and the presentation of the memorial wreath.

Cape May County Memorial Day Celebration

▶ 2pm Gerald M. Thornton Veterans Cemetery 127 Crest Haven Rd. Cape May Court House The public is invited to attend and pay their respects to the men and women who have given the ultimate sacrifice for the United States while serving their Country.

Invited speakers include Cape May County Commissioner Director Gerald M. Thornton, Congressman Jeff Van Drew, State Senator Muchael Testa, Assemblyman Erik Simonsen, Captain Sarah “Kathy” Felger, Commanding Officer, United States Coast Guard Training Center, Cape May. EHT Memorial Day Parade ▶ 9am Veterans Memorial Park Mobilized units starting at Diamond Drive, traveling west on Zion Road to N. Mount Airy Avenue, where the marching units will join in. The parade will continue west

on Zion Road to Ocean Heights Avenue, and down Ocean Heights to Veterans Memorial Park. If the weather is inclement, the ceremony will be moved to the Egg Harbor Township Community Center, 5045 English Creek Avenue, and the time will change to 10am.

Longport Memorial Day Ceremony

▶ 11am Thomas B. Reed Park American Legion Post 569 honors members of the military who made the ultimate sacrifice.

The parade will begin at 11am at 34st and Ventnor Avenues, traveling south to 26th and Oberon Avenues.

Northfield Memorial Day Ceremony ▶ 9:30am Veterans Park 1913 Oak Ave. Please join Northfield for their annual Memorial Day Ceremony.

Reservations are not required.

Please bring a chair if you would like to sit.

Ocean City Memorial Day Service ▶ 11am Ocean City Tabernacle Somers Point Memorial Day Parade ▶ 11am Shore Rd. and Patriots Park The parade will begin at Dawes Ave. and Shore Rd. and proceed to City Hall concluding with a ceremony a Patriots Park at Bethel Rd. and First St. Veterans, scouts, military vehicles, antique cars, bands and decorated children’s bicycles are invited to participate. If you are interested, please call Doug Shallcross, Recreation Director, at 609-8335428. Parade participants must be at staging area at 10am at Dawes Ave. and Shore Rd. All observances are scheduled for Monday, May 30th unless otherwise noted. Events subject to change.

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By James FitzPatrick

Honoring Old Glory this Memorial Day, the right way

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hen Memorial Day arrives on Monday, May 30, so will the flags.

One by one, Old Glory will spring up on houses in the neighborhood. It can even get competitive as neighbors check on neighbors to see who got their flag out sooner.

But American flags aren’t meant to be a mere spring decorating accessory, especially on Memorial Day. We fly them to honor the men and women who, in the words of President Abraham Lincoln, “gave the last full measure of devotion” to their country.

In keeping with the profound significance of the flag, the United States has a Flag Code, which spells out in precise detail the rules for flying our nation’s colors. First adopted in 1923, it has gone through numerous amendments, the latest in 2017, defining the who, what, where, when, how and why of deploying the American Flag.

On Memorial Day the displaying of the American Flag gets a special protocol, notes Larry Pacentrilli, commander of American Legion Post 469 in Longport.

“The National Flag Code states that on Memorial Day, the flag shall be flown at half-mast until noon, after which time the flag shall be fully raised,” he said. “This symbolic positioning of the flag at half mast during the morning, acknowledges those who gave their lives in the defense of our nation.”

Then at noon the flag is raised high and the focus changes “The raising of the flag symbolizes

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Those who pay close attention know that when it comes to the flag, there is a right way and a wrong way of showing your patriotism, however sincere. As past president of the American Legion Auxiliary, Unit 166 in Ocean City, Marie Gilmore has noticed a few flag protocol errors that seem to come up frequently, which she shared with Shore Local News.

When displayed in a group, the American Flag should always be displayed as the tallest flag. It must always fly higher than all others.

In a parade, other flags may be “dipped,” but the American Flag Should never be dipped.

The American Flag, if flown at home, should always be illuminated.

That means that if there is no artificial light source available it should be out in the daytime only.

When it is displayed elsewhere at half-staff, your home flag should have a black ribbon attached to the staff.

The ribbon should be the same width as a red stripe and only as long as a red or white stripe.

The American Flag should never be put on the ground. But if it does touch the ground, despite popular myth, it does not have to be destroyed, If a flag becomes tattered and torn it should be discarded, but in the proper way by burning. Often your local Scout troop or veterans organizations will conduct flag burning ceremonies for the purpose. If it cannot be burned, the field of stars

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should be cut from the flag, making it no longer a flag.

The U.S. Flag Code provides a long list of guidelines, including: Do not fly it in inclement weather.

Better to leave it inside if Memorial Day is a washout this year.

You can display a flag on any day you wish, not just on national holidays or to mark a solemn event.

It’s okay to be patriotic at any time.

If you choose to hang your flag vertically in a window or wall, the union or field of blue portion should be on the observer’s upper left The union should be at the peak of the staff if the flag is hung from the side of a building or structure.

When part of a line of march, parade or procession it should either be to the right of the marchers or front and center.

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Looking for some patriotic napkins for your Memorial Day cookout? Make sure you settle for red, white and blue and avoid flags. The code states that the flag should never be used for advertising purposes, including being printed on a paper napkin or boxes or anything that is designed for temporary use and discarded.

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in his right elbow.

Harper had the injection Sunday because of a small tear in the ulnar collateral ligament of his right elbow that limited the slugging right fielder to play only as Philadelphia's designated hitter because his throwing motion was impacted by the tear.

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I sat down with Shore Physicians Group orthopaedic hand surgeon Dr, Jasmine Bauknight and non-operative sports medicine doctor Dr. Steven Cetel to learn more about them, and their benefits to patients. Both Dr. Bauknight and Dr. Cetel are treating patients with platelet-rich plasma injections at the Shore Physicians Group Orthopaedic Division located at 710 Centre Street in Somers Point.

Platelet-rich plasma therapy Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapy uses injections of a concentration of a patient's own platelets to accelerate the healing of injured tendons, ligaments, muscles and joints. A small amount of blood is drawn from a patient, and then the drawn blood is placed into a device called a centrifuge.

The centrifuge rapidly spins the sample, separating out the other components of the blood from the platelets and concentrating them within the plasma.

Dr Bauknight explains, "The platelets release small healing factors to damaged tissue. It can be an effective for tennis elbow, golf elbow, tendonitis, other tendon issues and joint arthritis. My patients who were suffering from tennis elbow have had success with it. PRP therapy can be useful when other options have not worked, and if successful it can be a way for a patient to prevent or delay surgery."

Dr Cetel added, "Platelet-rich plasma has been shown to be highly effective in acute tendon injuries more so then chronic injuries. High level athletes have been using Platelet-rich plasma at much higher rates over the past few years due to the ability to

avoid surgery and get back to play sooner."

Baseball fans who are following the news on Harper's recovery may be asking themselves why is it taking so long for him to get back in right field. The reality is that while PRP can be effective, it is not a quick fix or instant cure.

"I want people to understand that PRP therapy is not a short term pain reliever like a cortisone shot," said Dr Bauknight. "PRP a long-term healing process. It takes time, as the tissue is repairing itself.

For example, patient who receive an injection in their Achillies tendon can expect to be sore for up to a week, and maximum improvement can take several weeks to months, although benefits can last for several months to years."

Dr Cetel echoed this sentiment by stating, "It is not an immediate fix and the injury has to heal - but PRP and physical therapy can get you back sooner. It is still an experimental treatment but results have been very good so far. " For an appointment with Dr. Bauknight or Dr. Cetel to see if PRP might be an option for you, call 609.365.6280.

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The timeless magic of pinball

By Steffen Klenk

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hen I was a kid, one of my favorite places to visit was the arcade.

Even today, every time I walk into Jilly’s Arcade on the Ocean City Boardwalk, that nostalgic feeling comes back every time. The sound of kids’ laughter fills the air as you hear the “clink” of the air hockey table, win a perfect game at Skee-Ball and listen to the celebratory cheers rain down from the Cruisin’ auto races.

One of my favorite arcade games is still in existence: the Medieval Madness pinball machine. This game has it all. The original machine, designed by the Williams gaming company, was unveiled in 1997 and is revered as one of the highest-ranked pinball

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machines by gaming enthusiasts.

