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A ugust has a distinct feel that awakens all the sens es. I don’t need a calendar to recognize when the last month of summer has arrived. Every evening, I walk our dogs along the winding roads of our neighborhood. the sky glows gold en with pink and purple hues, and the moon shyly peeks through the clouds. We walk cautiously past the groups of rabbits (affectionately known by my family as "fluffles") chewing on clover, hoping that our dogs don’t notice and scare them off.We wave to our neighbors, whose children are playing on the grass. Fireflies flicker their light to the beat of the crickets’ low hum. My favorite tree, the Crepe Myrtles, are in full bloom with shades of magenta filling the neighborhood.
Celebrating Life at The Southern NJ Shore Look for our next Deadline August 22issue August 25 Advertising Inquiries (609)334-1691 Shorelocalads@gmail.com Issue 208 Established 2016 The opinions expressed by our columnists are independent of Shore Local's owners, staff and advertisers. Follow us on O ce - (609) 788-4812 Cover photo of Carter Doorly by Dawn Doorly. Publisher– Bob Fertsch (609) 334-1691 shorelocalads@gmail.com Executive Editor - Cindy Christy Fertsch (609) 705-5323 shorelocalcindy@gmail.com Copy Editors - James FitzPatrick, Holly Fertsch Staff Writer - Sarah Fertsch Digital Marketing Director - Marc Berman Web Designer - Holly Martin Contributors – Charles Eberson, Dina Guzzardo, Raymond Tyler, Dan Skeldon, Tammy Thornton, Rich Baehrle, Steffen Klenk, Nancy Adler, Donald B. Kravitz, Joe Massaglia, Pete Thompson, Fred Miller, Krystle J. Bailey, Brian Cahill, Jeff Whitaker, Holly Martin, Elisa Jo Eagan, Andrew Hoffman, Jerry Kanefsky Atlantic County edition cover by Tech. Sgt. Matt Hecht, NJ Air National Guard. Ocean City edition cover by Cindy Fertsch. or More News, Features, Vi deo andPodcasts at www.ShoreLocalNews.com An ariel view of the TidalWave Country Fest in Atlantic City on Saturday, Aug. 13 Photo by Tom Briglia/PhotoGraphics 4 August 18, 2022
From the Editor
Make the last weeks of summer glorious
I know it’s late summer because of the baby clams at the water's edge as I stand on the beach. I contemplate whether to purchase a cherry water ice when I hear the ding of the ice cream man’s bell. My family is tossing a ball around on the hard, wet sand as my adult daughter reads her beach book with her feet dangling above the water’s reach, chair perched slightly ahead of the lifeguard’s stand.My basil plant is tall and wide, covered with little green leaves. I harvested them to make pesto for tonight’s pasta dinner. teary eyed parents are returning from dropping their children off at college. school supplies are front and center in all the stores with "Back to school" signs plastered as far as the eye can see. It's true, summer is winding down. However, we still have a few glorious weeks left with some of the area's greatest events still to come. the united states Air Force thun derbirds will soon be landing in Egg Harbor township at the 177th Fighter Wing for the Atlantic City Airshow on August 24. It’s the largest mid-week airshow in the country, drawing over 100,000 people to the Atlantic City Boardwalk. For more information and a full schedule of the day's events, go to page 10. the 40th anniversary of the film ing of "Eddie and the Cruisers" in somers Point is approaching. tony Marts Presents is going all out with an All-star Concert and celebration. Last weekend’s inaugural tidal Wave Music Festival on the beach in Atlantic City brought some of the na tion’s hottest country artists. Check out the images of that extraordinary event on pages 46-48. As we move towards the final weeks of August, I remind myself and encourage you to make time to enjoy it. Dip your toes in the ocean, go rafting down a river or see that band you’ve been talking about. We still have a couple weeks to have adventures and make memories with our loved ones. thank you for picking up this issue of shore Local. Please take a look at the advertisers featured in this news magazine and give them some love. Many of them offer the finest services and goods, plus some unique ways to make memories at the Jersey shore. &CindyLove,
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Weather By Dan Skeldon T he clock is ticking on the summer of 2022, with Labor Day right around the corner. And for south Jersey, it will most notably go down as a warmer than average and drier than average summer, with more cold ocean water than we’d like to see off of our beaches during the worst of the heat and humidity. But the hottest stretch of the summer is likely behind us, when 18 of 23 days were above 90 degrees between July 18th and August 9th. Our attention will now likely turn to the increasing dryness, not only in s outh Jersey but throughout the entire Northeast Corridor from Del aware to New England, where it’s at best abnormally dry and at worst an extreme drought. For south Jersey, it’s thankfully the former, as we’re classified as “ab normally dry” on the weekly drought monitor map, which looks at rainfall, soil moisture, and other factors when assessing just how dry an area is. to our north over North Jersey and to our south over lower Delaware, there is a “moderate drought”, the first of five drought stages that start at moderate and progress to severe, extreme, and finally exceptional. While the latter two are all too com mon out west but fairly rare here on the East Coast, parts of Massachusetts and Rhode Island indeed find themselves in a rare “extreme drought” in the latest update, with rainfall deficits over 10 inches in the last six We’remonths.notfaring nearly that bad here in south Jer sey, but it has been dry of late. Our rainfall deficit for the summer at the Atlantic City International Airport is around 3 inches. But eastern Atlantic County also got a very localized 3 to 4 inches of rain during some flash flood inducing thunderstorms on July 25th. Outside of areas struck by those storms, it’s been even drier and rainfall deficits are higher, 5 to 6 inches in spots. Keep in mind summer is often one of the wetter times of the year in south Jersey, as warmer and hu mid air carries more moisture, and downpour producing thunderstorms are more common. While we’ve been hot and humid throughout the sum mer, thunderstorms haven’t been as common as normal, hence the drier overall pattern. As we head into fall, it’s naturally a drier time of year, and often the dry, comfy, and pleasant weather of september and October is why it’s on the top of many of our lists (myself included) as the best time of the year at the shore. But barring any tropical mischief, summer dry spells don’t usually get better and often worsen in the early fall. Of course, as past columns have addressed, we’re still forecasting an above average hurricane season, with more storms than normal expected in the Atlantic from late August through October. As the remnants of Ida so tragically proved last year (10 inches of rain in a matter of hours in spots), tropical systems can put a big dent or even end dry spells. But it comes with a price that’s often too steep to pay for the needed rain, and it’s better to make up the rain an inch or two at a time with a few good steady soakings. Whether or not the tropics heat up is yet to be determined. so what if the dryness persists, or the North Jersey or Delaware drought expands into our backyards? Well, increasingly brown lawns are usually the most common sign. Ex pect higher water bills for those with flower or vegetable gardens, and in creased irrigation costs for farmers to keep their crops watered. trees can show a little of faint premature color, due to the stress of the dry weather, and even experience a little early loss of leaves. If the dryness continues into the fall foliage season, the intensity and duration of the color can also be impacted. But let’s not get too far ahead of ourselves. Water restrictions aren’t immedi ately likely, as it takes a while to get into a drought and to get to that point. Of course, it normally takes a while to get out of a drought too once we are there too. While the Northeast and especially the western half of the country wrangle with drought, areas in between deal with once-in-a-lifetime flash flooding, like recent floods in Kentucky and West Virginia illustrate. Interna tionally, drought has enveloped much of Europe, as rivers dry up during one of the hottest and driest summers on srecord.oyes, it could be much worse here in s outh Jersey. But remem ber that both increased droughts and floods are another result of our changing climate, one that we’ll have to adapt to as we’re capable of seeing both here at home. For Atlantic and Cape May counties, it’s an extreme flood that is more likely than an ex treme drought, as much as we hope that we won’t have to contend with either for decades to come. 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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Sea Isle City has prohibited shark fishing on its beaches, even if the catch is released.
Sea Isle adopts shark fishing ban
By Sarah Fertsch Staff Writer L ast month, s ea Isle City got some unwanted media attention when the story of a fisherman catching a seven-foot sand tiger shark off the beach went viral. City officials are taking steps to make sure it never happensMultipleagain.large sharks have been caught off sea Isle City beaches, so the city is taking action to maintain safety and avoid controversy. During a City Council meeting Aug. 8, Mayor Leonard Desiderio announced that the city will amend rules and regulations to prohibit shark fishing on or near the beaches - and within 600 feet of the shoreline. the ban will remain in effect until a new set of rules can be established. By shark fishing, the city means any attempt to target or harvest sharks from the sand or any struc ture built upon sand, like a fishing pier, jetty or bridge. It will also be illegal if a fisherman chums the water (baiting with blood or fish parts to attract sharks), or using drones to assist in shark fishing. "the city will contact the local fish ing community and the surfing com munity to look at long-term solutions to shark fishing off the city shore to ensure reasonable regulations pro moting the continued long-term, har monious sharing of surfing and fishing beaches by the stakeholders in these desired beach activities," Desiderio wrote in a sea Isle City newsletter. City officials note that pulling a shark onto the sand and then releas ing it into the ocean disrupts ecosys tems and draws dangerous creatures in close proximity to swimmers, surfers and other beachgoers. Ad ditionally, the social media attention can make tourists wary of staying on thePJisland.Braun, a Realtor working in Washington, D.C., Maryland and Vir ginia, received more than 350 likes on Instagram for a photo on the sea Isle beach holding open a sand tiger shark’s mouth. He shared his experi ence on “Fox and Friends,” claiming that his catch attracted crowds of over 200 people. “Everyone's obvi ously happy to see a healthy release and snap a couple photos," said Braun.
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“Books and movies depict sharks as bloodthirsty killers, but sharks only kill about 10 people per year worldwide,” said Reynolds. “In con trast, humans deliberately kill 100 million sharks per year as trophies or for body parts, like teeth. Instead of being afraid of sharks, we need to respect and protect them.”
New Jersey waters are home to several shark nurseries - natural sanc tuaries where sharks reproduce and raise their pups without the danger of fishing or poaching. Juvenile sharks tend to stay near where they were raised to feed and avoid potential predators. there are smooth dogfish shark sanctuaries in the New Jersey tidal estuaries of Little Egg Harbor and g reat Bay, near Atlantic City. statewide, intentional fishing of great whites, sandbar, angel, and dusky sharks is prohibited. u nfor tunately, the DEP cannot prosecute illegal fishermen because when questioned on their target, anglers routinely claim to be seeking other species, like bluefish. s and tigers, like the one Braun caught, can swim close to shore look ing for fish, and are common along most of the popular, sandy beaches up and down the Atlantic Coast. On Long Island, the sand tiger has been blamed for recent attacks - experts say those sharks are juveniles chasing bait fish and mistakenly biting feet. None of the injuries have been deadly. Another sand tiger shark was found dead last month on the 12th Avenue beach in Longport, where an early morning beach walker spotted the animal with its belly gashed open. "It looks like someone intention ally opened the animal post-mortem, likely after it was already on the beach," said Dr. Harley Newton, the chief veterinarian at OCEARCH, a shark research team who witnessed theRecreationalevent. and commercial an glers are required by law to release any accidental or incidental shark catches or risk being fined up to $1,250 by sea Isle City, and more by the state of New Jersey. Yet, with out proper enforcement, fishermen will continue to bait, catch and even keep sharks caught on local beaches. At least there will be fewer photos posted on social media. Sarah Fertsch was born and raised in Egg Harbor Township, and holds a dual degree in public relations and political science. Prior to joining Shore Local full-time, she worked at a CSPAN affiliate, writing about Pennsylvania legislation. When she isn't writing, Sarah enjoys painting, horseback riding, and Crossfit. catch a sand tiger shark on 78th Street Beach in Sea Isle.
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According to the s ave Coastal Wildlife Foundation, tens of species of sharks either dwell in waters off the coast of New Jersey, or travel up and down the Eastern seaboard in search of food and mates. Makos, hammerheads, bulls, tigers, thresh ers, dogfish, whale sharks and even great whites can either be found seasonally or year-round off our coast. Experts say an uptick in shark populations can be traced to efforts to protect harbor seals, a main food source for various shark species. Joseph Reynolds, the founder and president of save Coastal Wildlife, says that sharks, like humans, have an intrinsic right to exist.
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Featuring Free Spectacular Views of the Show from Atlantic City Beaches and Boardwalks, Along with the Return of the Veterans Resource Row T he Atlantic City Airshow is the world’s premier midweek beachfront air show, drawing more than 500,000 spectators annually. It's set to take to the skies above Atlantic City’s beaches on Wednesday, Aug. 24 starting at 11 a.m. this year’s star-studded Airshow lineup includes the return of major military acts like the u s . Army gold en Knights, the u s .A.F. thunderbirds, and the long-awaited reappearance of the u s . Navy’s F/A-18 super Hor net “Rhino” East Coast Demo team, as well as civilian acts, including Chris thomas Airshows, Paul Dougherty Airshows, Full t hrottle Formation team, and Jim Beasley. “ t his year’s lineup of perform ers is second to none,” said g reater Atlantic City Chamber President Michael Chait and organizer for this year’s Airshow. “You have both mili tary and civilian acts that are among the best in the country soaring to our beaches right here in the garden state – we promise that this will be our best show to date!”
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Get Hooked on Reading From bestsellers for the beach to young adult book clubs and story time yoga, the Ocean City Free Public Library has everything you need to instill and nourish a love of reading. Drop in for in-person events, catch our virtual programming, or reel in a wealth of digital content such as Hoopla, Overdrive, and NewsBank. -IN-PERSON EDUCATIONAL EVENTS AND ENTERTAINMENT -SUMMER READING PROGRAM FOR ALL AGES -VIRTUAL PROGRAMS -FREE DIGITAL CONTENT CHECK OUT OUR APP Visit our website and click “Newsletter Sign Up” for the latest news on our events and programs. OCEAN CITY FREE LIBRARYPUBLIC www.oceancitylibrary.org 1735 Simpson Ave. | (609) 399-2434 LIBRARY HOURS IN-PERSON Mon.-Fri. 9am-9pm Sat. 9am-5pm Sun. 11am-5pm CURBSIDE PICKUP Mon.-Fri. 9am-6pm Sat. 9am-5pm Sun. 11am-5pm Visit OceanCityLibrary.org for a complete list of resources, policies, and procedures. The fun of reading, brought outdoors Ocean City park hosts Storywalk® I magine combining outdoor fun and movement with reading. You can do just that with the Ocean City Library and City's new initiative, Dive Into Read ing with an Ocean! Waves for All storyWalk®,theexperience is a creative ex ploration of the ocean’s history, its unique characteristics, and the crea tures that consider it home. Written by stacy McAnulty and illustrated by David Litchfield, the story has been transformed into signs, allowing you to read the story while you walk through the Lake Memorial Park, at 407 Wesley Avenue, Ocean City. t he storyWalk® project was created by Anne Ferguson of Mont pelier, V t and developed in collab oration with the Kellogg-Hubbard Library. storyWalk® is a registered service mark owned by Ms. Fergu son. Pictured are Michael Allegreto, Jennifer Shirk, Mayor Jay Gillian, Karen Mahar, Kathryn Brown, Taimi Kelley and Maureen Edwards. Jennifer Shirk and Karen Mahar Local authors' book on display 12 August 18, 2022
Sunday, August 21st Katherine Jenkins with the Ocean City POPS ▶7:30pmOceanCity Music Pier 825 Boardwalk Welsh superstar Katherine Jenkins was crowned last year as “ the Biggest selling Classical Artist of the Century” by Classic FM. she cemented that title with her 14th No. 1 album on the classical charts. For tickets visit oceancityvacation. com/boxoffice. NJ
Thursday, August 18th Beyond Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience ▶Now – August 28th seminole Ballroom at Hard Rock 1000 Boardwalk, Atlantic City “Beyond Van g ogh: the Immersive Experience” will stay in Atlantic City for a limited engagement before moving across North America. Art lovers will have the op portunity to live this unique, unforgettable experience. Super American Circus ▶thursdays-sundaysshowboat801Boardwalk, Atlantic City the super American Circus is a 2-hour show that entertains audiences from start to finish, with performers from around the world. this modern spectacular circus showcases some of the best acts, bringing circus thrills and laughs for all ages, super power packed fun for the entire family. More information is available at www. superamericancircus.com.
