SHORE LOCAL | Coastal | August 17, 2023

August Events & Live Music

Carmen Marotta: Still Rocking the Region Carmen the

Lifeguard Teams Race for the Win

When The Beatles Played AC

Golden hour at the shore

are long but the years are short. the time passes with its inevitable haste whether we slow down for it or not.

From the Editor

There’s a special window of time during the summer months when the setting sun illuminates everything beautiful in the world. this fleeting glow coming from the sky makes the ocean glisten with reflective sunrays as the world around us seems to settle into the slowness of a warm summer night. We call this “golden hour” and it passes quickly if you’re not paying attention. When we are able to pause life for a moment and relish in this glowing hour of summer-sunset bliss, we are brought back to what’s most important: time.

We work hard week after week to ensure the delivery of shore Local on thursdays then jump in the water on saturdays with our non-profit organization, Heart of surfing. time seems to fly by faster with each passing week. As the saying goes, the days

Every summer we make sure to carve out time for golden hour at the beach. t his week Bob, our two adult daughters, and I took our dogs down to the beach for an evening of laughing, swimming, and simply existing together. Bob and sarah caught some waves while Holly and I hung back with our pups and enjoyed some much-needed quality time.

When our kids were little, we spent a lot more time enjoying these special moments, but as years have passed and our family dynamic has changed, I am thankful to squeeze in some family togetherness any chance we get. For a parent, a remarkable evening doesn’t require much more than smiles on your kids’ faces and a little uninterrupted time. Any chance I get to spend time with the ones I love will always be a “golden” hour, no matter the weather.

there’s a song by Jill s cott that sings, “living my life like it’s golden.” As I reflect on what makes “golden

hour” so magical, I wonder how we can translate that feeling to our entire lives. How can we fill even the busiest moments with the same sense of gratitude that we feel under the glow of the setting sun? How can we make our whole lives glisten a little more? there is beauty and wonder to be experienced in every day. While I make it a priority to carve out unique memory-making experiences with my family, I am inspired to live my whole life as if it were illuminated by the glow of a beautiful sunset.

As you enjoy the last few weeks

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of summer, I encourage you to think about what it means to live your life like it’s golden. the next time you find yourself watching the sun rise or set, enjoying a mouthwatering meal, or trying a new adventure, challenge yourself to hold onto the moment a little longer. Hold onto the gratitude, the bliss, and the beauty of it all then stick a little bit of the magic in your back pocket for later.

While you’re flipping through these pages, be sure to stop and check out what our local advertisers are offering. Create a “golden hour” memory at a local restaurant or on a tiki boat, take a surf lesson, rent a sailboat, or simply grab your chair and hit the sand on one of our amazing beaches. However you enjoy the last of summer, be safe, have fun, and always support local. thank you for reading this edition of shore Local Newsmagazine.

Peace & Love, Cindy

Cover photo of Carter Doorly by Dawn Doorly.

New Jersey launches $100 million fund to fix boardwalks

Bipartisan legislation hailed as boon for tourism industry

By Nikita Biryukov

Federal dollars will pay for boardwalk repairs, maintenance, and weatherization as lawmakers seek to bolster the recovering tourism industry. Photo credit: Lori M. Nichols

gov. Phil Murphy signed a bill tuesday creating a $100 million fund to pay for maintenance and repairs for New Jersey boardwalks.

t he broadly bipartisan bill, which passed the senate unanimously and cleared the Assembly with overwhelming margins, allows the Department of Community Affairs to issue grants to improve or remediate boardwalks all along New Jersey’s coast in an effort to keep the state’s shore communities bustling.

“ the Jersey shore is where memories are made, and we need to make

sure our families can keep creating those memories of summers down the shore for generations to come,”

Murphy said at a bill signing in Atlantic City. Applications for the grants opened as Murphy signed the bill tuesday, and the state will accept grant proposals until Oct. 31.

g rant recipients will be required to provide at least 5% funding for any project that receives an award from the boardwalk preservation fund, though that requirement is waived for the state’s 50 most distressed municipalities, a group that includes Atlantic City, Asbury Park, and Wildwood City.

“A boardwalk that is safe, refurbished, kept in good shape brings business. Business brings jobs. It brings housing opportunities in certain areas, which are vastly needed all along the shoreline,” said Christina Renna, president and CEO of the Chamber of Commerce of southern New Jersey.

the fund was filled with federal dollars provided to the state under the American Rescue Plan Act.

Lawmakers see the fund through multiple lenses, charging it will help bolster New Jersey’s tourism industry and better guard New Jersey boardwalks against devastating storms that have grown more common in recent decades.

Our tourism industry took significant hits during the pandemic. Annual visitor spending in the state dropped to $29.4 billion in 2020, a $17 billion decline year-over-year, according to statistics compiled for the Depart-

ment of state.

But tourism began to recover in the intervening years, and s ecretary of state tahesha Way in April said the state’s tourism industry is expected to bring in roughly $49 billion in visitor spending this year, exceeding pre-pandemic levels for the first time.

t he law’s supporters said repairing boardwalks will further bolster tourism, especially in Atlantic County, where the regional economy is heavily dependent on Atlantic City.

“It is critically important this investment goes into our iconic boardwalks,” Assemblyman Lou g reenwald (D-Camden), a sponsor, said from Atlantic City’s Boardwalk Hall.

He said Atlantic City’s 153-yearold boardwalk, the longest in the world and the oldest in the country, and others like it are symbols of the state’s tourism industry.

Others said the funds will help weatherize boardwalks and adjoining structures, recalling the devastation wrought by Hurricane s andy upon s easide Heights’ boardwalk. t he storm collapsed large portions of the boardwalk, leaving a rollercoaster peeking from beneath turgid waves.

A more recent 2020 storm ripped up portions of Wildwood’s boardwalk.

“It took years and tens of millions of dollars to rebuild the boardwalk here after sandy hit,” Murphy said. “ that was more than a decade ago, and it doesn’t take a meteorologist to see these seasonal storms are becoming more frequent and more intense.”

Numerous speakers paid homage to Lt. g ov. sheila Oliver, who died earlier this month. As commissioner of the Department of Community Affairs, Oliver oversaw the state takeover of Atlantic City and was keenly involved in efforts to redevelop the blighted gambling mecca.

“ this is really part of her legacy, trying to get reinvestment into the City of Atlantic City. We miss her, but we thank her for everything she did on behalf of the people of this state,” said sen. Vince Polistina (R-Atlantic), a sponsor of the legislation.

Credit: New Jersey Monitor

The legacy of Tony Marts remains in the music

By Bill Kelly

Tony Marts, somers Point’s legendary nightclub, hasn’t physically existed in decades, but its musical spirit lives on as Anthony Marotta’s son Carmen continues to produce and promote the music at the weekly free Friday night somers Point Beach Concerts and on Wednesdays at Kennedy Plaza on the Atlantic City Boardwalk.

Now 67 years old, Marotta has retired from his day job at a law office and now has the time to concentrate on promoting the music that made tony Marts famous and to write his memoirs, reflecting on his days growing up at one of the most popular nightclubs on the East Coast.

At first Carmen wanted to reach out to promote an upcoming act by the Weight Band which mainly plays the music of the Band, one of the many famous groups that performed at tony Marts as Levon and the Hawks. the Weight Band, scheduled to play at Kennedy Plaza on the Atlantic City Boardwalk next Wednesday, just hap -

pened to coincide with the Episode 9 when Levon and the Hawks check into tony Marts in the serialization of my novela, “Waiting on the Angels – the Long Cool summer of ’65 Revisited,” appearing this summer in shore Local Newsmagazine.

then Robbie Robertson, the lead guitarist, principal songwriter and front man for the Band passed away August 9, and many if not most of the obituaries and memorials to him mentioned days with the Hawks at tony Marts, giving it national attention once again. In one, Robertson is quoted saying, “ tony Marts was an amazing crossroads on our journey, a really important thing for us.”

“I can’t put my finger on it why that time and place was so special,” said Marotta, “but it was a combination of things – Colonel Kudlets, Conway twitty, Levon and the Hawks – it sort of just all came together.”

today Carmen, along with his wife Nancy, produces the Friday night

somers Point Beach Concerts, along with the s omers Point Concerts Committee, as they have done for three decades, and also produce the Atlantic City Boardwalk Mardi g ras AC shows on Wednesday nights for the Casino Reinvestment Development Authority; that has been ongoing for 12 years.

Last saturday afternoon I spoke with Carmen for about an hour reflecting on tony Marts and its ongoing legacy.

to start at the beginning, Anthony Marotta, sr. was born in a small village in sicily and began his journey to America on a banana boat that took him to Panama, where he worked as a laborer for two years to earn the money to get to New York. From there he made his way to Atlantic City, where others from his hometown had previously settled. there he met Maria Basille Naso, sicily, the woman who would become his wife, who was from the same sicilian town as he was. And it was Carmen’s mother who provided the family connection to the famous White House subshop.

Marotta opened his own sandwich shop on the Atlantic City Boardwalk. With the money earned there he purchased schick’s Hotel on Bay Avenue in somers Point. the old hotel had been popular with the ferry travelers to Ocean City, but with the trolley and auto causeway, business was slow. the end of World War II was the end

Carmen Marotta

of an era, with a number of similar establishments changing hands at the same time including g regory’s, Charlie’s, the Anchorage and D’Orio’s.

Anthony Marotta took the old german Rathskeller on the first floor and made it a nightclub that would become tony Marts. At first he brought in bands he knew from Atlantic City, but then slowly expanded. Eventually the room held a capacity of a thousand, with six bars and three stages for continuous music, so when one band finished a set another one kicked in.

“If you asked my father what was the band that made tony Marts famous,” says Carmen, “he would say Len Carey and the Crackerjacks.” With a New Orleans schtick. “ they threw crackerjacks into the crowd instead of beads.” Len Carey, notes Carmen, played with spike Jones, “who is mentioned in t he Band’s song, ‘ up on Cripple Creek’.”

tony Marts had a number of really good house bands that performed practically every night, including the Crackerjacks, the Fall guys and Levon and the Hawks, who went on to back Bob Dylan, and moved to Woodstock before the big concert, where they became known simply as the Band.

All of the house bands that played tony Marts get a chapter in Carmen’s memoirs, as well as the special guests and featured stars like Conway twitty, Duane Eddie, Joey Dee and the starlighters, Mitch Ryder and the Detroit Wheels – “It’s all in the scrapbook,” Carmen says of the collection of newspaper ads, reviews and glossy promotional photos of the acts that played there. “ t he s omers Point Historical s ociety copied much of the scrapbook and has it,” he notes. And in his book now being written, Carmen will try to dispel some of the myths that keep getting repeated.

“ they are calling Robbie Robertson the leader of the Band, but he was the lead guitarist and handsome front man, not the leader,” Carmen says.

“My sister tina was 17 at the time, and she remembers things better and recalls them telling Dad that they didn’t have a leader and made decisions as a group.” But Dad said, “You gotta have a leader. I need to pay someone.” And since Levon had been with Rockabilly Ronnie Hawks the longest, he became the nominal leader and they were billed as, “Levon and the Hawks.”

since Bay Avenue was his backyard, when Carmen came of age his father would send him across the street to count heads at Bay shores to see how the competition was doing.

