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are a wonderful opportunity to gath er with friends, family, and the local community to celebrate the season while supporting small businesses. there have been many changes in the local business scene. Some of our area's staples are closing their doors while others are opening for the first time. the seasons are always changing, and we are consistently
Wherever this weekend lands you, you are sure to have a great time! It is so incredible to live in a location that offers year ‘round fun. Fall festivals
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offering end-of-season sales. Needless to say, we love this time of Festivalyear! season is in full swing, and this year’s lineup is overflowing with seasonal festivities. t he annual Good Old Days Festival kicked off the season last weekend in Somers point featuring the traditional fare, family activities, live enter tainment, and the premier of a new wine and beer garden. the fun continues this week end as we look forward to sever al highly-anticipated events. the Downbeach Seafood Festival returns this weekend at Vent nor’s Ski beach with two days of food and family fun. Over at the Absecon Lighthouse, Seagod dess Healing Arts is hosting the Last Splash Fundraiser on Sat urday to raise money for the marine mammal Stranding Center. Down in mays Landing, dog lovers will gather for “ bark in the park” and on Sunday, Absecon community members will celebrate Absecon’s Creek Festival.
round the rest of the world, they call it “Fall,” but here at the Jersey Shore, we look forward to what we refer to as “Local’s Summer.” m ost of us who live here year ‘round spend the summer months in hustle mode. For many industries, including tour ism and hospitality, businesses rely on the summertime for up to 75% of the year’s revenue. So, when fall arrives, we are more than ready to unwind andtrelax.hedays are still warm and sunny. the ocean still offers comfortable swimming temperatures. the beach es and boardwalks are less crowded, offering us locals the opportunity to truly enjoy the beauty and won der right here in our own backyard. t here’s no traffic, the parking is easier, there aren’t long lines to our favorite restaurants, and shops are
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called to adjust and enjoy. that’s what fall shows us - that as we say goodbye to some of our favorite things, we make room for the beauty of something new. the decisions we make today may seem inconsequential, but they are shaping tomorrow. We are fortunate to have a local business district with shops, restaurants, and services that we love and it’s imperative that we continue to support them. together, we have the power to create a great future for the next generation.ShoreLocal is a small busi ness for small businesses. We believe that local is always the best option. this issue of Shore Local is packed with events and opportunities to support local businesses in all ways. We humbly request that you take a look at the ads in this publication. they are the local businesses that, together, weave the fabric of our community. they are also what makes Shore Local pos sible, so please give them some love.
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In terms of rainfall, the statis tics may surprise you. While the persistent heat and humidity was indeed a headline of the summer of 2022, perhaps the more talked about feature was the developing drought. At last check, most of South Jersey was in a moderate drought. And south of route 40, much of Cumberland and Cape may counties are in a severe drought. However, our summer rainfall to tals for the months of June, July, and August ranked as only the 38th driest, which was really only middle of the pack. the driest summer on record was back in 1964, with just over 5 inches of rain during that three month stretch that summer.
to be fair, my summer outlook did call for a wetter than average summer, which obviously didn’t materialize. A good meteorologist will always take responsibility for his or her failures, while taking credit for the successes. Ideally, the lat ter will outweigh the former most years. Of course, the mixed results further adds to my disdain of long range forecasting in general. b ut a general winter outlook will be out nevertheless by November.
The summer of 2022: Top 10 hottest or driest?
into a drought, and it usually takes a while to get out of one. So one or two soaking rains won’t erase a drought, but continued soakings eventually will. It will be interesting to see what happens as fall arrives and the fall foliage season comes in to view. You may have noticed some early color and early leaf loss this year, due to the stress created by the dryness on our deciduous trees. Continued dry weather through the time when our leaves change, from mid-October to mid-November, may lead to a shorter-lived and less vivid display than normal. m eanwhile, some occasional soaking rains between now and then may lead to the more brilliant colors some wait all year for. remember that the drought covers a large area, up through North Jersey and much of Upstate New York and New england. Keep that in mind if travels to see the fall color are on your calendar during the 2022 fall foliage season.
In 2022, we had more than double that at over 11 inches. Granted, the rainfall statistics at ACY are a little skewed, benefiting from two very localized flash flooding events near the airport in egg Harbor township, one in July and one in late August, that each dropped over 3 inches of rain on the rain gauge at the air port. Outside of those locally heavy downpours, rainfall totals were much less.
In terms of rainfall, we’ve put ad ditional dents in our rainfall deficit so far this September. but drier than average weather is also forecast to return, barring any tropical mischief, of which there hasn’t been much so far this year.
And with the “meteorological summer” of 2022 officially in the books, it ranks as a top 10 warmest on record, fairly impressive since June was actually a little cooler than average. Specifically, summer came in as the sixth warmest ever,
regarding the ongoing drought, remember it takes a while to get
With the summer of 2022 in the books, let’s all embrace meteorolog ical fall. And remember, in a weather person’s world, that’s the months of September, October, and November.
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.
Now onto locals summer through early October, and the call is for continued warmer than average temperatures. Sure, there will be the inevitable and occasional shot of cool and comfy air from Canada that will give us a taste of fall in late September and October. b ut as in recent years, a warmer than average period from Labor Day to Columbus Day is expected.
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he calendar says summer ends with the autumnal equinox, which this year is thursday, Sept. 22, specif ically at 9 :03 p.m . In South Jersey, Labor Day is always the traditional end of the summer vacation season, and the start of locals’ summer. but weather folk have to be different. And in a meteorologist’s world, we define summer to be the months of June, July, and August, and it’s the definition we use in determining where a summer ranks overall, his torically speaking.
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or at least since continuous records have been kept at the Atlantic City International Airport (ACY) since the 1950’s. As a side note, while this isn’t a column on climate change, all of the top 10 warmest summers have occurred since 2005, and four of the top six have been since 2018. remember back in the spring, my summer outlook called for a warmer than average summer. these days, it’s about as challenging as predict ing that the sun will rise in the east and set in the west. but I digress.
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t he day after Wards an nounced its closing, Owner Wal ter Hohman’s phone was ringing off the hook and lines were out the“door.that’s the way it used to be,” he said. “ business is good; it’s just not what it used to be.”
And that is the case for most restaurants … not just in South
As local institutions go out of business, ask yourself an important question
b ut one of the biggest contrib utors to businesses shutting down is people just don’t want to work anymore. t here, I said it. It’s true. Not everyone, of course, but a lot of people just don’t want to work like our fathers or grandfathers did. We all pampered our kids too much. Hell, I was pampered. I didn’t want to work as hard as my father, who was a tastyKake route owner who worked his butt off six days a week. And it has gotten way worse when it comes to the current generation.
“It’s not fun anymore,” says Hohman, 57, who started working for Wards in the summer of 1976 and bought the business in 1988. “I just don’t want to do it anymore. It’s not what it used to be. Like right now, we can’t fill the orders we are getting after our announcement because we just don’t have enough help. believe me, this is not a spur-of-the-moment decision.”Hohman tried selling the business to other bakers, but they had issues finding help but, more importantly,
nounced, social media went ba nanas, with posts lamenting the loss of these legendary places.
the answer is easy: No help. period. It’s that simple.
couple of weeks ago, Gas pare’s Italian bistro in egg Harbor township closed abruptly after 45 years in business.then, like a machine gun blast to local food lovers, three Ocean City institutions called it quits: Voltaco’s Italian Foods – which had one of my favorite cheesesteaks - announced it
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back home in the Scranton, pa., area, Augustini bakery - a bread and pizza shell supplier to Northeast pennsylvania for more than 100 years - surpris ingly shut its doors despite having a huge business with hundreds of customers. Now, hoagie makers and pizza joints throughout N epA are scram bling for a replacement. every one is saying other bread and the pizza just isn’t the same. Why did they close?
By Scott Cronick
b ut the question that kept coming to my head in response to these semi-false laments was, “When was the last time you ate there? When was the last time you supported this place that you say you are so sorry to see close?”
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“It’s a lot of donuts to make,” Hohman said. “If I didn’t pay off my mortgage 20 years ago, I probably wouldn’t have lasted this long. I made a living schlepping donuts, but I will retire because I was able to sell the building.”Don’tfeel bad for Hohman. He is going to live the life he put on hold because he was always working, in cluding working in his garage on his J eep, wood working, checking out peter Luger’s Steak House more of ten and travel. Walter will be just fine. b ut feel bad for those younger restaurant owners who are just
t hen ask yourself: “When was the last time I went to that restaurant?” then go to it.
starting out, trying to get through these tough times – made tougher by the high-paying Local 54 deal that was just struck by casinos that will make finding workers in local restaurants even more difficult … or that restaurant owner who is too young to retire but sees his cash register ring half what it used to despite rising prices.
Scott Cronick is an awardwinning journalist who has written about entertainment, food, news and more in South Jersey for nearly three decades. He hosts a daily radio show – "Off The Press with Scott Cronick" - 4 to 6 p.m. weekdays on Newstalk WOND 1400-AM, 92.3-FM, and WONDRadio.com, and he also coowns Tennessee Avenue Beer Hall in Atlantic City, while working on various projects, including charitable efforts, throughout the area. He can be reached at scronick@comcast.net.
making financial sense buying a build ing in the heart of Ocean City’s busi ness district and paying the mortgage with donuts and snapple pie.
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Sunday, September 25th
247 S. New York Ave. Atlantic City The Gilmour Project 8pm
tennessee Avenue beer Hall 133 S. tennessee Ave. Atlantic City NY Night Train Soul Clap w/ DJ Jonathan Toubin 10pm Anchor rock Club
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Friday, September 23rd
Monday, September 19th
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Thursday, September 22nd
Il Volo 8pm
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998 bay Ave. Somers point Frank Cervantes 7pm
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Tuesday, September 27th
2100Caesarspacific Ave. Atlantic City Cheezy & The Crackers 10pm Villain & Saint at Ocean 500 boardwalk, Atlantic City Garden State Radio 10pm Lobby bar at Hard rock 1000 boardwalk, Atlantic City
Legacy the Band 7-11pm Lobby bar at Hard rock 1000 boardwalk, Atlantic City
998 bay Ave. Somers point Kicking Sunrise Duo 7pm Villain & Saint at Ocean
tennessee Avenue beer Hall 133 S. tennessee Ave. Atlantic City Gypsy Wisdom 11pm
Lisa OnTour & the Sweet Jersey Band 7-11pm. margaritaville 1133 boardwalk, Atlantic City
Nola’s bar at Ocean 500 boardwalk, Atlantic City
Oliver Dagum 11am
Ringo Starr & His All Starr Band 8pm Hard rock Live at etess Arena 1000 boardwalk, Atlantic City DJ Ralph 9pm. Gregory’s 900 Shore rd. Somers point
Steve Moore & The MIA Band 7-11pm Lobby bar at Hard rock 1000 boardwalk, Atlantic City
Cole Moore 6-8pm. Gregory’s 900 Shore rd. Somers point
Wednesday, September 21st
1000 boardwalk, Atlantic City Brielle Von Hugel Trio 6-10pm Council Oak at Hard rock
Glenn Roberts 9pm
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Andrew Moorer 7pm
247 S. New York Ave. Atlantic City Breathe Carolina 11pm HQ2 Nightclub at Ocean 500 boardwalk, Atlantic City
Steph Owens 10am-1pm
Events subject to change.
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Frantic City: Car Seat Headrest, Yo La Tengo, Snail Mail, Murder City Devils, Shannon and the Clams and More 12pm. Orange Loop Amphitheatre
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247 S. New York Ave. Atlantic City
998 bay Ave. Somers point Ill Rendition 6pm Villain & Saint at Ocean 500 boardwalk, Atlantic City Bob & Nicky 6:30-9:30pm
Villain & Saint at Ocean 500 boardwalk, Atlantic City
120 S. New York Ave. Atlantic City Crash the Party 1-4:30pm
Lobby bar at Hard rock
The Usual Suspects 6-10pm the point
1000 boardwalk, Atlantic City The Neptunes 8:30pm-12am Lobby bar at Hard rock 1000 boardwalk, Atlantic City
Group Carino de Tomas Cruz 9pm Anchor rock Club
998 bay Ave. Somers point Brian Bachorz 7pm
279romanelli’sS.New York rd. Galloway Atlantic City JazzFest feat. Brian Culbertson, Najee, Jeff Bradshaw, Althea Rene & Jazmin Ghent 7pm Ovation Hall at Ocean 500 boardwalk, Atlantic City
Sunshine Jones 11am
Saturday, September 17th
DJ Joe Colling 9pm tennessee Avenue beer Hall 133 S. tennessee Ave. Atlantic City
Lobby bar at Hard rock 1000 boardwalk, Atlantic City Meghan Knight Trio 6pm
600 Huron Ave. Atlantic City Jazz Trio Council10pmOakat Hard rock
1000 boardwalk, Atlantic City Independence Day Band 6-10pm the point
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Thursday, September 15th
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Wednesday, September 28th
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utation that precedes them. t hey are loud, rebellious, and according to the other 49 states, trashy and repugnant.Afewyears back, mayor Jay Gillian of Ocean City brought in hawks to scare away seagulls and protect the people, particularly on the boardwalk and beach. this tactic worked fairly well for a period of time, but seagulls are clever. As they learned the habits of the predator birds, the gulls would victimize humans when the hawks weren’t looking.