Friday, August 19th Low Impact Beach Exercise ▶Fridays from 8-9am 6th street Beach Volleyball Courts Free. Bring a towel & a friend. Host ed by the Ocean City Aquatic & Fitness Center. For more information call (609) 398-6900. LuminoCity Dino Safari ▶Now – september 5th Lighthouse Park 35 s . Vermont Ave. AtlanticFridays-MondaysCity from 5-11pm. Lumi noCity Dinosaur safari is a unique and immersive experience that combines realistic dinosaur exhibitions and stun ning light sculptures. g et up-close and personal with 30+ life-sized dinosaurs in a thrilling experience – tyrannosaurus Rex, Velociraptors, triceratops, and more. Enter a world straight out of your wildest imagination as you step into an unforget table, spectacular night of lights. For a limited time in Atlantic City. tickets and information are available at luminocity festival.com. Saturday, August 20th Electronic Recycling Fundraiser ▶9am-12pmAtlanticCounty 4-H Fairgrounds 3210 Route 50, Mays Landing the Atlantic County 4-H’s Electronic Recycling Fundraiser is held the third sat urday of every month and hosted by the 4-H robotics club. to see the full list of accepted items, or for additional informa tion, visit ac4hfair.org.
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Thrilling Thursday Moonlight Movies ▶thursdays at 7:30pm g ranville and Huntington Avenue Beach,MoviesMargateareshown on the beach behind the Pavilion, between the bulkhead and dunes. Arrive at 6:30pm for our pre screening free fun activity. Movie begins at 7:30pm. Rain dates are Fridays. this week, enjoy a screening of the Meg (Pg 13) and giveaways from Wawa. Movies by the Sea at Deauville Inn ▶8:15pm201Willard Rd. strathmere Join Deauville Inn after sunset for Movies by the sea. Free Event. Bring your own beach chair or blanket. Free popcorn. Food, drinks and candy will be available for purchase. Movie will start after dusk. Visit the Deauville Inn Facebook page for updates on movies and times.
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28th Annual Donny Fund Day ▶4:30-10pmYachtClubof Pleasantville 344 E. Bay view Ave. Pleasantville the Donny and Johnny Fund Day is an open challenge for anyone who would like to navigate a three-mile course on Lakes Bay by kayak, paddleboard, su P, or wind surf. the event begins at 4:30pm, with the course opening at 6:15. this year will also feature the debut of their newest event: the Lou Paludi Paddle Challenge. Following, dinner will be served by Hannah g’s with live entertainment by tom Brett & Bill Felix. Registration is $40. Proceeds will benefit the Donny Fund to help kids with special needs. Learn more at thedonnyfund.org. Junior Miss Ocean City Pageant ▶7-9pmOceanCity Music Pier 825 Boardwalk scholarship pageant for girls ages 1216. Must live, attend Ocean City schools or be a property owner in Ocean City (parent). Junior Miss Ocean City 2022 Makenna Fleming will be on hand to crown her successor. Eddie Bruce: A Celebration of Tony Bennett featuring the Dean Schneider Trio ▶7:30pmgateway Playhouse 738 Bay Ave. somersEddiePointBruce’s salute to tony Bennett is passionate and authentic, performed with unparalleled musicality that has wowed everyone from the hardcore jazz broad casters at WRtI Radio to the one-time conductor of the Philly Pops. the reason for the success of his show is simple: the music is timeless. For tickets, please visit www.gatewaybythebay.org.
Saturday, August 27th South Jersey Players present Rumpelstiltskin ▶saturday, August 27th at 1pm & 3pm and sunday, August 28th at 2pm Community Presbyterian Church 1501 W. Brigantine Blvd. Brigantine Brigantine Lighthouse Players presents south Jersey Players’ Rumplestiltskin – a musical adaptation, written by Marlene May and Eileen Mandel. Audience age rangeL 2-12 years old. tickets are $12 per person, with group rates available. For reservations, call 347-920-6399. 2022
Wednesday Night Comedy Series: Steve Simeone ▶8pmVentnor square theatre 5211 Ventnor Ave.EnjoyVentnorlive comedy all summer long at Ventnor square theatre. this week, steve simeone takes the stage. tickets and in formation at squaretheatres.com.
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Tuesday, August 23rd Ocean City Beach Walk ▶tuesdays at 9am & Wednesdays at 59th6:30pmstreet & Central Avenue Enjoy a beach walk on the south End of Ocean City at the Entrance to Corsons Park. tickets may be purchased on-site. Adults $1.00; Children $.50. Senior Dance Society ▶tuesdays from 7:30-10pm somers Point Fire Co. #1 455 Bethel Rd. somers Point Enjoy live musical duos, social dancing, some line dances, dance mixers and light snacks. $10 per person. For more informa tion, contact Rita Voli at 609-408-3619.
Classic Film Night ▶6pmOcean City Library 1735 simpson Ave. OceanOceanCityCity Free Public Library hosts Classic Film Night, presented by Wally Brown, in the Chris Maloney theater. this week, enjoy a screening of the film Bullitt (1968). The Kenny Wayne Shepherd Band ▶7pmOcean City Music Pier 825 Boardwalk tickets available at ticketmaster. Pro duced by BRE Presents. Broadway on the Boardwalk ▶8pmKennedy Plaza 2498 Boardwalk, At lanticBroadwayCity on the Boardwalk is back with host Dena Blizzard. s ee the casts of today’s hottest Broadway musicals perform their biggest hits live. this week, the stars of the hit Broadway musical six perform their biggest hits.
Monday, August 22nd Yoga Beach Exercise ▶Mondays at 8am 6th street Beach Volleyball Courts, OceanFree.CityBring a towel and a friend. Host ed by the Ocean City Aquatic & Fitness Center. For more information call (609) 398-6900. Margate Cornhole Summer Competitive League ▶6-9pmtheMargate Cornhole League hosts its ten game regular season at host sponsor locations in Margate, including Ventura’s greenhouse, Bocca Coal Fired Pizza, Rob ert’s Place and Maynard’s Café. games will take place on Monday Night with matches starting every 30 minutes from 6-9. For more information, visit margatehasmore. com.
Friday, August 26th Smithville Car Cruise ▶5-8pm615E.Moss Mill Rd. smithville Cruise on down to smithville and hang out. A car cruise at Historic smithville is sim ply 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.
Thursday, August 25th 8th Annual Card Party ▶10:30amHarborPines g olf Club 500 st. An drews Dr. Egg Harbor township Players can look forward to exciting games of Mahjong, Bridge and Canasta as well as lunch, auction items, and door prizes. t ickets are $75 per player and Village members receive a 20% discount. Participants should organize their own table with friends and family. Others will be randomly assigned to a table. Players must bring their own cards or game set. RsVP by contacting tina serota at 609827-8872 or tserota@jfsatlantic.org.
Wednesday, August 24th Pilates Beach Exercise ▶Wednesdays from 8-9am 6th street Beach Volleyball Courts Free. Bring a towel & a friend. Host ed by the Ocean City Aquatic & Fitness Center. For more information call (609) 398-6900. Atlantic City Air Show ▶11amAtlantic City Beach Visit airshow.acchamber.com for more information. Ocean City POPS Presents AVA Superstars ▶7:30pmOceanCity Music Pier 825 Boardwalk After last year’s blockbuster concert featuring four of the best opera students in the century, Maestro Vince Lee is thrilled to make this concert an annual Ocean City tradition. two of last year’s performers were district winners of the Met Opera competition, and a third made it to the finals. Come here which future superstars will make their debuts on the Music Pier stage. tickets available at oceancityvaca tion.com/boxoffice or call 609-399-6111.
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▶Mondays from 6:30-8:30pm William Morrow Beach Bay & Higbee Ave.Frozen showcase – Enjoy a Frozen themed skit, live singing, dancing snow man and trivia. Official Warm Hug for all guests. Wacky Wednesday ▶Wednesdays at 10:30am Ocean City Music Pier 825 Boardwalk taffy sculpting: use your creativity to shape and sculpt shriver’s salt water taffy into your very own unique masterpiece. Contest is free and limited to the first 200 participants. Open to all ages.
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▶thursdays at 10:30am & Wednes days at 7pm these peer-led groups are offered to individuals seeking coping strategies, mu tual support, self-care, wellness/recovery. Members discuss experiences, relation ships, 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 Men tal Health Association in Atlantic County/ united by Wellness. to join, call 609-6523800 or email unitedbywellness@mhanj. org. Mindfulness for Balance and Peace ▶tuesdays from 12-1pm Med A Quest 6814 tilton Rd. suite K, Egg Harbor township the class practices have a Mindfulness Based stress Reduction focus. Decades of science and clinical research has shown mindfulness practices enrich and have a dramatic effect on your physical health, mental clarity, and enjoyment of life. Call 609-646-0793 to register. Women of Color Discussion Group ▶tuesday, August 16th at 5:30pm t his online meeting is held once a month (on the third tuesday of each month) to discuss issues, coping strate gies, and resources relevant to women of color. Offered by the Mental Health Asso ciation in New Jersey. Email kreynolds@ mahnj.org to receive a link. Balance and Body Image ▶tuesday at 7pm this is a peer-led support group for adults living with or recovering from dis ordered eating. Participants find support from peers, learn about healthy coping skills to aid recovery, and work together to improve self-worth 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 in formation 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. Caring for the Caregiver – Support Group for Caregivers of Adults ▶Fourth tuesday of the Month Cornerstone Commerce Building 1201 New Rd. suite 132, Linwood Rs VP required. Contact Jen Hand at 856-266-2817 or email jhand@brat tonlawgroup.com for more information. Organized by Members of Cape Atlantic Caregivers Coalition. Virtual NAMI Family Support Group on Zoom ▶Wednesday, August 24th from NAMI7-8:30pmFamily s upport g roup is a support group for adult friends and fam ily members (18+) of people with mental health conditions. Participants gain the support of peers who understand their experience and gain insight into others’ challenges and successes. For more infor mation and to register, visit www.namiacm. org or call 609-741-5125. NAMI ACM is a non-profit 501C(3) corporation. Do you have an upcoming event? Let us know about it! Submit your next event shorelocalevents@gmail.com.to ALLSTMARTARS COUNTRY»
Monday, August 29th Evening Yoga ▶7pmJoin Candice Martin for a Yoga class via Zoom. Burn off excess energy through gentle body movements, wind down to a deeper state of relaxation and prepare for your evening rest. RsVP by August 23rd by contacting tina serota at 609-827-8872 or tserota@jfsatlantic.org.