From the animated castle and motorized drawbridge, to trolls that will “block” you from entering the castle, this game has it all. To this day, I find myself reminiscing about the game’s featured music.

Pinball is a widely popular arcade game. The objective is to score as many points as possible within three rounds. You use the flippers on the left and right sides of the board to shoot the ball and hit your intended target. At the end of each game, you have a small chance at winning a free game by matching the last two numbers of your total score with the numbers that appear on the board.

Pinball’s earliest origins come from a variety of outdoor games that utilized rolling balls or stones on a grass course, such as bocce or bowls, and, eventually, ground billiards games.

One of the earliest tabletop versions of the game was invented in France during the reign of Louis XIV, which would eventually become a standardized version of bagatelle.

Did you know that the first coin-operated machines were known as “marble games?” David Gottlieb’s Baffle Ball was the first pinball machine to achieve success.

Each machine sold for $17.50, and for one penny, the game would dispense anywhere from five to seven marbles.

With the introduction of electrification, more companies started manufacturing machines with solenoid, allowing the ball to propel out of a bonus hole.

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Row of pinball machines at Jilly's Arcade. Photos by Steffen Klenk

Here's an interesting fact: flippers weren’t introduced to pinball until 1947. Humpty Dumpty was the first machine to include player-controlled flippers, allowing the ball to stay in play longer. Not only can players increase their score, but it can be a great test of skill.

For many years, the pinball machine was banned in several cities across the United States. New York City Mayor Fiorello La Guardia originally prohibited the game under the assumption that children were being robbed of their hard-earned change.

Large-scale raids were launched throughout the city, with machines ultimately being destroyed by sledgehammer.

The ban stayed in place until 1976 when Roger Sharpe stood before a

Manhattan courtroom and testified that pinball was a game of skill and not a game of chance.

He played one of two machines and called out precisely what he was aiming for and proceeded to hit his intended target. It was after this move that committee members voted to lift the ban once and for all.

While many cities and small towns kept similar bans through the 1970s, Kokomo, Ind., lifted its ordinance on pinball machines in 2016. A similar ban in New Jersey took effect in 1942 and lasted several decades.

As technology has advanced, so has the modern-day look of the pinball machine. The introduction of microprocessors and circuit boards in the 1970s brought this popular arcade game into the age of electronic

gaming.

Even with the advent of video games and newer, more exciting arcade games, there is something about pinball that remains fascinating. It is not only a part of our childhood, but remains a vital part of society today, with tournaments and leagues hosted by the IFPA (International Flipper Pinball Association).

This year, 64 of the top pinball wizards in the world will compete for glory in the World Pinball Championship, in Fort Myers, Fla., May 26-29.

Whether you are walking around the Showboat Hotel with your Lucky Snake card or find yourself on the Ocean City Boardwalk with a pocket full of loose change, I hope you find some time this summer to relive this classic arcade game and pass along your enjoyment to others for a lifetime of lasting memories.

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

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The new metal is an alloy called Monel 400 which is made of primarily nickel and copper. The last step will be to paint Lucy with a three-layer coating of Acrymax and at 141 years old, the elephant will look brand new! “This has been an enormous financial undertaking” said Richard Helfant, Executive Director of the Save Lucy Committee. “We are so fortunate to have been awarded a grant from the Preserve NJ Preservation Fund administered by the New Jersey Historic Trust and the Save America’s Treasures Grant program administered by the National Park Service. Originally estimated at $1.4 million; costs have skyrocketed to more than $2 million.”

The “Lucy’s Life Preserver” campaign is seeking out 800 people to donate $1000; similar to what was done

back in 1970 when Lucy was minutes away from the wrecking ball. “Back in 1970, Ed & Sylvia Carpenter, along with Josephine Harron and their brand-new Save Lucy Committee, convinced 62 people to donate $1000; the funding necessary to move Lucy from Cedar Grove Avenue to her new home on Decatur Ave; now proudly known as 1 Lucy Plaza. “The people in our community are very generous and we feel confident there are enough who will want to come to Lucy’s aid at this critical time in her storied life”.

Donors who pledge $1000 or more will have their name inscribed on a permanent bronze plaque that will be displayed at Lucy, receive a gold plated “Lucy’s Life Preserver” commemorative pin, and will receive life membership into the “Friends of Lucy”. Lucy stands today as a National Historic Landmark, because of the nickels, dimes, and dollars that have been donated over the years”. All donations to Lucy are tax deductible.

For more information on the “Lucy’s Life Preserver” campaign, please visit: www.LucyTheElephant.org or call, 609-823-6473, Ext. 5.

Tours through Lucy are scheduled to resume on Friday May 27th. Lucy will be open every day following a modified schedule while construction continues.

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2022 Summer bucket list

By Sarah Fertsch Staff Writer

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ummer is almost here, so put away your chunky-knit sweaters and bring out your sun hats. Americans have always glorified the warmth and sunshine of June, July and August. But this year, with the worst of the pandemic finally behind us, it should be more fun than ever.

Kids of all ages will be racing to the end of the school year. Tourists and locals will flock to the beaches.

Everything will smell like sea salt and sunscreen. It will be magical.

How best should we spend these precious days? To help you decide, here is Shore Local Newsmagazine’s official 2022 summer bucket list: Have Fun on the Water Our homes (or vacation homes) are located in close proximity to the ocean, so take advantage of it. Plenty of spots (like Baycats) allow waterlovers to rent kayaks, Paddleboards and other vessels to explore the big bridges and marshy habitats. For more of a thrill, try a Sea-doo or kiteboard and get some cool shots of you and your family catching waves.

Learn to Garden The Cape May County Zoo It’s the perfect time to in Cape May Court House is grow some greens. Visit a wonderful spot to befriend places like McNaughton’s and an otter or enjoy a picnic. The Bob’s Garden Center and purFunny Farm in Mays Landing chase some veggies or herbs. will make you giggle when you When you reap your rewards, meet silly chickens, friendly they will taste yummy. donkeys, and adorable cats.

Try Some Classic Channel Your Inner Artist Boardwalk Treats Interested in expressing The Boardwalk has always your creative side? Check out had delicious, decadent Glazed Over Studio in Ocean foods, but as times have City and paint your own piggy changed, so have the local banks, mugs or plant pots. menus. Pick up some JohnPeace of Wood offers a simison’s caramel popcorn, a slice lar experience, but with surfer from Manco and Manco, some vibes and natural wood matewater ice from Philadelphia rials. Take a class at the CygWater Ice, or a mouth-waternus Arts Center and you’ll find ing custard cone from Kohr yourself dancing, sketching or Brothers.

Funny Farm Rescue & Sanctuary is a home for unwanted farm even playing an instrument.

See a Show Shop Downtown animals, domesticated animals and animals with special needs Atlantic City has plenty of Ocean City’s Asbury Ave- to live out their natural lives. Visitors are welcome on Tuesdays nue offers tons of options for and Sundays. Learn more at https://funnyfarmrescue.org/. nightlife experiences, so be shoppers. Stainton’s displays Photo credit: Laurie Zaleski sure to enjoy at least a few. handmade artwork from local Nationally recognized perConnect with Animals vendors, and She’z the Boss provides formers like John Mulaney, Mandy curated looks for everyone. Other Atlantic and Cape May counties Moore, Fergie, Barry Manilow, and stores like Ta-Dah, Island Gypsy, and are the homes of some unique aniLionel Richie and many more will be Kay Jay’s Doll Shoppe have tons of mals. The Marine Mammal Stranding taking the stage this summer, and you items worth exploring. And don’t Center in Brigantine allows visitors won’t want to miss them. forget to grab a cookie from Wards to learn more about ocean life and ↘Continued on 24 Pastry. caring for our undersea neighbors.

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↘Continued from 23 Soak Up the Sun on the Beach Summer isn’t summer without the beach. Pack a beach bag, chair and sunglasses and hit the sand.

Surf some waves, enjoy a delicious lunch (I love acai bowls on the beach personally), take a leisurely walk along the strand and kick a soccer ball with your kids. Just don’t forget your beach tag or quarters for the meter.

Take a Road Trip South Jersey has so much to do nearby, so spare some time to explore Philadelphia, Baltimore and beyond.

Cape May’s Washington Street Mall, Promenade and the Cape May Point Lighthouse make great memories, and Wildwood offers huge water parks, the Seaport Aquarium, haunted houses, and a very cool retro vibe. Take photos and capture the candid smiles.