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a Ka Ka Ka KAAA KAAAAA KAAAAAAAA.theflutter of wings sends a chill down your spine. You know what’s coming. Hud dling over your curly fries, you feel a smack into your upper back, spilling your $12 boardwalk treat onto the sand.then they swarm. Hundreds (in reality, perhaps 10) of these rats with wings swoop toward you. their beady black eyes communicate hunger. each bird takes a fry in its beak and swal lows it whole.
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have won this battle, asserting dominance over the sunburnt beachgoers.thelaughing gull, other wise known as a seagull, has been terrorizing locals and vis itors of the Jersey Shore since the dawn of time. these birds should naturally be snacking on mussels and clams and little crabs, but as time has passed, their primary diet has consisted of chicken tenders, pizza, Wawa hoagies, fried pickles, and even ice cream.
t hese greedy scavengers are boardwalk burglars. they flap their wings and bellow a giggling, con queror cry. the dirtbags of the sky
Journalist Adam Clark of NJ Ad vantage m edia calls seagulls “New Jersey’s spirit animal.” Like Spring steen, tough guys from Hoboken and bosses from prohibition-era Atlantic City, seagulls have developed a rep
Victimize might be too strong of a word. Like all other New Jer sey folks, seagulls are just trying to eat and feed their families. they are focused on survival, no matter the price paid by those aroundJamesthem.Gorman, writer on en vironmental issues for the New York times, informs his readers that seagulls are simply devoted parents defending their home. He asks us to remember that we invaded their home, not the oth er way around. “ they’ve learned how to survive in an unforgiving world,” he Gormansays.notes that seagulls are committed to family. In fact, males equally share parenting obligations with females and protect their young from foxes and larger birds. Accord ing to Gorman, almost all seagulls exclusively eat shellfish, with only a few feisty birds dive-bombing hungry humans.Likepirates, seagulls are desper ate for treasure. For them, treasure means easy calories. rather than catching their own dinner, it’s much
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be well CONNECTED CONNECTED Community Education Series be well SOLUTIONS FOR BACK PAIN SURGICAL AND NON-SURGICAL THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 29 10AM-NOON Josie Kelly’s Public House, Somers Point All attendees enjoy a FREE light breakfast. RSVP to 609.653.3986 or email jessica.giles@shoremedicalcenter.org presentations by followed by audience Q&A DR. STEVEN CETEL, NON OPERATIVE SPORTS MEDICINE DR. FRANCIS KRALICK, NEUROSURGERY DR. JOSEPH QUEENAN, NEUROSURGERY 12 September 15, 2022
t here’s a reason Alfred Hitchcock created the classic film “ theSeagullsbirds.” have notoriously flown directly into humans to snag food, even taking candy from babies. Like every villain, seagulls have no moral compass or conscience. All they do is eat, breed and cause chaos.
are specialists. t hey have worked at their trade. “If you’re dealing with a gull that is really talented at stealing food,” Gorman said, “that gull has perfected the technique, possibly over the course of years.”remember, these birds learned this behavior. Start ing around the late 1800s, when Atlantic City became a major tourist attraction, visitors would throw food to the birds and watch the show as they battled each other for a bite. Since then, times have changed, but over generations of seagulls, they have internalized the notion that humans have food meant for them.
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.
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Can you blame them for being scrappy and aggressive? maybe they are just like us.
EHT PAL Open House & STEM Expo
▶11am-5pmAtlanticCounty 4H Fairgrounds
▶10am-2pmeHtpAL2542 ridge Ave. egg Harbor townshippAL’sbrand new 14,400 sq. ft. Astroturf field is ready for use for many sports. the facility also features many amenities includ ing a media Studio, esports room, Observa tory, and so much more. take a sneak peak at the Fall 2022 Stem Workshops and meet the back to back State Champion FI rSt tech Challenge robotics team. Learn more
Hamilton Historical Society presents Art in the park, a fun day for the entire family
Central United m ethodist Church in Linwood is hosting a red Cross blood Drive. book your appointment at redcrossblood. org.
Join the Ocean City Historical museum and Somers point Historical Society for a gala film event and benefit. High Society
▶Saturday, September 17 & Sunday, September 18 from 12-6pm Ski beach, Ventnor
▶2-7pm5marvin Ave. Linwood
▶12-6pmAbsecon Lighthouse 31 S. rhode Island Ave. Atlantic City
▶6:30pmGateway playhouse
Saturday, September 17th Mays Landing Art in the Park
with artists and crafters, vendors, food, and more. For more information, visit hamilton historical.org or call (609) 909-0272.
▶10am-5pm615emoss mill rd. Smithville m ore than 75 local artists set up displays on the Greene, located near the red-covered bridge. Special Guest includes marvel Comic book Artist Joe Del beato. Live music from local favorites 18th & Addi son. those wishing to participate can email undergroundnj2007@gmail.com. Hosted by Underground. rain date September 18.
▶10am-3pmmunicipalAirportOceanCity’sAnnual Airport Festival will be held at the municipal Airport. Fea tures include a ground display of unusual airplanes ranging from World War II planes to Classics and Warbirds. the event will fea ture a parachute jump from team Fastrax. Bark in the Park
main St. mays Landing
▶9am-3pmmemorialpark
Join Absecon Veterinary Hospital and Atlantic County 4-H for this 2nd Annual Dog-Friendly event. there will be a beer garden, dog show, food trucks, vendors, dog training demonstrations, pet participa tion activities, kid & dog pie eating contest, raffle baskets, pet educational talks, kids’ relay races, and much more. All proceeds benefit the non-profit bill assistance program – Absecon Veterinary Hospital Foundation, Inc. dba Laddie’s Legacy. Learn more at abseconvet.com. rain date: Sunday, September 18.
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The Last Splash
t he Downbeach Seafood Festival is back for 2022. the team at Good time tri cycle productions will transform Ventnor’s Ski beach into a seafood lover’s dream with over 25 different local and regional seafood restaurants and purveyors serving up their favorite seafaring dishes. Whether trying the vast selection of local restaurants, sipping Jersey-made craft beers, cooking with local chefs, shopping the unique ex hibitors, you will find yourself immersed at this Festival. purchase advance tickets for early gate entry. tickets and information at downbeachseafoodfest.com.
Central UMC Red Cross Blood Drive
738 bay Ave. Somers point
involves a successful popular jazz musi cian who tries to win back the affection of ex-wife (Kelly), who is preparing to marry another man. Light appetizers, cash bar and a special performance by the South Jersey Jazz Society are included with the V.I. p experience. more information and tickets are available at gatewaybythebay.org.
2nd Annual Grace Kelly Gala
Smithville Art Walk
about buddy’s Garage, a new program for middle and high school students. For more information, visit ehtpal.org/expo.
Ocean City Airport Festival
Friday, September 16th
Absecon Lighthouse & marine mam mal Stranding Center are hosting a joint fundraiser; a day of celebration, awareness, education, gratitude, inspiration, and com munity. this mermaid and pirate themed ocean awareness festival will feature live music, vendors, workshops, a treasure hunt,
Events and Happenings
Downbeach Seafood Festival
14189 Open Weekends thr u October Opening NightSept. 30thUnlockingTheGates! Sundays 7pm-9pm
Ocean City Parachute Pyrotechnic Show
▶8pmOcean City boardwalk from 6th-14th Street.the parachute p yrotechnic Show con sists of several highly trained and specially licensed team Fastrax demonstrators ex iting the aircraft 6,000 feet above Ocean City’s beach and boardwalk. brilliant white or multi-colored projectile pyrotechnics are then ignited and flown in formation, creating a dazzling display for spectators on the ground. 8pm jump with a landing on the 7th Street beach. Viewable along the entire boardwalk.
njoy an evening of social dancing and line dancing at the Fire Company Hall. Ad mission is $10 per person. For more infor mation, contact rita Voli at (609) 408-3619.
▶9amClub Drive beach
▶10:30amKatzJCC boardroom 501 N. Jerome Ave.Joinmargateafast-paced discussion on politics,
▶7:30pmmusicpierHelptheOcean
Atlantic City Latino Festival
Monday, September 19th
Tuesday, September 20th Sustainable Book Group OCUT Zoom Meeting
▶12-3pmLang’sGarden 2020 West Ave. LinwoodLang’s Garden presents Art in the Garden, featuring nature inspired artists and artisans. For artist inquiries, please 12-3pm.date:erindanielsart@gmail.com.contactrainSunday,September25from
the 6th Annual Scholarship Cornhole tournament is back. proceeds from the event benefit the brigantine police Foun dation and team brigantine’s 2023 ride to Washington, D.C. more information is avail able at www.facebook.com/teambrigan tine. register through the Scoreholio app.
Atlantic City Pickleball Open ▶monday, September 19th – Saturday, September 24th
technology, world events, arts, religion, and more. moderated by tina Serota. Join in-person at the Katz JCC boardroom or from home via Zoom. masks encouraged for in-person. For Zoom, a link will be emailed to you. rSVp by September 19th by con tacting tina Serota at 609-287-8872 or tserota@jfsatlantic.org.
▶7pmthe Sustainable b ook Group (S b G) of Ocean City and Upper twp. will be discussing two books: Hope m atters by elin Kelsey and Once Upon a time We Ate Animals by roanne Van Voorst. register in advance to receive the Zoom link for this meeting by going to bit.ly/Sustainablebook Group20Sept.
Dance Society
b ay Country Club 901 m ays Landing rd. Somers point the right Notes – South Jersey’s Fight Against mS is back, with a mission to find a cure to mS. the funds raised will assist local people living with m S right now by helping to support the society’s mS Navi gator program. enjoy an evening of wine, craft beers, spirits, artisanal food, live mu sic, and amazing auctions. Learn more and purchase tickets at nationalmssociety.org/ therightnotes.
uesdays at 7:30pm
Creekfest
Friday, September 23rd Smithville Car Cruise
Boardwalk Aerobatic Show
Somers point Fire Co. 1 455 bethel rd. oint
thousands of visitors attend margate Fall Funfest to enjoy over 125 booths and activities. the event is Free and loaded with new entertainment and activities including music, games, back-bay nature tours and educational exhibits, and crafts from over 65 juried artisans. New this year is the Fall Funfest Cornhole Competition, which begins at 1pm on Saturday. registration is open now. Learn more at margatehasmore. com.
sights, sounds and tastes of Latino culture during the 2022 Atlantic City Latino Festival. this music-filled fes tival will feature live Latin music including mariachi, Salsa, Cumbia and Folklore dance groups. there will be plenty of fun activities for the entire family as well as a children’s entertainment area and authentic Hispanic food and vendors. Learn more at aclati nofest.com.
Art in the Garden
▶1pmOcean City boardwalk from 6th-14thOceanStreetsCityhosts their board walk Aerobatic Airshow at 1pm, from 6th-14th Streets over the ocean. thrill to some of the best stunt pilots and aerobatic champions in the world plus demonstrations.
▶5-8pm615e.moss mill rd. Smithville Cruise on down to Smithville and hang out. A car cruise at Historic Smithville is simply a great place to hang out with fel low 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. m ove a cone and park your car.
kids activities, costume contest, and more. pack a picnic and soak in the last moments of summer at the shore. Learn more at ab seconlighthouse.org. rain date: Saturday, September 24.
▶7pmGreate
City pops and their 2022 season on a high note. maestro Vince Lee will lead the fabulous musicians of the Ocean City pops in a jam-packed lineup of piano favorites, ranging from rock to rach maninoff. Highlights also include rare gems from the storied Ocean City pops music library, such a breathtaking work by Chopin, along with new arrangements written just for the pops by maestro Lee. the concert begins at 7:30pm. tickets are available at oceancityvacation.com/boxoffice or call 609-399-6111.
▶10am-3pm615emoss mill rd. Smithville
▶Saturday, September 24th from 11am-5pm & Sunday, September 25th from 11am-4pm Amherst Ave. from Washington to Coolidge Ave.
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Saturday, September 24th Margate Fall Funfest by the Bay
Ocean City POPS Presents Maestro Vince Lee at the Keys
▶2-9pmFaunceCreekfestLandingwilldescent upon Absecon. Faunce Landing will be host to three bands, including Don’t Call m e Francis, a dozen food trucks, two beer trucks, and two wine gardens. It will be a great afternoon and evening with family, neighbors, and friends along Absecon Creek.
Thursday, September 22nd
Smithville Antique Auto Show
Atlantic City Convention Center 1 Con ventionServeblvd.itup at the Atlantic City pickleball Open. this will be the largest indoor sanc tioned pro/amateur/junior/para-athlete pickleball tournament in the mid-Atlantic area for 2022. General Admission is Free. VI p tickets and information available at atlanticcitypickleballopen.com.
this event is presented by Jersey Cape AACA. trophies will be given out at 2:30. You can register your car from 9-9:30 at the Grystly m ill. registration forms are available at historicsmithville.com.