While only a young boy at the time, Carmen recalls the Hawks

clearly, watching them play on the second stage as Conway twitty had the main stage. He sat by the railing and watched the Hawks closely, from a few feet away, recalling, “Richard Manuel was one of the top three rhythm and blues singers ever, and to have three vocalists – Richard, Levon and Rick Danko in the same band was phenomenal.”

Carmen said that most of the songs they played at the time can be found on the “MoonDog Matinee” album. He recalls one song that the crowds really enjoyed, “Little Liza Jane,” and sure enough, I found that they actually recorded a 45 rpm single of “go go Liza Jane” in 1965 on the Atco label, with a Robbie Robertson song “He Don’t Love You (And He’ll Break Your Heart)” on the flip side.

Among the myths that Carmen corrects concerns Dylan. “Bob Dylan never came to tony Marts,” he says, “but the Hawks were playing there when Dylan called, and it’s probably the most important phone call in the history of rock and roll.”

Carmen continues, “ the call came in over the old wooden public phone booth,” but there’s some dispute over who answered the call. the consensus is that Levon answered, telling the others, ‘It’s Bob Dylan,’ and putting his hands over the phone asking, ‘Who’s Bob Dylan?’”

As Rick Danko said, he explained that Dylan was a folk music guy from the g reenwich Village scene who wrote the song, “Mr. tambourine Man,” that was then a top 10 hit covered by the California rock band, “ the Byrds.” the popularity of that song probably encouraged Dylan to seek a rock band and “go electric,” as they say.

Levon recalled Dylan asking if they could play the Hollywood Bowl and Carnegie Hall with him, and Levon asked, “Who else is on the bill?” and was incredulous when Dylan replied, “Just us.”

Carmen says his dad, “let them out of their contract that required them to play through Labor Day,” and they went on to get booed by the old fogies at Forest Hills for Dylan plugging in and “going electric,” but his then new song, “Like a Rolling stone,” took the electricity and rock and roll to another level.

For their replacement over Labor Day 1965, Colonel Kudlets, the toronto based talent scout and booking agent, sent Mitch Ryder and the Detroit Wheels, who then had a hit on the charts – “Devil with the Blue Dress.”

the heydays at tony Marts, like all of the Bay Avenue clubs – Bay shores, steel’s ship Bar, the Anchorage, was ↘Continued on 10

the 50s and 60s, and carried over into the early 70s, but eventually steel’s burnt down and things slowed down on Bay Avenue. When their father retired, Carmen and his brother tony, sr. took over management and learned how difficult it was to keep the business going.

Eventually the era had to come to an end and did, rather abruptly. Camden County attorney and prosecutor Harris Berman, who owns an Ocean City Boardwalk motel, and his brother sold a Florida hotel, and had to reinvest the profits so they purchased the old, dilapidated Bay shores, tore it down and built the Waterfront, a rustic wooden building that resembled a ski lodge.

then Berman set his eyes on tony Marts and made a deal to purchase it, and they had a major farewell party on the last night. the building was razed and Berman built Egos, the most gregarious disco on the East Coast, where the Band returned to play somers Point for the last time at a tony Marts Reunion in the mid1980s.

But they didn’t demolish the old tony Marts before they filmed the epic rock and roll movie, “Eddie and the Cruisers,” while the Band filmed the legendary, “ the Last Waltz.”

When Robbie Robertson decided

that he could no longer travel with t he Band, he organized the Last Waltz concert at Winterland in s an Francisco that was famously filmed by Martin s corsese. Carmen believes, and many agree that “ the Last Waltz” is one of the best live concert documentaries ever, along with “Woodstock,” a close second.

Although the Woodstock concert was originally planned for the town of Woodstock, mainly because of the presence of Dylan and the Band, the town decided they didn’t want such an influx of people so it was actually held at the nearby town of Bethel, N.Y., where the historic marker and annual concerts are held today. And the musical myths keep fading away.

Another myth that Carmen disputes is about “Eddie and the Cruisers,” the 1983 movie that was filmed at tony Marts and captured the place for posterity on celluloid before its era ended.

“ there was no band called Eddie and the Cruisers,” says Carmen. “ they were a Hollywood invention.” But the music wasn’t, as it was by

John Cafferty and the Beaver Brown Band, which he calls one of the most underrated rock and roll bands from the East Coast. they had three top 10 hits from that movie – “On the Darkside,” “Wild summer Nights” and “ tender Years,” but only sax player Michael “ tunes” Antunes made it into the movie, and his character dies of an overdose and was replaced by sax and jazz bagpipes player Rufus Harley.

Carmen brings “ tunes” back to play the beach concerts on occasion, usually sitting in with the Billy Walton band, unarguably the best new band around.

While attending the New Orleans World’s Fair in 1984 Carmen went over to Bourbon street in the French

Quarter. Carmen fell in love with the place and the music.

“It was just like Bay Avenue in its heyday,” he said. He even started his own nightclub with Levon as a partner – Levon Helm’s All American Café, which he now calls an “Ill fated” venture.

It did, however, give him a real taste of the New Orleans music scene, and he got to know many of the musicians personally, bringing some of them back to the Jersey shore to play, either on the beach or the Atlantic City Boardwalk, where the Wednesday night gigs are called Marti g ras - AC.

One of the bands booked for both the Atlantic City Boardwalk and the somers Point beach in early september is Cyril Neville with Omari Neville of the famous Neville brothers, the first family of New Orleans.

Besides attending the annual New Orleans Music Festival, Carmen and Nancy also visit his family’s hometown village in sicily, where he still has family and friends. “I took them out to dinner and 30 people showed up.” He laughs, adding that the food there is really good.

Although Carmen doesn’t usually book tribute bands, the Weight Band, set for the AC Boardwalk next Wednesday, is different, as they not only play the music of t he Band, but include Jimmy Weider – the Woodstock native and lead guitarist who replaced Robbie Robertson in the post-Last Waltz Band. they also include a number of guys who played with the Levon Helm Band, including his last Atlantic City gig headlining the Borgata shortly before he passed away. t he Weight Band also plays some original tunes that have the same gritty sound as the original Band.

Band organist garth Hudson, at 86, is now the last Hawk standing and still lives in Woodstock today. Levon’s daughter, Amy Helm, has her own band that tours regularly and often plays in their Woodstock barn.

Besides his main shows on the beach and boardwalk, Carmen also books bands at the Point, the quaint outdoor bayside tiki Bar on the site of where Bay shores and the Waterfront once stood, where the Billy Walton Band is featured every thursday night during the summer.

While the buildings are gone, the stage is still there and Carmen says the music is still alive and really hot, and he will continue producing the music he loves as long as possible.

Farmers Markets

Brigantine Farmers Market

▶saturdays, 8 a.m. – 12 p.m.

Brigantine Community s chool parking lot sheridan Blvd.

the Brigantine Farmers Market will be open to customers this saturday and will run every saturday, rain or shine, until Labor Day weekend. For more information, visit www.facebook.com/brigantinefarmersmarket.

EHT Community Farmers Market

▶saturdays, 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.

Atlantic Christian school 391 Zion Rd. Egg Harbor township

Just Organics Marketplace and Honeytree Health host a Community Farmers Market on s aturdays in August, featuring a variety of local pesticide-free farmers, live music, food, kid’s crafts, and games. support family farmers. For more information, visit thehoneytree.net or e-mail wellness@thehoneytree.net.

Galloway Green Market

▶thursdays, 4 – 7 p.m.

Historic smithville Village g reene 615 E. Moss Mill Rd.

g o g reen galloway hosts their weekly g reen Market, t hursdays through september 7, featuring locally grown produce, baked goods, prepared foods, handmade crafts, specialty breads and more. Visit gogreengalloway.org/greenmarket for information and updates.

Live Well AC Farmers Market

▶tuesday, August 22, 4 – 7 p.m.

Absecon Lighthouse 31 s . Rhode Island Ave. Atlantic City

Absecon Lighthouse will host the Live Well AC Farmers Market. Enjoy Free Yoga at 6 p.m. sponsored by the Leadership studio, along with Vendors and Veggie Booths. the Market will be held next tuesday, August 22. For more information and to apply as a vendor, visit abseconlighthouse.org.

Margate Farmers Market

▶thursdays, 8:30 – 11:30 a.m.

steve and Cookies Parking Lot

9700 Amherst Ave. Margate

t he Margate Farmers Market is open for the season, t hursdays through August 31. For more information, visit margatehasmore.com.

Ocean City Farmers Market

▶Wednesdays, 8 a.m. – 1 p.m. Ocean City tabernacle g rounds Asbury Avenue from 5th – 6th streets the Ocean City Farmers Market is open for the season. see dozens of vendors, and crafters in the street at 6th & Asbury Ave. Open Wednesdays through september 13. For more information, call 1-800-BEACH-NJ or visit oceancityvacation.com.

Somers Point Farmers Market

▶saturdays, 8 a.m. 12 p.m.

somers Mansion 1000 shore Rd. somers Point Farmers Market is held s aturdays at somers Mansion through september 2. For more information, go to visitsomerspoint.com.

Ventnor City Farmers Market

▶Fridays, 8:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. st. James Church Newport & Atlantic Ave.

t he parking lot at st. James Church brims with 60+ farmers, food vendors, and crafters who offer fresh, seasonal picks, delicious artisan foods, baked goods, beverages, and beautiful handmade wares. Open Fridays through september 1. Visit vcfm. org to see a complete list of vendors and sponsors.

Cape May County to appeal court order recording Orsted Easement

The County of Cape May, New Jersey will appeal a Judge’s decision ordering the Cape May County Clerk to file an easement transferring County property interests to the Danish offshore wind company Orsted’s Ocean Wind One project.

“Remember, we believe this easement was taken from the people of Cape May County by the Board of Public utilities in an unconstitutional fashion and without required due process,” said former New Jersey s uperior Court Judge Michael J. Donohue, who is serving as special Counsel to the County on offshore wind issues.

“

t he Legislature passed a law, essentially in the middle of the night, to take away Home Rule and BPu immediately used it to push county and local elected officials out of the way and give Orsted their easement. that new law has yet to be subject to the crucible of judicial appeals and we believe it will fail on several fronts.”

superior Court Assignment Judge Michael Blee on August 15, 2023, after hearing oral argument from Donohue and Orsted’s attorneys, ruled that the County Clerk is required to record the Orsted easement.

“ this is a brand new law that has never been tested in Court,” Donohue said. “ the County has appealed the BPu ruling that took County real property rights and gave them to Orsted. In Orsted’s new lawsuit, we argued, under Court Rule, that the BPu, Rate Counsel and the eleven Cape May County Municipalities that participated in the BPu proceedings should have been allowed to participate in Orsted’s lawsuit seeking to force the filing of the easement. the Judge disagreed.”

Orsted has benefited from 2021 changes to the Offshore Wind Economic Development Act that removed the ability of counties and municipalities to refuse to grant property rights or object to permit application.

Donohue continued, “It is often the case with brand new laws that the parameters and final interpretation are left to the Appellate Division or even the state supreme Court. given the paramount importance of the meaning of this new law, we intend to make sure our Appellate Courts have a chance to weigh in on important issues of constitutionality, due process and a clear conflict of interest on the part of the BPu.”

As for the remainder of this latest Orsted lawsuit against the County related to a road opening permit for test bores and openings, the Court recently ruled in favor of Orsted in a similar suit against Ocean City. the County saw no utility in litigating those issues where the outcome was already clear.

Cape May County’s appeal of the BPu ’s decision is pending in the Appellate Division and a new appeal will be filed challenging the recording of the easement. the County is also exploring federal litigation against multiple involved agencies and state litigation involving the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection.