Kids Events Market Days in Ocean City ▶thursdays from 10am-1pm Downtown Asbury Avenue Join Ocean City for Market Days, fea turing entertainment, face painters and balloon sculptors. Stories and Songs ▶thursdays and saturdays at Atlantic10:30amCounty Library somers Point 801 shore Rd. Open to ages 3 ½-5. Registration required. stop in for a few quick stories, and songs, with a take home, fun ocean activity. thursdays and saturdays in July. Family Nights in Ocean City ▶thursdays 7-9pm Ocean City Boardwalk Enjoy entertainment on the boardwalk between 6th street and 14th street. Friday Craft Club ▶Fridays at 10am Ocean City Library 1735 simpson Ave. Craft Club will take place in the Chil dren’s Activity Room. Limited seating avail able on a first-come basis. No registration required. Monday Morning Madness ▶Mondays at 11am Robert J. Lincoln Amphitheater at tony Canale Park, EHt shows begin Mondays at 11am. this week, tuckers tales Puppet theater per forms. Somers Point Kid’s Concert Series
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908 shore Rd. somers Point The Exceptions 7-11pm Lobby Bar at Hard Rock 1000 Boardwalk, Atlantic City Paul Gray 7-10pm 900gregory’sshore Rd. somers Point Gnarly Peters w/ The Goons, Desert Jellies Club 247 s . New York Ave. Atlantic City Karaoke hosted by Eric Jonston 8:30pmCaroline’s by the Bay 450 Bay Ave. somers Point
Thursday, August 18th Country at the Point: Tony Mart Allstars 6-10pm. the Point 998 Bay Ave. somers Point Beth Tinnon 6pm A touch of Italy 6629 Black Horse Pike, Egg Harbor township Bumpin Uglies 6pm 201Bourres.New York Ave. Atlantic City Cheezy and the Crackers 6-10pm Laguna grill & Rum Bar 1400 Ocean Ave. Brigantine Doug Jennings 6-9pm Ave. Margate Tommy Allen Band 6:30-9:30pm Josie Kelly’s
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Friday, August 19th Philly Soul Collective 5:30-9pm Lobby Bar at Hard Rock 1000 Boardwalk, Atlantic City B Street Band 6-10pm. the Point 998 Bay Ave. somers Point Beth Tinnon 6-9pm. the Crab trap 2 Broadway, somers Point Billy D. Light Trio 6-10pm sweetwater Riverdeck 2780 7th Ave. sweetwater Black Car Gina Trio 6pm Villain & saint at Ocean 500 Boardwalk, Atlantic City Cole Moore 6-10pm. santucci’s 6413 Ventnor Ave. Ventnor Somers Point Beach Concerts: Rick Estrin & the Nightcats 7pm. William Morrow Beach Bay & Higbee Ave. Rhythm in the Park Concert Series: Dueling Pianos 7pm Robert J. Lincoln Amphitheater art tony Canale Park, EHt Laura Lee & Trip Fabulous 7-10:30pm gypsy Bar at Borgata 1 Borgata Way, Atlantic City The Rockets 7pm Nola’s Bar at Ocean 500 Boardwalk, Atlantic City Ryan Gazzara 7-10pm. Romanelli’s 279 s . New York Rd. galloway Rick Springfield 8pm Borgata Event Center 1 Borgata Way, Atlantic City Rod Stewart 8pm Hard Rock Live at Etess Arena 1000 Boardwalk, Atlantic City Steve Moore & The MIA Band 8-11pm Caroline’s by the Bay 450 Bay Ave. somers Point Shaun LaBoy 9pm tennessee Avenue Beer Hall 133 s tennessee Ave. Atlantic City DJ Capps Yesterday’s10pm-closeCreekside tavern 316 Roosevelt Blvd. Marmora Legacy Band 10pm Lobby Bar at Hard Rock 1000 Boardwalk, Atlantic City DJ Envy feat. I Am Young Hitta 11pm Anchor Rock Club 247 s . New York Ave. Atlantic City Saturday, August 20th Brandon Ireland 11am. Romanelli’s 279 s . New York Rd. galloway Carnival Cowboy Trio 12-4pm sweetwater Riverdeck 2780 7th Ave. sweetwater High Five Swan Duo 1-5pm the Yard at Bally’s 2100 Pacific Ave. Atlantic City Dr. Phil and the Heart Attacks 5-8pm tennessee Avenue Beer Hall 133 s . tennessee Ave. Atlantic City Audio Riot 5:30-9pm Lobby Bar at Hard Rock 1000 Boardwalk, Atlantic City Ventnor Summer Beach Jam: No PressureNewport6pmAve. & the Beach Atley Moon & The Say Somethings 6-10pm. the Point 998 Bay Ave. somers Point Five Times Famous Duo 6pm Villain & saint at Ocean 500 Boardwalk, Atlantic City Poor Mouth Henry 6-10pm sweetwater Riverdeck 2780 7th Ave. sweetwater Frank Cervantes 7-10pm. Romanelli’s 279 s . New York Rd. galloway Concert Under the Stars: Yellow Brick Road 7:30pm. Excursion Park JFK Blvd. & Pleasure Ave. sea Isle City Iliza 8pm. Borgata Event Center 1 Borgata Way, Atlantic City Russell Peters 6pm Ovation Hall at Ocean 500 Boardwalk, Atlantic City Coast 2 Coast 10pm Lobby Bar at Hard Rock 1000 Boardwalk, Atlantic City DJ Capps Yesterday’s10pm-closeCreekside tavern 316 Roosevelt Blvd. Marmora Garden State Radio 10pm Mountain Bar at Caesars 2100 Pacific Ave. Atlantic City Sunday, August 21st Brian Kmetz 11am. Romanelli’s 279 s . New York Rd. galloway BMW+ 4-8pm. Lobby Bar at Hard Rock 1000 Boardwalk, Atlantic City Magical Mystery Doors 4pm Ovation Hall at Ocean 500 Boardwalk, Atlantic City DJ Johnny Looch 5pm. Vagabond 672 N. trenton Ave. Atlantic City Tom Angello and the Rock’n Blues Band with Budesa Brothers 6-9pm tennessee Avenue Beer Hall 133 s tennessee Ave. Atlantic City The Verdict 6-10pm. the Point 998 Bay Ave. somers Point Absecon Concerts in the Park: Danny Eyer 7pm. Heritage Park Ear Me Now 8pm. Mountain Bar at Caesars 2100 Pacific Ave. Atlantic City Monday, August 22nd Teddi Fusco 4-8pm. steel Pier 1000 Boardwalk, Atlantic City Ryan Tennis 6-10pm. the Point 998 Bay Ave. somers Point Nick Sbaffoni Duo 6:15pm Villain & saint at Ocean 500 Boardwalk, Atlantic City The Kenny Wayne Shepherd Band 7pm. Ocean City Music Pier 825 Boardwalk Red 7-11pm. the Deck at golden Nugget 600 Huron Ave. Atlantic City Steal the Sky 7-11pm Lobby Bar at Hard Rock 1000 Boardwalk, Atlantic City Tuesday, August 23rd Cosmic Charlie 6-9pm. Crabby Jack’s 2 Broadway, somers Point Sage Thomas 6-10pm. the Point 998 Bay Ave. somers Point Dane Anthony Band 7-11pm Lobby Bar at Hard Rock 1000 Boardwalk, Atlantic City Wednesday, August 24th Lit 4pm. the Yard at Bally’s 1900 Pacific Ave. Atlantic City Derek Crider 6-9pm sweetwater Riverdeck 2780 7th Ave. sweetwater Ryan Shubert 6-10pm. the Point 998 Bay Ave. somers Point Sunset at Ski Beach: Shot of Southern 6pm. ski Beach, Ventnor Greenie Unplugged: Dan Barry 7-9pm Ventura’s greenhouse 106 s . Benson Ave. Margate Jazz by the Bob Sterling Band 7-10pm Bocca . 7805 Ventnor Ave. Margate Steve Moore & The MIA Band 7-11pm Lobby Bar at Hard Rock 1000 Boardwalk, Atlantic City Mardi Gras AC: Inca: Tribute to Carlos Santana 8pm. Kennedy Plaza 2498 Boardwalk, Atlantic City Lisa Bouchelle 8pm-12am Rush Lounge at golden Nugget 600 Huron Ave. Atlantic City Turning the Tide Duo 9pm gypsy Bar at Borgata 1 Borgata Way, Atlantic City Events subject to change. Point, NJ
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Laura and Joseph look forward to the 50th anniversary, and are actively brainstorming specials and celebrations for next summer. For now, Little’s will continue to serve the public until the end of their season in latetseptember.heLaPortfamily dedicates this article to Richard Little, the founder and original owner of the ice-cream stand, who sadly passed away in 2021. His legacy lives on through the old-fashioned ice-cream shop, and the raisin he rescued all those years ago.
Once the raisin was recoated, they used a rope to pull the hat on top of the raisin’s head and secured it. “We had a whole group of neigh bors watching the show and cheering us on,” said Joseph. When asked to speak on his new appearance, the raisin declined to comment. He just stood there with his ice-cream cone, smiling and star ing off into the distance. t he raisin was erected in the 1980s, when California raisins were a big thing in pop culture.Aminiature golf course owner built the raisin to draw crowds to his Wildwood business. u nfortunately, the course went out of business in the 1990s. so Mr. Little, the original owner of Little’s since its beginning in 1973, hauled the raisin up the coast onto his front yard across from his icecream stand. t he wrinkly icon became a local legend, and customers stopped calling the shop “Lit tle’s,” instead calling it “ t he Raisin.”theLaPort family took over Little’s in 1999, unsure of what to think or do with the giant raisin. Laura LaPort confesses that this year, she hoped to remove the raisin from the premises, claiming that the bizarre statute was falling apart and couldn’t be fixed. When she pitched this idea to her staff of 12 girls, they unanimously voted to keep the raisin and fix him up. Little’s is a family business through and through, run by Laura and Joseph, and one of their three children, who trains new employees when she isn’t teaching in the Egg Harbor township school District. All three of their children scooped ice cream by the time they reached age 13, according to the LaPorts. On any evening during the summer, Little’s is the place to be. Families, couples on dates and sports teams stand in line under the old-fashioned hanging lights, craving flurries, soft serve ice-cream, sun daes and novelty treats. Each ice-cream girl is polite and moves quickly through the line. the store is shockingly clean, with its shiny ice-cream machines dating back to the 1960s. the menu is extensive, offering options for every taste. smiles are on everyone’s faces, happy to enjoy a cold treat on a hot summer night. the LaPorts plan to host an em ployee reunion for the many workers they have had over the almost 50 years of being in business. “ some girls, now women, are in their 60s, even older than us,” said Joseph. “ t here must be over 100 former employees, all connected by the same experiences, like having chocolate sauce all over your arms or smelling like sweet cream.”
By Sarah Fertsch Staff Writer I f you’ve driven down Zion Road in Egg Harbor township recently, you probably noticed something different. the 20-foot raisin holding an icecream cone beside Little’s Ice Cream shop looks just like new. that’s be cause the raisin received a paint job and a new fiberglass hat with an “L” on the front. the hat was handmade by Joseph LaPort, the co-owner of Little’s along with his wife, Laura. “ the hat itself is about 80 pounds, and we sculpted it from wood and fiberglass. We had to make sure that the hat would be able to survive snow storms in the winter,” Joseph said. LaPort, with a little extra help from friends and neighbors, hand-painted the raisin while standing on a ladder.
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Tony Mart Presents Mardi Gras AC ▶Wednesday, August 24th at Kennedy8pm Plaza 2498 Boardwalk, Atlantic City s ee the stars for free at Mardi g ras AC, live at Kennedy Plaza every Wednesday night this summer. this week, Edgardo Cintron & his Allstar Band perform Inca: A tribute to Carlos santana. this special Airshow Finale concert will be held at 8pm.
▶thursdays from 7-10pm Kennedy Plaza 2498 Boardwalk, Atlantic City the Chicken Bone Beach Histor ical Foundation presents the Jazz on the Beach Free Concert series, every t hursday night at Kennedy Plaza. this week, the Captain Black Big Band headlines with opening local jazz glenn Bryant & Friends.
Absecon Concerts in the Park ▶sundays at 7pm Heritage Park t he City of Absecon presents Concerts in the Park. t his week, enjoy live music from rock & roll and classic blues musician Danny Eyer. Fun, friends, food, and free admis sion. Bring your own chair or blanket.
Margate Library Summer Music Series: Rachel & Keve ▶Monday, August 22nd from 81006-7pmAtlantic Ave. Margate A whirlwind concert of virtuosic instrumental playing. Held in the Library Park under the tent. Please bring chairs or blankets as seating will be limited. Sunset at Ski Beach ▶Wednesdays from 6-10pm ski Beach Dorset and Burk Ave nues,CraftersVentnor& Vendors begin at 5pm. Bands begin at 6pm. this week, enjoy live music from country band shot of southern. Greenie Unplugged: Tides, Tunes & Togetherness ▶Wednesdays from 7-9:30pm Ventura’s g reenhouse Benson Avenue & the Beach, Margate Free family friendly live music per formance by small musical groups. Bring blankets or chairs and listen to great music. g uests can view the bands while sitting at Ventura’s g reenhouse Beach Bar. this week, singer-songwriter Dan Barry takes the stage.
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Somers Point Beach Concerts ▶Fridays at 7pm William Morrow Beach Bay & Higbee Ave. the somers Point Beach Concert series continues with g rammy Nom inated songwriter and Jump, Jive swing & Roots Rock Entertainer of the Year, Rick Estrin & the Nightcats. Rhythm in the Park Concert Series ▶Fridays at 7pm Robert J. Lincoln Amphitheater at tony Canale Park, EHt Concerts run Fridays 7-9pm. this week, enjoy live music from “Dueling Pianos.” Ventnor Summer Beach Jam ▶saturdays from 6-10pm Newport Avenue & the Beach in theCraftersgazebo & Vendors begin at 5pm. Bands begin at 6pm. this week, enjoy live music from No Pressure, playing various party music.
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Tony Mart Presents Country Night on the Bay ▶thursdays from 6-10pm the Point 998 Bay Ave. somers PointHear the region’s best country bands and national recording artists every thursday Night at the Point. this thursday, enjoy a country singalong tribute with the tony Mart Allstars, as they pay tribute to toby Keith, John Denver, Johnny Cash, garth Brooks, and more.
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A s w e enter into the summer season, many shore home owners 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 in coming 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 ou tside the United States, tariffs and taxes along with other inter national issues have been on the rise. This creates is creating big problems for homeowners and businesses alike. For tunately, local buyers need not to worry since this is n’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 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 cus tomers 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 stan dard in outdoor tables and chairs but its new rival, Poly lumber furniture is quickly overtaking the outdoor market. Poly lumber is built mostly from recycled products and holds its color well. Com bine its color retention with stainless steel hardware, a variety of color combi nations 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 left outside in the summer and winter without any adverse effects. The plas tic is resistant to sun, rain, sleet, snow, wind, saltwater, chlorine and mildew. You can’t say that about furniture made from wood or metal. Poly furniture is low maintenance and easy to care for; it requires no special coatings, sanding or staining. It does not require hazardous chemical 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 fourseat pub sets with a pub table start at $1,400. Pub and bar sets are great because they allow cou ples and families to see over deck railings so their view is not ob sured. 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.After15 years in Somers Point, The Teak and Poly Outlet moved to Cape May County. They are lo cated 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, theirinformation,com.www.TeakNearMe.1767Maryland.”andWashingtonAnnapolis,DC,OceanCityCall(609)287-orcheckoutForup-to-datecheckoutFacebookpage,Teak
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Brigantine Farmers Market ▶saturdays from 8am-12pm Brigantine Community school at sheridan Blvd. the Brigantine Farmers Market will be open to customers every saturday (rain or shine) until satur day, september 3rd. C.R.O.P.S. Mobile Market Pleasantville ▶Wednesdays from 4-7pm C.R.O.P. s . Community garden 1311 N. Main Wednesdaysstreetthrough August 31st. For more information, www.facebook.com/cropsmarkets.visit
Margate Community Farmers Market ▶thursdays from 8:30-11:30am steve & Cookie’s Monroe & Am herst Avenues the Market will run thursdays until september 1st. the entrance is on Amherst at Madison Avenue. the Margate Community Farmers Market brings over 30 New Jersey Farmers and small food vendors to this quaint seashore neighborhood. Ocean City Farmers Market ▶Wednesdays from 8am-1pm tabernacle g rounds; 6th & As buryCrafters in the street at 6th & Asbury Ave. Sea Isle Farmers Market ▶tuesdays from 8am-12pm Excursion Park JFK Blvd. & Pleasure Ave. shop local. Every tuesday morn ing from June 21 through August 30, visitors and residents are en couraged to browse and shop a va riety of local produce and vendors. guests can grab a cup of coffee and check out more than 30 vendors before hitting the beach, making it a perfect tuesday morning ritual.
Live Well AC Summer Farmers Market ▶tuesday, August 23rd from Absecon4-7pm Lighthouse 31 s . Rhode Island Ave. Atlantic City Absecon Lighthouse will host the Live Well AC Farmers Market every other tuesday evening in July and August. Free Yoga from the Leadership studio, Vendors and Drum Circle. For more information, or to become a vendor, visit www. seagoddesshealingarts.com.
Somers Point Farmers Market ▶saturdays from 8am-12pm somers Mansion 1000 shore Rd. Farmers’ Market every saturday until september 3rd on the grounds of the lovely somers Mansion. Ventnor City Farmers Market ▶Fridays from 8:30am-12pm Atlantic & Newport Avenues the Ventnor City Farmers Mar ket celebrates its 6th year in 2022. You’ll find Jersey Fresh produce, flowers, specialty food items, and artisanal hand-crafts. 2022
EHT Community Farmers Market ▶saturdays from 8:30am-12pm Atlantic Christian s chool 391 ZionFeaturingRd. a variety of s outh Jersey vendors, from farmers and food vendors to artists, crafters, and nonprofits. Also featuring or ganic produce from the ACs school garden. saturdays through August 27th. For additional information, visit acseht.org/farmersmarket. Galloway Green Market ▶thursdays from 4-7pm Historic smithville 615 E. Moss Mill Rd. smithville stop by the Village greene to get your veggies, produce, seafood, and all things locally grown. the gallo way g reen Farmers market started in 2017 by go g reen galloway and has been bringing locally grown goods to our community.