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Sunday, September 18th Brigantine Police Foundation Scholarship Cornhole Tournament
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Farmers Markets
Monday, September 26th Classic Film Night
▶7pmGregory’s 900 Shore rd. Somers point the South Jersey Jazz Society pres ents tom Angello’s All Star Jazz Series. this week, enjoy a performance featuring tom Angello on the drums, michael pedicin on tenor Sax, tom Lawton on piano, and bass by Steve beskrone. reservations are strongly recommended. For more infor mation, visit southjerseyjazz.com. In-kind donations will be accepted.
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▶Wednesday, September 28th from NA7-8:30pmmIisoffering a virtual meeting option for those who cannot meet in-person. NAmI Family Support Group is a support group for adult friends and family members (18+) of people with mental health conditions. participants gain the support of peers who understand their experience and gain in sight into others’ challenges and successes. Links for this Zoom meeting can be found at www.namiacm.org; go to the calendar at the top of the page, select the meeting you would like to attend, and click on the link. For more information, call 609-7415125. NAm I ACm is a non-profit 501c(3) corporation.
Mental Health Support and Discussion Groups
▶12-11pmOrangeLoop Amphitheater 130 S. New York Ave. Atlantic City
Justbe Farm presents One World, an evening dedicated to appreciating and hon
Recovery Groups
more than a dozen groups for individ uals living with substance use disorder are offered online. topics range from mental health/wellness to employment, faith, and more. Groups are provided 7 days a week. Interested participants can register for groups through unitedbywellness@mhanj. org or by calling the mental Health Associ ation in Atlantic County at 609-652-3800. Offered by United by Wellness, a statewide virtual wellness center.
Smithville Italian Festival
Tuesday, October 4th Green Thumb Garden Club Meeting
Caring for the Caregiver – Support Group for Caregivers of Adults
NAMI Family-to-Family
▶Wednesdays from 4-7pm
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Wednesday, September 28th Tom Angello’s All Star Jazz Series
▶7pmSomers point Senior Center 22-98 Ambler rd.
oring what the world needs now while sup porting the farm’s animals agriculture and educational programming. $50 per person. Natural fiber earth friendly attire requested. Adults only. Learn more at justbefarm.org.
▶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 best in Show (2000).
new festival featuring some of the most talented bands in music. Hosted by Fred Armisen, the event will boast live sets from 12 different bands. the lineup includes Car Seat Headrest, Yo La tengo, Snail mail, mur der City Devils, Shannon and the Clams, rocket from the Crypt, Superchunk, the bouncing Souls, Samian, titus Andronicus, protomartyr and Control top. tickets can be purchased at franticcitynj.com Doors open at 11am.
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Online groups are offered daily for a variety of topics, including women, men, LGbtQIA+, individuals aged 18-30. boom ers, anxiety, depression, eating disorder, and many others. Groups are also provided to individuals with a family member who lives with a mental health challenge. to receive a full list and to register, call 609652-3800 or unitedbywellness@mhanj.org. Offered by United by Wellness, which is programming of the m ental Health Asso ciation in New Jersey, local office located in Galloway.
▶Saturdays from 9:30am-12pm Holy trinity episcopal Church 2998 bay Ave. Ocean City
C.R.O.P.S. Market @ Linwood ▶Saturdays from 9am-12pm
bays Harbor Apartment Complex 1006 S. main St. Wednesdayspleasantvillethrough September 28th. For more information, visit www.facebook. com/cropsmarkets.
mill rd. Smithville Italian Festival has become one of His toric Smithville’s most popular events. Listen to live Italian music by Jim Craine and the Atlantic City All-Star band, enjoy delicious Italian food and delectable desserts, wine tastings, American and Italian beer on tap, Italian folk dancing, vendor market, super 50/50, and more. rain Date: September 25.
Virtual NAMI Family Support Group on Zoom
Cornerstone Commerce building 1201 New rd. Suite 132, Linwood Fourth tuesday of the m onth. rSVp required. Contact Jen Hand at 856-2662817 or email jhand@brattonlawgroup. com for more information. Organized by m embers of Cape Atlantic Caregivers Coalition.
Frantic City Music Festival
▶11am-5pm615emoss
NAm I Family-to-Family is a free, 8 ses sion education program for family, friends and significant others of adults with mental health conditions. this program provides information about anxiety, depressive disorders, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder and other mental health conditions. For more information and to register, contact NAm I Atlantic/Cape may at 609-741-5125 or nami1557@gmail.com.
the Green thumb Garden Club is happy to invite the public to its upcoming meet ing. Usher in the autumn season as master Gardner Ann Cinquina demonstrates how to “Craft a Fall tablescape.” For more informa tion, contact Heibi Hibbs at (609) 703-9170.
JustBe Farm Non-Profit presents One World
the Orange Loop Amphitheater is the place to be for Frantic City, an exciting
Health and Wellness
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Central Square 199 New rd. Linwood Saturdays through October 29th. C.R.O.P.S. Mobile Market @ Chelsea ▶Saturdays from 1-4pm O’Donnell park 3501 Atlantic Ave. At lanticJoinCityC. r .O. p.S. for a festival of culture and community. eat your way through the summer and fall at this local farmers market. Connect with local businesses and community members, enjoy live perfor mances, music, poetry readings, workshops and more. Saturdays through October 29th. C.R.O.P.S. Mobile Market @ Pleasantville
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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
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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.
Teak has always been the gold stan dard in outdoor tables and chairs but its new rival, Poly lumber furniture is
s w e wrap up the summer season and move into fall, many shore homeowners and businesses are thinking of updating their outdoor spaces. When it comes to the indoor comforts of home outside, Ocean Outdoor Teak and Polly outlet is ready to help get the look you want with quality furniture that lasts.
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.1767andWashingtonAnnapolis,DC,OceanCityMaryland.”Call(609)287-orcheckoutForup-to-datecheckoutFacebookpage,Teak
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.”
Depleted furniture inventory not a problem here
Tables, chairs, deep seating sets and pub sets are ready to go to their new home today. Poly pub sets are popu lar at the shore. Two seat pub sets start at $950 and our four-seat pub sets with a pub table start at $1,400. Pub and bar sets are great because they allow couples and families to see over deck railings so their view is not obsured. These sets have the potential to make Ocean City, Sea Isle, and Margate customers very happy. The popular folding Adirondack Chairs start at $299. They are perfect for fire pits on cool autumn evenings. The Adirondack chairs sit low to the ground and offer a casual, relaxed feel. Alice reports they are selling very well to campers that seek comfort outdoors.
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.
After 15 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
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'Peter and the Starcatcher' coming to Gateway Playhouse
he Gateway p layhouse hosts the Shaken Not Stirred players this fall with a swashbuckling and hilari ous show. based on the book series by Dave barry and ridley pearson, peter and the Starcatcher gives us insight on how an orphan boy with no name becomes “ peter pan” and an originally two handed pirate becomes “Captain Hook.” Starcatcher features an ensemble cast, storytelling, impro visation, wit, whimsy, subtle and not so subtle humor, timely references, and, of course, fairy dust the Gateway cast stars eric Wil liams (b lack Stache), paige Sutton (m olly), Stelios Stathakopoulos (boy/ peter), m ark Glickstein (Grempkin, Sanchez, mac, Fighting prawn), James Dalfonso (m rs. b umbrake, teacher), Harry mossbrook, Jr. (Slank, Hawking Clam), r yan Daly (Smee), Samantha Hassa (prentiss), Vincent piraino (ted), Greg Dragon (Alf), and timothy Koob (Lord Aster). the show is directed by Deborah Jenkins with assistant Karen
paige Sutton, who is playing the role of “ molly” for the second time, de scribes the show’s message this way, “ peter and the Starcatcher conveys a strong message that it is okay to re main young at heart, that bravery and confidence can take you to extreme heights, and that love arises in the most unexpected of times.”
this marks the 20th year of the Shaken Not Stirred players. the group debuted at the old Gateway playhouse in 2002 with You’re a Good man Char lie b rown and continued to produce musicals throughout the area, as well as their fan favorite, broadway by re quest, which has been seen by thou sands of people from Ocean City’s First Night to Connecticut’s mohegan Sun Casino. the group regularly holds auditions for upcoming productions. You can find further information on the Shaken Not Stirred Facebook page or the Gateway playhouse Facebook page.performances will be held at the Gateway playhouse (738 b ay Ave., Somers point) from Sept. 30 through Oct. 9. tickets are available by calling the Gateway box Office at 609-6530553 or by visiting the Gateway web site at www.gatewaybythebay.org.
Sutherland and stage manager/light ing designer philip pallitto. m usical direction is by Debbie roland. peter and the Starcatcher opened on broadway in 2012, starring Chris tian borle and Celia Keenan- bolger, playing for 319 regular performances before transferring Off broadway for another year. At its most basic level, peter and the Starcatcher acts as a sort of prequel to peter pan, but the greater message needs no connecting fibers. Starcatcher shows us survival, the evolution of a leader, the power of community, and our universal need for home. It just manages to do it all while providing us with lots of laughter.
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While moving around a bit from the hills of Vermont to the mountains of Colorado, elam’s heart remained tied to the ocean, which ultimately led her back to brigan tine.Upon her return to the sea, she be gan volunteering at the marine mammal Stranding Center while simultaneously founding Sea Goddess Healing Arts - a collective of heart-led artists, artisans, and intuitive healers based in Atlantic City. through the community work that elam was involved with, she began to build a relationship with Jean m uchanic at the Absecon Lighthouse. t he Last Splash Ocean Awareness Festival is culmination of the relationships she’s built and a pas sion for the ocean and healing properties of Absecon AbseconIsland.Lighthouse, founded by Jona than pitney in 1857, was viewed by the late doctor pitney as one of the best places for holistic healing. pitney believed that the sea breeze and salty air were the keys to impeccable health. First lit on January 1, 1857, the Absecon Lighthouse remains the tallest in New Jersey, towering at 171 feet. the 240 steps to the top of “Abby” offer breathtaking views of the Atlantic Ocean where deep below the surface, whales, dolphins, and other sea life have their homes. the land we live on has been used for industrialization and healing long before we came along. A healthy ocean maintains a healthy land for the local communities that continue reside on our shore.“Ilove the ocean and the mammals that live there,” shares elam. “It breaks my heart that we ruin their home with our trash and our society of constant busyness that we don't even realize we are killing other living beings around us. I just can’t turn my back on that.” the marine mammal Stranding Center
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he Last Splash Ocean Aware ness Festival will take place at the Absecon Lighthouse Sat urday, September 17th from 12:00-6:00pm. t he first annual event will raise money for the marine mammal Stranding Center and the Absecon Light house while offering community members an opportunity to gather in celebration of local’s summer at the Jersey Shore.
is the only Federally-authorized animal hospital in the State of New Jersey that responds to sealife in distress. the mmSC has responded to over 5,800 marine mammals and sea turtles since the begin ning of their rescue mission in 1978. the Last Splash combines the love of the land, sky, and sea shared by Sea Goddess Healing Arts, mm SC, and the Absecon Lighthouse. It is an opportunity to celebrate and honor the ocean and all of its inhabitants while spending time with the local community, enjoying music, food, andmfestivities.andeebelieves that there is power in planting a seed. Simply being aware of the ecosystems around us and how we can take better care of them can create ripples that last forever. Come out on Saturday, Sept 17 for a day of celebration, inspiration, and fun.
The Last Splash
around a love for the ocean that we call our home. Vendors, workshops, costume contests, and family-friendly activities line the schedule, and guests are invited to come dressed as a mermaid or pirate. Inspiration for this ocean-themed fundraiser came from the heart and mind of mandee elam, co-founder of Sea God dess Healing Arts. elam has felt a deep connection to the ocean and the ecosys tem that lives beneath the surface since she was a child. Growing up in brigantine, elam recalls feeling drawn to the marine mammal Stranding Center and the work that they were doing from a young age.
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ceived funding from the Atlantic City Community Fund for three years in a row. the first grant we received from ACCF set in motion the expansion of our organization in a big way,” shares Alicia Newcomb, e xecutive Director of C. r .O. p.S. “We were able add more paid internship positions, expand our SNAp accessible farmers market into Atlantic City and now the fund is sup porting our effort to open a storefront space in tanger Outlets bringing fresh food, local goods and educational programming to the community year round.”the next round of grand applica tions will be announced toward the end of 2022. Applicants must have a non-profit organization based in
to get involved, purchase tickets, or learn more, visit www.accommuni tyfund.org or Atlantic City Community Fund on Facebook.