Honor Tradition Lots of people come to the Jersey Shore because that’s where their parents took them when they were kids. Ensure that your children and

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grandchildren enjoy the experiences that you remember. Take them fishing or crabbing, enter your boat in Night in Venice, see a show at the Ocean City Music Pier, snack on saltwater taffy, or ride a giant Ferris wheel. Share your memories with the next generation.

Roam Through the Great Outdoors Summer is the perfect time to celebrate nature, so try some new activities. Birch Grove Park in Northfield offers plenty of family-friendly trails and fishing spots, Corson’s Inlet is a cool little spot for future bird watchers and beach lovers. Book a fishing charter with your parents, organize a 5k race, walk your dog along the EHT Nature Reserve, or pick sunflowers at the many farms in Upper Township.

Eat Well South Jersey offers specialty gourmet food for every occasion.

Spadafora’s makes delicious, fresh seafood. The Grilled Cheese & Crab Cake Co. in Somers Point has been featured on the Food Network and cooks up mouthwatering cre-

ations. The Irish Pub in Atlantic City will make you feel jolly and bubbly and full in the best way. Locals know that Atlantic County and Cape May counties have the best eats in New Jersey.

Buckle Up on a Fun Amusement Ride Whether you’re a kid or kid-atheart, summer always means roller coasters, spinning teacups, drop towers and carousels. Purchase some tickets at Playland’s Castaway Cove and scream on the log flume, smile on the swings, or kiss your lover on the Ferris wheel. Storybook Land in Egg Harbor Township also has fun attractions specially designed for little ones. You’ll love meeting Mother

Goose, Sleeping Beauty, and Humpty Dumpty.

Attend a Local Festival Browse artists, vendors and food trucks at one of the many festivals in Atlantic County. Linwood will be hosting food and craft vendors on Monday, May 30 at All Wars Memorial Park after the annual Memorial Day Parade. In Ocean City, mark the Art of Surfing Festival and the Boardwalk Art Show on your calendar and consider supporting one of the artists by purchasing some of their work.

Learn a New Skill There are plenty of opportunities to learn new things, even when school is on break. Sign up for surf lessons through 7th Street Surf Shop or Heritage Surf, or enjoy a yoga class on the beach before dawn. Practice photography and use your friends as subjects, test out a homemade icecream recipe, or gain some golf skills to impress your relatives in future years.

Rest, Rest, Rest Summer is all about having fun and chilling out. Grab a good book and a hammock and let the hours pass by blissfully. Sign your kids up for camp and prioritize special time with your partner or pet. Whether you are lounging by a pool, the beach, or at the park, you’ll find a smile slowly unfolding on your face.

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Art in the Park comes back to Somers Point

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he Somers Point Arts Commission is presenting Art in the Park on June 25, 2022, from 10am to 4pm at JF Kennedy Park on Broadway overlooking Great Egg Harbor Bay. The day-long event features professional and amateur painters, sculptors and photographers. Art in the Park accepts traditional work in the following categories: oil/acrylic, drawing/pastels, watercolor, handpulled prints, mixed media/collage, photography and sculpture.

Participation is $30 and interested artists can obtain an application by contacting somersptar ts@ gmail.com. All applications must be received by June 24.

Cash prizes will be awarded for 1st and 2nd place, along with Honorable Mention ribbons, to painters, sculptors, and photographers.

Attendees at the event will also have a chance to “judge” a piece of art by voting for the popular People’s Choice Award. Award donors include Passion Vines Wine & Spirit Company, The Clam Bar, The Anchorage, Tilton Inn, Two Cents Plain and ERCO Ceilings and Interiors.

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Attendees will be entertained by the fabulous and energetic, Karen Cleighton, aka DJ KC. There will also be a vocal and dance performance by Chartertech High School for the Performing Arts. Food vendors include Dukes Dogs, Mr. Ice Cream Man and Maui Joe’s Shave Ice. Art in the Park is free and open to the public. Kennedy Park provides handicapped parking and additional assistance will be provided by request twoweeks prior to the event by emailing somersptar ts@gmail. com Contributors to Art in the Park and Somers Point Arts Commission’s 2022 programs include The City of Somers Point, Somers Point Business Assn., Sturdy Saving Bank, Shore Local Newsmagazine, and Atlantic County Office of Cultural & Heritage Affairs, a partner of the New Jersey State Council on the Arts.

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The landscaped walking path at Northfield Veterans Park was created with assistance from students at the Atlantic County Institute of Technology, who designed and installed the landscaping and created the sign.

In addition to a sign unveiling and presenting of the colors by Boy Scouts from Troop No. 389 at the

Fred Banner of Upper Township gives the benediction at the dedication of Purple Heart Path in Northfield’s Veterans Park May 21. Banner called for a blessing for all the men and women that have served, are currently serving in the military and those who will answer the call in the future.

From left are Atlantic County Commissioner-at-Large Frank Balles, four-time Purple Heart recipient Marco Polo Smigliani, Atlantic County Institute of Technology instructor Drew Holmes, and Pete Guenther, superintendent of the Atlantic County Institute of Technology.

General George Washington, as portrayed by Sam Davis, gives the history of the Military Order of the Purple Heart during the dedication of Purple Heart Path at Northfield Veterans Park.

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Experience the new Ventnor in North Beach

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f you think Atlantic City is the only place in our area for dining and entertainment, think again.

Ventnor has come alive during the past five years with hot, diverse dining spots along with fun, alternative activities to entertain young and old.

Ventnor Square Theatre and Nucky’s Bar is the dream of partners Brett Denafo, Clinton Bunting and Scott Kauffman. It has proven to be a tremendous success. They just celebrated their first anniversary on May 22. How many towns can say that they have a movie theatre, especially one that was brought to life by rejuvenating an historic building?

The partners discovered that the market for hometown cinema is still alive and well. They provide quality entertainment for people of all ages.

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The Ventnor Square Theatre just celebrated its first anniversary on May 22. ture, Harbor Square Theatre in Stone Harbor, they sought to duplicate it by bringing the old Ventnor Theatre back to life. They not only brought it back, it is better than ever. Treat yourself to a night of entertainment.

Mr. Gordos Taqueria is the newest fine Mexican dining addition. Located at 5223 Ventnor Ave., on the same block as the theatre, it features 70 seats of dining inside, and 40 seats outside.

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It is the creation of the Jersey Shore’s successful young entrepreneur, Robert “RJ” Idell. Robert is the proud owner of the thriving Drip ’N Scoop businesses, in Ocean City and Somers Point.

Mr. Gordos is a dream that Robert had to bring a modern Mexican taqueria to the area. The concept was to make authentic Mexican food from scratch, focused on bridging the gap between authentic Mexican and Tex Mex to introduce more people to the true cuisine. The response has been awesome in Ventnor.

If you want to golf and but don’t have five hours to kill, there’s no need to worry. Even if it’s raining or 98 degrees, Ventnor now has the perfect solution at Club 313, located at 313 Dorset Ave. I was totally impressed with the club-like atmosphere when I entered the Tru Golf location. I was pleasantly greeted by manager Morgan Mills, while member Scott Schaffer demonstrated the Tru Golf experience, which virtually duplicates a round of golf at your favorite international course.

The ultra-modern equipment gives golfers the ability to simulate

a round while having their swing and speed analyzed.

The club is open seven days a week and grants 24/7 access to members. It has only been open a month, but owner Rick Rossetti is looking forward to filling a Tru Golf niche.

To say that Santucci’s Original Square Pizza offers the wow factor is an understatement. From the moment you enter the restaurant, you know you are in for an experience of truly authentic Italian cuisine, with everything from their famous square pizza to a full Italian and lite item menu.

You can enjoy your meal while dining in or on the spectacular upper deck and bar. There’s entertainment, too. They have live music all week, with karaoke on Thursday nights.

This great restaurant is the dream of Alicia Santucci and her family who are famous in the Philadelphia dining experience scene. You will think you are in DelRay Beach or Key West.

Lastly, those looking for casual dining should check out the North Beach Café. It’s fun dining for breakfast, lunch, or dinner at the corner of Little Rock and Atlantic. They are fa-

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To sum it up, Ventnor is a great experience for the family or a nice date night. Come out and enjoy the New Ventnor.