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t he Board of Commissioners has determined that if we fight in the courts and the court of public opinion, we have some chance to make changes to these projects or halt them before they damage our environment and our economy,” Donohue said. “If we don’t fight, we have no chance at all.”

By Julia Train

There’s been an opioid crisis in the u nited states since the 1990s. In 2022, opioid-related deaths surpassed 100,000, according to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC).

In New Jersey, 14,000 lives have been lost to the opioid crisis over the past five years, according to the state of New Jersey Department of Health. In 2023 alone so far, NJ Cares has recorded 1,365 suspected overdose deaths and 7,529 Narcan administrations.

Naloxone, which is also known as Narcan or Evzio, is the medication used to rapidly reverse an opioid overdose. some examples of opioids are opium and heroin, which are widely recognized as addictive substances, and prescribed pain medications, such as Vicodin, Percocet and Oxycontin.

t here have been numerous preventative measures and programs for those addicted to opioids in order to curtail the epidemic. However, it’s still

Narcan training saves lives

a prevalent issue.

Jennifer Hicks, the program coordinator at urban treatment Associates, has been dedicating her time to train community members from all over south Jersey how to respond to opioid overdoses and distribute Narcan.

On Friday, Aug. 11, she visited the Recovery Centers of America at Lighthouse (RCA) to host a free training session for the center’s alumni and the community.

“We’re trying to connect to our community and bring awareness [to the crisis and training availability],” said Bob Whedbee, senior alumni coordinator at RCA. “ training is important because people who aren’t trained don’t know the after effects of overdoses.”

the workshop was brimming with information and statistics about opioid use, overdose, addiction, signs and symptoms and much more.

Hicks started the 90-minute session by handing out packets with the slides she later presented and papers for the attendees to sign for their certification. she made sure she was thorough with her definitions, descriptions and details.

Along with the opioid overview, Hicks made sure that all the attendees knew the legalities, just in case they

Hops

ever were in the position.

she mentioned the “Opioid Antidote and Overdose Prevention Act,” which basically states that they cannot be arrested if they possess any illegal substances at the time of requesting medical assistance. t his law, also known as the “g ood samaritan Act,” was created in order to encourage calls for help.

Furthermore, the person that administers the Narcan also cannot be sued if the person dies.

Narcan training wouldn’t be complete without showing how to actually distribute the medication.

Hicks first spoke about how to know if an overdose is occurring by sharing the differences between a high and overdose.

she then shared the symptoms of an overdose, which are slow and labored breathing with gurgling sounds (even not breathing at all), cold and clammy skin (with possible blue lips and fingertips), confusion, unconsciousness, seizures and pinpoint pupils.

As she explained how Narcan works, she took out the Narcan nose spray, the delivery method best for lay people.

she stated that it’s even safe to use on someone that isn’t overdosing as it wouldn’t affect them at all. so that her trainees could remember this, she created a motto, “When in doubt, spray it out.”

After all the explanations, she went over the three steps to stop an overdose:

1. Call 911 and place the victim on their side so they don’t choke

2. Administer rescue breaths (two every 5-7 seconds)

3. Administer Narcan, (the nose spray has one 4mg dose in it)

After administering, it’s important to stay with the victim, try to wake them up and assist them until EM s arrives.

u pon completion of the training, each individual was given a Narcan kit, which included the 4mg of Narcan, gloves, a card with the three steps, a “report back” card and a mask to put on the victim.

the “report back” card is to be sent to the urban treatment Associates so that the overdose can be reported and a new, free kit can be sent. the mask is provided because even coming in contact with opioids can cause an overdose on the responder.

Next month, Hicks will begin her free monthly sessions at stockton university. For more information: Narcan@ utassoc.com

Julia is a student at Rider University, majoring in multiplatform journalism with a minor in social media strategies. At school, she writes and copy edits for The Rider News and is the News Director for the radio station, producing news updates. She’ll be graduating in the spring. Connect with her on Instagram @ juliatrain

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Events and Happenings

Multi-Day Events

South Jersey Players presents Rumpelstiltskin

▶saturday at 3 p.m. & 5 p.m. and sunday at 3 p.m. studio;space 112 Woodland Ave. somers Point

s outh Jersey Players present Rumpelstiltskin, an adaptation in verse by Marlene May, with music by Ellen Mandel. tickets are $10 per person., For reservations, call (347) 920-6399.

Ocean City Theatre Company presents Legally Blonde Jr. The Musical

August 26 at 7:30 p.m.

Ocean City Music Pier 825 Boardwalk

Legally Blonde Jr. follows the transformation of Elle Woods as she tackles stereotypes, snobbery and scandal in pursuit of her dreams. When Elle’s boyfriend dumps her and heads to Harvard, Elle takes matters into her own hands by crafting a showy song – and – dance personal essay and charming her way into law school. Featuring OC tC’s Middle school Junior Company. For tickets, visit oceancityvacation.com/boxof-

Thursday, August 17

Market Days

▶10 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Downtown Asbury Avenue, Ocean City

Enjoy strolling entertainment, face painters, and balloon sculptors while strolling Asbury Avenue. For more information, visit oceancityvacation.com.

Ocean City Pops Luncheon

▶11:30 a.m.

g reate Bay Country Club, 901 Mays Landing Rd. somers Point g rab your dancing shoes and get ready for the Friends of the Ocean City Pops’ 2023 Luncheon. Join the Pops as they celebrate “Music, Music, Music.” tickets are $55 and can be purchased at the Ocean City Music Pier before Ocean City Pops performances. For more information, call (609) 226-0943.

Free Apprenticeship and Trades

Career Expo

▶3 – 5 p.m.

Alder Avenue Middle school, 25 Alder Ave. Egg Harbor township

Farming the Cape – One Family’s 330-Year History

▶7 p.m.

Lecture Hall at Ocean City Library 1735 simpson Ave.

the Ocean City Historical Museum’s s ummer Lecture s eries continues this week. Learn about Farming on the Cape with Alma g eorge. Admission is free. Learn more at www.ocnjmuseum.com

Open Mic at Ventnor Coffee

▶6:30 – 9 p.m.

108 N. Dorset Ave. Ventnor Ventnor Coffee hosts Open Mic every thursday. Come early to sign up. Bring your songs, poetry, and jokes. singer songwriter Pete glaze will perform from 6 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

Evolution of the Surf Board

▶7 p.m.

Lecture Hall at Ocean City Library 1735 simpson Ave.

aug 18-20

Baseball on the Beach

aug 25-27

Sports Card, Toys, Comics & Collectibles Show

aug 26

i S pw pro wrestling wildwoods Conv. Center

aug 26

Triathlon, wild Child Triathlon & 5K

sept 3

End of Summer Block party

‘sept 8-9

Mummers String Band Show

sept 10

Volkswagen Car Show

sept 10-14

wildwoods Restaurant week

sept 22-24

irish Fall Festival & Classic Car Show

sept 23

Seafarer’s Festival

OCt 8

Wildwood Food & Music Festival

OCt 13 - 14

‘50s, ‘60s & ‘70s Weekend & Concert

OCt 20 - 22

Fall RV Show

sept 15-OC t 8

Morey’s piers Ocktoberfest

September 15-17

September 22-24

September 29-October 1

Atlantic County residents interested in learning more about high-paying job opportunities as plumbers, electricians, mechanics, carpenters, and other trades are invited to participate in a free Apprenticeship and trades Career Expo. Representatives from various unions and trades will be available to provide information and answer questions.

Surf & Soul Drum Circles in Atlantic City

▶5:30 – 7:30 p.m.

teroy A. Collins Beach station 451 N. Maine Ave.

Join sea g oddess Healing Arts for their monthly surf & soul Drum Circle series. this is a free jam series open to all ages. No experience required. Bring an instrument if you have one. We’ll provide sticks and buckets to use during the drum circle. Free and open to all, donations appreciated. For more information, visit seagoddesshealingarts.com.

Thrilling Thursdays Sunset Cinema

▶6:30 p.m.

On the Beach Between granville and Huntington Ave. Margate

Join Margate for movies on the beach between the bulkhead and dunes. Arrive at 6:30 p.m. for a prescreening FREE fun activity. Movies begin at 7:30 p.m. Rain dates are Fridays. this week, enjoy a screening of the super Mario Bros. Movie, along with Corn Hole by the Margate Business Association and giveaways from Wawa. Check out the complete schedule at margatehasmore.com.

the Ocean City Historical Museum’s s ummer Lecture s eries continues this week. Learn about the Evolution of the surf Board with John Loeper, tim Dring, and Jack Brooks. Admission is free. Learn more at www.ocnjmuseum.com.

Family Nights

▶7 – 9 p.m.

Ocean City Boardwalk

Enjoy live entertainment on the boardwalk between 6th – 14th street. For more information, visit oceancityvacation.com.

Friday, August 18

Beach Exercise: Low Impact

▶8 a.m.

6th street Beach, Ocean City

Low Impact Exercise on 6th street Beach Volleyball Courts. Free. Bring a towel and a friend. Hosted by the Ocean City Aquatic & Fitness Center. For more information, call (609) 398 – 6900.

Ocean City Green Fair

▶9 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Ocean City Music Pier 825

Boardwalk

t his communitywide event is designed to educate and encourage people of all ages to adopt a more environmentally friendly lifestyle. sponsored by the Environmental Commission. For more information, visit oceancityvacation.com.

Little Miss Ocean City

▶7 p.m.

Ocean City Music Pier 825

Boardwalk scholarship pageant for girls ages 8 – 11. Little Miss Ocean City 2023

Lyla Clark will be on hand to crown her successor. For registration information call (609) 525-9304 or visit oceancityvacation.com.

August 17, 2023

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Saturday, August 19

Junior Miss Ocean City

▶7 p.m.

scholarship pageant for girls ages 12 – 16. Junior Miss Ocean City 2023

Antonella Diantonio will be on hand to crown her successor. For more information, visit oceancityvacation.com.

Eddie Bruce Celebrates the Music of Anthony Newley from Broadway to Willie Wonka

▶7:30 p.m.

gateway Playhouse 738 Bay Ave. somers Point

Acclaimed cabaret singer and bandleader Eddie Bruce celebrates the music and life of Anthony Newley, actor, filmmaker, grammy Award winner and Academy Award – nominated composer. tickets are available for $45. Visit gatewaybythebay.org for tickets and information.

Tropicana Atlantic City Fireworks

▶10 p.m.

Atlantic City Beachfront 2831

Boardwalk

tropicana Atlantic City lights up the sky every saturday through september 2. Fireworks are launched from the beachfront and can be viewed along the boardwalk.

Sunday, August 20

80 Years of Rodgers and Hammerstein

▶7:30 p.m.

Ocean City Music Pier 825 Boardwalk

Ocean City Pops conductor emeritus, Bull scheible, presents a tribute to the most successful collaborations ever on Broadway – the legends Rodgers and Hammerstein celebrating 80 years with their first musical Oklahoma!, followed by Carousel, south Pacific, the King and I, and the sound of Music. Don’t miss this special concert featuring vocalists and solo instrumentals. For tickets, visit www. oceancityvacation.com/boxoffice.

Monday, August 21

Beach Exercise: Yoga

▶8 a.m.

6th street Beach, Ocean City

Bring a towel and a friend. Hosted by the Ocean City Aquatic & Fitness Center. For more information, call (609) 398 – 6900.