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the local “community chest” was founded in 2017 in an effort to improve the conditions and quality of life for all who live, work, and play in Atlantic City. Led by ben Zeltner, community member and partner at Levine Staller Legal Services, the ACCF exists to strengthen the community through services catered to youth and senior programs, community services, parks and recreation, arts and culture, and
fourth year of grant giving, ACCF is hosting its annual fundraiser Sept. 20 at backstage Cafe inside of Hard rock Casino & Hotel. the highly-anticipated event will host special guests including Lieutenant Governor Sheila Y. Oliver, mayor mar ty Small Sr., and Anthony Faranca, president of Hard rock Atlantic City. tickets and sponsorship packages are available with 100 percent of the mon ey raised going to the betterment of Atlantic City and the people who live there. tickets to the reception are $50 and available at accommunityfund.org.
hat do equine therapy, new bike stations, and music education in Atlantic City have in common? these community-based projects by local non-profit organi zations have all been made possible with support from the Atlantic City Community Fund.
Atlantic City that serves the local community. the goal of the upcoming annual fundraiser is to raise as much money as possible for the upcoming grant applications and raise aware ness about the Atlantic City Commu nitytFund.heAtlantic City Community Fund board is comprised of community leaders with a passion and commit ment to the betterment of Atlantic City.“In addition to the funding they provide, the ACCF board is made up of community members who are al ways willing support and advise the organizations they help and who care about creating positive change in the world around them,” - Alicia Newcomb of C. r .O. p.S.
Atlantic City Community Fund to Host Annual Fundraiser
this past year, the ACCF awarded 22 grants, sponsoring projects includ ing Shakespere on the boardwalk by Atlantic City theatre Company, music education by Chicken b one b each Historical Foundation, healing garden space by m uh’s Garden of Life, and 19 other community projects. mighty Writers, the Leadership Studio, mud Girls Studios, C. r .O. p.S. and Covenant House New Jersey are just a few of the other organizations to receive grants from ACCF this year.
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For decades, shore towns have faced a difficult dilemma. Developers snag older cottages and demolish them, building mcmansions in their place, for ever changing the appearance of the communities by replacing quaint homes with massive ones that use every avail able square foot of property for living space.margate is no different. but this sum mer, many locals say they are feeling fed up about the new homes and the zoning decisions that have allowed them to be built.Summer residents and owners of vacation homes want to maximize their slice of paradise by adding third floors and rooftop decks which sometimes overlook their neighbor’s property. these homeowners claim that they just
government resources for the same rea sons. today, there is a lengthy waitlist to get a variance application adjudicated. patterson says that the zoning law exists to keep an existing problem from getting“Youworse.canalready see your neighbor from the second floor, with the houses 14 feet from the first floor,” he said. “Your neighbor already doesn’t have much privacy.”
p arking can be tight; neighbors report that an influx of luxury cars for private parties often overcrowds their streets.mansion-building has caused other problems. Seekers of third-story decks tend to also desire pools on their prop erties. Atlantic City electric isn’t happy about it, since nearly all of them are too close to utility poles, which interferes with access.
patterson, speaking for the board, announced that the city authority has considered limiting third-story construc tion altogether in order to make margate more economically-friendly. preserving affordability in the town has become a major goal for the next five years.
In order for a property owner to build a rooftop deck, they must apply for a variance, or an exception to the zoning rule. Variances are burdensome for the applicant because they often require the services of costly engineers and attorneys. they also consume limited
threatening to move all the poles to theAsstreet.”margate draws more wealthy visitors, with many purchasing an island home to stay at for perhaps five weeks out of the year, longtime residents are feeling more and more squeezed.SylvieKaproski has lived in mar gate for over 50 years. She and her husband Ken have lived on North Jasper Avenue in a quaint, single-sto ry home since they retired from civil service four years ago.
“Do I wish there weren’t so many big houses?” patterson said. “Sure. but I can’t put my wishes above the rules. people say, ‘Why do you allow these mcmansions? Why do you allow them to tear down these beautiful old houses?’”
m argaret Schott submitted her opinion on the issue to the philadelphia Inquirer.“Inmy opinion the margate govern ment has ruined our town,” Schott said. “Years ago you needed to jump through hoops to get a variance. Now anything goes. margate has lost its small-town charm with the over-building of mcman sions. Homes with five or six bedrooms means at least four cars with no place to park. park in your driveway? No! You need the space for your guests.”
t hese richy-rich people are so used to getting what they want,” said Kaproski. “It’s about time that the little guy gets a win. Vote no for third-story decks inland in margate!”
hen you drive down Atlantic Avenue in mar gate, just off the beach toward the Longport bridge, the houses make a big impres sion. Glorious mansions, each worth at least seven figures, line the street on both sides. Fountains and trees com plement the towering roofs and giant windows of the impressive structures.
want to enjoy sunset views, but cot tage dwellers are concerned about their privacy as they are feeling overshadowed by larger structures looming above and next door to them.richard patterson, chairman of the m argate planning and Zoning board, calls these skinny, skyscraper homes on small lots “lighthouses.”
even air-conditioning has become a problem. Some of these decks are ac tually built to house third-floor air-con ditioning units, said roger m cLarnon, margate’s zoning and planning official.
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At a July board meeting, realtor brian Hiltner predicted that as peak season comes to a close, a wave of third-story deck requests on the south side of the town will crest as more wealthy, part-time residents seek sunset views.Zoning laws in m argate prohibit third-story decks in specific neighbor hoods. two months ago, a change in the city ordinance was recommended to allow third-story decks in all neighbor hoods, as they are currently only allowed on beachfront or bayfront properties. there’s no word on whether that pro posal has gotten traction.
Third Floor Patio Drama Unfolds in Margate
“ t hey want an (air-conditioning) zone for each floor,” said m cLarnon. “ they all want generators now. pools are a whole other issue. We’re getting flak from the electric company. they’re
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royalty, you might be inclined to dismiss the passing of Queen elizabeth II as just another blip on the news radar but her death offers so much more for us to examine and unpack. to be honest, there is more than I have time for in my column. b ut I believe it’s important enough to at least take a few minutes to examine the impact of her death.think about it. to give you perspective, Queen elizabeth II reigned over the b ritish monarchy for 70 years and 214 days marking the longest reign of any british monarch and the second-lon gest recorded of any monarch of a sovereign country. She ascended to the throne at the age of 25 when her father, King George VI died suddenly. She worked with 15 b ritish prime ministers including Winston Churchill and met every U.S. president during her time as queen except Lyndon Johnson. to put things in even great er perspective, she reigned over the monarchy for one third of our nation's existence. most brits alive today don’t remember any other monarch but elizabeth II. Leaders came and went, wars began and ended, natural disas ters, economic hard times gripped her nation and through it all, t he queen remained a steady calm for hermpeople.anywords have been used to describe Her majesty. While in recent years controversies have surrounded the royal family, the queen always seemed to remain above the fray. As a friend of mine put it, the queen's passing reminds us that the Greatest
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Lotions
“ each day is a new beginning. I know that the only way to live my life is to try to do what is right, to take the long view, to give of my best in all that the day brings, and to put my trust in God.”
ant and consequential to our lives, much of it in the grand picture is trivial and of little impact. It’s noise coming in one ear and out the other just as fast. We move on.
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Generation is almost gone - along with its signal virtues: humility, dis cretion, manners, reserve, service, duty, sacrifice, selflessness, patrio tism, faith and grace. As my friend reminds us, without these traits and virtues, civilizations fall apart.
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maybe the best way to remember Queen elizabeth II is in her own words that every day should be a challenge to all of us.
However, there are certain mark ers in time that not only deserve but require a pause. t hese are times we should not allow to simply pass across our social media or occupy two minutes of attention on the eve ning news. this past week was such a time.Unless you are from the United Kingdom or have a special affinity to
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b rilliant white or multi-colored pro jectile pyrotechnics are then ignited as the parachuters fly in formation, creating a dazzling display for specta tors on the ground. the jump will end with a landing on the Seventh Street beach and will be viewable along the entire boardwalk.
Se ASON FINALe the Ocean City pops will end the 2022 season on a high note with “ m aestro Vince Lee at the Keys.” Lee will lead the fabulous musicians of the orchestra in a jam-packed lineup of piano favorites, ranging from rock to rachmaninoff. High lights also will include rare gems from the storied Ocean City pops music library, such as a breathtak ing work by Chopin, along with new arrangements written just for the pops by maestro Lee. the concert begins at 7:30 p.m. at the Ocean City music pier. tickets are available at oceancityvacation.com/boxoffice or 609-399-6111.ALSOINSeptember
All events are free to attend. the celebration starts with the Ocean City Airport Festival on Sat urday (Sept. 17) from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. the festival features a ground display of unusual airplanes ranging from warbirds to helicopters. the event will feature a parachute jump from team Fastrax, “America’s Skydiving team.” It also will include food, music, classic cars and kids’ activities.
the Parachute Pyrotechnic Show will return to Ocean City at 8 p.m. Sat urday (Sept. 17). the show consists of several highly trained and specially
● Paul Dougherty: An energetic low-elevation routine of aerobatics performed in a biplane with smoke.
MS City to Shore Ride (Sept. 24-25): About 7,000 cyclists raise millions of dollars through a two-day charity ride from philadelphia area to Ocean City and back. For more infor mation, call 1-800-445- b IKe or event&eventID=997.index.cfm?fuseaction=donorDrive.https://mssociety.donordrive.com/visit
● Team Fasttrax: t he team will make a jump to open the show. thousands of spectators typical ly soak up some of the final days of the calendar summer as they watch the spectacle from the beach and boardwalk. the show is best viewed from the area between Fifth Street and 14th Street. t here is no rain
● Mark Meredith Air Shows: re tired U.S. Navy Capt. mark m er edith performs award-winning spins and aerobatics.
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t he festival takes place at the m unicipal Airport at 26th Street and bay Avenue. Additional parking for the festival will be available at Shelter road (off tennessee Avenue) with free shuttle service provided.
Ocean City Air Shows fly into town this weekend
● Kevin Russo Air Shows: Kevin is in his 22nd year flying air shows with his restored SNJ-6, which was built in 1944 and delivered to the Navy during World War II.
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the skydiving team will perform at the Airport Festival at 12 p.m., depending on wind and weather con ditions. the half-mile “ runway run” will return and is open to all ages. It offers a chance for anybody to cover ground normally traversed only by planes. the run will go off after the skydiving jump.
ll eyes will turn to the sky for Ocean City’s Air Show Weekend on Sept. 17 and 18.
t he Boardwalk Aerobatic Air Show will bring some of the best stunt pilots and aerobatic champions in the nation to put on a show over the beach and boardwalk starting at 1 p.m. Sunday (Sept. 18). Some of the performers will include:
● David Windmiller Air Shows: Windmiller will execute gyroscopic tumbles, spins, aerial cartwheels, torque rolls and soaring feats of precision in a light and agile Zivko edge 540.
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licensed team Fastrax parachuters exiting an aircraft 6,000 feet above Ocean City’s beach and boardwalk.
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Wards Bakery is closing after 98 years
n Ocean City icon is closing its doors after 98 years in business. On Sept. 18, Wards pastry on Asbury Avenue will turn off their ovens for the final time. the property sold and will become a sportswear retailer, Cap Swag. It will become their second Ocean City location, with
Shore Local shared the infor mation in a post that went nearly viral, with a reach of 200,000, 800 shares and 650 comments.
Again and again, folks fretted about their butter cookies, sticky buns and cakes. t he overall sen timent though was sadness over the loss of a strong connection they felt to Wards pastry. It was a part of how
Wards Pastry in 1942 - the girl on the right is Walt Hohman's grandmother
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In a post on social media, owner Walt Hohman and his family thanked
everyone for choosing Wards pastry to be a part of their celebrations and for their support through the years.
Dated photo of: Jan Hohman with his son, Walt Hohman and his two boys, Mike and Chris
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they marked their family traditions and special occasions, many for gen erations.thebakery was originally opened in the 1920s by m r. and m rs. Ward, hence the name. However, when m r. Ward passed, m rs. Ward sold the business to the current owner, Walt Hohman's grandfather. Years later, in 1941, Walt's father purchased the business.Waltrecalls being 12 years old, in the summer of 1976, when he began washing baking pans for his family business. Although he has moved up in the ranks, he has spent his days there ever since, becoming the official third generation owner on march 9, 1988. Ward's customers have been loyal. Hohman recalls one in particular who showed him a photo of herself holding
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Walt Hohman's grandfather became the owner of Wards Pastry in 1941.
a number four birthday cake on her fourth birthday alongside a photo of herself now, with a number 60 birthday cake.Since the announcement of the imminent closure, the phone has been ringing off the hook and the line is out
As far as all the attention and out pouring of love, Walt responded "I am truly humbled and appreciate it. I will miss them too, seeing my customers pop in and talking with them. they were more than just customers. they were my friends."
What will Walt do come m onday when he does not have to wake at the crack of dawn to make the dough nuts? Walt says he is looking forward to joining his wife in retirement, trav eling and spending more time enjoying his hobbies. He resides in Seaville and his children are grown, each thriving in their own career.
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the door. the thought of one last but ter cake, sticky bun or doughnut has people running to Wards.