Those looking for casual dining should try the North Beach Café at the corner of Little Rock and Atlantic. It’s open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

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Extra Points with Pete

When does the NFL season begin?

Sports & Entertainment

By Pete Thompson

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chose that as the headline for this week’s column because I think that’s how a lot of the fans of Philly sports teams feel right now.

The Sixers are out. It’s “getting late…. early” for the Phillies. The Flyers still don’t have a head coach, but then there

are the Eagles. They made a move that appears to have folks excited. 72 holes were not enough to decide a winner at the PGA Championship. Meanwhile, on the local front, the folks at Seaview have opened up their wallets for some bigtime renovations to the Bay Course just in time for the upcoming ShopRite LPGA Classic. And, I want to acknowledge two local crew teams who returned to South Jersey with some hardware from the Stotesbury Regatta in Philadelphia.

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sports-only. If you’re looking for my entertainment perspective, check out my other column that’s called “That’s Entertainment”. So, without further ado, here are my extra points this week from the world of sports: ● I’ll begin with the Sixers again, and the NBA in general. As I write this, there’s a report out that the Lakers are still trying to figure out a way to possibly trade for coach Doc Rivers. He has three years left on his contract with Philadelphia though, and like I wrote last week, Daryl Morey has said he doesn’t want Rivers going anywhere, so this again seems like news for the sake of generating news. ● I’ve had some folks ask me who I’m pulling for in the Boston-Miami series, and I answer that “you have to root for the team that took you out right?” It validates the loss, in my opinion. So, I’ll slightly root for the Heat. In the West, I love Steph Curry, and the Warriors are up 3-zip as I write this, so I’d be comfortable with a Golden State-Miami NBA Finals. ● In baseball, the Phillies came off a great road trip, but then could only manage a 2-4 homestand against San Diego and then the Dodgers.

Thankfully, Zack Wheeler was outstanding on May 18th when I was in person to see him go seven innings, striking out nine in a 3-0 win over the Padres. The best part was that the game was a quick 2 hours and 44 minutes. On a school night/work night, that was a real treat as we were up there to celebrate my Dad’s birthday and my girlfriend’s son’s birthday as well. Always nice to get a “W”.

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But, I write about how things are “getting early….late”, and by that I mean that the Phillies are 19-22 and 8 games back of the N.L. East leading New York Mets as they begin a series with Atlanta as I write this. To me, this is a critical road trip for the Phillies as they have four at Atlanta followed by three at the Mets before coming back home to start a series with San Francisco on Memorial Day Monday.

In hockey, the Flyers are reportedly going to meet with Barry Trotz about their coaching vacancy. I’d love to see him as the next bench boss, but even if he chooses somewhere else, like Winnipeg, Vegas or Detroit, meeting with Trotz can still be a good thing, as he’s been a head coach with two Metropolitan division teams in Washington and then the Islanders. Again, if Trotz wants to come to Philly, I say hire him tomorrow. But stay tuned.

Eagles fans are definitely locked in on the Birds and their off-season moves as once again, Howie Roseman is showing that the franchise is in “win-now” mode. Since I last wrote, Roseman went out and signed

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former Pro Bowl cornerback James Bradberry. Bradberry was released by the Giants because of salary cap issues, but his one-year, $7.5 million dollar deal with Philadelphia seems like a bargain Holy Spirit Girls JV 8 at Stotesbury Cup Regatta - Courtesy: to me. Now, you can Zachary Eberson line him up opposite Darius Slay and have two established time. Thomas was one stroke better corners, along with Avonte Maddox than WIll Zalatoris in a three-hole and what was a questionable secaggregate playoff, however it was ondary becomes kind of serviceable almost a three-way playoff as Chilean to me. Put me in the category of golfer Mito Pereira seemed like he being very excited about this move. would win the tournament, then at Nostalgically, I was curious to see least get in the playoff, before he where QB Nick Foles would end up. had a meltdown on his 72nd hole.

Foles, of course, led the Eagles to a I was happy to see “J.T.” win, as his win in Super Bowl LII, and there was grandfather Paul was a PGA teaching talk he might come back to Philadelprofessional and his father Mike is phia to close out his career. However, also a PGA teaching professional. he ultimately chose to sign as a backGood symmetry there to see Justin up to Matt Ryan with the Colts. Foles Thomas win. And his caddie, Jim will be reunited with Frank Reich, “Bones” Mackay, who used to caddy for Phil Mickelson. who was his offensive coordinator in Philly when he won it all. Good luck ● On the local front, I was in attenNick…just not against the Birds! dance for the official ribbon cutting I have some golf items, starting with to celebrate the major renovations the 104th PGA Championship at on the Bay Course at Seaview HoSouthern Hills, where Justin Thomas tel & Golf Club in Galloway. The rallied from 7 strokes back to force 108-year-old course got a new techa playoff and ultimately win the nically-advanced drainage system Wanamaker Trophy for the second for the unkers, cart path upgrades

(no more crushed sea shells), just in time for the ShopRite LPGA Classic in a few weeks as well as the busy summer season. ● The ShopRite LPGA Classic is the longest running professional sports event in Atlantic City, having debuted in 1986. The tournament annually plays host to the best female professional golfers in the world as they compete over three days for a $1.5 million prize. The tournament is back to the traditional June dates, and I urge you to go to shopritelpgaclassic. com for more information on tickets.

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. ● My last local item is about crew, as I want to offer congratulations to the Holy Spirit girls JV 8 and the Atlantic City girls JV 4, two local teams that brought back trophies from the Stotesbury Cup Regatta on the Schuylkill River in Philadelphia.

Congrats girls!

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

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riedenberg’s landing on Omaha beach, D-Day June 6, 1944 as quoted from his autobiography, On Being Numerous:

World War II As I Saw It, “I stepped off the ramp and sank down into water that was over my head. I’ll never be able to explain how I swam in with the load I was carrying, but I did. Totally exhausted, I made it to the beach and threw myself onto the sand, trying to catch my breath. Then my work began. When I lifted my head, I saw another soldier lying alongside me. I said something to him and he moaned. I looked down and saw that the man’s leg was missing from the knee down. Every place I looked I saw dead and wounded bodies.

I gave the man alongside me first aid

and all the time I was doing this, I could hear men hollering, “Medic” from every direction. I moved on to the next casualty and then the next and the next and the next. There was no end to them. Enemy shells were exploding all around me; the bullets kept whizzing around my head, but I didn’t feel scared. I was too busy to even think about being scared.”

I first met Bernie in the mid 1970’s. I was working at a real estate office in Margate when he walked in and started chatting with the Broker. He had a calm and gentlemanly demeanor; someone with whom anyone could have an easy conversation. I remember the Broker had to take a call so Bernie I began talking. He told me he was a private pilot and my ears perked up because I was, and still am, an avid aviation enthusiast. The conversation shifted from real estate to flying until the Broker returned from his phone call. When Bernie was saying his goodbyes, he looked over to me and casually asked if I would like to go up with him one day. That is when our friendship

began. Bernie would stop by the office and ask me if I was free for a flight. We would drive to Bader Field in Atlantic City where he kept his aircraft and go up.

As John Gillespie Magee Jr. wrote in his poem, High Flight, we “slipped the surly bonds of Earth and danced the skies on laughter-silvered wings.” I say this because it is above our Earth that Bernie opened up to me about some of his war memories. He had no destination; no time restraints, no demands. The only limitation was the amount of fuel on board. I remember thinking, I had put my life in the hands of someone I hardly knew, not yet aware of how many others had put their lives in his hands in far worse and gruesome conditions. I listened quietly to his stories accompanied by the steady drum of the engine realizing I was getting a rare glimpse inside the memories of Bernie Friedenberg, a citizen soldier. At times, his voice would crack or he would be distracted by the demands of a pilot and all too soon for me, we were on the ground. We were back in the present.

Bernie wrote, “I felt a wave of fatigue wash over me. I thought I was going to pass out. I sat down on a tree stump in front of the farmhouse and started to shake uncontrollably. I tried to stop but I couldn’t. This was the first time in my life that my body had let me down. I didn’t want to leave my men, but they insisted I hop a ride (in the truck) as I was totally exhausted. I went to the back of the truck and rode on the tailgate. As the Germans retreat-

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ed, they placed land mines in the road.