EHT Monday Morning Madness

▶11 a.m.

Robert J. Lincoln Amphitheatre in tony Canale Park

EH t Recreation hosts Monday Morning Madness. this week, enjoy the magic of EHt ’s own Chad Juros. For more information, visit ehtrec. com.

Somers Point Kid’s Concert Series

▶6:30 p.m.

William Morrow Beach

the somers Point Kid’s Concert s eries continues this week with a

Royal Princess Coronation Ceremony. Enjoy a Free Princess show presented by Let’s Party Events. there will also be Free Face Painting, giveaways and snacks. For more information, contact Doug shallcross at (609) 833-5428.

The Fab Four: The Ultimate Tribute

▶7 p.m.

Ocean City Music Pier 825 Boardwalk

t he concert begins at 7 p.m. at the Ocean City Music Pier. t ickets available at ticketmaster. Produced by BRE Presents.

Evening Yoga with Candace

▶7 p.m.

Join Candace Martin for a Yoga class via Zoom. Find balance and tranquility while experiencing mental, physiological and spiritual rejuvenation as you enjoy quiet stillness and gentle body moves that burn off excess energy. Wind down to a deeper state of relaxation and prepare for your evening rest. RsVP by August 17 at (609) 287-8872 or tserota@jfsatlantic.org. A Zoom link will be emailed to you.

Tuesday, August 22

Ocean City Beach Walks

▶tuesdays at 9 a.m. & Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m.

59 st. & Central Ave. at the Entrance to Corson’s Inlet

For more information, visit oceancityvacation.com.

Funtastic Tuesdays

▶10 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Downtown Asbury Avenue, Ocean City

Enjoy strolling entertainment, face painters, and balloon sculptors while strolling Asbury Avenue. For more information, visit oceancityvacation. com.

Brigantine Movie on the Beach

▶7 p.m.

38th street Beach

Brigantine Beach Chamber of Commerce invites you to an enchanted evening on the beach. Experience the joy of watching grase on the big screen while feeling the soft sands between your toes. For more information, visit brigantinechamber.com.

Mummers Night

▶7 – 9 p.m.

Ocean City Boardwalk

the Mummers strut up and down the Ocean City Boardwalk between 6th – 14th streets. For more information, visit oceancityvacation.com.

Somers Point Dance Society

▶7:30 – 10:30 p.m.

s omers Point Fire Co. #1, 447 Bethel Rd.

Come out to somers Point Fire Co. #1 every tuesday for social dancing, line dances, dance mixers, and more.

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Light snacks included in admission. $10 live musical duo each week. Call Rita Voli at (609) 408-3619 for information. Movies by the Sea at Deauville Inn

▶8:30 p.m.

201 Willard Rd. strathmere

Bring your favorite beach chair and blanket and enjoy a movie by the sea. Food, drinks and candy are available for purchase. this week, it’s Jungle Night. Enjoy a screening of Jumanji.

Wednesday, August 23

Beach Exercise: Pilates

▶8 a.m.

6th street Beach, Ocean City

Free. Bring a towel and a friend. Hosted by the Ocean City Aquatic & Fitness Center. For more information, call (609) 398 – 6900.

Wacky Wednesday in Ocean City: Taffy Sculpting

▶10:30 a.m.

Ocean City Music Pier, 825 Boardwalk use your creativity to shape and sculpt shriver’s salt water taffy into your very own unique masterpiece. the contest is free but open to the first 200 participants. Open to all ages. For more information, visit oceancityvacation.com.

Wacky Wednesdays at Absecon

Lighthouse

▶11 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Absecon Lighthouse 31 s . Rhode Island Ave. Atlantic City

Join Absecon Lighthouse for a day of crafts, activities, movies and coloring. Included with regular admission; themes change weekly. For more information, visit abseconlighthouse.org. Opera Superstars of Tomorrow

Presented by the OC Pops

▶7:30 p.m.

Ocean City Music Pier 825 Boardwalk

After 2021’s blockbuster concert featuring four of the top opera students in the country. Maestro Vince Lee is thrilled to make this concert an annual Ocean City tradition. Come hear which future superstars will make their debuts on the Music Pier stage. For tickets, visit www.oceancityvacation.com/boxoffice.

Thursday, August 24

Ocean City Fishing Pier Open House

▶6 – 8 p.m.

14th st. and the Boardwalk the Ocean City Fishing Club is inviting shutterbugs and other visitors to tour its pier and clubhouse this thursday. Visitors will also be able to make an optional monetary donation or canned good donation to support the Ocean City Food Cupboard. this is one of two days a year when the Pier is open to non-members, weather permitting.

Friday, August 25

Smithville Car Cruise

▶5 – 8 p.m.

Historic smithville 615 E. Moss Mill Rd.

Car cruises are held on the second and fourth Friday from May through s eptember. Just drive to the side parking lot of the Village greene and near the red covered bridge; you will see orange cones set up. Move a cone and park your car. For more information, visit www.historicsmithville. com.

Lights Out Presents: A Tribute to Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons

▶7 p.m.

gateway Playhouse, 738 Bay Ave. somers Point

Lights Out is a four-part vocal group that is being hailed as “America’s #1 tribute to Frankie Valli and the Four seasons.” the popular multi –talented group has been entertaining audiences for years by focusing on the art and harmony and the pure sounds of voices. With their infectious personalities and their love of meeting the people who see them perform, Lights Out is a must – see. tickets are available for $32. Visit gatewaybythebay.org for tickets and information.

Sunday, August 27

Jackie Evancho Performing with the Ocean City Pops

▶7:30 p.m.

Ocean City Music Pier, 825 Boardwalk

she first dazzled American television audiences at the age of 10, gaining global recognition with her stunning debut on NBC’s America’s g ot talent. Jackie Evancho has released a string of platinum and gold albums, with sales of over 2.5 million in the u s . Jackie Evancho has blossomed into one of the greatest vocal talents in the world today. For tickets, visit www.oceancityvacation.com/ boxoffice, visit the Music Pier box office, or call (609) 399-6111.

Health and Wellness

Meetings for Family Members of Individuals Affected by Mental Illness and/or Substance Use Disorder

▶thursday, August 17, 7 p.m. this is a workshop style meeting among peers with a new topic each month. Daytime meetings are 10:30 a.m. on the 2nd and 4th thursdays of each month, evening meetings are the third thursday at 7pm. L Call (609) 517-8614 for more information.

Dementia Support Group

▶Wednesday, september 6, 1:30 p.m.

6009 Paul and thelma Lane, Mays Landing

Held on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of every month from 1:30 – 3 p.m. Call Diane Conover at (609) 4026966 for more information.

NAMI Connections and Family Support Groups

▶Monday, september 11, 7 p.m. st. Joseph’s Catholic Church 606 shore Rd. somers Point

NAMI Connection is a recovery support group for adults with a mental health condition. Family support g roup is a support group for adult friends and family members of people with mental health conditions.. For more information and to register, please visit www.namiacm.org, or call (609) 741-5125.

Registration Open for NAMI

Atlantic Cape May Family-toFamily Class

the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Atlantic Cape May has opened its registration for its FREE 8 Week Family-to-Family class. For more information call (609) 741-5125 or email Nami1557@comcast.net.

Class dates are thursdays, sept. 7 –Oct. 26 from 6:30 – 9 p.m. on Zoom.

Mental Health Support and Discussion Groups

Online groups are offered daily for a variety of topics, including women, men, Lg BtQIA+, individuals aged 1830. Boomers, anxiety, depression, eating disorder, and many others.

Call (609) 652-3800 or unitedbywellness@mhanj.org.

Recovery Groups

More than a dozen groups for individuals living with substance use disorder are offered online. topics range from mental health/wellness to employment, faith, and more. g roups are provided 7 days a week. Interested participants can register for groups through unitedbywellness@mhanj.org or by calling (609) 652-3800.

Wellness Groups

A wide variety of online groups are offered to enhance wellness and introduce interested participants to ways they can improve their day-to-

day mental health. to register and receive links by email, call (609) 6523800 or unitedbywellness@mhanj. org.

Senior Aging Experts

Information senior Presentations Available. Panel of experienced professionals that cover many aspects of aging. this is not a sales presentation. Please call to arrange. For more information, contact Diane Conover at (609) 402-6966.

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Let us know about it! Submit your next event to shorelocalevents@gmail.com.

MudGirls Studios raises money for future renovations

By Krystle J Bailey

The second annual “Here’s to New Beginnings” fundraising event by Mud g irls studios will take place on september 22 at stockton university.

the outdoor cocktail reception celebrates the non-profit organization founded in 2016 by Dorrie Papademetriou. Mud g irls studios provides a pathway to art and entrepreneurship for economically disadvantaged and at-risk women in Atlantic County. t hrough the creation and sale of functional art, women are taught how to dive into the therapeutic nature of clay and learn invaluable skillsets for life.

s ince its inception, Mud g irls studios has been a space for dozens of women to heal, learn, and grow.

What began around a kitchen table at Adelaide’s Place, a day shelter for homeless women in Atlantic City, has expanded exponentially in the last several years. With the loving guidance of Dorrie Papadimitriou, a lifelong artist and advocate for social change, Mudgirls studios was formed to create a sense of community and inspire a feeling of self-worth among the women in attendance.

Demand for these handmade creations increased as Mud g irls studios began to sell their products at Fair trade and Makers festivals. under the tutelage of Dorrie and the Mudg irls team, the women are taught how to produce larger-scale pieces with great attention to detail. this commitment to quality work has resulted in several large projects throughout Atlantic County, including a commissioned tile mural at stockton university and south Jersey gas, the Atlanticare Foundation, Wells Fargo Foundation, Hard Rock Casino & Hotel, and several others. the women at Mudg irls are currently working on an employee recognition project for Ocean Casino and custom gifts for Yelp out of London.

With so much expansion in recent years, Mud g irls studios is looking forward to creating a new space where the highly-regarded program can continue to flourish and reach further into the community. t he september 22 fundraiser will help facilitate this growth by giving Mudgirls an opportunity to leave their current third-story space and move into a ground-floor location with extended hours and community engagement events.

the “Here’s to New Beginnings” fundraiser takes place at stockton university’s Atlantic City campus at Kesselman Hall from 5:30 - 7:30 pm. Complete with live music by Lili Anel and g ina Roche, the cocktail reception will provide an opportunity for guests to meet the Mud g irls, learn more about the program, and purchase one-of-a-kind handmade pieces. tickets are $100 and go towards the future vision of Mudg irls studios in Atlantic City. sponsorship opportunities are available with additional features at mudgirlsstudios.org.

Humpback whale washes ashore in Long Branch

By Molly Bohannon

Adead humpback whale washed ashore in Long Branch s aturday night, marking the latest whale death in an unusual mortality event that has resulted in hundreds of whale fatalities on the East Coast since 2016. It’s a problem that scientists have blamed partly on ships and fishing nets.

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the whale, which washed ashore about 30 miles south of Manhattan, was at least the ninth humpback to wash up in New Jersey this year, the most in a single year dating back to 2002, according to the Marine Mammal stranding Center (federal officials listed just seven strandings as of Friday).

t he Marine Mammal stranding Center is working to collect information about the whale—like measurements and biological samples to see if they can determine a cause of death—through a necropsy.

Witnesses from the beach said the dead humpback at takanassee Beach was small and appeared to be a baby or juvenile.