A kick-off remembrance Ceremony will be held on Wednesday, September 21st at the Naval Air Station m useum, 500 Forrestal road, Cape may Airport, NJ at 4:45 p.m., followed by a buffet
n thurs. Sept. 22, a team of military members from Joint base m cGuire/Dix/ Lakehurst, and other lo cations from across the US, will come together to run a 195+ mile journey in honor of every New Jersey service member who died in support of the Global War on terror (GWOt). e ach mile run is dedicated to a
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fallen New Jersey Hero and their Gold Star Family. the run team stops after each mile at a Hero marker to present a flag and personalized biographical card to waiting family members and friends. the goal is to create a m emo rial trail through New Jersey.
On thursday, Sept.22, runners will depart Sunset beach (502 Sunset blvd, Cape may point) at 7:45 a.m. and run through Cape may point, the City of Cape may, Lower township, Wildwood Crest, Wildwood, Stone Harbor/Ava lon, Sea Isle City, finishing the day at American Legion post 524 (4562 West Ave, Ocean City.) In total, runners will visit 81 Hero markers located through out Cape may County.
there are 28 Hero markers at 16 lo cations in Ocean City. the runners will arrive at the Ocean City Hero markers at the times listed on www.njrun.org. the public is invited to come out to one of the markers 15-minutes prior to the arrival of the run team to show appreciation for the sacrifices the military members and their families haveFormade.acomplete list of the Hero markers throughout Cape may County, please visit www.njrun.org
The annual NJ Run For The Fallen ( www.njrun.org ) will take place in Cape May County on Thursday, September 22, 2022. Ocean City American Legion, Morvay-Miley-Cruice Post 524, has been an integral part of this event since its inception 14 years ago.
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dinner inside the museum for Gold Star Families and the run team.
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there’s no question that the Shore has a lot to offer, even in the autumn. As shoulder season becomes more main stream, businesses may extend their hours and overall season. parking lots and meters may need to be adjusted according to the new influx of crowds. And hopefully the Ninth Street bridge will never be backed up until summer rolls around next year.
told the philadelphia Inquirer that the boom in tourism since 2020 has played a role in this phenomenon. “ typically, we see Saturday to Saturday house rentals in the summer, but as the school year has started, Airbnb allows families to book housing for two or three nights,” she said.
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Additionally, Ocean City has been scheduling recreational events and activities in the fall to draw in more crowds. the annual Fall b lock party, the boardwalk Aerobatic Airshow, the Half marathon, and porshe boardwalk reunion excite people from philadelphia and beyond, boosting the local economy beyond the summer.
Young families or people with re duced spending capacity are drawn to Air b n b because it allows for a wide
Ocean City Earns Spot for AirBnB’s Most Booked Destination This Fall
ocal’s summer, or shoulder season, is in full swing, and travelers want to get in on the action.‘America’s Greatest Family resort’ has been solidly booking new guests for the fall season. You may not think of the beach and boardwalk as fall activities, but Airbnb , the top house rental company worldwide, reports that thousands of families are booking short stays on the island, beating out college towns such as baton rouge, Ann Arbor, Lexington, andmLubbock.icheleGillian, executive director for the Ocean City Chamber of Commerce,
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away, meaning you will have helped plant weeds in your own garden. When gathering seeds for replant ing, be sure to label them as you go. “I’ll remember what that was,” are among the famous last words of the “seasoned” gardener. be sure to leave a few seed heads for the birds. It’s a magical gardening moment watching goldfinches picking apart the seeds of purple coneflowers and zinnias in my Lategarden.September is also the ideal time to plant trees and shrubs, move perennials, and make divisions. the cooler weather and bouts of rain will give newly planted trees and shrubs plenty of time to establish strong roots before both a hard freeze in winter and the heat and drought of the following summer. For the same reason, this is also a good season to do some rearranging in the garden. my friend esther and I used to joke that our plants should have wheels because we were always moving them around. You may be dissatisfied with a spot in the garden, but shifting a few plants to different locations can create a gratifying effect. the lower
temperatures of late September will help the plants avoid transplant shock that can occur in the hot sum mer months. take this time to divide overgrown perennials. every few years plants like astilbe, spirea, and chrysanthemums become too big for their britches (or at least their section of the garden). Dividing these types of plants will not only give you extra plants, but will also spur new growth and give the perennials new life.
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ome people may think that the end of summer means it’s time to wrap up the garden ing season. but that would be like telling locals the beach is closed in September! You would be missing some of the best days of the year. In fact, when it comes to gardening, late summer and early fall provide the perfect conditions for starting anew in the garden.
You may want to wait a few more weeks for one of my favorite fall tasks—planting bulbs for spring. I usually wait until at least October to plant bulbs, but it’s definitely not too early to shop. Scour gardening catalogs and reputable web-sites for tulips, daffodils, grape hyacinths, alli ums, and so much more. Don’t delay on this late summer task; avid gar deners will get a case of tulipmania and you will soon see the dreaded red notice “out of stock” underneath your favorite bulbs. You can get through a dreary winter a little easier when you have visions of bluebells and aconites dancing in your head.
brussels sprouts can be grown from seedlings found at garden nurseries this time of year. these cool-season vegetables would not do well in the heat of summer but flourish in the cooler weather of late summer and early fall. Some of these vegetables are very cold-hardy and can handle a light frost. Vegetables like carrots, kale, and Swiss chard are even said to taste sweeter after a frost.
t hough we do have some hot days remaining, overall, tempera tures have dropped, giving us and our plants some much needed relief. these cooler temperatures mean it’s time to get planting again. For the impatient gardener, vegetables like lettuces, spinach, beets, and radishes are fast growers that can be planted by seed directly in the garden with quick results. Vegetables that take longer to grow such as broccoli and
As you can see, the end of sum mer is not time for a garden at rest. plenty of tasks await and much good can be gleaned from the late summer and early fall garden. enjoy the late season bloomers while planning for the future. Just be sure to save some time for the local’s secret treasure— beach days in September.
Late September, time to start the garden anew
In addition to being a good month for planting seeds, September is also the time for collecting seeds from spent plants. take a stroll through your garden and look for plants that have produced seeds. I was recently delighted to find out that my four o’clock flowers which were so fun and pretty this summer are now covered in spiky black seeds. I’m looking for ward to saving these seeds for next year’s plantings. right now, walking in my garden is like shopping through a seed catalog. I’m finding seeds from dill, cilantro, okra, marigolds, zin nias, cone flowers, and false indigo. On the other hand, weeds are also producing seeds that will spread like wildfire. You’ll want to remove the seed heads from weeds to keep them from spreading. Do so carefully or some may fall to the ground or blow
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.
Collect seeds from your favorite plants (like these four o’clock flowers) to save for planting next season.
This 1932 postcard shows the view from near the end of the Anglers’ Club Pier. The Breakers Hotel, built in 1912, can be seen on the right side.
This 1932 postcard shows the Anglers’ Club Fishing Pier at Park Place. The Ocean City Beach Patrol first aid tent is also seen in this postcard.
Recalling destructive storm that hit island 90 years ago
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t he article began, “Ocean City was emerging today from one of the most spectacular ocean storms seen here in years. Lashed by a 50-mile-an-hour wind blowing from
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the storm destroyed the Anglers’ Club Fishing pier at park place. Also gone was the Ocean City beach pa trol’s first aid tent.
the northwest, mountainous seas yesterday crashed onto the beach and over the boardwalk.”
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each Is Lashed b y terrific Sea” was the headline on the front page of the September 9, 1932, Ocean City Sentinel-Ledger. A smaller headline reported, “Fishing Club House and pier Destroyed.”
By Fred Miller
the fishing pier was built in 1917 by Joseph G. Champion.
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t he visitors have raved about their food since day one. Gener ations of families have supported this famous business. the taccarino Family sincerely thanks all their employees and customers from all of the years.
By Rich Baehrle
t is with a heavy heart that I am writing about five businesses that have recently closed or are going to close soon. For various reasons, each of these iconic estab lishments has encountered challeng es that resulted in their demise.
On a positive note, the timing was right. He said he received an of fer on the property that he could not refuse.
Owner Charles Cain announced yesterday on the radio that he will be closing by the end of the month. He noted various reasons, but it seemed that it has been a real challenge get ting cars and parts to sell along with many changes in the industry.
If you can afford it, go out and sup port your local restaurants. please try to. they work long, hard hours to provide great products and services. We do not want to see any more busi nesses close.
the first business, which is going to close its doors after 22 years in operation, is english Creek Auto.
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I was heartbroken when I heard about each of these closings. they have been a part of the community for many Wardsyears.bakery was loved by locals and visitors alike for 98 years. every thing from their fabulous cinnamon buns to their delicious cakes will be missed. this business was hit by the substantial increase in supply costs.
5 local businesses are calling it quits
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Another iconic busi ness which is in e gg Harbor township is Gaspare’s b istro. this well-known restaurant had fabulous food and was loved by many. It is said that the difficulty of getting help, food costs, and the cost of labor attributed to the closing after 45 years. the restaurant will be sadly missed.
ic of all of the business es. It has been a staple of Ocean City since 1954. their departure is truly a heartbreaker.
m oving on to Ocean City where three businesses have announced they are closing: Wards bakery, Vol taco’s, and Ocean City Surf Café.
Walt Hohman announced that the business will be closing by the end of the month. It is a sad day for Ocean City.Ocean City Surf Café, announced that it will be closing after 10 years. It offered delicious breakfast, lunch andItdinner.wasapparently a challenge to get help and once again the cost of labor and increase in food costs made it very difficult to maintain affordable prices for Finally,customers.there’sVoltaco’s Italian takeout, which may be the most icon
I say it all the time: support your local busi nesses. Do everything you can to stay off the internet.
We are living in uncharted waters as each business has to navigate labor shortages, substantial increases in the cost of supplies, supply shortages and cost of labor increases.
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When a novice player walks into a casino, the lights, sounds and sheer amount of games can be overwhelm ing. With all of the options to choose from, I asked ted how is egorizedareadvice.gavewherewhatsupposedsomeonetoknowtodoortobegin.Hesomegreat“Slotmachinesgenerallycatasbeing
“Generally speaking, large jack pot games tend to feature a more volatile math model, with lower hit frequencies. t he bigger jackpots are the byproduct of spin combina tions that produce no hits or minimal return hits in exchange for hits that are substantial. Often times, large jackpot games feature a progressive jackpot, whereby a percentage of the customer’s bet becomes a contribu tion toward the jackpot award.
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Brian Cahill is a former mar keting director in the Atlantic City casino industry. He is on the Board of the Somers Point Business Association, an Adjunct Professor in the School of Busi ness at Stockton University, and is a founding member of Somers Point-Community First, a local volunteer organization
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regardless of which game you de cide to play, ted recommends playing with your player card. He told me that one of the biggest myths in the slot world is that playing with a card al lows the casino to see who is playing the machine and affect the payback accordingly. ted stated that nothing could be further from the truth, and that playing with a card merely allows the player to receive credit and future incentives, including comps and free play, based on their play.
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Since I last wrote, the b irds went to Detroit and jumped out to a 17 point
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● In the end, Jalen Hurts saved the eagles with his legs and his decision making as he finished the game with 17 carries for 90 yards and a touch iles Sanders had a key first down run late to “ice” the game, and the irds were able to leave Detroit with a
ow that we are into Septem ber, I can officially write that football is back. pick a level and football is operating in full force right now. High school football is back on Fridays, college football’s big day is Saturday, and the NFL is back on Sundays. Of course, I’m sure you’ve seen the things on Facebook titled “Football rules” and rule #1 is “Do not call me after 8 p.m. on thursday nights, after 11 a.m. on Sundays or 7 p.m. on mondays”
On the offensive side of the ball, Hurts targeted his new fa vorite weapon early and often as rownwide finished the game with 10 catches for 155 yards. Dallas Goedert caught three balls for 60 yards, while Kenilesascal
Oh yes, football is back at all levels, and I couldn’t be happier!
were barely on the board. I admit, I am concerned that DeVonta Smith was targeted four times and finished with zero catches. It’s only Week One though, and for the most part, the offense looked good enough to win football games. However, no one is pleased with the agles defense giving up 35 points to the Lions. Yes, Detroit is improved in year #2 under Dan Campbell, but many are questioning why Jonathan Gannon’s defense wasn’t able to stop Lions running back D’Andre Swift? Al so, why did they make Jared Goff look so good? Goff finished the game 21-37 for 215 yards and two touchdowns.
A.J. Brown and Jalen Hurts both had a huge game against Detroit
● We’ll begin with the eagles as they locked in a roster and also traded for safety Chauncey Gardner-Johnson and the Saints' 7th-round pick in 2025. In return, the Saints receive the eagles' 5th-round pick in 2023 and the worst of their two 6th-round picks in 2024. to me, chalk this up to another “Howie being Howie” kind of move as he waited out the market, and landed a starting defensive back / safety that was an upgrade on anything the team already had. brilliant.
● For the most part, the eagles made it through the game healthy, except for defensive end Derek barnett. barnett tore his ACL in the second half against the Lions and will miss the rest of the season now. I always think of him as the guy who recovered the fumble in the big Super bowl win over the patriots, so it’s a shame to see him go down in Week One.