Sure enough the truck I was riding in hit one. It was an anti-tank mine and the explosion was tremendous. It blew me off the tailgate and into a ditch.

When I regained consciousness, I was about fifteen feet away from the burning truck and I was the only survivor.

Everyone else had been killed.”

As the years rolled by and I moved on in my career, I would see Bernie, a Commander of the Jewish War Veterans, on Memorial Weekend handing out red poppies in front of Casel’s Supermarket in Margate and we would reunite. We would also meet each other at the Veterans’ Cemetery in the Atlantic County Park at Estell Manor during the annual ceremonies and catch up on our respective lives. Bernie would be wearing his military uniform and all of his medals with pride. At the end of the ceremonies, the bugler would play Taps. Bernie would snap to attention and hold the salute until the last note.

He was not the only veteran fighting to maintain their composure.

Bernie would occasionally mention his nightmares, a fact that was also

shared with me by his family. In his book, he wrote about one experience that haunted him. It was December 1944 in the Ardennes during the Battle of the Bulge. A German machine gunner opened fire on six men attempting to cross a field, wounding all six of them. Bernie got within twenty yards of them when he came under fire from the machine gun. As soon as he raised his head the gun opened up on him again. Bullets were whizzing above his head and making puffs in the snow all around him. Bernie played dead. He laid in the snow for six hours listening to the cries, prayers and moans for help from the wounded soldiers until they all eventually went silent. When it finally got dark, Bernie got up realizing that he was left for dead and checked on the wounded men one by one.

They had all perished.

Among other memories, this haunted him the most. Bernie couldn’t help the feeling that he failed them. He carried this with him for the rest of his life as well as the many other experiences that Bernie encountered. But in retrospect, Bernie also thought about all the lives he saved; all the children, grandchildren and great grandchildren that were born because of his actions.

He also thought about all of the wives and children who did not suffer a loss because of his courage and selfless dedication to duty.

After Bernie’s passing in 2018, I reflected on the time we spent together as well as the contents of his autobiography and came away with how special our time was. How he impacted my life from the time he first came into the real estate office to the last few minutes we spent together. Bernie and other veterans like him walked among us in anonymity, many not sharing the atrocities they witnessed nor the heroic actions they took to preserve our

freedoms.

Bernie included a quote from Edmund Burke in his book. It read “The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing.”

Staff Sergeant Friedenberg was awarded two Silver Stars, two bronze stars and two Purple Hearts.

It's hard to imagine that when attempting to enlist in the Navy he was rejected due to poor eyesight. The Army also rejected him. But Bernie persisted; went back every week until he was finally accepted and the rest is history, literally.

The Bernie Friedenberg World War II Memorial is scheduled to be unveiled and dedicated on June 6, 2023 in

O’Donnell Park in Atlantic City. The statue will be a nine-foot likeness of Bernie tending to a wounded soldier on Omaha Beach during D-Day, June 6, 1944.

For more information on this statue or to make a donation, go to “berniefriedenbergworldwariimemorial.com” Charles Eberson has been in the newspaper business for over 25 years. He has worked as a writer, advertising executive, circulation manager and photographer. His photography can be viewed at charles-eberson. fineartamerica.com

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Black Beans: the Plant-based Superfood

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lack beans are loaded with lots of vitamins, protein and fiber. They reduce inflammation and may keep chronic diseases in remission. They contribute to losing weight, improving gut health and promoting satiety.

Beans tend to be a great snack as they are high in fiber and slower to digest than low-fiber foods. Due to this, you are more likely to eat fewer calories which promotes a healthier weight. Beans are also a great source of zinc, which aids in hair growth and repair. A 3.5-ounce serving provides 7% of your daily zinc needs. Beans provide many nutrients such as iron, biotin and folate. Black beans contain polyphenols which function as antioxidants. Flavonoids are also in black beans.

Try to include 1-2 cups of beans a week into your diet. They can be added to salads and are a great side dish to any meal. Beans are plantbased and can be included in a menu whether you are vegan, vegetarian or just trying to cut down on your grocery bill.

Please enjoy my recipe from my cookbook “Nancy’s Recipes for Life,” available at my Linwood office location and Capellas Oil and Vinegar store in Ocean City.

Black Bean Hummus ●

2 cans of black beans (rinsed and drained)

1 small onion, diced 1/2 cup green pepper, diced ● 3 cloves garlic, minced ● 2 tbsp ground cumin ● 1 1/2 tsp. olive oil ● 2 tbsp. chopped fresh cilantro ● 1/4 cup vegetable broth Drain and rinse black beans if using canned beans. Place olive oil in a skillet set over medium-high heat.

Add onions, peppers and garlic and sauté for about three minutes until vegetables are fragrant and starting to brown slightly. Add cumin, stir well, reduce heat to medium, and cook for another ten minutes. Place beans in the food processor and pulse several times. Add vegetable mixture and pulse a few more times. Add vegetable broth in small batches to thin the dip to desired consistency. Garnish with chopped cilantro. Serve imme● ●

diately or store in the refrigerator for up to ten days.

Servings: 8 cup servings ● Calories 122 ● Fat 1.6 grams ● Carbohydrates 20.9 grams ● Dietary Fiber 7.1 mg ● Protein 7.3 grams Nancy Adler is a certified nutritionist and practitioner in Linwood. Her office is located in Cornerstone Commerce Center, 1201 New Rd. Learn about her practice at ww.nancyadlernutrition.com (609)653-4900. Nancy is the Recipient of the Best of The Press 2021 Gold Award.

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Maverick returns in expected summer blockbuster That's Entertainment

By Pete Thompson

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or most in our area, Memorial Day weekend means spending time on the beach, on your boat, on the water, and in the local restaurants and bars.

Along with those usual activities, Memorial Day weekend also is one of

those “tent-pole” dates where the big movie studios put out what they hope will be a major release.

Well, Paramount Pictures is hoping that “Top Gun: Maverick” is the movie that brings the masses back to the actual movie theater!

“Top Gun: Maverick” finished production in 2020 but its release was delayed for two years because of the pandemic. Theater owners are keeping their fingers crossed that Tom Cruise’s

million-watt smile and his commitment to doing his own stunts — no matter the cost or the fact that he will turn 60 in July — will bring moviegoers back to theaters for what they hope will be a long and fruitful summer.

Even as I sat down to write this column, I saw someone on social media post about how much they hate Tom Cruise. I’m sorry, but to me, he’s Hollywood’s last real movie star. It’s been 30 years since the original “Top Gun” made Cruise a box-office behemoth, and he has basically stayed there since, outlasting his contemporaries.

He’s the last remaining global star who still only makes movies for movie theaters. He hasn’t ventured into streaming. He hasn’t Top Gun: Maverick (May 27th) in theaters signed up for a limited series. He hasn’t started his own te“Mission Impossible” movie. That’s goquila brand, etc. ing to be called “Mission: Impossible – Love him, or hate him, his 44 films Dead Reckoning Part One”. That’s due have brought in $4.4 billion at the box out in July of 2023. That’s right, I’m office in the United States and Canada already writing about a movie that’s alone, according to Box Office Mojo. I over a year away! don’t think it’s a coincidence that as Now, before you accuse me of the hype kicks up for this new “Top being all Tom Cruise all the time, I’m Gun: Maverick”, news has also broken equally as excited to see the new that the first trailer is out for the next “Downton Abbey: A New Era” that is

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debuted on Netflix. Plus, the actor Gaten Matarazzo has ties to the area as he went to Pinelands Regional HIgh School in Tuckerton and his grandpa runs Matarazzo’s Pizza - Slice of Naples, located at 900 West White Horse Pike in Egg Harbor City. Bottom line, it’s been over 1,000 days since the last season of “Stranger Things” dropped on July 4th weekend in 2019, so I can’t wait to see what Eleven, Mike, Dustin, Will, Mike, Lucas, Joyce and Hopper are up to when the new season drops!

By all means, if there’s something out there I’m not covering or discussing in this column, please feel free to email me at PBrooksT@aol.com I’m very thankful for your readership and hope you will patronize the businesses you see in the pages here.