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Humpback whale populations have rebounded in recent decades following the death of the whaling industry. But the massive mammals still appear to face threats from humans: From 2016 to June 2023, about 200 humpback whale deaths were recorded on the East Coast as part of an “unusual mortality event” declared by the NOAA. It and the Marine Mammal stranding Center have both said it’s unclear why deaths have increased, but about 90 of the deceased whales have been examined to determine cause of death, and about 40 percent “had evidence of human interaction, either ship strike or entanglement.”

NOAA says vessel strikes or entanglement in fishing gear are the biggest human threats to larger whales. NOAA declared the unusual mortality event—defined by the government as an unexpected stranding that “involves a significant die-off of any marine mammal population and demands immediate response”—for humpback whale strandings from Maine to Florida in 2017, though it retroactively included whale deaths in 2016.

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29. that’s how many humpback whales had gotten stranded along the East Coast this year as of Friday, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. New Jersey has recorded the most of any coastal state, with seven—eight including s aturday’s—followed by Virginia, New York and Massachusetts, which had all recorded six as of Friday.

s ince 1991, 72 marine mammal unusual mortality events have occurred, five of which are active now and three of which are for whales. the most recent closed unusual mortality event was in 2019 and looked at deaths of bottlenose dolphins in the Northern g ulf of Mexico, Florida Panhandle, Alabama, Mississippi and Louisiana. In that event, 337 dolphins died of what was determined to be ecological factors. Meanwhile, scientists on the West Coast warn their whale populations are also at risk due to collisions with megaships, causing regulators to urge shipping lines to slow down traffic.

s ome people speculate the increase in whale deaths is tied to the noise of offshore wind energy development, though NOAA and the stranding Center have both said there’s no scientific evidence of that. NOAA has said that while the sounds “might disturb a marine mammal’s behavior,” the sounds would have lower levels and shorter duration, which are tied to less severe impacts.

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Photos by Steffen Klenk

Some of country music’s biggest stars were shining on the Atlantic City Beach this past weekend as the second annual tidalWave Music Festival rocked the shore. t he party atmosphere could be felt all over as tens of thousands of people packed the beach for three days of live music. More than 30 bands and artists converged on the sand, including thomas Rhett, Jason Aldean, Brooks & Dunn, Dustin Lynch, and Cole swindell.

Country fans also got a taste of the newest stars arriving on the scene from the Next from Nashville stage. One of those rising stars was Jake Worthington, runner-up from season 6 of NBC’s “ the Voice.” Canadian country sensation MacKenzie Porter performed an outstanding solo show, later collaborating with fellow tidalWave artist, Dustin Lynch, for a

brings country’s

rendition of Lynch’s hit song “ thinkin’ ‘Bout You.” One of the genres most notable newcomers, Jelly Roll,

brought a taste of rock’n’roll to the shore on sunday night.

t his year’s t idalWave Music Festival marked one of two Live Nation-produced concerts hosted on the Atlantic City Beach, alongside the alternative rock-leaning Adjacent Music Festival held in May. Information on the 2024 concert lineup is slated to be announced early next year.

Steffen Klenk is a photographer and multimedia journalist who enjoys capturing the eclectic moments of shore life. You may contact Steffen at shorelocalsteffen@gmail.com.

Jake Worthington on guitar and vocals.

Dustin Lynch performs on the main stage.

Rising star Madeline Edwards headlines the Next from Nashville stage.

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Tide turning against wind turbines

Viewpoint

By Seth Grossman

“The tide is turning. Our efforts are bearing fruit. However, we need to keep reaching more out-of-town visitors during the next few weeks.”

Eustace Mita gave that message at what began as a typical fundraiser for Republican Congressman Jeff Van Drew at his Icona Resort Hotel in Avalon. However, Mita used it to mobilize and organize opposition to 198 giant ocean wind turbines just off our beaches by Orsted, a Danish company.

Van Drew, Cape May County attorney Michael Donohue and Princeton attorney Bruce Afran also spoke. they all presented arguments against turbines as follows:

Wind turbines offer no positive benefits. the electricity they produce is too weak, diffuse, and intermittent to power a grid. they are wasteful and expensive. they don’t save fossil fuel or prevent climate change. they kill whales and other marine wildlife. they need constant maintenance and need to be replaced every 20 years. they are failing in Europe.

Van Drew said that ocean wind turbines do not offer a single positive benefit. All the corporations, politicians and community groups pushing for them are doing it for one simple reason –massive amounts of government money. Last August, President Biden and Democrats in Congress enacted the “Inflation Reduction Act”. Ironically, that law borrows $370 billion, cheapens the dollar and is causing inflation, Van Drew posited.

t he “Inflation Reduction Act” mandates that this $370 billion of borrowed money be spent on “clean energy projects” around the country. they include building 198 giant ocean wind turbines off the Long Beach Island, Brigantine, and Ocean City beaches. these projects are not “clean”. they do not produce useful energy.

t hese companies plan to make huge profits from this government money and big electric rate increases. they are paying lots of money to contractors, unions, and environmental and community groups for political support.

“ the quickest way to make companies like Orsted go away is to dry up the money” according to the congressman.

Van Drew said he and Republican Chris smith (Monmouth, Middlesex, Burlington/Ocean County) have made progress in persuading fellow members of the House of Representatives to oppose funding for ocean wind turbines. With the help of committees chaired by Bruce Westerman of Arkansas, Orsted must now get approval from the gAO (general Accounting Office) and appear before another congressional hearing before getting federal approval and funding.

Eustice Mita, who organized the event, owns Achristavest Luxury Home Builders as well as Icona Resort hotels. He is also the first non-clergy president of the worldwide Papal Foundation created by Cardinal Krol in Philadelphia in 1988.

Mita said our most important job is to inform everyone we know and get them to pay attention. “I know people with $15 million homes on the beach who know nothing about the proposed wind turbines, or how they will destroy the value of their properties. We need to reach them!

“ the three biggest industries in New Jersey are tourism, pharmaceuticals, and fishing these 198 giant wind turbines will cripple tourism and fishing.

“ these wind turbines will be taller than the Ocean One Casino and just as visible from miles away. the ocean will look like an industrial park, day and night. the massive foundations needed to support them will completely change the ocean floor.”

Mita described a recent conversation he had with a well known state legislator. Here is what the legislator said, and how Mita responded:

1. “Ocean Wind off New Jersey beaches is a done deal. t here is nothing we can do to stop President Biden, g overnor Murphy, and the $370 billion from the Inflation Reduction Act”. Mita explained that Ocean Wind turbines are NOt a “done deal’: Congressman Van Drew described how we are pushing back in Congress. Our lawyers will explain how we are stopping the federal government in court.

2. “ Wind turbines will cause less fossil fuel to be burned, and will reverse climate change”. Mita cited received government sponsored studies that found that even if the federal government builds and installs all 1,500 wind turbines now planned for ocean waters off New Jersey, they will not affect global temperatures by a single degree.

3. “Ocean wind turbines will create 1,500 good paying union jobs”. Mita explained how 198 giant wind turbines will destroy far more than 1,500 good jobs by hurting hotel/ motel tourism and fishing industries.

4. “198 Orsted wind turbines will ‘power’ 400,000 homes with electricity.” Mita pointed out this is true only if the wind blows at 26 miles per hour, 24 hours per day, 7 days per week, 365 days per year. However, it never does. On many days, there is less wind or no wind at all. Fossil fuels must be burned when there is not enough wind, and also to be ready for when there is not enough wind. During one recent “wind lull” in England, the English used their dirtiest coal to keep their grid running.

Many Democrats are also turning against ocean wind turbines. Democratic legislators in Washington state, Oregon, and Maine recently joined

Republicans in urging the Biden Administration to “slow down” approvals of ocean wind turbine projects.

Mita also said they are reaching out to voters and taxpayers in Denmark warning them that the Orsted project is migration paths of endangered whales and is at risk of losing billions of dollars. the government of Denmark owns 51 percent of the stock of ocean wind developer Orsted.

A spanish company (a unit of Iberdrola) just canceled a wind project in Massachusetts. Rhode Island rejected a bid by Orsted to build wind turbines there. England just canceled an ocean wind turbine project by the swedish company Vattenfall AB.

Michael Donohue is a Cape May County lawyer, former judge, and the Republican County Chairman for Cape May County. He now represents Cape May County government in two lawsuits opposing ocean wind turbines. One seeks to deny Orsted permission to dig up county owned streets and use other county properties to install electric cables. the other seeks to set aside a recent New Jersey law that seeks to give Orsted millions of dollars of federal tax credits that are supposed to lower electric bills for consumers.

Bruce Afran is a lawyer from Princeton. He was retained by three groups fighting the Orsted ocean wind turbines. they are save Long Beach Island, Defend Brigantine Beach, and Protect our Coast NJ.

Afran is an unlikely ally. For 37 years, Afran represented clients in high profile civil rights and constitutional law cases for mostly “woke” causes.

In 2017, Afran brought lawsuits that delayed and then stopped natural gas pipelines in North Dakota, south Dakota, Iowa and Connecticut.

Afran said is looking for a legal “monkey wrench” to stop the Orsted wind turbine project the same way.

His first lawsuit claims that the New Jersey DEP (Department of Environmental Protection) failed to follow New Jersey law when it gave control of our ocean floor to the federal government. t he DEP was required to determine that the Orsted wind turbines “will not injure New Jersey’s coastal zone”.

According to Afran, the DEP could not do that because previous, undisputed studies admitted that:

“ the wind turbines will destroy marine habitat, compress the seafloor, severely damage marine communities, compromise migration corridors for endangered marine mammals, cause commercial fishing stocks to decline, and injure the beach economy.”

Afran also described other lawsuits being brought.

One would allow local town and county government to deny Orsted and other wind turbine developers permits to dig up streets and use public land for their electric cables.

Another would void the recent state law giving millions of dollars of federal tax credits to Orsted. those tax credits were intended to reduce electric bills for consumers.

Afran said that these lawsuits will probably cost roughly $400,000.

However, he said the effect of these lawsuits would be to “make Orsted and other wind turbine companies go away. these lawsuits will convince them that they will lose billions of dollars if they continue to sink money into this project”.

Afran said, the billion dollar tourism and fishing industries should find it worthwhile to come up with that $400,000.

Republican Congressman Jeff Van Drew explains, “There is not a single positive benefit from building wind turbines in the ocean”. Cape May County attorney Michael Donohue is on his left. Eustace Mita, owner of Achristavest Luxury Home Builders and Icona Resort Hotels is standing behind him.

Brigantine Beach Patrol wins South Jersey title

By David Weinberg

Brigantine rower Jack savell made sure his final appearance at the 83rd s outh Jersey Lifeguard Championships would be memorable.

the sixth-year lifeguard won the singles row and also teamed with younger brother Joe to win the doubles race to help Brigantine win the team title for the first time in over 30 years at Margate's Decatur Avenue beach.

" this is my last year as a lifeguard and I couldn't ask for a better way to go out," said Jack savell, who is entering his junior year at Cornell university as an economics major.

Brigantine won the team trophy while defending champion Margate finished second and Longport took third. It was Brigantine's first win since 1992, when it shared the title

with Avalon and Ocean City. Its last outright win came in 1979.

to give an idea how long ago that occurred, "Apocolypse Now" was the top movie that summer, the Boomtown Rats topped the music charts

SJ swim winner Charles Schreiner of ACBP

Jack Savell of Brigantine celebrates after winning doubles row with his brother

with "I Don't Like Mondays," and a certain columnist was renting canvas rafts for 50 cents an hour while working at steger's Beach service in Cape May before entering his senior year at Appalachian state university in North Carolina.