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Cuteness reigns at baby parade Photos by Donald B. Kravitz T he 112th annual Ocean City Baby Parade was held on t hursday, Au gust 11, 2022 with 65 entries featuring children ages 10 and under traveling the Ocean City Boardwalk in themed strollers, wagons and floats. Award winners are as follows: Bamberger Award Number: #201 Names: Arabella Czabator & Juliet Czabator theme: the OC Ballerina sisters! Hanscom Award Number: #102 Names: Parker Young theme: Return to Mr. Mcg re gor’s garden Dahlhausen Award Number: #503 Names: Elizabeth Fox, Bradley trinkner & Jackson Fox theme: Cruella DeVil 24 August 18, 2022
Canale Award Number: #200 Names: Rhys Berry theme: usPs Most TwinsOutstandingorTriplets Number: 506 Names: Joseph & Jayson tPetriniheme: Life is sweet in OC! Greatest Distance Traveled Number: 103 Names: Anna Evelyn Koffler theme: southwest sweetie Anna From: santa Fe, New Mexico Soifer Award Number: #706 Names: Elliot tate sullivan theme: Elliot the Milkman Division A Section 100 Winner Number: #101 Names: Paula White theme: Carousel Cutie Division A Section 100 Runner Up Number: #100 Names: Cecelia Carey theme: Celebrating 70 Year & 5 generations in OC! The 112th Annual Ocean City Baby Parade was held on the Boardwalk Thursday morning to the delight of all entries and spectators. Winner Division C -Thomas Engine ↘Continued on 26 25August 18, 2022
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by Classic FM. she joins the Ocean City Pops orchestra for a spectacular evening of music. the show is 7:30 p.m. at the Ocean City Music Pier. t ickets are available at the Ocean City Music Pier Box Office, by byoceancityvacation.com/boxofficevisitingorcalling609-399-6111. August 22 – Kenny Wayne shep herd: the legendary blues guitarist and his band round out the 2022 summer Concert series on the Ocean City Music Pier with a 7 p.m. show on Monday. tickets are available through ticketmaster or at the Ocean City Music Pier Box Office. 2 An interactive Trip Abroad On The Bay The Sea www.piratevoyages.comDragon 609-398-7555 100% Safety Record 232 BAY AVE, OCEAN ANYTIME!CITY609-399-3559 www.oceancityparasail.com OC Pirate Voyages OC Parasail Flying High in OC for 28 years! 27August 18, 2022
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Miss Crustacean, Little Miss Ocean City, Junior Miss Ocean City All to be Crowned M iss Ocean City, 17-yearold Ocean City High s chool senior, g race Oves, was crowned s aturday on the Ocean City Music Pier. Another week of pageantry in Ocean City includes the Miss Crus tacean Beauty Pageant Wednesday, the Little Miss Ocean City Pageant on Friday and the Junior Miss Ocean City Pageant on saturday. the Little Miss Ocean City Pageant starts at 7 p.m. Friday, Aug. 19 at the Ocean City Music Pier. the pageant will include girls ages 8 to 11 compet ing in talent and other categories. Reigning Little Miss Arianna DiAntonio will crown her successor at the con clusion of the pageant. tickets for the event are $10 and will be available at the Ocean City Music Pier Box Office, by visiting oceancityvacation.com/ boxoffice or by calling 609-399-6111. the Music Pier will host the annual Junior Miss Ocean City Pageant at 7 p.m. saturday, Aug. 20. Contestants will compete in interview, talent, eve ning gown and onstage question in a pageant with a Hollywood theme. Junior Miss Ocean City 2022 Maken na Fleming will crown her successor after a dynamic year of service. Con testants range in age from 12 to 15 and are either year-round residents in Ocean City, attend Ocean City High school, or are the daughters of Ocean City property owners. Like the Little Miss Pageant, tickets for the event are $10 and will be available at the Ocean City Music Pier Box Office, by scrownedsuperstarwithBoardwalkandtWednesdaybyNightOceanserveOceanbyoceancityvacation.com/boxofficevisitingorcalling609-399-6111.MissOceanCity,JuniorMissCityandLittleMissOceanCityasambassadorsfortheCityofCityaticonictraditionslikeinVenice,Pamperscamper,BaParade,ChristmasParade,Wackyactivitiesandmore.Alsothisweek:August18–FamilyNightonhursdaywillbringavarietyofbandsentertainerstotheOceanCityfrom7p.m.to9p.m.August21–KatherineJenkinstheOceanCityPops:WelshKatherineJenkinswaslastyearas“theBiggestellingClassicalArtistoftheCentury”
By Holly Fertsch Z oe Herishen has been skating since she was five years old. However, she was usually the only girl at the skate parks she frequented. Herishen decided to change that. On August 11, she ran a skate clinic just for girls at the Ocean City skatepark. Over twenty girls participated in the skate clinic. Herishen and other female volunteers taught girls how to push, kickturn on banks, drop in, and even do 50-50 grinds. Participants ranged from girls as young as four years old to teenagers. Volunteers met the girls where they were as far as skill level and offered one-on-one, personalized skate lessons to each girl.Just before the event, there was a heavy rain shower. Luckily, it stopped just in time for the skate clinic. the clinic started off with group ing the girls by what skill they wanted to work on. One group was for girls who were just learning to push. Push ing off the ground whilst balancing on a skateboard is the most basic skill of skating. girls who had never set foot on a skateboard were cheered on as they propelled themselves across the park. Herishen held a young skater’s hands as the participant stood on a skateboard almost as tall as her. Another group worked on going down banks, which is a type of ramp. some girls practiced going up ramps and coming down fakie. Fakie is a term for riding backward. they also worked on kickturning on the ramps: going up the ramp, lifting their front wheels, and pivoting to ride back down.the third group congregated at the shallow bowl to practice dropping in. Dropping in means perching your board on the edge of a bowl or ramp, then shifting your weight forward to “drop” onto the ramp. Learning to drop in is a rite of passage in the skateboarding world. standing on an edge and bracing yourself for the “drop” can feel terrifying. this skill is about overcoming a mental barrier and facing fear head-on. Once your front wheels hit the ramp and you speed forward, it feels like an exhil arating adrenaline rush. Volunteers held girls’ hands as they lurched forward to drop into the bowl. some girls were more advanced and worked on other skills such as tail stalls, 5050 grinds, and rock-to-fakie. t his skate clinic was open to all ages and all abilities, and the volunteers did a fantastic job of individualizing the lessons to each skater. After these individualized skate lessons, the girls took a break to enjoy Playa Bowls and water bottles that were donated for the event. Joe Wallash of Playa Bowls commented that he saw this event on Facebook and wanted to help. then, Herishen announced that it was time for a game of “skate limbo”. two volunteers held a stick that skat ers had to skate under, and gradually lowered it as the game went on. g irls bent their knees and crouched down as they rolled under the bar. Herishen held a little girl’s hands and gave en couragement to help her participate. As the bar got lower and lower, girls began laying on their boards to make it under. Herishen announced that anyone who did a hippie jump (that is, jumping over the bar while the board rolled under and landing back on the board) would automatically win. two girls bravely attempted to jump over the stick and were applauded for their effort. the game was a hit, and girls giggled as they worked out ways to make it under (or over) the stick. Next, there was a free skate ses sion. Volunteers skated with the girls and often stopped to offer tips or encouragement.Finally,theskate clinic ended with a raffle. Herishen drew participants’ names out of a helmet and gave out prizes. g irls won skateboards, penny boards, helmets, pads, t-shirts, and water bottles. It was a great end to a great day of skating. Herishen lives in Woodridge, NJ,
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space for female skaters. I also loved the chance to progress as a skater. I had an opportunity to drop in the shallow bowl, which was the highest drop-in I’ve ever attempted. It's not insanely tall like a vert ramp, but it felt very high up to me as I perched on the edge of it. Volunteers encouraged me to try it, and a volunteer helped me balance as I tipped into the bowl. My front wheels hit the ramp, and my adrenaline surged as I sped forward. It was an amazing experience! the Ocean City skatepark is locat ed at 550 Asbury Ave. in Ocean City, next to the firehouse. Helmets and pads are required to skate. to see fu ture skate events and learn more, visit their Facebook page: facebook.com/oceancityskatepark/.https://www.
SteamedFried,HandNeverMadeDinnerFresh,Frozen!BreadedBroiled&Seafood but spends her summers in Wild wood. she rarely competes in skate contests but loves organizing these events for female skaters. she has previously organized female skate events in New York state. “When she was 8, she came up with the idea for girls-only skate events,” her mother, tracey Herishen, explained. Herish en organizes a Chica de Mayo skate event every year. she held a Chica de Mayo at the Ocean City skatepark in 2021. she decided to hold another girls’ skate clinic at Ocean City skate park this year, one that was only for this park and not part of her usual Chica de Mayo events. t he goal was to get more girls involved in eventwhyMaeve,momJenaggressiveotherattoharderthatenskateboarding.traceyHerishcommenteditisoftenforgirlslearntoskateparkswithfewgirlsandboys.Vallieres,theof4-year-oldexplainedtheall-girlswasbeneficial
for her daughter: “It really helps her self-confidence. My son skates here, and my daughter wanted to be like her brother but was nervous. It’s good for girls to have a space together.” tracey Herishen said that she expected a lot of friendships to be made at the skate clinic. On a personal note, as a woman who skateboards, I could relate to feeling isolated in the male-dominant world of skating. My dad taught me the basics of skating when I was a kid, but I didn’t get serious about it until recently. I began longboarding in college and was reminded of how much I love the feeling of going fast on my board. I still didn’t have any friends who skated, though. t hen the pandemic hit. During the lock down, I exchanged my longboard for a skateboard. I skated in my garage and empty parking lots. I practiced the basics and learned to ollie, which is the foundation for learning flip tricks. My dad and I even built a small miniramp that I learned to drop in on. As the lockdown lifted, I began frequent ing skateparks. It is normal for me to be the only female skater there. this is not to say that male skaters haven’t been welcoming to me. I often get pointers on my ollies from the guys at the skateparks I frequent, and my dad has gone above and beyond in teaching me how to skate. abeIofreignitedskateishen’sipatingHowever,skateparksaboutandbusymuch.en’texperience.waysstandingHowever,outisalanawkwardLately,IhavbeenskatingI’vebeenwithworknervousgoingtoalone.particinHerAllgirlsclinichasmyloveskateboarding.wasthrilledtoapartofsuchwelcoming
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Le t It Grow By Tammy Thornton W hen the wallet feels a little thinner and lighter, one must be more prudent with their purchasing choices. though I would strongly debate anyone that considers it frivolous to buy plants, at some point I would agree that a little restraint is necessary. so what is a plantaholic to do? go shopping, of course—in your own garden! Look around your garden from the perspective of an eager customer. Keep a keen eye for plants that are lost in the crowd among their peers but could shine if moved to a bare spot in the garden. Have you ever been at the grocery store and reached deep into the dark of a shelf for the “last one” of a particular product? Per haps it was hiding behind something else. In the same way, If you’ve been growing your garden for any length of time or inherited a sea soned garden, you’ll find that some of the bushes and large plants have dwarfed others. Little forgotten plants may be languishing in the shadows of big bullies of the garden. Recently, I’ve been reworking a section of my yard that needed some filler plants. But I really didn’t want to spend any money on this project. After “shopping” in my garden, I found variegated liriope hiding under the hydrangeas and baby hostas stifled by bigger plants. Moving them to this new location has rescued them from their hidden con finement. Now they are getting some much-needed attention and standing out in their new home. Dividing plants is a way to provide yourself with multiples of the same plant. Over time, many perennials become overcrowded and tired, and grow too big for their own good. You may notice that their center looks brown and hollow, or the plant isn’t flowering as well as it once did. By dividing plants, you will prolong their life and stimulate new growth. the type of perennial you have will determine when and how to di vide your plant. Irises should be divided this time of year (from July to september, after blooming), which will allow the roots to become established before winter sets in. Other plants, like delphiniums, should be divided in early spring. A spade is my favorite tool for dividing plants such as hostas or spirea. You can slice straight down through the roots and get a clean cut. Do your research—some perennials have a deep taproot and are not good candidates for division. If possible, avoid dividing plants while they are in flower so that they can focus their energy on root growth. For many perenni als, spring or fall is the best time for division. But if you choose to divide in the sum mer, pick a cool, cloudy day, and water the plant well before and after surgery. g ive these transplants a little extra attention since the move may shock them. taking cuttings is another great way to preserve your favorite plant and gift yourself multiples. summer cuttings should root easily and quickly. Depending on the plant, you can prop agate your cuttings in soil or water. s edums (such as Autumn Joy) are among the easiest plants to grow from cuttings, but some other good candi dates are hydrangeas, asters, azaleas, and coleus. taking cuttings of annuals will also allow you to grow the plants indoors during the winter to preserve These purple coneflowers can be divided in spring or fall to start a group in a new location. Collect seeds from your plants and save for the following season. Above, seeds from honesty (money plant) and purple coneflower. th
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them for the following season. taking a small cutting won’t hurt the plant and you’ll be creating a clone of the parent plant. sharing snippets of plants is also an easy way to exchange plants with a friend.this brings us to another way to get “free” plants. trade with fellow gardeners. While you have an over abundance of black-eyed susans, they may have lilies coming out of their ears. Connect with other gardeners through gardening clubs or gardening groups on-line. Last summer, I met a lovely woman originally from sri Lanka. she was happy to take some of my bee balm and ferns, and she gifted me with angel’s trumpet and Crocosmia. she spotted my okra in flower and gave me great tips about making cur ry. It was a pleasure connecting with someone else so passionate about gardening. A word of caution though: if a gardener offers you a plant with plenty to spare, that same plant could also rapidly spread in your own garden. You may get more than you bargained for. Be wary of aggressive or invasive plants that will take over your garden. Mint is especially invasive and should be grown in its own pot to contain its spread.Last of all, keep your garden grow ing by saving seeds. this takes a bit more patience. though some plants grow very quickly, in most cases you’ll be waiting until the following grow ing season to use these seeds and it may take a lot of hits and misses to be successful. Keep in mind that seeds from hybrid or cross-pollinated plants won’t necessarily be true to the parent plant. But saving seeds is a cost-effective way to increase your garden. seed-swapping with a friend is another great way to obtain a variety of plants.Before spending money, shop your own garden for plants. sometimes simply moving a plant from a crowded spot to a new location can be just the fix your garden needed. Expanding your garden through propagation can also be very rewarding. It’s a frugal way to get more plants and preserve your favorites. g rowing multiples of the same flower together will create swaths of color for a dramatic effect. g roupings of the same type of flower will also grab the attention of pollina tors flying overhead. When you feel you have too much of a good thing, share and trade with others, creating variety in your garden. shore Local News loves hearing from our readers. s end your com ments, questions, and pictures to shorelocalgardener@gmail.com. Tammy Thornton is a mom of four, a substitute teacher, and a Sunday school teacher. She is passionate about gardening and cooking, and loves the beach. such as these hydrangeas.