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lead over the Lions twice, but had to hang on as they only won 3835. t he e agles are also dealing with a season-ending injury from one defensive player. In baseball, the phillies have 22 games left as I write this, and have a game and a half lead over the padres for the 3rd and final NL Wildcard playoff spot. the schedule is in their favor, but they must keep on winning if they want to play October baseball. the Flyers have made some news as they prepare for their first training camp under a new head coach. the Sixers make a trade to shore up the backup center position. On the local front, a millville alum is going for an mLb record. plus, let’s not forget about the other high school sports in the fall.
● Speaking of the playoffs, the phillies haven’t been there since 2011, and they’re hoping to end that drought this October. the team is calling it the “Hunt for red October”, and with 22
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When I last wrote, the eagles were shaping their final 53-man roster. Now, as I write this, they have won their season opener and are trying to start the season off “two and oh” with a win at home over the minnesota Vikings.
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● Now to Week One, where the eagles went to Detroit and once again put up big points against the Lions. the difference this year is that the Lions also had an answer. the birds fell be hind 7-zip early, but after a “pick-six” by James bradberry, led 21-to-7 after the extra point. they went up 31-14 after a Kenneth Gainwell 3rd quarter touchdown, and also led 38-21 after a boston Scott touchdown in the 3rd quarter as well. However, things got a little dicey as the Lions scored the next 14 points and cut it to a threepoint margin
Up next, the b irds play their home opener against the Vikings on 9-19, and although there will be a sellout crowd for monday Night Football, the Vikings looked pretty good in beating Green bay in Week One.
● this past offseason, barnett tested the open market as a free agent, but he returned to the eagles on a two-year contract that guaranteed him $4.5 million in the first year. After the eagles finished second to last in sacks, they emphasized improving their pass rush, highlighted by the addition of edge rusher/linebacker Haason reddick, who signed a threeyear deal worth $45 million. reddick leaped barnett and veteran brandon Graham on the depth chart; 2021 pro bowler Josh Sweat and reddick start ed on the edges against the Lions. but with barnett likely out for the rest of the season, the team’s depth will be tested. Second-year defensive end tarron Jackson has been mentioned as a possible replacement.
● Since we are talking injuries, I have to mention the hand injury that Dal las Q b Dak prescott suffered in the Cowboys loss to tampa bay. prescott needs surgery and is expected to miss at least six weeks. You never want to see a guy get hurt, but this has eagles fans even m O re optimistic that the birds can at least win the division and make the playoffs.
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said recently. With “ torts” at the helm, they know this is going to be the hardest training camp of all their lives —”other than Cam [Atkinson’s],” Hayes said. Atkinson previously played for the demanding tortorella in Co lumbus.
● As always, I’ll close with some local items, and start with a quasi-local item as m ike trout is on the verge of a possible record in major League b aseball as I write this. t he “ m ill ville m eteor” has homered in seven straight games as I write this column. pittsburgh's Dale Long established the m L b record of eight straight games with a home run in 1956. Don mattingly of the Yankees matched it in 1987, as did Seattle's Ken Griffey Jr. in 1993. I’ll loop back in the next column and see if trout is able to set this record or not.
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.
● there’s just one item from basketball to catch you up on and that’s the fact that the Sixers went out and acquired montrezl Harrell, who has connections to Doc rivers and Daryl m orey, on a two-year deal. Harrell, a former sixth man of the year, adds to the impres sive depth that morey and the Sixers have built this offseason.
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 busi nesses, so please support them!
● As I write this, they won five out of six in their homestand against the marlins and the Nationals. Now, the phillies are in miami for three before they play three in Atlanta. that series against the braves will be another “put up or shut up” moment as even though they look like they will qualify for the play offs, I’m still not confident that they can actually win a postseason series!
constant, taking the ball more often than any starting pitcher in baseball since 2018.
● I’m not optimistic about the Flyers chances, but I will say that if anyone can turn things around, I’m confident that tortorella will definitely give it his all trying!
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My favorite picture of Mike Trout - taken by me in 2014
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Pete is proud to be a "voice" for the annual ShopRite LPGA Classic each June, and does emcee work for groups like the National Football Foundation, The Old Grad Awards, and The 200 Club of Atlantic County. You can hear Pete each Tuesday and Friday on 97.3 ESPN at 5:00pm, and if you see him out & about in the community, he requests that you please say "Hi". Send comments to PBrooksT@aol.com John Tortorella does as Flyers Head Coach
● However, Nola has made more starts without getting to the playoffs (198 entering the game with the Nationals on 9-11) than all but one active pitcher: baltimore’s Jordan Lyles (209). Imag ine, then, after all the changes that have swirled around him, how it would feel for the 29-year-old right-hander to finally see October from the other side? Here’s hoping that it happens.
games left on the schedule, they are in a position to make it to the post season.
● but first, let’s see if they get there. I think they will. And when they do, it will be interesting because making the playoffs will mean different things to different guys. to bryce Harper, it will signal a return to the national stage alongside many of baseball’s other superstars. to Jean Segura, it will mark a chance to experience the playoffs after more than 1,300 regu lar-season games. to John middleton, it will be the payoff for authorizing a $240 million payroll to get back into the tournament and try to win it all.
● Finally, I just want to acknowledge that even though this column is heavily
about football, there are a lot of other fall high school sports that are just as worthy of praise. Don’t forget about girls field hockey, girls & boys soccer, and girls tennis as well. I know that football tends to get a lot of the atten tion, and understandably so, but let’s not forget all the OtH er local sports that take place in the Fall as well.
● Now to hockey where the Flyers are getting ready for their first training camp under new head coach John tortorella. m any of the Flyers are eyeing the upcoming training camp with excitement but a good dose of nervousness, forward Kevin Hayes
● to this, I say “GOOD”, and I hope that the new Flyers bench boss holds the players accountable for their mistakes and also praises their successes. Although tortorella didn’t have the chance to meet with everyone, he sent out an email to the entire team outlin ing his expectations for training camp, which begins Sept. 21 in Voorhees. In anticipation of the challenge and driv en by a desire to bounce back from last season’s “embarrassing” results, as Hayes called them, the entire team returned to philadelphia early.
● to Aaron Nola though, it would be different. Nola has been here through the entire arc of the phillies’ teardown, free agent-fueled rebuild, and four consecutive September swoons in which he was as complicit as anyone. He’s the link from Howard to Harper, from ruiz to realmuto, and also the
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For variety add cucumbers, av ocado, red cabbage, red and green peppers, scallion, tomato and mush rooms. try fruit too. Strawberries, blueberries and cranberries add antioxidants and are great additions to salad.enjoy this recipe from my cook book “Nancy’s recipes for Life” avail able at my Linwood Office Location and Capellas Oil and Vinegar Store in Ocean City.
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● 1 tsp chopped fresh oregano leaves or 1/4 tsp dried oregano leaves , crushed
packed with water and fiber. Low in calories and high in volume they fill your plate as they fill you with not many calories. people that enjoy salad everyday are more likely to get the full recommend ed vital nutrients needed to be the healthiest version of themselves.thedarker the sal ad greens, the better, as far as nutrients go. Kale and spinach contain over over 10 times more immune boosting vitamins A and C than ice bergCanlettuce.you eat too many salads? Seems like a no brainer. However the answer is yes! You can overdo raw veggies as they may start to stress out the GI tract. maybe a small salad daily or even 4-5 times a week . Any time you add salad to your health re gime you are making a tremendous commitment to your health. the belly fat burns! Spinach and kale and all leafy green veggies have great capabilities for burning belly fat. raw veggies kick up the calories burn
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Wash and toss lettuce , tomato, cucumber, oregano, and vinaigrette in a medium bowl until evenly coated. Spoon into a serving bowl. top with croutons, cheese, and olives . enjoy!
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to share that we have raised over $500,000 toward finding a cure. this year’s event will be held on thursday, September 22 at Greate bay Country Club in Somers point.
In addition to the extensive wine offerings, we are excited to feature craft beer from local breweries Ludlam Island, Kane b rewing, and Cape may b rewing Co. In terms of spirits, our friends from tito’s Vod ka, mamma bella Cello, Little Water Distillery, and m r. Finger’s Alibi Gin will be joining us again this year. Our newest addition to the spirits con tingent is KLYr rum, the preferred rum of the philadelphia phillies. mixologist Steve Fette of Allied bev erage Group will also be present to serve up his cocktail creations with style (check out Steve’s videos on Instagram, @stevefettewap, for a preview)!theculinary team at Greate bay Country Club is preparing a menu of artisan foods to complement the featured beverages, and live music will be performed throughout the evening. You will also have an oppor tunity to win an assortment of prizes via our live and silent auctions.
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or those of you who have been tuning in over the past several months, you’ve read my updates about the right Notes, South Jersey’s fight against multiple sclerosis. A collaboration between the National m S Soci ety, passion Vines, and Greate bay Country Club, the right Notes is our ar ea’s largest philanthropic wine tasting event, with all funds benefiting our neighbors with m S. this year marks the 10th anni versary of the first production of the right Notes in 2012, and I’m grateful
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For those who may not be familiar with t he right Notes, I wanted to share some additional information about what to expect, and tips on navigating your way through the evening.
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right Notes and our fight against multiple sclerosis.
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.
the short answer is – you don’t have to! A tasting of this size can feel overwhelming. Here are some key tips to help you navigate the evening with ease:
Finding a cure for mS is a cause that has been close to my heart for many years. After my mom, Jayne, was diagnosed with mS in 1990, her life was forever altered, as she was moved from a cane, to a walker, to a wheelchair. Finding a cure for m S has been the charitable focus of passion Vines since we first opened our doors, and Jayne inspired the creation of the right Notes. After a lifetime of advocacy for the m S community, Jayne passed away in June, surrounded by her family. In honor of her beautiful life and leg acy, we will continue our mission to find a cure.
Date: thursday, September 22
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thank you so much for reading. If you have any additional questions about t he right Notes, please do not hesitate to email me at michael@ passionvines.comIngratitude,michael
I hope you are able to join us this year. Should you see me at Greate bay Country Club on September 22, please make sure to say hello! I would be honored to connect and thank you in person for your support of the
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● As you taste, indicate in your pro gram book which wines you love, as well as those that don’t suit your palate. this could be as simple as a checkmark beside your favorites, or perhaps something more thor ough, such as a scale of 1 to 5.
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● perhaps most importantly, don’t be afraid to spit! this may sound strange, but most large wine and spirits tastings have spit buckets for a reason. No one is expected to taste every offering. Quite frankly, this allows you to taste more and to taste responsibly.
How does one person sample over 100 wines, plus craft beers and spirits?
Location: Greate b ay Country Club, 901 Somers point mays Landing road, Somers point to purchase tickets or to make a donation, please visit www.Na tionalmSSociety.org/ therightNotes
● Upon arrival, you will receive a program book that includes a full list of the evening’s vendors and their featured products. I recom mend that you peruse the lineup, circle what you would love to learn more about, and start there. For example, if you have a specific in terest in pinot Noir, or wines from piedmont, Italy, seek out those tables first.
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Laddie’s Legacy is a charity which was established in memory of Laddie, a beautiful maine Coon cat who had to unfortunately be surrendered to Absec on Veterinary Hospital because of his owner’s financial struggles in paying for
hat’s even better than a dog friendly event?
An event created es pecially FO r dogs! the Absecon Veterinary Hospital is hosting their second annual “ bark in the park” event, a day of dog-friendly events to raise money for Laddie’s Legacy, a registered non-profit 501(c)3 charity. the event will take place this Saturday September 17th between 11 am and 5 pm at the 4H Fairgrounds, mays Landing (3210 r t. 50, mays Landing, NJ 08330).
selling homemade jewelry and artwork. t here will be dog specific activ ities, including a dog show, dog train ing demonstrations, a dog-pie eating contest, “ruffle” baskets, and even the chance for your dog to create a unique piece of artwork at the doggy nose painting class! For the kids, they will also have the chance to enter a pie eating competition, and there will be relay rac es, pony races, and much more! this is a fun and interactive event, suitable for kids (and fur babies) of all ages. entry to the event is only $5, and you can pay on the door. For more informa tion about the event or to find out more about the amazing work of Absecon Vet erinary Hospital, check out their website: https://abseconvet.com/.
On the day, there will be several different activities for both pets and their owners to enjoy. For the adults, there will be a beer garden with a wide selection of different beers. there will also be an array of food trucks and ven dors selling different goods and services. Some of the featured food vendors in clude reds rolling restaurant, selling a huge selection of delectable loaded nachos, paninis, flatbreads, and salads.
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Laddie’s increasing medical bills. the money they raise goes towards helping other families who face dire financial difficulties when their beloved pets re quire medical attention. A representative from the hospital and a member of the charity’s board, Cherie Scheurich, stated, “It's a great way to raise funds to support Laddie's Legacy, which seeks to alleviate this heartbreaking decision by aiding pet owners to help offset the financial burden of emergency care when the pet has a favorable outcome. We believe that the place of loving, cherished animals in families should never be threatened by concerns over the cost of unforeseen veterinary care.” the funds are being raised in the hope that no family will have to make this kind of decision again.