"It felt great to win the doubles and singles, but getting the team win was the main thing," Jack savell said.

With Lucy the Elephant hovering over the competition, a large, boister-

ous crowd watched the local version of what is considered the super Bowl of lifeguard races.

the doubles row, swim and singles row were conducted in a relatively calm ocean, a sharp contrast to the rough conditions that greeted the competitors in the previous week's Margate Memorials.

" the course was definitely flatter than last week and that played to our strengths," said Joe s avell, who is

joining his brother at Cornell as a freshman rower. "It was a lot more even and we like our chances in that kind of race."

t he s avells crossed first in an exciting race that saw boats trying to catch waves on the way in to carry them past their rivals. they were the first Brigantine crew to win south Jersey's since tim Fetter and Ed stinson in 1987.

Atlantic City's Charles schreiner pulled away down the stretch of the swim for a convincing victory. the 17-year-old rising senior at Egg Harbor township High s chool gave A.C. its first swim champion since John Kenney won the last of his five straight south Jersey titles in 2002.

Margate's Zach Vasser, who won last week's Margate Memorials, was second while defending south Jersey champion Dolan g risbaum placed third. Vasser just graduated from Mainland Regional High school and is headed to Columbia u niversity. g risbaum, an Ocean City High s chool grad, is a junior at Boston university.

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Charles Schreiner of AC wins swim

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"Charles and I are very good friends and we train together all the time," Vasser said. "I (won) the Memorials and he (wins) south Jersey. It's only fair."

the singles row provided a thrilling, exciting end to the event.

No less than six boats were vying for the lead on the way in. One would catch a wave and rocket to the lead, only to spin out while another rower took over.

Jack s avell, two-time champions Mike Mcg rath (2016, 2018) of Longport and Chris spiers (2019, 2022) of Margate, sea Isle City's Dan Rogers, Atlantic City's sean Blair and

Ocean City's taylor smith appeared to grab the momentum at various points.

"It was a real close race," s avell said. "But as soon as I crossed the finish line, I looked down the line and thought I won."

Locals in the Show

t hree former Cape-Atlantic League players are now in the Major Leagues.

Angels outfielder Mike trout (Millville), the three-time American League MVP, is said to be close to returning to the lineup after suffering a broken hand on July 3. He's recently been joined in the " show" by Reds

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Boxing returns Aug. 26

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his first win in five years for the Reds on July 4, but recently promoted again.

Buddy Kennedy was promoted to the majors on Aug. 12 after spending most of the season with Arizona's triple A affiliate in Reno, Nev. He went 0-for-3 in his season debut.

Margate wins SSSL baseball crown

the Margate Hurricanes won the south Jersey south shore Baseball League championship early this month with a three-game sweep over the Northfield Cardinals.

Margate, which joined the league this season after a lengthy, successful run in the now-defunct Atlantic County Baseball League, finished at 25-6.

by Mis Downing and Joe Frazier, Jr. g lassboro super-middleweight Derrick Webster (29-4, 14 KOs) will take on shady gamhour (13-1, 9 KOs), of Pensacola, Florida, in the main event.

It will be the seventh boxing card held in Atlantic City this year with two more scheduled for next month.

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Doubles row winners Joe and Jack Savell from Brigantine. Jack also won the singles row

The Savell brothers at the start of the doubles row

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Ideal Institute of Technology undertakes ambitious redevelopment project in Pleasantville

Washington Avenue.

DOORSTEP TO DORM

Business Buzz

By Rich Baehrle

The Ideal Institute of technology, a pioneering educational institution known for its innovative approach to learning and development, has announced a large-scale expansion and redevelopment initiative in Pleasantville.

Founder and CEO Ren Parikh unveiled the institute’s plans, which encompass the redevelopment of the iconic former Press of Atlantic City building at 1000 Washington Ave., as well as the creation of a hospitality-focused career college at the corner of Main street and

With a legacy of fostering creativity, innovation, and skill development, the Ideal Institute of technology is taking its commitment to new heights with these projects. t he redevelopment of the former Press building is already under way, reflecting the institute’s dedication to preserving historical landmarks while breathing new life into them.

the reimagined Press building is planned to become a hub of innovation and a testament to the institute’s student-centered approach. Enrolled students will actively participate in the development and construction process, gaining hands-on experience that transcends traditional classroom learning, according to IIt. Once completed, the facility will be entirely operated and managed by students, showcasing their acquired skills and fostering a real-world learning environment.

Washington & Main in Pleasantville set

Ideal Institute of technology’s aspirations do not end there. Plans are already in motion for the development of a state-of-the-art, hospitality-focused career college at the heart of the city’s Main street and Washington Avenue intersection. the ambitious endeavor calls for the creation of a Nano Brewery, a Cloud Kitchen, a sprawling 15,000-squarefoot banquet hall, a 40-room hotel and a captivating rooftop restaurant.

IIt says the project is poised to address the need for skilled professionals in south Jersey’s hospitality sector, catering to everything from entry-level positions to upper management roles within the Atlantic City casinos.

Parikh emphasizes the far-reaching impact of this project, not only in terms of job creation, but also in revitalizing the city’s landscape. the addition of the banquet hall addresses a long-standing need in the region, offering a space for various events, ceremonies and gatherings.

As Parikh puts it, “ this project is a testament to our dedication to education, innovation and community development. We are not just building structures; we are shaping futures. Our students will not only learn the skills they need, but will also have the opportunity to actively

contribute to projects that will define the region’s progress.”

Ideal Institute of technology’s expansion and redevelopment projects reflect their commitment to advancing education, empowering students and creating a lasting positive impact on the community. As these initiatives unfold, the hope is to leave an indelible mark on Pleasantville, south Jersey, and beyond.

Other investors have recently discovered that Pleasantville offers some great opportunities. the five retail stores at 108-118 Main st. have recently sold. One by one the buildings are being renovated.

In addition, the Black Horse Pike has experienced activity with three buildings that have sold.

Lastly, 500 s . Main st., the former Caesar Market, sold and is being remodeled and converted into a new market.

Remember to stop, shop, play and stay in Atlantic County. support your local businesses and stay off line.

Rich Baehrle, of Berkshire Hathaway Fox and Roach, can be reached at 609-266-6680 or 609-641-0011. Email richardbaehrle@gmail.com or see www.getrichinrealestateSJ.com

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It's a 'Quack-a-palooza' fun time at Margate's Duck Derby

Photos by Tom Briglia

The third annual Margate Duck Derby drew a huge crowd to watch and participate in the exciting event. Participants purchased raffle tickets with a corresponding number on a weighted, rubber duck. the ducks were released into the bay in a closed course and with a little help from the current, and a bay breeze, ducks cruise towards a funneled finish line. t he first three ducks to enter the finish area were the winners! Prizes were Visa prepaid gift cards with first prize winning $1,000, second prize $500 and third prize $250. Duck owners cheered as they watched the race from Washington Avenue pier. Additional games, music and children's activities made for a great day of family fun in Margate.

What's happening in Ocean City

Little Miss Ocean City, Junior Miss Ocean City All to be Crowned

Congratulations to our new Miss Ocean City, 17-yearold Ocean City High school senior Lola DeMarco, who was crowned saturday on the Ocean City Music Pier. Another week of pageantry in Ocean City includes the Miss Crustacean Beauty Pageant on Wednesday, the Little Miss Ocean City Pageant on Friday and the Junior Miss Ocean City Pageant on saturday. the Little Miss Ocean City Pageant starts at 7 p.m. Friday, Aug. 18 at the Ocean City Music Pier. t he pageant will include girls ages 8 to 11 competing in talent and other categories. Reigning Little Miss Lyla Clark will crown her successor at the conclusion of the pageant. tickets for the event are $10 and will be available at the Ocean City Music Pier Box Office, by visiting oceancityvacation.com/ boxoffice or by calling 609-399-6111. the Music Pier will host the annual Junior Miss Ocean City Pageant at 7 p.m. saturday, Aug. 19. Contestants will compete in interview, talent, evening gown and onstage question in the pageant. Junior Miss Ocean City 2023 Antonella Diantonio will crown her successor after a dynamic

year of service. Contestants range in age from 12 to 15 and are either year-round residents in Ocean City, attend Ocean City High school, or are the daughters of Ocean City property owners. Like the Little Miss Pageant, tickets for the event are $10 and will be available at the Ocean City Music Pier Box Office, by visiting oceancityvacation.com/boxoffice or by calling 609-399-6111.

Miss Ocean City, Junior Miss Ocean City and Little Miss Ocean City serve as ambassadors for the City of Ocean City at iconic traditions like Night in Venice, Pamper scamper, Baby Parade, Christmas Parade, Wacky Wednesday activities and more.

gREEN FAIR REtu RNs tO M usIC PIER ON FRIDAY

Ocean City will host a g reen Fair under the covered loggia of the Ocean City Music Pier from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday, Aug. 18, 2023. the community-wide event is designed to educate and encourage people of all ages to adopt a more sustainable lifestyle. the displays will allow attendees to learn about energy efficiency and incentives, participate in interactive activities, and receive

promotional items. the g reen Fair is sponsored by the City of Ocean City and the Ocean City Environmental Commission. the event is free to attend, and the Music Pier is located on the Ocean City Boardwalk between Eighth street and Ninth street.

AL sO tHIs WEEK

t he popular weekly Farmers Market on the grounds of the Ocean City tabernacle is open 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. every Wednesday through sept. 13. the market features the best of fresh produce from local farms in the region, along with a variety of craft vendors.

August 17 – Family Night on thursday will bring a pair of Mummers bands to the Ocean City Boardwalk from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Earlier in the day, entertainers and activities will be on downtown Asbury Avenue for Market Days from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

August 20 – 80 Years of Rodgers and Hammerstein with the Ocean City Pops: Ocean City Pops Conductor Emeritus Bill scheible will present a tribute to the most successful collaborators ever on Broadway. A special concert featuring vocalists and solo instrumentals will include music from the “ s ound of Music,” “Oklahoma,” “Carousel,” “ south Pacific,” “ the King and I,” “Cinderella” and more. the show is 7:30 p.m. at the Ocean City Music Pier. t ickets are available at the Ocean City Music Pier Box Office, by visiting oceancityvacation.com/boxoffice or by calling 609-399-6111.

August 22 – the Fab Four – the ultimate tribute: the “Best Beatles show in the World” visits the Ocean City Music Pier at 7 p.m. Monday. tickets are available through ticketmaster or at the Ocean City Music Pier Box Office.

The Sindia: Ocean City’s Famous Shipwreck

By Steffen Klenk

Ocean City has a rich and unique history. take a walk downtown or down a residential street, and you may notice something remarkable. But there’s one piece of history that has been buried in the sands forever.

and kerosene.