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By Steffen Klenk L ast week, shore Local staff writer sarah Fertsch and I (steffen Klenk) began ex ploring some of the area’s finest mini golf establishments. If you are just reading this series, so far, we ventured to Congo Falls Adventure golf, where sights and sounds of the jungle were ablaze on the Congo Queen course. Our next destination was goofy golf, a course where each hole provided exciting, themed chal lenges, such as the makeshift skeeball setup at hole number 7. It also ended up being the most affordable option that evening. this week, sarah and I played eigh teen holes at s eaport Village g olf. this aquatic-themed mini gold course is located conveniently between 9th and 10th streets on the Ocean City Boardwalk, with a go-kart track on the bottom level. Just look for the big shark taking a “bite” out of the Playland Pier 9 sign, and you’re in the right place. Approximately every five minutes, you will spot a shark pop up from out of the water, with a seagull in tow.Notice the tiny buildings as you walk up to hole number one on your right. they are almost reminiscent of a small seaside town. Next to that, the masts of a tall ship tower high above the playing surface. this mini golf course is based loosely on the sindia and its storied history. It is one of the most recognized shipwrecks along ourAtcoastline.seaport Village golf, it is easy to get a hole-in-one, with guided tracks that will lead the ball into, if not close to, the hole. You may have to attempt a few bank shots or hit the ball hard enough to get the desired effect. Whoever designed the layout for this course gets an A+ for creativity. As for the theme, it is definitely made for locals and visitors alike. While you are there, take a look at the plaques that highlight the sin dia’s storied history, complete with historic photo references. Overall, seaport Village appears to be a relatively new course. It isn’t worn down, and each of the holes present exciting challenges. It is also reasonably priced, compared to oth er courses we have visited so far on this journey. With all these valuables, I rated this course an 8 out of 10, while sarah ranks seaport at 9 out of With10.nightfall abound, we made a trek down to the 1300 block of the Boardwalk to Medi eval Fantasy. given the fact that this was our first time visiting this location, we had no idea what to expect. I had informed sarah that part of the course is blacklight, and we were taken by surprise from the very be ginning.Look for the castle-like fortress and dragons that keep guard high above the board walk. Follow the arrows that lead you upstairs, and you will instantly be immersed by sights of sorcerers and swords, drag ons, and dungeons. Portions of this course are outdoors, protected by a canopy roof. By the time you reach hole number six, you will enter one of two blacklight rooms, each one mesmer izing and quite on-par with the castle theme. In the first room, it feels like you are walking through a library, with stained glass lining the walls, books placed firmly on shelves, and a blackboard. As you venture through these rooms, be mindful of your step. It is a little dark, though there is enough light to see around you. Illuminated arrows keep you aware of subtle changes in the course. Medieval Fantasy is one of the cleanest courses on the boardwalk by far, and it was not crowded. Both sar ah and I enjoyed the blackout rooms, a feature you will not find anywhere else locally. You may have to attempt a few trick shots here, otherwise you are guaranteed to have a fun time. And, if you’re feeling lucky, try hole 19 for your chance at winning a free game, just like I did! Where will sarah and I end up next week? You will just have to wait! In the meantime, if you have been enjoy ing this series so far and would like to chime in with thoughts, or to share a mini golf story of your own, send an email to shorelocalnews@gmail.com. We look forward to hearing from you! Photos by Steffen Klenk Steffen Klenk is a multimedia journalist. He resides in Ocean City and enjoys capturing the eclectic moments of shore life.
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Eagles preseason, a Phillies Playoff Push and Ben Strikes Again
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● Also looking impressive was the big rookie Jordan Davis, as the 6-7, 340-pound defensive lineman saw action as both a run stuffer and a pass rusher. Davis commanded plenty of attention from the Jets’ offensive line and managed to shed two blockers on a few occa sions. After blowing up a double team against the pass in the first quarter, Davis showed how he can transition from power to speed as he closed on a scrambling Wil son. these types of plays won’t exactly show up on the stat sheet, but it’s safe to say his stock has risen even higher after his first preseason action. Another former georgia standout, linebacker Na kobe Dean, had a nice game after Ben Simmons settles grievance against the Sixers Jalen Hurts looked good in the preseason game against the Jets
A s we head into the middle of August, the Eagles have one pre season game under their belts, the Phillies are in the middle of a playoff push, and Ben (simmons) strikes again. since I last wrote, the Eagles lost their preseason opener to the Jets, but at least the #1 offense and #1 defense looked good. the Birds also traded a former high draft pick that many considered to be a bust. t he Phillies play some exciting games with the Mets, and are set to play some more as the schedule begins to turn in their favor. Plus, they are on the verge of a historic win. t he sixers will be back playing on Christmas Day this year. Also, the team reaches an agree ment with “disgruntled former em ployee” Ben simmons. From hockey, should the Flyers “tank for Bedard”?
● More on Hurts now, as surprisingly, he didn’t target or throw to new wide receiver A.J. Brown at all in the one series that he was in there. On the 22-yard touchdown pass to Dallas goedert though, you could see the influence of Brown as he drew the attention of the defend ers away from goedert and essen tially provided an “assist” on the play. Hurts also looked very accu rate on his first pass attempt of the game when he rolled to his right and hit Quez Watkins for a 28-yard completion and a first down. Again, it’s only a glimpse, and most likely the only look we will get, but Hurts looked pretty impressive in his first game action since the playoff game in tampa Bay last year.
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On the local front, we say goodbye to legendary Princeton coach Pete Carril.
● Let’s start things off with the Eagles, who lost their preseason opener to the Jets 24-21, but the final score doesn’t really matter. What does matter is that starting QB Jalen Hurts was 6-for-6 for 80 yards and a touchdown in his only drive of the ballgame. Hurts did get hit late, out of bounds, and that got a lot of fans and coach Nick sirianni fired up. thankfully, Hurts bounced back up and swapped out his helmet for a headset and that’s probably the last we will see of Hurts before the season opener in Detroit on september 11th.
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● Newly acquired linebacker Ky zir White had the play of the night for the defense as he stepped in front of a Zach Wil son throw and set the Eagles up with a short field that led to their second touchdown. It was 14-zip Eagles after one quarter and that was it for almost all the starters.
a relatively quiet camp to date. Dean finished with five tackles and blew up a couple of run plays, sometimes with the as sistance of Davis to prove that the former college teammates still work well together.
● One final piece of Eagles news as the team traded JJ Arcega-Wh iteside, a former second-round draft pick, to the seahawks for a defensive back on Monday August 15th. In 40 games, Arcega-Wh iteside caught just 16 passes for 290 yards and one touchdown. Known as J-JAW, he will forever be remembered by Eagles fans as a bust simply because of other, more talented receivers who were drafted after him, like D.K. Met calf and terry McLaurin. Ironically enough, Arcega-Whiteside now becomes a teammate of Metcalf in seattle. the Eagles get back cor ner / safety ugo Amadi in return.
● As you read this, the Phils are set to host the Mets for a four-game weekend series at Citizens Bank Park, and they won’t have to face either Max s cherzer or Jacob de g rom. t he bigger stat that I saw the other night was in their next 20 games, the Phillies were only set to face one team with a record above .500 and that’s the Mets. they host Cincinnati, host Pittsburgh, go to Arizona and go to san Francisco. All those teams have sub-.500 records, so again, the Phillies just need to keep beat ing the teams they are supposed to beat! ● Oh, one last Phillies factoid and that’s about their franchise record. As I write this, the Phils sit at 9,999 career wins. A lot of fuss was made a few years back when they became the first team in major league baseball to LOsE ten-thousand games. I wonder if as much attention will be given to them being able to WIN ten-thou sand games once they pick up that next “W”...?
● When I was on the radio on 97.3 E s PN with Mike g ill the other day, he excitedly revealed to our listening audience that the sixers are going to be back playing a game on Christmas Day this year. After being left off the Christmas Day slate in 2020 and 2021, the sixers are now set to travel to Madison square garden and play the Knicks on December 25th as part of the 2022-23 schedule, according to several reports. Al so included as part of the NBA’s five-game slate are Bucks-Celtics, suns-Nuggets,↘Lakers-Mavericks on 36Bryce Harper has started swinging a bat again SOMERS POINT & EGG HARBOR
● On the offensive side of the ball, I have to acknowledge the job that rookie center Cam Jur gens did in place of the rehabbing Jason Kelce. Jurgens admitted to reporters afterwards that he had some first-game jitters, but the second-round center settled down, made the calls at the line, and got to show off his athleticism with several blocks in space — one in which he circled back on a screen and leveled a Jets defen sive lineman. Again, it’s early, but I think the Birds hit a home run with this pick.
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● Now to the Phillies, as they won two out of three at home against Miami and then won a thriller in New York for game one of their three-game series with the Mets. When the Phillies won 2-1 in 10 innings to beat Max scherzer on Friday August 12th, I was really optimistic they could perhaps win the series in New York. that wasn’t to be though, as they ran into Jacob de g rom and all of a sudden couldn’t score runs. Re member, they are doing this with out Bryce Harper, but Harper was spotted taking swings in the cage at Citizens Bank Park on Monday August 15th while the Phillies were on the road in Cincinnati. Dave Dombrowski says the team is targeting september 1st for his return, so that’s big news.
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● Cole, a fifth-round pick by the Eagles in 2005, spent the first 10 seasons of his career with the team and made two Pro Bowls. the edge rusher from Cincinnati finished second-team all-pro in 2009 after tallying 12.5 sacks. He finished his 12-year career with the Indianapolis Colts and retired with 90.5 sacks, 133 tackles for loss, and 21 forced fumbles. His 85.5 sacks as an Eagle is second all-time behind only Reggie White.
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● I enjoyed both trent Cole and Hugh Douglas when they were in Philly, and will be applauding as they go into the team’s Hall of Fame on November 27th.
● At halftime of the Jets game, the Eagles announced that they will add two of the best pass rushers in their history to the team’s Hall of Fame later this year. Hugh Douglas and trent Cole, both members of the team during the 2000s, will be inducted into the Eagles’ Hall of Fame on Nov. 27 when the team hosts the g reen Bay Packers.
● Douglas, an all-pro defensive end drafted by the New York Jets, played six total seasons with the Eagles. the former Central state standout spent five seasons with the Eagles from 1998-2002 and finished his career wearing mid night green in 2004. He recorded 80 career sacks — 54.5 of which came with the Eagles — and was named to the 2000 All-Pro team in addition to three Pro Bowl nods. He had 64 tackles for loss and 13 forced fumbles in his 10-year career.
● One quick hockey note, as I have seen some articles & social media posts that ask if the Flyers should “tank for Bedard”...? Connor Bedard, is viewed by many as a generational talent, and he is expected to be the No. 1 overall pick in next year's draft. the Flyers could land him with a lot of losing and a little luck. t he 5-foot-9, 181-pound center has lived up to the hype so far, and might just be on his way to fulfilling the “future of hockey” prophecy as well. In his first full season in the WHL, Bedard, who turned 17 in July, racked up 51 goals and 100 points in just 62 games for the Regina Pats. His 51 goals ranked second in the WHL and his 100 points were good enough for fourth in a league that features players up to 20 years old. Of course, I’m not sure how the dwindling Flyers fan base would feel about purposely losing with no guarantee that they’ll land the top pick. stay tuned.
● the other piece of sixers news that broke recently was that the team has reached an agreement with disgruntled former star Ben simmons about the $20 million that was withheld from him during his time where he demanded to be traded. the terms of the agree ment were not disclosed. simmons and the National Basketball Players Associ ation filed the grievance in April after s immons’ rep resentatives and the sixers could not reach an agree ment.
● Although he did not play for the Nets after he was traded, simmons was paid his entire salary for the second half of the season. It was thought that he might play in game 4 of the team’s first-round series against the Boston Celtics but could not over come a back injury. the Nets were swept and s immons had back surgery in May. As far as I’m concerned, no one is a winner here. Both Ben simmons and the sixers wasted their six years together. And that’s a darn shame!
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● Finally, on the local front, I want to close with some words about Pete Carill, the legendary Prince ton Men’s Basketball coach, who passed away at the age of 92. uti lizing a deliberate, clock-draining offense that relied on backdoor cuts and precision passing, Carril led Princeton to 13 regular-season Ivy League titles at a time when the conference did not have a postseason tournament. Prince ton also won the NIt in 1975, de feating Providence 80-69 at Mad ison square garden. But it was the tigers' memorable March nights in their 11 NCAA tournament berths under Carril that featured the frenzied coach prancing up and down the sideline as Princ eton tried to outsmart superior opponents — during upsets and near-upsets on prime-time televi sion — that left an indelible mark on college basketball. For me, I idolized temple’s Hall of Fame Coach John Chaney. He respected Pete Carill so much he once said in 1996, “I’ll play anyone, any place, any time. Well, except Princeton, of course. I may be crazy but I’m not stupid.” R.I.P. Pete Carill. I’ll close with my usual thanks and let you know that I am very thankful for your readership and hope you will patronize the businesses you see in the pages here. Remember, the LOCAL in shore Local comes from the support of those businesses, so please support them!
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Who's on your team ff's Journal By Jeff Whitaker A s you and I head into the fall and the last quarter of 2022, we need to ask ourselves some important questions. What Is My Dream? Who Is On My Mauriceteam?Wilson was one of many who tried to climb Mount Everest. But he had only three half hearted companions. they couldn’t cut it. And that made all the difference. Who do you have on your team? A great dream with a bad team is nothing more than a nightmare. What should your dream team look like? Your team must be the size of your dream. If you want to climb a Mount Everest, you need a Mount Everest-sized team. It could be actually working with you or even just encour aging you and helping to motivate you along the way. Either way, we all need others on this journey if we are going to achieve any thing worthwhile and significant. While these questions can apply to your professional life for those of you in leadership or running a business, they are just as applicable in our personal lives. We all know none of us can successfully navigate through this life on our own. All of this leads me to the power of mentorship. As you and I grow and as we travel this journey profession ally and personally, just as the Law of Mount Everest teaches about the power of a team it’s important to point out that a big part of that team is having someone you can trust who can mentor you along your journey. Now mentorship can take on a lot of different forms. During my lifetime I’ve been mentored by people I’ve never even met. s ome of those mentors are not even living any longer. Let me explain. some of the greatest minds, wisest individuals and those with the greatest insight have lived before me and left a treasure trove of wisdom in books, articles, and periodicals. From autobiographies to biographies, there is so much we can all learn from those who’ve gone before us. then there are those who we know or can connect with through others we know and if you and I ask, many are more than willing to sit down and mentor us. they can help us avoid some of the pitfalls they experienced during life, let us know what’s worked for them, and what hasn’t. We can also hire mentors who will work one on one with us or coach us along the way. the important part of what I’m trying to get across is that you and I don’t have to reinvent something or rediscover something that has already been done before. Find someone who can teach you what they’ve learned, coach you through circumstances you are going through by asking questions that will help you discover new doors of opportunity and levels of awareness. the power of mentorship can literally change your life direction. Find a mentor. Make a commitment to grow. Do it today. And let’s go out and make a difference. Jeff Whitaker is a veteran broadcaster here in South Jersey. He now draws on his experience and training to work with companies and individuals to develop effective storytelling, communications and leadership skills. Find free resources and ways Jeff can work with you at jeffwhitaker.com
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Downbeach Seafood Festival returns this September to Ski Beach
Going Places with Dina Guzzardo G ood t ime tricycle are famous in s outh Jersey for the epic events they produce, and one of the most anticipated events of the year is the Downbeach seafood Festival. Previously hosted at Bader Field, they have now moved to ski Beach, Vent nor City (Dorset Avenue and Burke Avenue, 08406), and this year’s event will take place on september 17 and 18. Attendees are encouraged to come hungry because the food options are extensive, and you will undoubtedly want to sample several different vendors. Each vendor is hand-selected by the organizers to ensure a wide range of delicious and locally sourced seafood options that won’t break the bank. Included in this year’s lineup are local Ventnor restaurant, PJ Buckets seafood. this family run restaurant specifically selected Absecon Island because of its ideal location for high-quality seafood. At the festival, they will have a selection of their sig nature seafood boils, including Cajun, NJ Butter garlic Lemon (which is the must try according to the owners), Bay seasoned, and Italian. they will also have Mac n Cheese served with either lobster, shrimp, or crab. You may have had sausage on a stick, but seeing as this is a seafood festival, these guys have cranked it up a notch and will have lobster tail on a stick. All fresh and all locally sourced. somers Point-based Josie Kelly’s, does not strictly serve seafood; how ever, their selection of seafood menu items is not to be missed. Jay’s Crab shack will be bringing their food truck to the event and serving a selection of their most pop ular items. Finger foods include Bang Bang shrimp and tuna Bites, while they will also have grilled scallops, their incredible fish tacos, and several soup options including crab bisque and New England chowder. You may have heard about their amazing in-house smoked meats and fishes, and now is your chance to see what all the hype is about at Wa terdog smoke House. Be sure to try
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their house-smoked fish sandwich on a bagel. Choose from nova, pastrami nova, whitefish, or kippered salmon with a selection of veggies and cream cheese.tony Boloney’s knows a thing or two about pizza, and if anyone was going to make killer lobster pizza, it is these guys. their regular menu is… intense, with too many delicious op tions to choose from. However, see ing as it is the Downbeach seafood Festival, try their Crabby Chicken Killer sub loaded with jumbo lump crab, grilled chicken, bayou butter, garlic, melted fresh mozzarella, and parsley. If you are a sides kind of person, try the Crustacean loaded fries, piled high with jumbo lump crab, bayou butter, fresh mutz, fresh garlic andsparsley.everalpre-packaged food ven dors will be in attendance selling their artisan foodstuffs. Pick up a bottle of fiery, herb-in fused hot sauce from Hank s auce which goes good with anything! Pro tip: buy a bottle at the beginning of the day and spice up your food pur chases!For the meat lovers, and more specifically, bacon lovers, check out the Bacon Jam vendor stall. they sell a range of hand-crafted bacon jams infused with delicious ingredients, such as sweet chilli, black pepper corn, and figs and balsamic vinegar. there will also be a huge selection of non-food vendors with amazing goods to purchase. Bring some spar kle to your life by getting a Fairy Hair Extension from Luna Locks. these silken, sparkling extensions are for all ages and can be washed, brushed, heat styled, and colored to express your inner princess.Pick up 100% hand made and sustainable wooden kitchenware from DaphNew De sign. t heir sea-in spired cutting boards, serving trays, and Lazy susans will brighten up your kitchen and have you looking forward to cutting vegetables. t his has been a popular event in re cent years, with many previous attendees awaiting its return. “We first went 3 years ago, and now it has become an annual tradition for us. t he seafood is just always so fresh and delicious, and we get to try a bit of everything which is what we love,” explained Jamie Kinsella. Free offsite parking will be avail able at 4800 Wellington Avenue, 8406, with free transportation to and from the event from this location. tickets are $15 at the gate; however, you can save $5 by purchasing them in advance here: https://www.universe. 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 pro duces and promotes large events as well as a talent agency that manages some incredible www.dinamediagroup.comtalent.