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Pete is proud to be a "voice" for the annual ShopRite LPGA Classic each June, and does emcee work for groups like the National Football Foundation, The Old Grad Awards, and The 200 Club of Atlantic County. You can hear Pete each Tuesday and Friday on 97.3 ESPN at 5:00pm, and if you see him out & about in the community, he requests that you please say "Hi". Send comments to PBrooksT@aol.com

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Stranger Things 4 (May 27th) on Netflix already out. “Jurassic World: Dominion” is out June 10th. That’s just the tip of the proverbial iceberg. Bottom line, I think It’s going to be a great summer for movies.

On TV and streaming, I finally had the opportunity to watch “Wandavision” on Disney Plus since I last wrote.

Now, I’m not the world’s biggest MCU fan, but I certainly enjoyed the performances of Elizabeth Olsen & Paul Bettany in the lead roles. Kathryn Hahn & Kat Dennings were outstanding in supporting roles. If anything Marvel is your thing, I would certainly recommend “Wandavision”.

My girlfriend and I also decided to watch “Pam & Tommy” on Hulu.

First off, I should say the eight-episode dark comedy is intended for mature audiences only. With that said, it was pretty fascinating to watch a dramatization of a time before anyone knew what the internet was capable of. For example, I forgot that AltaVista was the original search engine that everyone used way before anyone knew what Google was. What’s funny is, if you ask the youth of today, they’ll ask you what Google is and usually answer “is that like Siri?”

Before I close, I do want to acknowledge that by the time you read this, season 4 of “Stranger Things” will have finally dropped on Netflix. Well, part one of Season 4. The plan is to release

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the first seven episodes from season 4 on May 27th, and then the final two episodes of the series will drop on July 1st. It didn’t take me very long to fall in love with the characters from Hawkins back in 2016 when the series

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Local Luminaries program shines light on community leaders

By Krystle J Bailey

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ocal Luminaries is a monthly series created in 2019 to shine light on local community members making a difference. The Leadership Studio sponsored event is hosted by Christian Correa and features a different topic of discussion along with new panel members every month. From topics such as careers in the arts to addiction and recovery, local luminaries provide a platform for community members to discuss the hard topics in a safe environment.

“Local Luminaries was a diverse panel of inspiring individuals who each shared experiences that made everyone in attendance think, laugh, and even cry,” explains Randi Meekins, local artist and Local Luminaries attendee.

The idea for Local Luminaries was inspired by a college program that invited students to travel to new locations, interviewing people about their lives and what inspires them. Correa, who was a participant in that colllege program, aims to flip that concept on

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its head by bringing inspiring people together in one room.

“When you live here, your role models don’t necessarily live here,” explains Correa. “It’s easy to notice the athletes and rockstars but people in the community are doing meaningful things and important work for our community.”

Local Luminaries puts the spotlight on those people. The Leadership Studio on Tennessee Avenue in Atlantic City is home to the monthly panel, along with several other community-focused programs including yoga for recovery and programs for moms and babies. The Leadership Studio exists with an intention to advance the physical, energetic, economic, and spiritual growth of Atlantic City’s residents through programming and partnerships.The Local Luminaries series is a significant contribution to that mission, offering an opportunity for education, growth, and expansion in our community.

“I want people who are in the area to be able to go somewhere where they can learn,” shares Correa about the Local Luminaries discussion panels.

This month’s topic focused on Community Development Corporations or CDCs. These local, neighborhood driven organizations offer opportunities for economic development, social services, community safety, and civic pride. The CDC panel on May 25th invited leaders from the four Atlantic City CDC’s to come together in order to inform, educate,

and inspire. Panel members included Elizabeth Terenick (Chelsea CDC), Michael Cagno (Duckdown CDC), Victor Moreno (Inlet CDC), and Jim Rutala of Rutala Associates.

The evening centered on celebrating these individuals for their community efforts as well as educating attendees about CDCs, how they work, what they offer, and how to get involved.

On June 22nd, the next Local Luminaries event will take place at The Leadership Studio.

Next month’s topic will center around healthy eating and food accessibility.

Follow The Leadership Studio on social media for upcoming dates, times, panel members and information.

“There is so much media around Atlantic City that holds negative connotations without any willingness to jump in and fix things,” shares Correa.

“But there are people doing their part. They’re doing the work, showing up, and creating opportunities that benefit the community. This is about those people.”

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Memorial Day recipes that’ll taste like summer at the beach

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t’s almost June and after months and months of shivering and standing by the fire, summer is knocking at the door. Thousands will flock to the beach this Memorial Day weekend looking for delicious treats to fuel their fun.

Memorial Day tends to inspire traditional foods like hot dogs, funnel cakes, and barbeque chicken, but mixing things up will brighten up your party and crown you as the “host with the most.” Here are three Memorial Weekend recipes that’ll pop with seasonal bliss and summery flavors:

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In a large bowl, mix together flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt.

Slowly add dry ingredients with the wet ingredients in batches, mixing on low speed. Continue until evenly mixed and the batter is thick and crumbly. Do not overwork the dough!

Cover and let the dough rest overnight. ‘ After the dough has rested for at least eight hours, use a rolling pin to roll out the dough into a rectangle, 8 inches by 5 inches. Stamp out biscuits using a cookie cutter or circular mold and place each biscuit on a baking sheet. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.

Brush each biscuit with melted butter and place in the oven for 20 minutes.

Pour remaining heavy cream into a clean stand mixer. Add ¼ cup of raw sugar and mix on high for five minutes, until the cream makes stiff peaks. Place in an icing bag and refrigerate until ready to serve.

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Remove biscuits from the oven and let cool. When ready to serve, place in a bowl one biscuit, topping with strawberries and whipped cream. Enjoy!

Watermelon Feta Salad

Ingredients: ● Half of a large watermelon, seedless

Ingredients: ● 1 pound of extra large shrimp, cleaned and deveined ● 8 cloves of garlic, crushed ● 2 teaspoons of chopped Mexican cilantro ● ½ large yellow onion, diced ● 4 tablespoons of dry white wine ● 2 tablespoons of lime juice ● Salt ● Pepper In a ziploc bag or tupperware container, add uncooked shrimp, garlic, onion, cilantro, white wine, lime juice and salt and pepper. Rub the marinade over the shrimp and close the container, letting rest for 2 hours before serving.

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Every body is a beach body Moms Vibe:

By Krystle J. Bailey

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ummer is for the living.

As you get ready to pull out the swimsuits this weekend for the unofficial start of summer, remember that your body is already beach worthy. Every body is a beach body. No matter how much quarantine weight you did or didn’t gain or how many stretch marks decorate your tummy, your body is perfect.

The age of crash diets, body shaming, and lack of self worth are behind us. This is a new age where as women, we choose to empower ourselves and each other to “just wear the suit.” Just wear the bathing suit, the outfit, the tank top, the shorts. It’s hot and you deserve to have the sunrays kiss your skin as much as anybody else. You deserve to be in the pictures with

your children and enjoying all that summer has to offer.

Over the years, I’ve worn a wide

range of different sizes, have been through multiple changes in my body, and have worn countless bathing suit styles. In each stage of my life, the most comfortable bathing suit I’ve worn has nothing to do with how high the waistband is, how much skin it covers, or the current seasonal style. The most comfortable bathing suit I’ve ever put on wasn’t about the bathing suit itself but everything to do with how I viewed myself. When I stopped worrying about what other people think and poured my energy into enjoying my summer, that’s when I felt the most beautiful. Beauty comes from within. When you let go of the fear, shame, and self doubt, you are able to set yourself free to become the most authentic version of yourself.

We made it through another winter, beat the seasonal mood swings, and have stepped into Summer

2022. Now is the time. The only person worried about what your body looks like is YOU. Everyone else is too worried about their own bodies, lives, and troubles. So leave the worry behind, put on the suit, and step out this summer in confidence.

I’ll leave you with this poem that I bring out each year as a reminder that we are so much more than our physical bodies.

Dont try to fix me, I'm not broken I dont need a cream or a cleanse To undo the marks of my journey.

I dont need a quick fix or magic For me to love who I am with certainty Dont try to fix me, I'm not broken.

I dont need to shrink my hips Or fill my lips I dont need injections Or suctions from my mid section I dont need their interjection For me to love my reflection.

Dont try to fix me, I'm not broken.

I dont need to Shrink it Fill it Tuck it Dye it Lengthen it Cover it Fake it Or shake it For me to feel ….beautiful.

I dont need to give back the souvenirs Of a life well traveled because the media tells me lies Like: A changing body is only good if its shrinking.

Like: moms shouldn't look like they're actually moms.