On December 15, 1901, a raging nor’easter brought blinding rain and wind off our coast, causing the sindia to run aground 300 yards off of the 16th street beach. Members of the Lifesaving service made the discovery around 2:30am, and called in their men to tend the rescue operations. thankfully, no one was seriously in -

Various attempts were made to salvage the ship and return it to the ocean; tugboats led the effort to no avail. the sindia sat off the coast untouched. Divers were left to recover the oil, and sell it to soap companies under the name “ sindia Oil.” For years, the site of the wreck was a tourist destination. Beachgoers and visitors from across the eastern

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Lying underneath the 16th street beach are the remnants of a four-masted ship known as the sindia. 329 feet in length, it was built in Belfast, Ireland in 1887, and purchased by an oil company owned by John D. Rockefeller. Prior to its grounding, the sindia made its final voyage to shanghai where it unloaded oil, wax,

jured, and all thirty three crew members were safely brought to shore. she was finishing the final leg of a journey from Kobe, Japan to New York City, carrying exported silk, oil screens, and porcelain. Legend has it that the ship was also carrying items looted out of Buddhist temples during shanghai’s Boxer Rebellion.

Scale model replica of the Sindia.

“The Crew of the Sindia” watercolor painting by Ocean City resident Marie Natalie.

seaboard would travel to Ocean City to catch a glimpse of the vessel.

u p until 1960, most of the wreckage was visible. Beach replenishments and nor’easters would eventually bury the remainder of the ship and its contents. Only the masts would remain visible until the late 1980s when the sindia disappeared. the site was dedicated as a historic landmark by the Department of the Interior.

t he story of the sindia can be read by all. A memorial plaque now stands a block away from where she ran aground.

today, several remnants of the sindia can be found at the Ocean City Historical Museum. t here, guests can discover the history of its travels, photos, and longtold stories from witnesses and survivors. During your visit, be sure

to check out all of the exhibits that showcase the life and history of our shore community. t he museum is located in the Ocean City Community Center at 1735 simpson Avenue, and is open Monday – saturday from 10am to 4pm. Admission is free. to date, many tales have been told about shipwrecks that have taken place. Over 4,000 ships have run aground off of the New Jersey coast, but none has ever lived up to the tale about the sindia.

Anchor chain recovered from the Sindia.

Sindia display inside the Ocean City Historical Museum.

Record number of young anglers compete for prizes in annual OC tournament

Ninety-nine youngsters entered in Ocean City Fishing Club’s Boys & g irls surf Fishing tournament caught the most fish ever recorded in the annual event, including a 27-inch, 8.5-pound flounder landed by a firsttime participant.

that flounder was caught by shamus McDonald, 8, Philadelphia, and qualified as a “doormat” in fishing lingo. When he first hooked the fish, shamus said, he felt a sharp tug and began reeling in. Walking backwards from the water’s edge, he pulled the fish up onto the beach while it flipped and flopped on the sand. A crowd soon gathered to congratulate the youngster, who was a first-timer in the tournament, but showed plenty of confidence.

Bob Dever, an OCFC club member who was helping at the tournament, remembered shamus telling him, “I’m going to win this thing,” when registration began at 9 a.m. at the foot of the Ocean City-Longport Bridge for the club’s 46th annual tournament.

“When he said that, I told him, ‘You’re a bit cocky for a new guy,’ ”

Dever recalled. “He answered right back, ‘You’ll see.’ then he took his fishing gear and headed for the beach. He had a lot of confidence and he did exactly what he said!”

that fish earned shamus the top prize for largest fish in all age groups for boys. Claire Amici’s 17-inch flounder won the largest fish overall among the girls. Each earned a $300 gift certificate from Century Rods-Advanced Fishing usA of Avalon, as well as a rod and reel.

u nfortunately, Claire left the

beach before receiving her prizes. OCFC officials encourage her to contact the club so she can collect her new rod, reel and $300 certificate.

Her lone flounder also was the most caught in the girls 11-13 group, while Aiden Covone, Brigantine, shared that honor in the same boys age category with 27 fish.

Among those in the 14-16 age group, Ben texter, Philadelphia, and Kaelyn sheehan took home prizes for catching the most fish, 21 and 8, respectively.

In the 8-10 age group, g eorge Benner caught 12 fish, while Chloe Kilroy, upper township, landed eight fish.

In all, the boys and girls caught 209 fish in the two-hour tournament, including flounder, croaker, spot and kingfish. Fishing was so good that 20 of the youngsters recorded double-digit catches. there were 81 boys and 18 girls entered in the event.

Shamus McDonald

Clear skies with a welcome breeze kept temperatures down for August, and about 300 people turned out to watch the boys and girls catch the most fish in recent history.

“We were off in participation by about 15 youngsters from last year,” said Ed Hoban, who runs the yearly tournament for the OCFC. “But no one can remember when more fish were ever caught. All the boys and girls were thrilled with the fishing this year.”

Everyone who entered the tournament received prizes that included gift cards and certificates from boardwalk, downtown and area businesses. In addition, OCFC members contributed gift cards that they purchased to add to the tournament bounty.

Fishing club volunteers had the

youngsters’ parents or guardians sign waivers for insurance purposes and helped register the boys and girls. Another group of club members manned the beach with measuring devices to record fish sizes fish. Other OCFC helpers gathered and tabulated results to determine winners.

“It takes a lot to put on a tournament like this,” Hoban said. “We’re fortunate to have club members volunteer their time and hard work to make this tournament a success. It’s all about the kids and making sure they have a good time.”

the fishing tournament was held in cooperation with the Ocean City Department of Recreation. Founded in 1913, the Ocean City Fishing Club is the oldest, continuously operated fishing club in the nation.

Building families – it's a cottage industry

SIX WORDS ON A BOARDWALK

BENCH by Bill Quain

By Bill Quain

I'm sure that most of my readers have heard the term "cottage industry" before, but just to be safe, I got the official definition from google Dictionary. they define it as, "A business or manufacturing activity, carried on in a person's home." the shore is still full of cottage industries. For example, I get fishing rods and reels repaired by local folks, all working from their houses. In recent years, a brand-new set of cottage industries have opened up as more and more people work from home.

whenever we complained, "A lot of kids in germantown would love to be here right now."

We built families in those cottages

I met so many relatives during those years, and I'm still in touch with many second and third cousins today. I can remember endless station wagons pulling up to the curb (and parking on a diagonal) piled high with beach chairs, strollers, kids, adults,

But, we're not talking about manufacturing…

Let's take a look at the six-Words On A Boardwalk Bench for this week: "Building families – It's a cottage industry." Folks, one of the greatest influences that Ocean City can have on a sound family structure comes from all of the families that stayed here over the years. When I was a kid, staying in Ocean City was truly a Cottage Industry! I can remember my grandparents' little cottage, at 1753 West Avenue, and my parents' first shore home at 3500 West Avenue. Both of them were Cape-Cod style cottages, with only one bathroom and two bedrooms. In fact, my grandparents' cottage only had a half-bath, just a toilet and a sink! the shower was outside. Regardless, we thought we were the kings and queens of shore living! As my grandmother would say

food, and, as I look back on it, a lot of beer.

No one looked at it as an imposition because it was family. Everyone talked, even intergenerationally. Everyone would ask questions — and not just "how are you" questions either. People really talked and listened. Remember, there was no internet back then. so when families got together, they shared a meal, gathered on the beach all day long and then sat on the porch after dinner. After visiting with relatives, you knew more about them than perhaps you wanted to know, but hey… that's what you did in a family.

But, when the relatives all left…

After the guests had driven off in their precariously-piled station wagons, I loved to look around and

see the people who were closest to me – grandparents, parents, and my six siblings. I can tell you this – our cottage contained the best part of my life. Yes, we were all crammed into a pretty small space, but wow… it was "us," and we were pretty damn lucky to have "us."

Today the cottage is a condo

You'd have a pretty difficult time these days finding a two-bedroom, one-bath to rent. Let alone a two-bedroom, half-bath! However, I've noticed one thing – no matter if you live at the shore, rent for a week, or just drive down for a day, it's still a family-building business enterprise. today, the average rental unit is probably over three bedrooms, with four and five-bedroom units very common. the countertops are granite, and the appliances are stainless steel. Almost every unit has central air, and most have off-street parking, with garages and of course, multiple bathrooms. Even though everyone has a cell phone, tablet, and even laptops with them, there is still plenty of time for families to talk – and listen. there's still even a strong tradition of visiting each other! I don't know of any other vacation that produces the same impact on families. Do you know what? It is one of the most valuable things we can do for our society and culture today.

After 70 years, back to 1753

How strong is the impact of the cottage industry? Let me share a great story about a "return to the old cottage" involving my sister, Dee Klotz.

As I mentioned, my grandparents had a small cottage at 1753 West Avenue. We went there every summer, and almost every year, a new child showed up. Dee was born on June 15, 1953, and six weeks later, she was at the shore! Dee is my "Irish twin," born just ten months after me. this year, to

mark her 70th birthday, she rented a week at the site of the old cottage. Of course, the structure has been replaced by a duplex, but the address is still the same. true to form, it will be the site of a great family gathering that includes grand-nephews, nieces, children, newly engaged couples, and a few young men and women who are apparently "good prospects." Welcome back, Dee.

I see where this is leading

As I write this week's column, I'm getting some big revelations about the impact of the shore on my life. I'll write about it a little more in next week's column, but here's a hint: I made my living in the hospitality industry. As I look back on my family's cottage industry in Ocean City, I can definitely see how being "down the shore" taught me to be a good host – and that is the essential quality that defined my adult life. Wow… who would have thought?

What did your family's cottage build?

Okay, now it's your turn. s hare your six-word insights about south Jersey's most important and impactful cottage industry. Either shoot me an email at bill@quain.com; or head over to www.shorelocalnews.com and look for the " south Jersey's cottage industry" post, and leave your comments there.

And, as I say each week: I'll see 'ya in the papers.

Bill is a Professor in Stockton University’s Hospitality Management Program. He is the author of 27 books, and a highly-respected speaker. Even though he is almost totally blind, Bill is a long-distance runner and runs the Ocean City Half Marathon each year. He lives in Ocean City with his wife Jeanne, and his Guide Dog Trudy. Visit www.billquain.com or email him at bill@quain.com.

Award Winners for 2023 Ocean City Baby Parade

Division A Section 100 Winner

Number: 100

Names: Ellie Rose Viola

Theme: Ellie Rose’s garden

Division A Section 200 Winner

Number: 202

Names: g race Labriola

Photos by Donald B Kravitz

The 113th annual Ocean City Baby Parade was held on thursday, August 10, 2023 with more than 50 entries featuring children ages 10 and under traveling the Ocean City Boardwalk in themed strollers, wagons and floats.

Award winners are as follows:

Bamberger Award

Number: 706

Names: Jackson Richards, g racie Richards, Willow Richards

Theme: thomas & Friends Ride the Waves in OCNJ!

Hanscom Award

Number: 707

Names: Elliot tate sullivan

Theme: Elliot’s Blueberry Farm

Dahlhausen Award

Number: 701

Names: Owen Bowker

Theme: Celebrating 70 Years of Charlie Brown and the Peanuts!

Canale Award Number: 704

Names: Avery Huber

Theme: Dunkin’Donuts Newest Munchkin

Soifer Award Number: 710

Names: Luca Chmielewski

Theme: seagull scene in Ocean City!

Most Outstanding Twins or Triplets Number: 703

Names: Angelica Builes, Benjamin Builes, Christopher Builes

Theme: the three Little Monkeys!

Greatest Distance Traveled Number: 506

Names: Jack Young

Theme: Congo Falls Mini golf

From: Rochester, New York

Theme: Disney’s 100th Anniversary

Division A Section 200 Runner Up Number: 204

Names: James Hammerstedt

Theme: 125 Year of OCBP

Division A Section 300 Winner

Number: 300

Names: Lillian Albright, tJ Dickinson, samantha Dickinson

Theme: Future Leaders of Ocean City!