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Deciding if a dog is right for you
Heidi Clayton is a retired 25 year veteran of the Atlantic City Police Department. She started Four on the Floor Dog Training a result of her own struggle to find a positive & reward based dog trainer in the South Jersey area. She is passionate about giving every dog, even the difficult ones, a voice and the skills they need to thrive in life. She breeds, trains, and shows her own Bull Terriers under the SoraBullys’s Kennel Name.
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By Heidi Clayton D eciding to bring a dog into your life is huge commit ment and a decision that should never be made on a whim. there is a lot to consider and making an informed and a well educated decision can save you from heartbreak or aggravation. I work with all kinds of dogs from pure bred puppies, to rescues, to the ever popular doodle dogs. some people forget how much work a puppy is. they may get an older rescue dog that is just not at all what they signed up for. some are not aware that their doodle dog sheds an awful lot and will need massive amounts of grooming. so before you commit to a dog or puppy here are some considerations. First of all, who wants the dog or puppy? I know it is very cute to see toddlers or little kids climbing all over a dog or puppy, but I will caution you that these household members are not at all capable of actually raising said dog or puppy. Many families I have worked with got the dog or puppy for the kids. the kids it turns out enjoy the dog or puppy in theory but when it comes to cleaning up the poop or taking the dog for a walk in the freezing cold, they often drop the metaphorical ball. As the adult in the family ask yourself if the kids flake out, am I ready to commit to raising this puppy or dog? g et ting everyone, including both parents, on board to the work coming your way is a key component to making it work. Be honest with yourself and the capabilities of everyone involved before you commit to a dog or puppy. Next ask yourself if you are ready and able to commit to the costs of a having dog or puppy. Whether buying or paying the rescue fee, there is al ways a fee. Next will come all of the additional costs that a dog requires such as toys, a crate, bowls, leash es, food, and veterinary care. What about a vet emergency? In the course of every one of my dogs lives there has been at least one visit to an ER. the “average” intestinal obstruction surgery costs about five grand. Do you have the money to provide for theindogthe long term? Just like kids, dogs aren’t cheap and most often they do not get summer jobs. What about your lifestyle? Are you an active person who likes to walk, run, or hike? Or are you a couch potato? What will you do with the dog when you do travel? What about that job of yours? How demanding is it? Will you have the the time to devote to training the dog? It is best to find a dog or breed that matches your lifestyle. Maybe if work is de manding an older dog would best fit your lifestyle instead of a needy puppy. Puppies are a marathon, not a sprint so getting one is huge time commitment. Make sure you are in position to best work a puppy into yourOncelifestyle.youhave honestly asked yourself these questions, you can move onto actually getting the dog or puppy. there is also zero shame of deciding now is not the right time for a dog. In my next article, I will cover finding a reputable breeder of a pure bred dog. Don’t panic we will also cover finding a reputable rescue and will navigate all things doodle.
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'Team Thunderdome' wins the 56th Around The Island® Swim A team made up of local high school swimmers and beach patrol members took first place in the 56th Around the Island® swim, part of the 3rd Annual Jim Whelan Open Water Festival.“team thunderdome” completed the 22.75mi (36.6km) course around Absecon Island, and the cities of Atlantic City, Ventnor, Margate, and Longport, in 8:02:51. Members include James Haney (Atlantic City Hs & Brigantine City Beach Patrol), Patrick Armstrong (Ocean City H s & Longport Beach Patrol), John sahl (Atlantic City Hs & Atlantic City Beach Patrol), and gavin Neal (Ocean City H s & Brigantine City Beach Patrol). the team was coached by former ACBP member Joe Haney. Coming in about six minutes be hind them was the tortuga g olden striders, a relay team made up of Masters swimmers Rob Montgom ery, Bobby Pugh, Daniel Killinger, and Frank geraci. their time was 8:08:49. times were confirmed and recorded by Jeff Chu, an Open Water Referee with usA swimming. two individual athletes, John Zeigler and Robert gatto did not finish the race; they exited the water on their own. the swim kicked off just before 8am at the Atlantic City High school Boathouse by official starter, Mrs. Constance Days-Chapman, ACH s Principal. s wimming clockwise around the island, both teams were never more than a few yards apart until after rounding the Longport Jetty when team t hunderdome pulled out in front. At times, the swimmers were close enough to give each other high-fives and exchange words of encouragement.
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Photos by Steffen Klenk L ast weekend’s inaugural tid al Wave Music Festival, held Friday, August 12 – sunday, August 14, brought some of the nation’s hottest country artists to the Atlantic City beach. More than 30 bands and performers filled the lineup over the three-day span, which featured headlining performances from Luke Bryan, Morgan Wallen, and DierksHARDYBentley.hyped up the crowd with an energetic set on saturday night prior to Wallen’s set. Legendary ACM award-winning recording art ist tracy Lawrence kept the crowd singing, while rising country rap star Blanco Brown provided his own unique twist to the genre. sunday’s schedule brought former survivor cast member and NAsCAR pit crew turned country singer Chase Rice to the main stage, along with Lauren Alaina, and Runaway June. Dierks Bentley closed the show and did not disappoint. From the very start, you could feel the energy around the stage.
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the Next from Nashville stage put a spotlight on some of country’s upand-coming stars. Landon Parker’s set featured a nice blend of easy-tosing favorites with nice guitar riffs. seaforth tore the house down with a very highly entertaining set on day two. Dillon Carmichael, nephew of fellow country singer, and one half of Montgomery gentry, Eddie Mont gomery, headlined the Nashville stage on sunday, along with Jackson Dean, and tyler Braden, just to name a few. Country fans near and far enjoyed three-days of activities, which includ ed great food, several vendors, and prizes. the inaugural event included a partnership with Rock the Ocean, promoting awareness of ocean conservation. Attendees visited the Conservation Village to speak with several area organiza tions and non-profits.
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By Michael Bray W hat does it mean for a wine to be classified as “natural” or “organic”? And why are only certain wines vegan, even though they’re all made from grapes? I’ll be exploring these topics in this week’s article, and sharing infor mation on one of my favorite wines of the moment. Natural & Organic Wines Natural wines and organic wines have a lot in common (most significantly, a concern for the earth and sustainable practices), and several key differences. to be certified organic by the usDA, a wine must be made without genetic en gineering, and it must undergo a rigorous process of inspections and assessments. the grapes must be grown organically, without synthetic fertilizers, and all oth er ingredients (such as yeast and fining agents) must be certified organic, as well. While sulfites are commonly added to wines as an additional preserving agent or to enhance flavor, organic wines can not have added sulfites. Wines labeled as “made with organic grapes” have slightly less restrictions, but it is still a feat for winemakers to achieve this certification. “Natural wine,” on the other hand, is not a legal certification. Rather, it’s a loose term that refers to wines made with little to no intervention by the winemaker. this means grapes are grown without the assistance of pesticides, grapes are hand picked, and juice is fermented into wine using only native yeasts. these yeasts oc cur naturally on the fruit, and winemakers allow fermentation to start spontaneous ly, rather than controlling fermentation with the addition of cultured yeasts. While natural wines won’t necessary be certi fied organic, one could argue that they exemplify the most ancient, non-invasive method of winemaking. You can expect native yeasts to im part wildly different flavor profiles and textures onto wine. Natural wines may have an oily or creamy texture, and exhibit funky aromas and flavors reminiscent of barnyard, forest floor, and sourdough (along with more familiar impressions of fruit and spice). Vegan Wines While the grapes in wine are (of course) vegan, other ingredients added ent a challenge to those looking to avoid animalMostbyproducts.winesundergo a process called “fining,” during which a substance (the “fining agent”) is added to clarify and stabilize the wine. the fining agent binds to unwanted particles that could cause the wine to appear hazy or contribute undesirable aromas and flavors. Often times, these fining agents are derived from animal products. Egg whites, casein (a protein commonly found in cow’s milk), and isinglass (a form of collagen obtained from the swim bladders of fish) are among the most popular fining agents. If you are searching for vegan wines, go natural! Natural wines are made with minimal intervention and are typically unfined. some producers also employ sterile ceramic filters instead of a more conventional fining agent. What I’m Drinking Now: Roberto Henriquez Corinto Super Estrella 2019 (Itata Valley, Chile; 100% Chasselas) t his extremely limited production wine checks all the boxes mentioned above: it’s natural, organic, and vegan! Winemaker Roberto Henriquez farms the land himself and hand-harvests his grapes, utilizing the traditional Pipeño methods of the original Chilean winemak ers. this results in the most natural wine possible, exhibiting the purest expression of the grapes and the soil in which they grow.Corinto super Estrella is an orange wine, a type of white wine that experi ences extended contact with the grape skins and seeds during fermentation. this process pulls color and tannins from the grape skins, and results in an orange-hued wine with substantial body, bold flavors, and honeyed aromas. Made from 100% Chasselas grapes, this wine opens with vibrant aromas of tropical fruit that continue on the palate. the bright flavors are balanced by re freshing acidity, herbal notes, and a touch of minerality. this wine is limited and only available in magnum-sized bottles (1.5 liters – twice the size of a standard wine bottle), as it’s designed to be shared! As always, if you have any wine-re lated questions, or fun wine adventures to share, please email me any time at michael@passionvines.comDrinkpassionately,Michael Michael Bray is the founder of and director of operations at Passion Vines Wine & Spirit Company in Somers Point and Egg Harbor Township. He serves on numerous local boards.
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Nu trition By Nancy Adler S low-cooking can be a healthier way to prepare your meals. slow-cooking does not compromise the integrity of essential nutrients in the foods. In fact, lowering the temperature may preserve nu trients better than when food is cooked rapidly on high heat. t he perks of slow-cooking extend beyond increasing the bioavailability of nutrients in plant foods. slow-cooking has gained momentum as it enhances flavor, is kind to your pocketbook and requires minimal effort. Plus, of course, it offers a boost in nutrition! slow-cooking is arguably one of the safest ways to cook meat. Charred and grilled meats have been linked with inflammation, diabetes, heart disease and cancer. Also, try to use lots of carrots and spinach in your recipes as these carry lutein, an antioxidant that helps fight eye disease. Another superstar ingre dient is canned tomatoes. they offer tons of nutritional perks. the power of the tomato includes lycopene, which is linked to heart protection, cancer prevention and improved mood. tomatoes can be used in soups andsstews.othenext time you find yourself wondering what’s for dinner, slowcook your meal! Please enjoy my healthy recipe in my cookbook “Nancy’s Recipes for Life,” available at my Linwood office location and Capellas Oil and Vinegar store in Ocean City.
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SalsaSlow-cookerChicken Ingredients: ● 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts ● 1 package of reduced sodium taco seasoning ● 1 cup of salsa ● 1 can of reduced fat cream mush room soup (condensed) ● 1 tablespoon of nonfat sour cream Directions: Add chicken to the slow cooker. s prinkle taco seasoning over chicken. Pour salsa and soup over the chicken.Cook on low for 6-8 hours. Remove from heat and stir in sour cream.serve over rice. information: ● serves 6 ● Fat: 3.3 grams ● Carbohydrates: 6.7 grams ● Calories: 157.2 ● Protein: 24.3 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.nancyadlernutri tion.com (609)653-4900. Nancy is the Recipient of the Best of The Press 2020 and 2021 Gold Award. You may listen to Nancy every Sunday at 2 pm Nancy Adler Nutrition 1400 WOND and 92.3 the station is fm
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By Krystle J Bailey T ucked away on the corner of Porter Avenue in Atlantic City, a cozy, family-owned deli has been serving mouth watering subs with a side of life advice and love for over 40 years. Brian and Carmen Lowe, better known as spanky and Mrs. spank, are often referred to as the grandparents of the Chelsea HeightsCarmen,neighborhood.whomoved to s outh Jersey from Puerto Rico in the 1960s, reminisces about the heyday of Atlantic City. she tells stories of a time when they’d close the deli then dance the rest of the night away at the old teddy’s West End, or spanky would sweep the billiards table clean at Mcg ettigan’s. the neighborhood has since been de veloped, and old nightclubs have been replaced by car dealerships and new bars, but spanky & son subs and Deli has stood the test of time. Walking into spanky & son deli is like coming home. Whether you’ve been eating cheesesteaks on the corner for years or you’re new to the neighborhood, you get the same expe rience. spanky and Carmen welcome guests with open arms, offering them a warm meal and great conversation. they light up as they share news about the neighbors and their new babies, career accomplishments, marriage proposals, and more. Locals have de scribed their trips to spanky’s as “a therapy session and a sandwich” and “like hanging out in the barbershop.”