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NitroGirl will be there with their liquid nitrogen ice cream! they claim to sell some of the creamiest and smoothest ice cream you have ever tasted owing to their unconventional preparation meth od. they use liquid nitrogen to make their ice cream which freezes it eighty times faster than traditional ice cream makers and eliminates the formation of large ice crystals which causes the ice cream to become grainy. there will also be food trucks selling pizza, bbQ, and thai food, including several options for vegetarians.Vendors include several dog rescue shelters who will be on hand to give vis itors more information about what they do and how you can rescue a pet. rescue shelters include Only maine Coons, and rowdy rescue Group. Jahli Creations will be there selling their homemade soaps, sanitizers, coasters, and much more. All of their soaps and sanitizers are made using natural and non-toxic ingredients, including their moisturizing flea and tick repellent dog soap. the Vintage Sloth make unique gifts such as car charm air fresheners, humorous nurse badge clips, and personalized wooden baby name signs. Several other vendors will be
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The 27th Annual All Volunteer Ocean City Cape Atlantic Chapter of the Sunshine Foundation held its Sunshine Golf Classic at Greate Bay Country Club on September 12, 2022. This years tournament raised funds for Jayden, with low functioning autism, who was granted his dream of visiting Hollywood Studios to see the Star Wars attractions. Jayden with his mom and Kate Sample
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The 27th Annual All Volunteer Ocean City Cape Atlantic Chapter of the Sunshine Founda tion held its Sunshine Golf Classic at Greate Bay Country Club on September 12, 2022. This years tournament raised funds for Jayden, with low functioning autism, who was granted his dream of visiting Hollywood Studios to see the Star Wars attractions. Dinner is served
The 27th Annual All Volunteer Ocean City Cape Atlantic Chapter of the Sunshine Foundation held its Sunshine Golf Classic at Greate Bay Country Club on September 12, 2022. This years tournament raised funds for Jayden, with low functioning autism, who was granted his dream of visiting Hollywood Studios to see the Star Wars attractions. Golfers enjoying their day on the course
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Having seen many of these health cer tifications, the detective in me doubts any of them were issued by an actual licensed veterinarian.
many mill puppies I have met are sold with kennel cough, the parvovi rus, and horrible eye or ear infections. Stories I can relate are the Frenchie that was for sale for $2,000, despite having an awful eye infection. the family buying the dog was given a discount to $1,500, despite the un treated infection that turned out to be a serious eye disease requiring
Here are some words of caution before you make the drive up to Lan caster:the
It is a very sad life for the dogs who are in a puppy mill. If people stopped buying their dogs they would go out of business. take the time to get a puppy from a reputable breeder. Any questions please email fouronthe floorschool@gmail.com.
surgery.there was the Westie puppy that only had one kidney, resulting in eu thanization at three months. And the numerous Doodles or Goldens born
Don’t be fooled by the webpage showing photographs of puppies running loose on the farm with the kids. the reality is the puppies and parents actually live in cramped, awful conditions in the barn, which you will never be permitted to go inside.
The problem with Amish puppy mills
parents of the puppies never go outside and get exercise by running on a wheel. m oms that are stressed and fearful when whelping and nurs ing produce puppies that are stressed and fearful. Unsuspecting families that make the trip to buy a puppy are seeing puppies outside in an area designed to produce warm and fuzzy feelings that the puppies really are raised like members of the family.
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he Amish puppy mills in Lancaster and Ohio are able to stay in business be cause there is a demand for their products. Seemingly the Amish live peaceful lives, but the way they treat their animals is horrific. puppies and dogs are considered livestock, viewed no differently than
You will never get a refund from a puppy mill if your puppy becomes deathly ill after purchase.
Heidi Clayton is a retired 25-year veteran of the Atlantic City Police Department. She started Four on the Floor Dog Training as a result of her own struggle to find a positive and reward-based dog trainer in South Jersey. 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 SoraBully’s Kennel name.
You will not have the typical pup py-raising experience as much of your time with a puppy mill puppy will be spent trying to teach them to trust humans and connect with you. I have several puppy mill puppies that will be on medication for the rest of their lives so they can simply relax in their own skin.
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the chickens or pigs on their farms. If they don’t produce income they don’t live.I understand the desire to get a puppy quickly, but I caution you that buying a puppy from the Amish, no matter how cheap, can cost you not only more money in the long run, but heartbreak for the whole family.
Amish are shrewd business people with one puppy mill able to make up to a half a million dollars a year. the only state regulation they have to follow is to provide basic shots and a guarantee that the puppy is free of disease on the date of sale.
puppies shape all of their emo tional responses to life by the end of their first 12 weeks. Having spent their entire existence confined to a pen in the barn leaves most puppy mill puppies completely unprepared to deal with their new life in your home. they are terrified of every thing in the world, so be prepared for a difficult road ahead helping that puppy learn that humans are safe. Fear biting, fear urination, and ag gressive resource guarding are the most common behaviors seen.
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diate change in her expression. She looked at me and said “the Queen has died. Queen elizabeth passed away.”
m um always referred to england as “home” and made the trip “over the pond” every couple years, taking my brother and me in tow. my father grew up in an orphanage so all the
Surprisingly,Almost.she was not fond of the british monarchy as an institution and the role it played in Great b ritain and the b ritish Commonwealth. In particular, she voiced her displeasure of britain waging war against Argen tina over its nearby Falkland Islands 1982. She was critical of members of the royal family and especially didn’t care for prince Charles but as far as Queen elizabeth II was concerned, my
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I have to say, my degree of sadness has to do with the feeling most of my life that I had one foot in America and one in Great britain. those of you who follow my column know that my mother was born and raised in en gland until meeting and marrying my father, a member of the U. S. Army Air Corps stationed near London. She emigrated to the U.S. and became an American citizen but she always kept her british citizenship.
uncles, aunts and cousins I knew lived in england. She also enrolled me in school there during the visits to give herself a break from my mischievous behavior. We enjoyed the afternoon tea with cucumber sandwiches or beans on toast wedges but I drew the line at pickled herring.
was shopping in a supermarket with my wife when she received a text as she usually does but this time, I observed an imme
The passing of a queen
some of the most tumultuous times is a testament to her strength of char acter, especially since she was only in line for the crown after her uncle unexpectedly abdicated the throne. but even at the young age of twen ty-one, on her birthday, then princess elizabeth gave a speech to the british Commonwealth in which she said in part, “I declare before you all that my whole life whether it be long or short shall be devoted to your service and the service or our great imperial family to which we all belong.” Little did she know then to what extent her service would be.
When it came to loyalty to a coun try, mum was a study in contrasts. When I would tease her on July 4th about America gaining her indepen dence, she sniffed and just said we would have been better off staying in the Commonwealth. perhaps. She thought American football was silly. “Why does everyone have to jump on the lad with the ball? that’s ridic ulous.” rugby was more her style. Again, I can’t disagree. Her love of everything b ritish almost knew no bounds.
I gripped the shopping cart and hung my head in disbelief trying to grasp the enormity of the event. One can hardly turn on the t V or view social media without coverage of her pass ing and of the remaining royal Family. Without going into too much de tail, to think that her reign has cov ered a span of over seventy years in
t hese treasures were proudly displayed on our mantle above the fireplace. t he gardeners referred to my mum’s home as the Queen’s House. t his is the atmosphere in which I grew up.
mum had nothing but admiration and loyalty for her. they were of similar ages; young ladies during WWII and withstanding the bombing of London, married men from the military, had children, raised a family and grew old together. Various milestones during the Queen’s reign which included the Golden Jubilee in 1977, the Sil ver Jubilee in 2002, the marriage of prince Charles and Lady Diana were celebrated with commemorative Fine bone China cups and saucers.
elizabeth II as a monarch as well as an example of steadfast dedication and service. I am also relieved that my mum was not still with us to witness her passing for I fear it would have weighed too heavily on her but if she saw prince Charles as King Charles III, she would certainly be turning over in her grave like a Costco rotisserie chicken.
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When asked about the parents’ b ill of rights, Ginet said, “It can be used as a means to keep kids ignorant. I understand that parents may want to protect younger children, but by middle school, kids devel op their own voice. they deserve to know the truth about pregnancy options, sex safety, and gender identity.”
Nathaniel Ginet, a 17-year-old senior who attends Ocean City High School, is the founder/president of prism, the gay/ straight alliance club at the school. On the rally, he said, “It hurts me to my core that people hate me just for existing. All we (referring to the LG btQ community) want is to be accepted or even tolerated, and their hatred makes us feel unsafe.”
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“ enough,” the petition states. “As a community, Ocean City must come to gether and unequivocally declare queer kids belong here.”
Ginet explained that prism was ap proved by the school board at the end of last year, allowing the club to host events like paint nights and mini pride parades.
On Aug. 23, the Ocean City board of education voted 6-5 to adopt the new curriculum for the district’s three schools.
the author of the petition cites rev. Gregory Quinlan, who spoke at the rally in support of the parent’s bill of rights, and made statements degrading people who do not consider themselves heterosexual.
the controversy can be traced to a 2020 decision by the New Jersey board of education, amending the health cur riculum for all public school classrooms. the new curriculum teaches students
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the petitioner states that rev. Greg ory Quinlan, the main speaker at the pro test, made it clear that homosexuality is viewed as “unnatural and dangerous” in OceanCreatedCity. by “OC Alumni,” it states that protesters see LGbtQ identifying people as dangerous, ugly and wrong. It has more than 3,800 signatures so far.
starting in kindergarten about gender identity, consent, sexual orientation, and eventually, sex itself and its many forms.
“ t he school board needs to be as
On Sept. 8, the issue came before City Council, where the governing body voted unanimously to support the parents bill of rights Act, a bill now under consid eration intended to give parents more information about the curriculum being developed for their children and more ability to opt out of lessons that they find objectionable.OceanCity
“It was Adam and eve, not Adam and Steve,” states the petition quoting Quin lan.the heated rhetoric surrounding the issue makes some students feel out of place, hurt, and afraid.
“ my parents are really involved in the church, and I know that they don’t want me to learn about gender identity and non-penetrative forms of sex. I can’t even tell them that I need it,” the sophomore said. “ please, please, to anyone out there, think about closeted kids like me. We de serve to know the truth in a healthy way.”
He hopes that the club will create a safe space for students who feel isolated or want to learn more about gender issues. He wants to set an example in the com munity of love, support and compassion.
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decision by the Ocean City board of education to adopt a controversial state sex ed ucation and gender identity curriculum has prompted protests, a pe tition and a call to pass a parents’ bill of rights in New Jersey.
the councilman praised Superinten dent of Schools matthew Friedman for managing both sides of the issue and caring for the student body as a whole.
On the subject of the parents’ bill of rights, she says, “None of us know what the curriculum actually includes, and I believe some of the rumors around it are over-exaggerated. If there is a problem, we can address it when we identify it, but for now, we should give our education system a Friedman,chance.”theOcean City School Dis trict superintendent who was sworn in this past July, said in a press statement that the district considers local sensibil ities and the new curriculum allows par ents to make decisions for their children. He will be holding community meetings to discuss specifics with parents, students andLastteachers.school year, the Ocean City School District faced allegations of bul lying and abuse at the high school, includ ing accusations of bullying against gay students. District officials said at the time that the district reached out to police to review the online petition that raised the concerns, which also included allegations of sexual assault.
transparent as possible so they can rep resent all people fairly,” said rotundi. “It makes me sad that hateful people have entered the conversation and made kids feelrvictimized.”otundiwas alluding to pastor Jay reimer, president of the Ocean City tab ernacle, who made a plea to the school board earlier this summer objecting to the new health curriculum. It includes controversial content such as gender dysphoria, abortion as a viable option for someone who doesn’t want to be pregnant, and sex education with graphic descriptions.testimony by reimer as well as state ments by concerned parents played a role in the decision by council to back the par ents’ bill of rights. In his remarks, he said Ocean City is a “conservative community” and families of similar values would be drawn to the district, and their taxes would increase funds available to schools.
If you or someone you know feels victimized because of your sexual orien tation or gender identity, reach out for help at thetrevorproject.org for mental health support.
“Only my really close friends know about my orientation, and it really hurts when conservatives, particularly Chris tians, make hurtful comments about people like me,” she said. “Ocean City doesn’t feel like a safe place to be who I am,Onopenly.”thesubject of health curriculum, the sophomore confessed that the sex education answers questions for her that she has been too afraid to ask.
A sophomore at OCHS who did not want to include her name told Shore Lo cal News that she feels isolated and hated as a closeted lesbian.
“I don’t have a problem with the curriculum, but as a parent, I worry that my children might be too young to learn about these tough topics,” rotundi said.
A “Welcoming Walk” has been planned for 11:30 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 18, at the cor ner of 5th Street and the boardwalk in support of the LG btQ students, alumni and the community. the event will include a peaceful walk around the school fol lowed by a picnic to discuss future events. Organizers ask that participants wear a solid-colored shirt to represent the gay pride flag.