Like: grey hair is a bad thing Like: smile lines must be filled in Like: THIS body isn't ALREADY beach ready.

Dont try to fix me, I'm not broken And neither are you Your smile shows your character Your laugh lights up a room Your body is a wonderland Your presence sings a beautiful tune Your story is uniquely your own Your scars are marks of victory , there is no shame in letting them be shown.

Your voice is important Allow it to be spoken You dont need to be fixed You are not broken.

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appy Belated World Bee Day! No need to worry if you missed the special day, you can still commemorate it by planting a pollinator garden. Back in 2016, the Republic of Slovenia proposed to celebrate World Bee Day to the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations. The following year, the UN General assembly unanimously proclaimed May 20 as World Bee Day to be celebrated each year. According to the fao.org website, observing the day raises “awareness on the essential role bees and other pollinators play in keeping people and the planet healthy, and on the many challenges they face today.” This year’s theme

was “Bee Engaged: Celebrating the diversity of bees and beekeeping systems.” The FAO featured the event virtually to “raise awareness on the importance of the wide variety of bees and sustainable beekeeping systems, the threats and challenges they face and their contributions to livelihoods and food systems.”

Why not join the celebration by planting a pollinator garden?

When planning your pollinator garden, keep in mind that pollinators will need a variety of plants that produce nectar and pollen during spring, summer, and fall. Serviceberry trees and shrubs are among the first trees to bloom, providing bees with an early source of nectar and pollen. They also provide visual interest in all four seasons, making it an attractive choice for your landscape. Pussy willows are the very picture of spring and have stamens loaded with pollen. I often insert cut branches of pussy willows in the center of spring container arrangements. Fresh healthy cuttings will sprout in the soil. Once you see

new leaves forming, it will probably be time to change out your spring flowers for summer ones. Plant the pussy willows in your garden and you will have a ready supply for the following spring. Of course, the multitude of early spring-flowering bulbs such as winter aconite, scilla, snowdrops, and grape hyacinths will provide beauty to your garden and will be a welcome sight to bees and other early pollinators. As spring gives way to summer, certain plants will succumb to the heat and new flowers will need

to take their place. Once all fear of frost is gone, you can plant summer bloomers that will nourish hungry bees and butterflies.

Perennials like salvia, bee balm (monarda), coneflowers (echinacea), anise hyssop (Agastache), and catmint will have your garden buzzing with joy. When fall arrives, be sure to provide your pollinators with flowers that will carry them through the season.

Goldenrod, purple asters, sedum autumn joy, milkweed, Joe Pye weed, and sunflowers will sustain pollinators through fall.

Though we are focusing on bees as pollinators, we love attracting butterflies to the garden as well. Keep in mind that while adult butterflies are interested in a variety of flowers for themselves, when it comes to laying eggs, they look for specific plants to host their caterpillar babies. If you want to create a habitat for them, plant the correct host plants in your pollinator garden. Most of us know that milkweed is the only host plant for monarch butterfly caterpillars, but other butterfly caterpillars depend

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on specific types of plants. Greater If you missed World Bee Day, you spangled fritillaries look similar to can look forward to National Pollimonarchs but these fritillary caternator Week from June 20-26 and National Honey Bee Day on pillars depend upon violets as their only host plant.

August 20. That would be Black swallow tail a lot of Hallmark cards butterfly caterpilto write! Instead you lars aren’t quite can use the days as as selective and a reminder of our will eat parsley, reliance on bees Queen Anne’s and other pollilace, fennel, and nators for our dill. food sources.

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Eight new dining and entertainment venues to open at Tropicana Going Places with Dina Guzzardo

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ropicana (2831 Boardwalk) has been an iconic destination in Atlantic City for more than 40 years, having celebrated the landmark anniversary last year. The casino-hotel boasts 24-hour gaming on Atlantic City’s famed Boardwalk. With just under 2,400 hotel rooms, a 200,000-square-foot entertainment complex known as “The Quarter”, and countless restaurants, shops, bars, and even an IMAX theatre, Tropicana is expanding its offerings by

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introducing eight new entertainment venues later this year.

Tropicana is owned and operated

by Caesars Entertainment, and the new developments are part of the group’s commitment to invest $400 million into its Atlantic City resorts (which also include Caesars Atlantic City and Harrah’s Resort Atlantic City).

“We are excited to double-down on our commitment to the Atlantic City market by raising the bar this year, introducing new dining, entertainment, and gaming experiences to our guests at Tropicana Atlantic City,” explained John Koster, Regional President for Caesars Entertainment’s Eastern Division.

On the list of new restaurants is

Wild Honey Smokehouse and Tavern, which opened just recently. Their menu focuses on four main indulgences: beer, BBQ, bourbon, and music.

They serve up a variety of housesmoked BBQ and American comfort foods, all infused with their special ingredient, wild honey. Featuring food from all your favorite BBQ destinations, their plates are sure to satisfy your tastebuds whatever your preferred style. From Texas to South Carolina, they have all the bases covered.

A quick glance at the menu and several dishes instantly stand out, including the “Big Ass biscuit and cornbread combo”, brisket sandwich, and the “Big West Texas Beef Rib 12-Hour Smoke Falling off the Bone”. Even the

name is a mouthful. For the non-meat eaters like myself, go for the meatless crispy “chicken” sandwich, served with their secret sauce. Then, wash it all down with one of their double-barrel smoked cocktails or a draft cold beer, whilst listening to live music.

Journey out to the Far East at Ossu Japanese Tavern, which features contemporary small plates, yakitori (meat skewers), sushi, and more. Set to open this coming Memorial Day Weekend, you will want to sample some of their expertly curated dishes. Their small plates include Okonomiyaki fries, Kani (crab) croquettes, gyoza, and even tuna poke nachos. The yakitori options comprise pork belly, chicken, wagyu sirloin, and more. They also have a selection of classic and contemporary ramen dishes, sushi rolls, and fresh fish. Accompanied by a signature cocktail or glass of sake, and you are in for a special night.

Straight out of the Midwest, Hash House A Go Go serves twisted farm food and crafted cocktails and has been doing so for more than two decades. A must try is Andy’s World Famous Sage Fried Chicken, which is their most popular meal. Their farm fresh free range chicken breast is perfectly fried in cornstarch, fresh sage, corn flakes, and a house spice blend, then served with waffles, smoked bacon, market tomato, and a fresh rosemary garnish. For the sweet tooth, try the HH Big O’ Pancakes. Not for the faint of heart, these “steeringwheel-of-a-tractor” sized pancakes are traditionally served with fresh banana, brown sugar, farm butter, and maple syrup. They also have snickers, red velvet, butterscotch almond, and buttermilk flavors.

Taking inspiration from F. Scott Fitzgerald’s, “This Side of Paradise”, The Purple Zebra daiquiri bar has 7 different flavors which patrons can mix and match to create their own unique taste. The funky, fantastical wonderland-like design will have you feeling as though they are in a hallucinogenic state. Be sure to try their most popular drink, the “Peachy Keen.”

Gin Rickey will be your new favorite, fun hangout spot. This live music sing-along bar will feature dueling pianos and be located in The Quarter.

The space will be open 7 days a week with nightly live performances, and the dueling pianos will be featured Thursday-Sunday.

The Royce Social Hall is Tropicana’s answer to Lucky Snake at The Showboat. Combining an American Beer Hall with an adult rec room, you will

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be able to enjoy large format drinks, shareable food, and games such as ping pong, cornhole, and bowling seven nights a week. They will feature regular 21+ nights for a more sophisticated (or not) vibe. The space is set to debut in The Quarter this fall.

Il Verdi is one of the top overall restaurants in Atlantic City, offering delicious and authentic Italian cuisine for over 40 years at the Tropicana. With such a strong and consistent reputation, the restaurant is branching out to offer an incredible beachfront location with design influence from the Amalfi region of Italy and stunning ocean views. Their award-winning restaurant features a selection of hot and cold antipasti, soups, salads, paspastaish, and meat entrees. Make sure to try their Cavatelli Granchio – handmade ricotta cavatelli baked with jumbo lump crabmeat, cherry tomatoes, parmesan, pancetta, and semolina bread crumbs – paired with an authentic Italian wine.