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Nothing lights up spanky and Car men’s lives as much as their 10-year-old pug, tin tin, who you can find painted on the wall outside of spanky & son. tin tin’s personal dinner menu spans well beyond what is served at spanky’s.
Carmen, who is smitten with her pug, serves up veal and lamb chop for the family pup, along with other delicacies.
Rick Haney, who has been eating at spanky’s for decades, says, “this is where you come to get your news.”
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As she flips through hundreds of pic tures of her beloved tin tin, Carmen beams with pride at her fur baby. “Dogs make you a better person,” shares Carmen, who never enjoyed four-legged pets until her son gave her tin tin as a gift a decade ago. Now tin tin and his neighborhood pals are celebrated in a mural outside of spanky & son. What began as a painting to cel ebrate their family pup quickly evolved to incorporate neighborhood dogs, including Atlantic City Councilman george tibbitt’s dog. In case the food, love, and com munity being served at spanky & son weren’t enough, visitors can also enjoy a dose of nostalgia with the dozens of memorabilia items from the Little Ras cals plastered along the walls. spanky and t in t in have often been asked for photos and autographs, as many have believed that he was the original spanky from the timeless movie. t he community is what makes spanky & son such a local’s favorite. spanky and Carmen don’t take that lightly. they are known for serving ev eryone, from the Chief of Police to the neighborhood kid with $3 in his pocket. When the casinos were originally being built, spanky and Carmen worked day and night feeding the construction workers all of their meals. On Christ mas, everyone who walks through the door gets a free sandwich and a soda, and the tips that are collected through out the year are used to buy local kids Christmas gifts. spanky and Carmen don’t blink at the opportunity to serve a family in need. Just this month, they raised $2,500 for a young girl in the neighborhood who needed corrective eye“Wesurgery.serve everyone, no matter how much they have. Nobody leaves without food,” explains Carmen.
When asked what keeps them go ing, they both agree that they have no plans to retire. spanky, who is nearing 80 years old, looks forward to waking up each morning to cook and serve. He buffs the floors himself and enjoys sneaking a little extra meat into the highly-regarded spanky’s cheesesteak. the deli is open four days per week and is closed on the weekends. “I don’t want to retire,” shares spanky. “We do well in life, but it’s only the two of us. It gets us out of the house. Carmen puts on her makeup, and we go enjoy serving our custom ers.”Visit spanky & s on at 3719 Por ter Ave, Atlantic City. Open tues day-thursday from 10 AM-5 PM.
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For vendor application and requirements, go toProgrammingwww.cropsnj.org/markets.willalsoinclude teach ing residents about New Jersey’s recently adopted “cottage food” and “home baker” laws that allow certain items cooked in the home to be sold to the public. C.R.O.P. s ., Communities Revolutioniz ing Open Public spaces, is a nonprofit orga nization that promotes healthy, connected communities, and has run the C.R.O.P. s Market @ Linwood, the tennessee Avenue market events, the C.R.O.P. s . Market @ Pleasantville and was the first farmers market in Atlantic County to become sNAP authorized as well as incorporate incentive spending through the garden state good Food Bucks program. C.R.O.P. s . worked to bring Community supported Agriculture to Atlantic City in 2021 and in addition to running community gardens in Atlantic City, Pleasantville and Egg Harbor City, C.R.O.P. s . runs a paid internship program and online-in person hybrid education pro grams across the county and state.
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Farmers market launches in Chelsea section of AC A CDEVCO and Chelsea Economic Development Corporation (Chel sea EDC) have partnered with C.R.O.P. s . for a second year to bring an outdoor market to the Chelsea neighborhood of Atlantic City. starting sat urday, August 20th and continuing every saturday through October 29th, from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., food and merchandise vendors, live entertainment, and activities will be offered to the community at O’Don nell Park, 3501 Atlantic Avenue (at Albany). Along with farm vendors the great Full garden and smith’s Poultry Farm, market vendors include Ryfe Bar and Restaurant, serving food and spirits; Island Creamery Ice Cream; Bar 32; Cuzzie’s Pizza; Brigan tine Freshery; Lil’Lights Candle Co; and various other art and food vendors. sNAP and WIC benefits are accepted at theActivitiesmarket.hosted by C.R.O.P. s . include Flower Power; s eed swap; Mushroom Madness; sound Healing in the Park; Bulbs, Plein Air Drawing; Meditation in the Park; Herbs; Yoga; and other fun events. On October 1st, Chelsea EDC will be announcing the 3rd Annual Best Empanada Challenge winner, with empanada tastings, empanada eating contests, and judging by your favorite local chefs. Live entertainment at C.R.O.P. s Market @ Chelsea includes: ● 8/20: gypsy Joe Vlado (Flamenco and more) ● 8/27: the Cousins - Mix of Reggae, span ish, & Bluegrass
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● 10/22: Marta & Chris Marta & Chris (gypsy Jazz, Brazilian Bosa Nova, French Bistro, & Roma Folk) ● 10/29: gypsy Joe Vlado (Flamenco and Onemore)of the top priorities of the market is to nurture and grow local small business es, with Chelsea and Atlantic City -based businesses receiving priority. C.R.O.P. s and Chelsea EDC will assist with the city’s permit process, and there are no vendor fees to participate in the Chelsea Market.
ACDEVCO and Chelsea EDC continue to implement projects that support the com munity’s goals in the Chelsea Neighbor hood Plan, including beautification, safety, home ownership, youth programming and recreation, and economic opportunity. the Chelsea Neighborhood Plan opens doors for grant funding. More information can be found at www.ChelseaEDC.org.
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I have to admit, it’s weird to com pose a headline for a series that I haven’t watched one episode of yet. I’ll double down and admit that part of the reason I haven’t watched the highly recommended “Better Call saul” is because I still have yet to watch the series that the character originated on, and that’s “Breaking Bad”. Now, before you toss me aside and dismiss me, please know that they are both on my list and very much going to be watched! I feel it’s only right to watch “Breaking Bad” with Bryan Cranston and Aaron Paul first before then turning my attention to the highly-acclaimed “Better Call saul” with Bob Odenkirk. since I’m starting off this week on the small screen, I’ll continue by writing about a new series on Amazon Prime that you might find interesting. It’s “A League of their Own”, the t V series. Inspired by Penny Marshall's 1992 film, the new series “A League of their Own”, follows in the footsteps of that beloved original, once again focusing on a team of women who fight to play professional baseball at the height of World War II. Like the film, the show is a joyous celebration of America's favorite pastime, following the Rockford Peaches as they compete in the All-American girls Professional Baseball League. unlike the film, co-creators Abbi Jacobson and Will graham have tried to expand the world that Marshall helped in troduce, focusing on new stories and new characters within the world of women's baseball. some of those stories include themes that the movie only hinted at, like sexuality and race. I watched all eight epi sodes and enjoyed the acting and writing very much. Here’s hoping the Peaches get a second season.
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I’ve written about “ the Orville” be fore, and it’s on the move again. the first two seasons were on regular FOX tele vision, and then the pandemic hit. When the series returned, season 3 dropped on Hulu, but now all three seasons are available on Disney+ and I would recom mend you give it a chance. Creator seth MacFarlane is best known for his work with “Family guy”, “American Dad”, and movies like “ ted”, but “ the Orville” is so much more than just a sitcom in space. I’ve found season 3 to be a great blend of drama and comedy, and with its move to Disney+ hopefully there will be more eyeballs on it and it gets renewed for a season 4. the last streaming item I want to write about is on Apple t V+. I only signed up for the service to watch the Phillies game, but stumbled across one of my favorite animated characters of all-time and that’s snoopy from Charles M. schulz’s Peanuts comic strip. Apple t V has the snoopy show and snoopy in space. I may be in my 50’s, but you’re never too old to enjoy the adventures of the famous beagle and his friend Woodstock. Count me in! One of the reasons I didn’t start this column off with the box office results is because they weren’t very good for any of the films that are out right now. the Brad Pitt Action-Comedy Bullet train remained on top, but you can tell that kids are starting to go back to school in some states, parents are recalibrating for the Fall. With that said, I did finally A League Of Their Own - TV Series on Amazon Prime Better Call Saul - I need to watch this AND Breaking Bad
get to my favorite theater, tilton square at 331 tilton Road in Northfield, to see Minions: the Rise of g ru. What’s funny is, I decided to check it out early, for a 2:35p showing. Here’s the breakdown of the audience for the show I went to see: lots of KIDs , a few grandparents & par ents, and me. Ha ha ha. I’m not sure what I thought I was going to walk into, but I was encouraged to see so many children attending the movies and enjoying the show. At a brisk hour and 35 minutes, it holds your attention too. One last item about movies in the theater, and that’s a recommendation that if you do have little ones, maybe take them to see “E.t. the Extra-terrestrial” on the big screen while it’s out. It’s the 40th anniversary of the steven spielberg classic, and the tilton square theater is showing it at 4:00p and 7:00p in IMAX. this is one of my favorite movies of alltime, and I would highly recommend you to take your little ones, nieces & nephews, and grandchildren to check it out in all its glory. 40 years later, the story of Elliott, a boy who befriends an extraterrestrial dubbed E.t., still resonantes! While I’m closing up the discussion about box office films, I have to acknowl edge the death of actress Anne Heche at age 53. Ms. Heche, who won a Daytime Emmy early in her career and whose films included “Donnie Brasco” and “ six Days, seven Nights,” had been critically injured in a car crash in California.
In a 2017 interview with south Jersey Magazine, Heche shared how her child hood at the Jersey shore sparked her interest in pursuing a performing arts career. she had moved 11 times in her childhood, and said that she had once lived in an old house on Ventnor Avenue in Atlantic City, filled with old clothing that grew her imagination. When Heche was 12-years-old, she moved to Ocean City with her family. " that's where I first became an actress," Heche told the mag azine. "I literally started singing for my supper, right on the Boardwalk. I would flip burgers and sing show tunes to get people to come to our stand," Heche said. In the article, she also discussed singing at her church, and getting paid $100 a week at the 76 House Dinner theater in swain ton. Heche attended Ocean City schools up until the eighth grade, and admitted that Ocean City & the Jersey shore had a profound effect on her at a young age. “ so, you could definitely say that New Jersey changed my life," Heche said to south Jersey Magazine. "I will always have a soft spot in my heart for Jersey." It’s sad to see such a talented actress gone too soon. R.I.P. Anne Heche. From “regular” t V, our DVR has five “Celebrity Family Feud” episodes in it, and four “ the $100,000 Pyramid” episodes in it. My girlfriend loves the game shows, and I do as well. I still have to watch “My Life as a Rolling stone” but might wait until all four principals are covered as they have only highlighted Mick & Keith so far. We still have to watch the final three episodes of “ the Captain” , the excellent EsPN program on Derek Jeter, plus, a new “Hard Knocks” is coming out as I write this. Plenty to watch and entertain you as the final weeks of the summer pass along!As always, 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. the LOCAL in shore Local comes from the support of those businesses, so please support them! Pete has been the local "sports guy" at the Jersey Shore since 2004. After a decade with TV 40, he joined 97.3 ESPN radio to talk Eagles, Phillies, Sixers & Flyers with Mike Gill on "The SportsBash" from 2-6 p.m. Pete is proud to be a "voice" for the annual ShopRite LPGA Classic each June, and does emcee work for groups like the National Football Foundation, The Old Grad Awards, and The 200 Club of Atlantic County. You can hear Pete each Tuesday 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 Anne Heche 1969-2022 (spent years around Ocean City) E.T. - The Extra Terrestrial is out in IMAX for its 40th anniversary
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“COVID-19 shifted our focus to loungewear and comfort, but as people move away from quarantine, they want pieces that can transition from the couch to the runway,” said Heck. the boutique owner also cited the emergence of glamorous heels paired with jeans or otherwise casual outfits.seagrass Boutique participated along with Briana of Linwood, Lou Ella of Cape May, and sunseekers of Ocean City in the Ocean City Yacht Club Fashion show a few days ago. As for the Jersey shore, expect to see a lot of “coastal grandmother” staples, like knitted cardigans, brown loafers, and French countryside blouses. Patterned sundresses will soon be replaced by long-sleeved ‘Life is g ood’ or ‘Vineyard Vines’ tees, denim jumpers and leggings, and cargo pants (Welcome back from theOf’90s).course, as has been trendy for the past five years, athleisure wear will dominate casual day-to-day, from running errands to grabbing
@3menandahoellc accessories. Musterel says that the shop specializes in upcycled hand bags, specifically designed with newspaper and mag azine articles affixed to the sides. s he’z t he Boss offers exclusive Ital ian designs as well as from the brand XCVI. Musterel says that although Jersey shore style is more casual, customers from Margate to Philadelphia can find pieces to hit the town with swagger. “When you come in our store, you can take leadership in creating a style all your own,” said Musterel. “Expect to see pieces you could dress up or down this fall. the choice is yours.”
Kevin Heck, the owner of seagrass Boutique on Asbury Avenue in Ocean City, has committed himself to offer ing more variety to Jersey folks when it comes to fashion. “I grew up locally, then worked in Washington, D.C. where I started to get into fashion. When I moved home, I was disappointed to see how few options women particularly had for shopping. All they had was Wal-Marts and targets,” said Heck. seagrass Boutique strives to work with clients one-on-one to select clothing or accessories that compli ment their figure and will be worn for years to come. the shop is overflow ing with elevated, classic pieces at reasonable prices. Heck trains every employee to know each brand, fabric and fit and work with clients to meet theirAsneeds.forthe next season, Heck predicts that the two reigning styles of 2022, ’70s revival and dressed-up loungewear, will converge. Chunky boots, flare jeans and bold patterns from retro eras will be offered in su per-soft materials, perfect for chilling at home or going out with friends.
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By Sarah Fertsch Staff Writer W hen people think of Atlantic City enter tainment, they imag ine pumping elec tronic dance music, casino headliners, swarms of people entering nightclubs, and beachside bonanzas to the tunes of Jimmy Buffett. the last thing most people associate with Atlantic City is ballet.they don’t know what they’re missing.Atlantic City Ballet has been per forming since 1982. the internationally recognized, classically trained troupe beautifully dances both traditional and modern shows at Caesars’ Hotel and Casino.shore Local News spoke with Ava Holly, the president of the board of directors. Holly has been involved with the ballet for the past seven years and is a longtime supporter of the arts, even studying dance in college. “ the ballet is going through a tran sition and stepping into a new era,” said Holly. “We have dancers from all over the world ready to thrill audiences during their performances.”