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the petition posted on Change.org titled “LGbtQ students belong at OCHS,” denounces a Sept. 8 protest rally at mark Soifer park as unwelcoming and hateful toward LGbtQ students.
Councilman tom rotundi, who spoke at the Aug. 23 school board hearing, shared his thoughts with Shore Local News.
“ but I want to make it clear that our gov ernment, which runs these schools, was designed to be inclusive for everyone. So if a kid feels more understood, that is a good thing.”
Nate’s mom, pam Ginet, said it’s al right to defend your child and stand up for what you believe, “but when you spew hate against children, that’s not okay.
“ they say that it's under the umbrella of free speech, but making hurtful com ments and spreading lies shouldn’t be tolerated.”Ginetis proud of her son for standing up for himself and others in the face of bullies. She worries about her son’s safety in Ocean City. the mother has become one of the founding members of We belong Cape may County, a parent-teach er-community organization in support of students who identify as LG btQ.
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Sci-Fi enthusiasts, this one's for you. Athena rao is accused of murdering her father, King rao, the top big tech giant of the future. to prove her innocence to the board of Corporations (the oligarchal authority of the planet), Athena must access the Harmonica, an internal device that records memories, which her father implanted in her. readers travel back in time through Athena’s subconscious and witness unspeakable traumas. If you con stantly question the danger of technology and overreach of government, this book will light your fire.
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Yearsissue.later, in 2009, I can remem ber my girlfriend Susan visiting my place where I was living in m argate and the top of the entertainment center had stacks of VHS tapes lined up. those were all my shows that I needed to catch up on.
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I guess I’m just feeling a bit nos talgic as I write this because I used to watch a LOt of over-the-air tele vision, and now I get mad when I have
to suffer through a commercial, or I can’t just have the next episode auto matically play after a :30 second wait. my, how things have changed right?
t V seems like a perfect place to start this column off because they held the 74th annual emmy Awards in Los Angeles and the winners came from a perfect mix of what I now call “old” t V and the “new” way that folks watchAppleshows.tV+ comedy ted Lasso netted several big wins at the emmy Awards, scoring four trophies, includ ing its second straight Outstanding Comedy Series and acting awards again for brett Goldstein and Jason Sudeikis. On the drama side, H bO's Succession had a plan for emmy ex cellence: the show claimed trophies for Outstanding Drama Series (its second), Supporting Actor (matthew m acfayden) and writing (creator Jesse Armstrong). meanwhile, H bO's the White Lotus had a five-star night
That's Entertainment
hen I moved to Ne braska in the Fall of 1994, there were a few magazine subscriptions that moved with me. Sports Illustrated was an obvious choice. Also, I had recently begun a subscription to the magazine enter tainment Weekly, and fondly remem ber how I would “devour” their Fall t V preview
What To Watch This Fall
who watches broadcast t V anymore?Well,Istill do, but admittedly, not as much. For example, I have the en tire last season of Grey’s Anatomy in my DVr waiting to be watched.
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Saturday Night Live vet Kenan t hompson hosted the ceremony, which took place at L.A.'s microsoft theater and also honored Gina Davis with the Governors Award. m ichael Keaton, Lizzo, Amanda Seyfried, and Jerrod Carmichael were some of the other celebrities enjoying a shiny night.I’llclose
in the limited series genre, winning five awards: In addition to the big prize, Jennifer Coolidge and m urray bartlett scored acting prizes, while creator mike White triumphed in writ ing and directing. (the show earned 10 emmys overall, including the ear lier televised Creative Arts emmys.)
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by noting this. Other than Abbott elementary & a win for Last Week tonight With John Oliver, most of the content that won at the emmys is on “pay t V” or a streaming service. And you wonder why the folks that run A bC, N bC, CbS, FOX and the CW are worried about the future of broadcast t V shows?
From the streaming services, Disney+ held its second annual “Disney+ Day '' on September 8th, where new content was dropped and folks could preview the service. In the new robert Zemeckis-direct ed pinocchio, which is out now on Disney, tom Hanks plays Geppetto, a toy maker who brings a wooden
there was more repeating: Hacks star Jean Smart took home her second consecutive Lead Actress trophy in the comedy category, as did eupho ria star Zendaya (Lead Actress in a Drama) while Ozark star Julia Garner wrapped her run with her third Sup porting Actress in a Drama statuette.
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I have only watched a few ep isodes, but emmy voters have also started to make Abbott a habit, as the AbC freshman comedy Abbott elementary celebrated the night with a Supporting Actress trophy for Sheryl Lee ralph (who became the second black woman ever to win in that category) and a writing trophy for creator/star Quinta b runson (who entered the night with three nominations). And to some extent, it was Game on: Netflix's Squid Game triumphed in the categories of Lead Actor (Lee Jung-jae, making emmy history) and directing (creator Hwang Dong-hyuk). (Squid Game wound up with six emmys in total, a number matched by euphoria). elsewhere,
I've loved Julia Garner since The Ameri cans (she won again for Ozark)
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 reader ship and hope you will patronize the businesses you see in the pages here. the LOCAL in Shore Local comes from the support of those business es, so please support them!
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doll to life because, c’mon, he’s tom Hanks, the man can do anything. the day also saw the digital releases of several other Disney titles, including t hor: Love & t hunder, and the docu mentary Obi-Wan Kenobi: A Jedi’s r eturn. From Netflix, I’m just starting to watch Season 5 of Cobra Kai but have to admit that after five seasons, the plot lines and story lines are wearing a little thin for me. I still love the half hour episode length though, so I will certainly see it through. Finally, on Apple t V+, Hillary and Chelsea Clinton are bringing us their new series about inspirational women, Gutsy. From the show description, “Hillary and Chelsea Clinton are taking a road trip. Over the course of eight episodes, the women, who also executive produce the new docu-series, will drive across the country, meeting with some of the most influential and most-talked-about women of the last century. that includes everyone from Glennon Doyle and Abby Wam bach to the Little rock Nine and Kim Kardashian, but the spotlight is not just on their subjects, the pair also address some of their most inspira tional (and at times, controversial) moments in their own lives too.”
There was a Keenan & Kel reunion at the Emmys
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Finally, and really quick, I’ll touch on the box office and the movie the ater where the pre-Labor Day blues have turned into Labor Day blues, and now it's time for the post-Labor Day blues. theaters are not exactly rife with new offerings these days. So I would advise you to either re turn to the popular scraps left by the summer or take a chance on a new
horror or b ollywood film. Hey, it’s September: school is back, the NFL is back, college football is back….who has time to go see a movie?
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here are so many enjoyable fall activities, from carving pumpkins to lounging around the bonfire. Au tumn can also be a great time to enter the housing market.
Keep Holiday Decorating To A Minimum
If it is too hot, the potential buyers may become sweaty and distracted.
Ifbulbs.youare looking to improve the light in certain rooms, you might also consider painting the walls. Neutral paint colors such as white and gray are both excellent options that reflect light
While there may not be as many interested parties as there are during spring and summer, you may face less competition selling your home, and motivated buyers may want to move into a new home before the holidays. However, before potential buyers visit your home it can be beneficial to stage your house with fall-inspired ideas to help it stand out.
Don'twell.forget to leave on exterior lights to help guests get a better look at your home and yard if they are there looking after dark. this will also allow warm, welcoming light to greet guests, which will help to boost your curb appeal.
It is imperative to keep your home as comfortable as possible during a showing, especially on those fall frigid days. If you are getting ready for a showing of your home, try to keep your home's temperature between 70 and 73 degrees.
If you want to decorate the outside of your home, a fresh pumpkin or two on your front porch can feel homey and add a pop of color. However, you must remain diligent in making sure the gourd doesn't start to show signs of rotting, which is a major turnoff to potential homebuyers. Keep it fresh, clean and appealing.
You can leave your lights on timers throughout your home so they shut off after the showing, but make sure to regularly check your lamps and light fixtures and replace any burnedout
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look larger and more inviting.
It your home is too cold, they may worry that your heating system does not work well. So remember that your home's temperature matters. It could make or break your sale.
Fall is a season in which comfort is of utmost importance. Use this to your advantage and accentuate your couch or armchairs with accent pillows and throws in an autumn color palette.You can also place soft rugs around your home if it has hard tile or wood floors. If you have a fireplace, stack some wood near it to help po tential buyers imagine themselves warming up there on a cool fall day. make sure to turn on your gas or elec tric fireplace before the showing to emphasize that homey feel.
● planting fall-friendly flowers like colorful mums and pansies in yel low, orange and purple
● Keeping up with raking leaves
While you may enjoy decorating for Halloween or thanksgiving, it is better to keep most of your deco rations in storage when selling your home. An overabundance of seasonal decor can be distracting, and some items may even offend a potential homebuyer. Instead, keep the deco rating to a simple fall theme, like an autumn-inspired wreath or a fall color palette.pumpkin spice and everything nice. Happy fall everyone! More Real Estate Questions, and Real
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Go room to room and try to scope out any shadowy areas that could benefit from a lighting upgrade.
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Weinflation.needto keep an eye on this because inflation is the arch enemy of bonds. As inflation increases, bonds re act negatively and sell-off. this occurs because inflation erodes the return on investment on longer-term fixed rate bonds. As bond prices drop, long-term interest rates increase. Staying in touch with the markets and keeping an eye on inflation is always important and even more important right now. Con tact your Advisors mortgage Specialist to help you learn more about inflation and the Fed.
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ccording to Forbes.com, inflation occurs when pric es rise, which ultimately decreases the purchasing power of your dollars. For example, during an inflationary period, your dol lar could buy you two apples today, but only one apple tomorrow. there are currently many ways that inflation can spike, but one that stands out more than others is the supply chain constraints due to the Covid-19 pandemic. During the pandemic, some suppliers shut down, and some were working with skeleton crews. because of this, inventory levels lessened and became tight. As demand started to increase and as the economy started to make a comeback and reopen, this pressured pricing and caused items and services to increase in price across the board hence causing inflation. the Federal reserve analyzes infla tion consistently by way of the pCe or the personal Consumption e xpendi tures price Index. they actually focus on the "core" components which mea sure the prices of goods and services while stripping out the volatile pricing of food and energy. the "core" pCe report for July was released at 4.6, which means the index is more than 2% higher than the Fed's target level of 2%. Atlanta Fed president raphael
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or more than 20 years, Ath letes Helping Athletes, Inc. (AHA) has been connecting high school and college athletes with special needs individ uals with the goal of building lifelong friendships.Notonly does AHA host special events throughout the year, it also provides necessary funding and sup port for special needs organizations in southeastern pennsylvania, while producing much-needed community support and awareness.
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“We want to get back to our full schedule of fun events and Honorary Captain opportunities,” he said.
t he organization was founded by r ick Leonetti, a former high school baseball and basketball coach. After becoming president of Council rock North High School’s Football booster Club in 2002, he wanted to raise money for charity.
AHA is currently seeking expansion to the South Jersey region with the hopes of launching programs in both egg Harbor township and Ocean City High Schools.
today, Athletes Helping Athletes is in nearly two dozen high schools throughout southeastern pennsyl vania and nearly 12 colleges and uni versities, including penn State and Villanova University. t his amazing organization is changing lives in many ways, not only by helping coaches and student athletes through volunteer efforts, but by offering much-needed inclusion and involvement for kids and young adults with special needs.
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“Our kids came home with gifts all the time, and our boys never asked for it,” Leonetti said.
Group helps student athletes bond with special needs individuals
By Steffen Klenk
“It has put new perspective in their lives,” he said.
those who are interested in learn ing more may visit www.aha-2002. com.
After much success in its initial season, he received a phone call from the school’s football coach the follow ing “summer.theirplayers got so much out of the program,” said Leonetti, describ ing the Withinconversation.justafew years, interest grew amongst players and coaches in the boys and girls basketball teams at Council rock North, and began spreading to other schools through out the Aboutregion.30minutes prior to the start of each game, individuals and families are met by student volunteers. each kid receives an AHA t-shirt and medal before gametime. then, depending
to help raise necessary funding, Athletes Helping Athletes hosts an annual Golf Outing, and beer N beer fundraiser. participating schools and other businesses will also run fund raising events.
t heir mission is to create a world of broader acceptance and inclusion for all.
During a meeting, one of the parents suggested working with the Special Olympics of b ucks County. From there, they invited six boys and girls with special needs to the club’s respective football and cheerleading camps that season.
on the sport, they hold hands with the team captains and take part in the coin Afterwards,toss. the honorary coaches and their hosts retreat to the side lines, not only to watch the game, but to begin bonding with each other, a unique and gratifying moment not just for the special needs individuals, but the students they interact with, according to Leonetti.
In the last calendar school year, AHA donated more than $58,000 to a dozen special needs athletic pro grams. Groups receiving funds include the Special Olympics of bucks County, pegasus riding Academy, m ira cle League playground project, and Fox Chase Champions, among others.After a lull for in-per son activities in the past few seasons, Leonetti says their plan for the upcoming school year is to get back to normal.
Steffen Klenk is a multimedia journalist. He resides in Ocean City and enjoys capturing the eclectic moments of shore life.