Finally, Hawthorne and Cork is an intimate and refined new signature

bar and lounge. The venue will feature bespoke cocktails, fine wines, and spirits with personalized service. A full menu has not been released yet but expects to see the classics when it opens this fall.

The machines will also be undergoing a facelift, with 240 new games with 200 new titles set to feature on the floor. These upgrades and changes are set to solidify Tropicana’s position as a leading entertainment destination on the east coast. Be sure to check their social media (@tropicanaac) and website (https://www.tropicana. net/) to stay up to date with the latest information Dina Guzzardo is the President and Executive Promoter of Dina Media Group LLC. Dina Media Group is an innovative cutting edge event production and marketing company that produces and promotes large events as well as a talent agency that manages some incredible talent. www.dinamediagroup.com

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ou may be reading this column relaxing on one of our scores of inviting beaches up and down the Jersey Shore. Wherever you find yourself, if you’re like me, you find it hard to believe that another summer season is underway. Now I realize it isn’t offi-

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There are thousands upon thousands of people who spend their hard earned money to travel to our region for one or two weeks a year to experience what many of us have in our own backyard and can take for granted. In fact, you may be one of those thousands.

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The Ocean City Beach Patrol's annual tryout for new lifeguards will be held on June 4, 2022. In the event of inclement weather, the tryout would be pushed to June 5.

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Nashville North art gallery is located at 210 New road in Linwood.

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temporary artist from Southern New Jersey. He has worked to develop his style over the past few years, which continues to evolve with each piece he creates. Since his start as a realist painter, his style has morphed into what is known as “New Pop Realism” or “Spontaneous Realism”.

His subject matter focuses primarily on the celebrities, musicians, and other iconic figures who have impacted his life. His goal is to capture the emotion and current state of the subject using vibrant colors–both warm and cool—in order to better captivate the viewer. Tim has several artistic influences, including local South Jersey artist Mike Bell, street artist David

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Buying and selling a home at the same time Real Estate Matters

By Elisa Jo Eagan

E

ach real estate transaction comes with its own set of challenges; but buying and selling a home at the same time compounds these challenges.

The addition of time constraints and another set of buyers and sellers increases the need for appropriate expectations, patience, and perseverance. Proper planning and preparation is key to a successful conclusion for both transactions.

Planning Ahead You have heard people say, “The destination is not as important as the journey.” However, in the case of buying and selling a home at the same time, in many ways the opposite is true. It is important for you to keep the end goal in mind while at the same time detaching a bit from the process. There will no doubt be

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Building a great team will help you put together a successful plan for your sale and purchase. What follows is a list of the professionals you will be working with. Communicate with them early and often to keep your process moving toward the finish line.

Working With Your Real Estate Agent Your real estate agent can help you develop a clear idea of your needs and expectations for the process. Everything will be time-sensitive, but if you are under severe time pressure, it is important to be clear about your timeline.

If your purchase will be out of the area, in another market, or out of state, allow your agent to refer you to a qualified agent in the new area where you will be relocating. Their coordination and cooperation will be vital to the smooth running of the process.

Right Pricing of Your Current Home Of course you will want to sell your current home for the highest possible price as quickly as possible.

That means that you will need to right-price your home rather than

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Most home buyers typically search for homes in pricing increments of $25,000 to $50,000. If it is suggested that the approximate value of your home is up to $250,000, you would be best to list at or below that price.

This will create increased buyer interest and activity in your home and it will, in most cases, get closer to or above asking price. In some cases, depending on your specific home and location, you may get offers above your asking price and get top-dollar for your home.

Talk to your real estate agent about a price that is fair, but also encourages buyer interest and enthusiasm.

Searching for Your New Home You will want to keep your timeline in mind when searching for your new home. That may mean that you will need to put more time into your home search or be a bit more flexible in your requirements. If you are looking to sell and buy your dream home, you may want to put in place a longer process, with a stopover into a short-term rental property, to buy you some extra time.

Working With Your Lender You will need to spend time talking with your lender about how your financing will work when you are freeing up money from the sale of your current home to purchase your new one. Depending on your financial situation, you may need to close on your current home before initiating financing on your next home, or you may need to qualify for both mortgages simultaneously.

There are loan products available that can help you obtain the equity in your current home in order to purchase your new home, and then pay the temporary bridge loan off when you close. While this may make the transition possible, it can also put you in a bind if the sale of your current home falls through or is delayed.

Talk with your lender about your risk tolerance in this regard, and find out which option will work best for you.

Working With Your Title Company Depending on the location of the two properties, you may be able to close using the same title company on your sale and your purchase.

Alternatively, you may be able to conduct closing by having the closing documents sent to you by mail to be signed and notarized for your convenience.

Working With Your Movers Unlike a standard move, you may need to have your household goods packed and stored for a while before they arrive at your new home. You may need to have a portion of your items stored and a portion of your items moved to a short-term rental.

Talk to your movers about your options so they can help you determine the most cost-effective and most efficient way of facilitating the particulars of your move.

Short-term Lease Options You may have visions of a same-day sale and purchase. While this does happen, it requires everything to proceed perfectly with the buyers and sellers on both sides of two different transactions, as well as with both lenders involved. Just in case this does not occur, it is a smart idea to put a backup plan in place.

If you need more time between closings, you may want to rent month to month or stay in a short-term rental that is furnished while your belongings are stored until your new home is ready for occupancy.

Rent Back Your Current Home If you know when your new home will be ready, it may be possible to negotiate a rent-back on your current home. This can be done as a courtesy from the buyers of your home for a period of one day, one week, one month or for several months, depending on your needs and the flexibility and preferences of the buyers who are purchasing your home.

The goal is to make buying and selling at the same time a successful seamless move, based on your individual wants and needs Remember to honor our military and all who have sacrificed their lives and served our country this Memorial Day week.

With warm regards.

Ask Elisa for guidance and advice for all of your real estate needs. For more questions, information and advice contact Elisa Jo Eagan “The Real Estate Godmother” at 609-703-0432.

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The Benefits of Preplanning Your Funeral, part 5

By Andrew Hoffman

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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. The next step, and in my opinion, the biggest reason to prearrange in the first place, which is to prefund your prearrangement.

Making a payment on your funeral arrangements freezes the costs and prepares for a possible Medicaid situation.

I first want to talk about two funding options that are not the best way to go. The first is a burial trust or burial CD through a bank.

Basically, you go to a bank with a certain amount of money and you either place that money in an account or CD with the intent that this money is meant for your funeral services.

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This is not the best option because you can always get to it to spend it on something else. It is considered and asset so if you need to qualify for Medicaid and it will count against you.

The other option that a lot of people use is personal life insurance.

Most life insurance mentions the funeral expenses as a benefit. Now I am not saying that life insurance is a bad investment if you are trying to make sure your kids can afford to go to school or to pay off the loan to the bank for your house if you suddenly pass away. However, if the life insurance policy is being bought solely with the intention that it is to be used to pay your funeral expenses, then (in my professional opinion) it is a poor investment. Why? Because when you take out a regular personal life insurance policy you are not getting the benefit of freezing the costs of the funeral. Yes, you are making sure some money is set aside for your funeral services, but this money can be liquidated at any time due to a Medicaid spend down and again it does not freeze your funeral costs, that would happen if you went through a reputable funeral home.

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o you ever find yourself at a loss for words? Do you ever experience something so tragic or beautiful or cruel that you are left speechless?

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by Jm strives to put words to the difficult parts of life in order to help people work through difficult moments in their lives.

Mueller has always been drawn to words. In high school, her English teacher Mr. Emra challenged her class to keep a daily journal for the year. At the end of the year, he asked his students to title their journal. Mueller called her “the Sound of Silence.” Although her peers mocked her for naming her entries after a popular song, Mueller defended her choice with these words, “the words are loud and quiet at the same time.”

After graduating from high school in Lake Hiawatha, Mueller started a band and performed original songs in New York and Philadelphia. She and her bandmates would write about love, romance and hope. “Little Angel,” one of Mueller’s favorite songs, tells the story of a woman in Newark named Joan who would care for impoverished children in her neighborhood. Mueller had a soft spot for children, even producing two children’s albums towards the end of her music career.

Mueller settled down and met her partner, Robyn, and worked as a kindergarten teacher in her hometown.

Then, in March 2020, the pandemic hit. Everyone was forced to quarantine in their homes while medical professionals and other essential workers battled the virus while providing important services to communities.

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