Holly detailed an upcom ing fundraiser for the ballet scheduled for sept. 18. the 40th Annual Cham pagne Brunch and Art Auc tion at Resorts will auction pieces donated by local artists entirely in support of the ballet. Artists will also have the opportunity to sell pieces and connect with brunch-goers. If any sales are made, 15 percent those proceeds will support the ballet.“there will be a cash bar and flowing mimosas,” said Holly. “ t he dancers will show off their moves as well. Anyone interested can purchase individual seats or a table on the AC Ballet’sPhylliswebsite.”Papa,the founder and ar tistic director of the ballet, has been dancing in Atlantic City for several decades. she performed in front of President Johnson, the shah of Iran, and diplomats of Europe. Papa has received the Brazilian gold Medal of Honor and was accept ed into the Hall of Fame for American Repertory Ballet. Her leadership has made the Atlantic City Ballet one of the top companies in the Northeast. Holly shared some secrets from inside the everyday lives of ballerinas. “One thing people don’t know is that each dancer goes through a pair of ballet slippers every week,” she said. the company takes the summer season off and will be back at Board walk Hall in s eptember to rehearse and prepare for upcoming shows. “We perform all kinds of places, from stockton university to Kennedy Plaza, to the strand theatre in Lake wood,” said Holly. “ sets and costumes and staffing cost thousands of dollars. these highly trained athletes need our support.” t he company will begin selling tickets for upcoming shoes such as “Dracula,” “A Midsummer Night’s Dream,” and “ the Nutcracker,” next month.Any art aficionado or par ent of a curious child should plan a trip to see the beautiful choreography and powerful movements.According to the ballet’s website, their mission is to bring the joy, artistry and appreciation for dance to the world's stage through artistic excellence, exhilarating performances, innovative choreography and superb educational programs. this mission is accompanied by a commitment to expand the company's audience and make ballet accessible to the widest possible public through touring, edu cation programs, the creative use of media, and other outreach efforts. For more information on the At lantic City Ballet and its upcoming champagne brunch, see https://www. acballet.org/.
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smitten with (Danny’s) sister,” states the official book summary “As the foursome struggles to surmount the class differences between them, the nation is plunged into World War I, changing all of their lives forever.” s iblings Danny and s hannon Culligan live with their fisherman/ alcoholic father, while Jennie Martin and Hugh Callaway are in the lap of luxury summering on the Jersey Cape.“the narrative follows the lives of two very different couples through what can best be described as ‘ titan ic’ meets ‘Boardwalk Empire’,” Quinn told shore Local News.“ there’s a grit to my characters. It’s a story for the underdogs. t he invisible and broken. It’s for anyone who's felt that, no matter how hard they tried, they'd never be good enough.” the first-time novelist said she poured two years of research into the book before she started writing, gathering details to describe what the city and people looked and acted like a century ago. the result is a story that’s just as interesting for being a time capsule as it is for the compelling characters it creates.“thetrilogy is, essentially, my love letter to our region,” she said. “It was written to capture the nos talgia of yesteryear, and appeals best to g en-Xers and Boomers in the greater Philadelphia metropol itan area. People who, like myself, grew up going down the shore every summer and currently enjoy the beaches and boards with their own families.”From that research work the reader is rewarded, learning the or igin of the term shoobies, the story of shark attacks that terrorized the Jersey coast in the summer of 1916, and the crazed shark hunt that fol lowed. there are stories of espionage, and references to familiar Cape May street names. Even the Cape May star and Wave newspaper is part of theReadersstory. are transported back to the time when Philadelphia was the “Workshop of the World,” and taken to such well-known locales as Reading terminal Market, the Bellevue-stratford, and the eagle at the Wanamaker building. Quinn, who is a first-tIme nov elist, said she is pleased with the book’s reception so far, with 4.7 stars out of 5 on Amazon. “I couldn’t be happier,” Quinn said. “ the book had a very success ful virtual tour and has received nu merous editorial recommendations. “I’ve also got several podcasts, book club appearances, and library speaking engagements scheduled through October, with more to come in the near future. As to the sequels, Book 2 is half written and she hopes to release it in the summer of 2023. It starts off three years later with the return of an old “frenemy,” an event that serves as the catalyst for the rest of the series. Book 3 is outlined with an eye toward launching in 2024. Laura Quinn, 43, resides in Wil liamstown with her husband and two children. When not writing, she en joys hiking, the beach, and spending time with her family. t he full-time author holds a bachelor of arts degree in criminal justice from Rutgers university. she was an insurance fraud investigator and a legal liaison in the appellate division at a Philadelphia life-insurer. the book is 480 pages. It costs $20.99 in paperback and $4.99 as an ebookLearn more at lauraqinnwrites. com.
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Ocean City, lands an 11-inch flounder as a first-time participant in OCFC’s Boys’ & Girls Surf Fishing Tournament 72 August 18, 2022
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Although the number of fish caught fell far short of the 136 landed in the last youth tournament here, enthusiasm and hope ran high throughout the morning event. It was common to see boys and girls quizzing those who caught fish about the type of bait used and everyone got excited to see their nearby angling neighbors hook and land a fish. t he two who landed the most fish were Hunter Erazmus, 15, of Morrisville PA, who landed five, and Katie smiley,16, also from Pennsylvania, who caught eight. they each received a $300 certificate from Century Rods. Katie also took honors along with george shimp, 13, of Wilmington DE, for catching the largest fish overall in the girls and boys groups, respectively. Katie landed a 16-inch flounder, while george, who caught the largest fish by a boy in the 2019 tournament, was a repeat winner with a 17-inch flounder this year. they took home brand new Penn rod and reel outfits from FinAtics, a local bait and tackle shop on West Avenue. In the 8-10 age group, James D’Agostino, 8, of Ocean City, and Young anglers get their gear ready for the start of the Ocean City Fishing Club’s Boys’ & Girls’ Surf of
Ocean City Fishing Club’s 45th Boys’ & Girls’ Surf Fishing Tournament
A fter a two-year absence due to the Covid pandemic, the Ocean City Fish ing Club’s annual Boys’ & g irls’ surf Fishing tournament re turned saturday with a beach packed with avid young anglers and their Aboutfamilies.110boys and girls participated this year, just shy of the 115 who entered the tournament when it was last held in 2019. With family and friends attending to support their young anglers, the beach quickly filled with about 400 people, fishing and observing. “ the weather certainly helped the turnout,” said Ed Hoban, who runs the annual tournament for OCFC. “We really didn’t know how many kids to expect after we postponed the tour nament for two years, but this strong turnout is just great.” under clear blue skies with a mild breeze that kept temperatures mod erate for August, the children, ranging in age from eight to 16 years old, took up positions on the north end beach at the foot of the Ocean City-Longport bridge and fished from 10 a.m. to noon. When the fishing concluded, they caught a total of 61 fish in two hours. Everyone who entered the tournament received prizes that included gift cards and certificates from boardwalk, down town and area businesses. In addition, OCFC members contributed gift cards that they purchased for the tourna ment to add to what the boys and girls received.
Dalton Heisley, 10, of Mansfield PA, won new Penn rods and reels from Fin-Atics, as did Anthony Cerne, 13, of Philadelphia, and Nicholas seeds, 12, of Ocean City in the 11-13 age cat egory.Inaddition to fluke, the youngsters landed a variety of fish, including sea robin, sand sharks, kingfish, sea bass, spot and skate. A few first-time tour nament entrants like Bobby Kemp, 13, from Potomac MD, was surprised to land a skate. “It was really heavy pulling it in,” he said. “And it was pretty ugly, too!” Farther down the beach, Christian Edginton, 8, of Malvern PA, another tournament novice, busied himself with carefully dislodging his hook from a sea robin, known for sharp, spiked barbs on its head and wing-like fins. “I don’t want to get stuck,” he said, a bit anxiously. Quinn Kerwin, 12, of Haddonfield, already has fishing experience under Christopher Banos of Haddonfield, shows off an 11-inch kingfish that he caught in OCFC’s Boys’ & Girls’ Surf Fishing Tournament
Tournament Book your trip online August High Low AM PM AM PM Rise Set Moon inlet jett y 22 Mon 4:56 5:29 11:00 6:16 7:45 23 Tue 5:50 12:08 11:53A 6:17 7:44 24 Wed 6:39 6:197:04 12:57 12:42 6:18 7:42 25 Thu 7:23 7:44 26 Fri 8:02 8:21 27 Sat 8:39 8:56 28 Sun 9:15 9:31 1:40 1:25 6:19 7:41 2:16 2:04 6:20 7:39 2:48 2:41 6:20 7:38 3:18 3:17 6:21 7:36 29 Mon 9:52 10:08 3:49 3:55 6:22 7:35 30 Tue 10:31 10:47 4:22 4:37 6:23 7:33 31 Wed 11:15 11:31 4:58 5:25 6:24 7:32 18 Thu 1:03 1:39 19 Fri 1:55 2:35 20 Sat 2:54 3:35 21 Sun 3:56 4:34 7:18 8:05 6:12 7:51 8:09 9:09 6:13 7:49 9:06 10:12 6:14 7:48 10:04 11:12 6:15 7:47 ↘Continued on 74 73August 18, 2022
Quinn Kirwin of Haddonfield, lands a kingfish in the OCFC Boys’ & Girls’ Surf Fishing
6 or 7 correct - sOLID LOCAL. You know your way around. 5 correct - sEMI LOCAL. Not born and raised, but not bad. 3 or 4 correct - NEWBIE. take another exit. You should get around more. 0 to 2 correct - sHOOBIE –Welcome to south Jersey. the beach is that way. his belt, having learned about angling from his grandfather, u s . Navy Admiral (Retired) Ron Denney, a former mem ber of the Ocean City Council. “I learned a lot from my grandfather and fished from his dock on the bay when I first started,” Quinn said, after landing an 11-inch kingfish in the tour nament. though still a young angler, he counts one day recently as his best day fishing ever. “It was in the surf at 16th street,” he recalled. “I caught 50 fish in one insurancesignentsyoungsters’volunteerssome!”much—he’sHe’sJustinaboutIspotnationday—combiofcroaker,andkingfish.alsolearnedalotfishingfromatFin-Atics.knowssoaweFishingclubhadtheparorguardianswaiversforpurposes
the fishing tournament was held in cooperation with the Ocean City Department of Recreation. Founded in 1913, the Ocean City Fishing Club is the oldest, continuously operated fishing club in the nation. from
8. Neptune watches over the entrance to: a) Brigantine b) Fish Alley in sea Isle c) Margate Bayfront d) gardner’s Basin in Atlan tic City Answers on page 78 All Correct - suRELY LOCAL. You’ve got sand in your toes and pines needles by your feet.
and register the boys and girls. some club members also manned the beach with measuring devices to record sizes of the fish the youngsters caught. Others also helped the younger anglers cast, gave fishing advice to those who were novices and tabulated results when the tournament ended.“Ittakes a lot to put on a tourna ment like this,” Hoban said. “We’re fortunate to have club members volun teer their time and effort to make this tournament a success. It’s all about the kids and making sure they have a good time. And it’s great to see it come back after a two-year absence.”
3. This high school’s team name is The Eagles: a) Ocean City b) Egg Harbor township c) Mainland d) Atlantic City 4. Ocean City’s last street on the south-end. a) 59th street b) 48th street c) 61st street d) 79th street 5. What now stands at this location? a) giant slot Machine b) Neon Palm tree c) Water Fountain d) Huge Electric guitar 6. What neighborhood lies on the border of Margate and Ventnor? a) goldcoast b) st. Leonards tract c) Chelsea Heights d) Marven gardens 7. A drive over the bridge from Atlantic City to Brig antine will cost you: a) $1.50 b) $2.00 c) Nothing d) $2.25
1. Due to the shifting seas, this town is quite a bit shorter than it used to be: a) Ocean City b) Longport c) Atlantic City d) Brigantine
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2. This character strolled the boardwalk of Ocean City and Atlantic City: a) Nutty b) goofy goober c) shelly d) Mr. Peanut
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Boys and girls crowd around the registration tent for prizes that were awarded in the Ocean City Fishing Club’s Boys’ & Girls’ Surf Fishing Tournament
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OPEN FROM 11AM CLOSED MONDAY 609-645-0500 SolutionSUDOKUonpage 78 ACROSS 1. sacred song 6. Chowed down 9. Acoustic repetition 13. Capital of Vietnam 14. 4 qts. 15. teamsters' group 16. Affair, in Paris 17. Bit of binary code 18. Part of tNt 19. *sleeping under the stars 21. *Horticulturist's hangout 23. Articulate 24. Combustible pile 25. Joe Louis move 28. Epiphany guests 30. Forgo 35. WWII side 37. *Bonfire fodder 39. Royal topper 40. tiny river 41. Pond buildup 43. Miners' passage 44. Best not mentioned 46. *What seekers do 47. Fairytale beginning 48. same as "slow down" 50. upper hand 52. toni Morrison's "____ Baby" 53. threads 55. Pie ____ ____ mode 57. *a.k.a. shuttlecock 60. *Flying saucer 64. 2 halves of a diameter 65. Pilot's deadline 67. *Fire starter 68. triangular road sign 69. ____ Luis Obispo 70. "Die Lorelei" poet 71. Other than what is 72. One laid 73. Poker stakes DOWN 1. First-rate, slangily 2. Ditto 3. soon, to a bard 4. they are usually drunken 5. Biblical prophetess 6. Full of excitement 7. *sun kiss 8. Funereal lament 9. "National Velvet" author ____ Ba gnold 10. g ive a ticket 11. sound warning 12. Lennon's wife 15. state of agitation 20. African antelope 22. "Who ___ we kidding?" 24. a.k.a toes 25. *Banned lawn darts 26. type of rotation 27. " the Hobbit" hobbit 29. *Played with a driver 31. Bye in Palermo 32. Lacked, for short 33. the oldest goldberg sibling 34. *skier's turf 36. snail-like 38. *Volleyball turf 42. Painter Degas 45. Beat the Joneses 49. Interesting person, acronym 51. Eli Manning's first name 54. ganders' companions 56. *Famous ski town 57. get-out-of-jail money 58. ____ of March 59. Make someone angry 60. Jack London's "White ____" 61. *Fisherman's supply 62. Marine eagle 63. Augments 64. Pastrami partner 66. *"You're it!" game See Solution on Page 78 THEME: OUTDOOR FUN 75August 18, 2022
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By Steffen Klenk T ake a moment to picture your perfect beach day. the sun is out, you’re working on your tan and there’s sand between your toes. You decide to go for a swim in the ocean, until you no tice an object lurking in the distance. Coming into close encounter with a jellyfish may feel eerie, but there is nothing worse than being stung by one. the feeling of getting stung could ruin anyone’s day. Jellyfish prefer living near the surface of the ocean and thrive in warm temperatures. they typically begin to appear along the beaches around mid-August and mid-september.Whydoesajellyfish
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sting hurt so much? the answer hides in their ten tacles. Jellyfish have a special cell that run along their tentacles known as cni docytes. the cnidae in their tentacles produce venom that protects them from predators and subdue them. t he most common jellyfish you are likely to find wash up along our coastline is the moon jelly. they live up to a year in captivity and feed off of mollusks and plankton. Also known as Aurelia aurita, the moon jelly is known for its pink crescent-shaped underbelly.Boxjellyfish may be considered our worst enemy of the bunch. they have tentacles up to nine feet in length and can produce a painful, venomous sting to any of its prey. Most jellyfish stings can be cured using affective treatment. In the event that you get stung by a jellyfish, medical experts advise rinsing the affected sting with vinegar water for at least 30 seconds. then, using a pair of tweezers, remove the tentacle and soak the affected area in hot water for 20 minutes. Do not apply alcohol to the site or the sting. If you get stung by a box jellyfish or end up with a se vere reaction, call 911 to seek urgent medical help. these important tips will help to keep you and your family safe.
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