Division A Section 300 Runner Up Number: 301

Names: t ierney Kane and Liam Kane

Theme: Be Our guest in Ocean City!

Division B Section 400 Winner

Number: 427

Names: Kaleb Bennett torres

Theme: Rubber Duckey, You’re the One

H O PP ES A T

TH E A S B U R Y

is Born

By the owners of Staintons

Division B Section 400 Runner Up

Number: 426

Names: sophie spoltore

Theme: sophie snow White

Division B Section 500 Winner

Number: 503

Names: taylorann Larsen

Theme: No Crying in Baseball or in Ocean City!

Division B Section 500 Runner Up Number: 501

Names: Rhys Berry and Cecelia Berry

Theme: sister for sale

Division B Section 600 Winner Number: 602

Names: Lyla Rakler, sabrini Rakler, Alex Rakler and Nicky Rakler

Theme: teenage Mutant Ninja turtles

Division B Section 600 Runner Up Number: 650

Names: Amelia summers, Isaish summers, Fiona summers

Theme: Jaw-some Fun in Ocean City!

Division C Winner Number: 705

Names: Madelyn Reed

Theme: NJ of the Jungle

Division C Runners Up Number: 702

Names: Nathan Brookes

Theme: Ocean City’s Only Farmer

Number: 700

Names: Beckett Adams, Kenna Adams and Brooks Adams

Theme: Winterland Royalty

Number: 711

Names: gilbert Welsford and Marielle Welsford

Theme: under the sea in Ocean City

Best Float: toy story from Let’s Party Events

Best Musical Act: Absegami Marching Braves

Donald B. Kravitz is an Entertainment & Special Events photographer for national publications including Getty Images & Miss America

The Hawks kick in at Tony Marts The Summer of '65 An ongoing series: Episode 10

By Bill Kelly

Once they had a basic understanding of the lay of the land, the Hawks reconvened in the dressing rooms above tony Marts to get ready for their premier performance at the Point.

the Hawks had only been in s omers Point for a few hours when they reconvened back at their second-floor dressing room upstairs at tony Marts Cafe on Bay Avenue in somers Point, New Jersey. When Levon and garth arrived they found Rick Danko and Richard Manuel already there getting ready, putting their stage suits on.

Although tido Mambo and some of the other bands like the Monkey Men didn’t bother dressing up and wore jeans and t-shirts, the Hawks were old school, and even though they played some of the most hillbilly roadhouses in the south, they usually dressed up and put their show suits on when they went on stage, as did all of the other old school bands like Bill Haley and the Comets, the Beatles, the stones – pretty much everybody; tony insisted on it, as that’s one of the things that got tido fired halfway through his first audition.

As they dressed, the Hawks discussed the type of crowd they would confront in order to put the song set list together. After much discussion, they decided to wait and see the crowd; whether they were young or old, hip or square, and see how it goes from there.

On the main stage, spotlight circles of light shined on the drum kit that read: “ the Hawks,” while another shined on the saxophone stand and another on the guitars at rest.

garth Hudson went downstairs first and made his way through the crowd that was still coming in. there was a line to get in the door, and those inside were scrambling to get good bar seats or along a table with a view of the stage.

Among those who came early were Mike Pedicin, s r., who was on break from playing next door at steel’s ship Bar, accompanied by tom Waldman, the mayor of Ocean City and a few of their friends in the older crowd.

As he came in and waved a few of his friends in so they wouldn’t have to pay the cover, Pedicin looked around and saw Johnny Caswell at another bar nearby and gestured over and smiled, knowing Caswell did the same thing and arranged his sets for the

night so he could catch the Hawks’ debut. Both Pedicin and Caswell, being in the music “biz,” had heard all about the Hawks and where they were and where they were coming from and how they were the best. “Well, we’ll all see for ourselves soon enough,” Caswell said to someone talking about the Hawks’ reputation.

garth walked up on stage and felt his way behind the Hammond B-3 organ, which didn’t have a spotlight on it and flipped a switch. As the machine came to life and began to hum, he looked around the room, taking it all in.

s potting a few notes to judge the volume, garth began to play the notes that would become “Chest Fever,” soloing for a few minutes as the other Hawks, one by one, slowly arrived on stage. there was another band playing on the other side of the house, but they were winding down. some of the younger crowd and the

hippies who came to see them were drifting across the street to see tido Mambo be carried into Bay shores in a casket by his aptly named band –the upsetters. He drew most of the hippie crowd and tony didn’t really want them in his joint anyway.

One by one, beginning with Rick Danko on bass guitar, and then Richard Manuel on piano, the other Hawks began to chime in.

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sitting in the back of the room at the small raised square bar next to the door, Anthony Marotta took a hit of his cigar and watched closely while the Hawks filtered on stage and began to make some noise while the band on the other side of the room finished their first set of the night.

By the time Robbie Robertson had plugged in his guitar and gave it a test, Levon was sitting behind the drum kit and holding back, but ready to kick in.

Although Anthony Marotta’s son Carmen was only a kid at the time, he was like a fly on the wall and remembers the Hawks. Carmen remembers the Hawks playing a lot of the songs that are on the “MoonDog Matinee” album they later recorded – including Clarence “Frogman” Henry’s “Ain’t g ot No Home,” Allen toussaint’s “Holy Cow,” Junior Parker’s “Mystery train,” and Buck Ram’s (the Platters) “ the great Pretender,” “Crying Heart Blues” and “Didn’t It Rain” – all standard covers of the day.

they also did “Deadric Malone’s “ share Your Love (With Me),” Fats Domino’s “I’m Ready,” Chuck Berry’s “ t he Promised Land” and “ g oing Back to Memphis,” s am Cooke’s “ shakin’” and ended the set with their uniquely adapted “ t he t hird Man theme,” which was getting a revival

with the recent release of the Orson Wells’ cold war mystery thriller, “ t hird Man” movie. t hey didn’t even bother trying to fit in any new original material, as many of the bands did, much to tony’s chagrin. they just played it straight ahead.

u nlike most bands which start off easy, play some slow dance tunes and build up to a climax so the dance floor is filled by the time the set is over, the Hawks kicked in and didn’t let up until they were done – and while some of garth’s sax solos stood out, and Robbie Robertson’s guitar riffs shined brightly, it was Levon’s steady drumming that set the tone and pace of the entire set. It was clear to everyone in the room that these guys were tight, had been playing together for some time, and knew exactly what they were doing. And they were really good at it. Not great, but really, really good. g reat was yet to come.

When the last note was sounded a huge round of applause erupted from across the room – as it was unanimous, from the college kids on the dance floor to the older folks at the

tables and the other musicians at the bar – the Hawks were the best in this town on this night, no doubt about it. As the spotlights were turned off and the sound of the music shifted to the stage on the other side of the room, the Hawks, hot and sweaty, took their time putting their instruments down. Rick Danko loosened his tie, smiled and went up to one of the go-go girls and started dancing and making time with her. Levon jumped off stage and, with his drum sticks still in hand, walked to the back bar

where Anthony Marotta was sitting. And as Levon approached, tony Mart put his cigar down on the bar ashtray, lifted his right foot up like a Miss America contestant showing her shoes, and pulled up on his trousers revealing his white ankles, getting a laugh out of Levon and Doobie the bartender, who remarked – “You knocked his socks off!”

“You did good,” tony said, waving Levon over. “You worked hard, sit down and have a drink,” motioning him to sit down on the seat next to him. “You guys did a good job.” And that’s what it was to tony, a job – a job that had to be done and done right. And the Hawks did it. Now they had to do it three or four times a night for seven more weeks. tony told Levon that the Hawks had the main stage until Conway twitty came back the following week. As Conway was a featured attraction and had a lot of fans, he deserved the main stage, while the Hawks were the House Band, and the best band in somers Point, at least until Conway twitty came back.

Next up: the Chatterbox

When

The Hawks - 1965 - Tony Marotta called them "The last of the gentlemen". Tony Marts during the day.

Lifeguards are trained to respond immediately

A Look Back

By Fred Miller

Since 1898, Ocean City lifeguards have been trained to repond immediately to emergencies on the beach or in the ocean. they never know when their skills and experience will be needed to save a life.

On

Most rescues are standard, but some are unusual.

Fifty years ago, s aturday afternoon, August 18 the busy 8th street beach. “ tow plane belly flops into surf” was the headline, 1973, the most spectacular rescue of the summer occurred and was on the front page of the Ocean City newspaper. the article reported how fast action by the 8th street lifeguards, Joe g rimes and Fred Miller, saved the

6, 2023,

life of a pilot whose banner-towing plane crashed into the ocean about 100 yards from their lifeguard stand.

As the plane hit the water g rimes and Miller were rowing to the scene in their lifeboat. Reaching the plane within seconds of the accident, g rimes dove into the water and helped the pilot out of the sinking plane and into the lifeboat.

It was an unusual rescue, but the lifeguards training saved the day.

SET SAIL FOR THE LIBRARY

July

Grimes and Miller discussed the plane crash in the lecture room of the Ocean City Library.

Scenes from the Atlantic County 4-H Fair

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Entertainment & Dining at the Shore

Whitney's Weekly Picks

When: Friday, Aug. 18

Time: 8 p.m.

The City Pulse with Whitney Ullman

There are some really fun happenings, so make sure to support your local venues and get your tickets in advance so you don’t miss out on any fun! Oh and feel free to tag me in your photos and videos.

Who: John Fogerty

Where: Caesars Atlantic City

When: Friday, Aug. 18 Time: 9 p.m.

Website: www.caesars.com/caesars-ac/shows

Enjoy an evening with John Fogerty as he performs his Creedence Clearwater Revival hits.

Who: Daughtry

Where: Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City

Website: hardrockhotelatlanticcity.com t his one-of-a-kind concert delivers an unforgettable evening of acoustic versions of your favorite Daughtry hits.

Who: Comedian Matt Rife

Where: Ocean Casino Resort

When: Friday, Aug. 18 and saturday, Aug. 19 Time: 8 p.m.

Website: www.theoceanac.com the shows are sOLD Out, but that’s because he is so popular. If you love laughing, then go see Matt Rife, this show will be for you.

Who: Chris Distefano

Where: Borgata Hotel Casino & spa Music Box

When: Friday, Aug. 18 and saturday, Aug. 19

Times: 9 p.m. Friday and 7 p.m. saturday

One of the biggest names in comedy, Chris Distefano will host two performances at Borgata’s Music Box.

Who: One Funny Lisa Marie at AC Jokes

Where: Resorts Casino Hotel

When: saturday, Aug. 19

Time: 6 p.m.

the Righteous Brothers are back performing their hits at golden Nugget. Experience it all live, including the Bill. Medley’s g rammy winning “Dirty Dancing” theme song “ the time of my Life”, “Lovin’ Feeling” and more.

What: g reat Day Fest summer Edition

Where: Brighton Park

When: saturday, Aug. 19

Time: 1 p.m.

Website: info@dirtypoliticsapparel. com

Dirty Politics presents an all-day party consisting of live music, DJs, artists and not to mention more than 50 vendors, concessions, live art, merchandise, food trucks, photo ops and more. And hey, you may even see some celebrity guests in attendance. 18+ to enter, 21+ to drink.

Who: Jonathan Peters Classic Day

Where: HQ2 Beachclub

When: saturday, Aug. 19

Time: Doors open at 11 a.m.

Website: casinos.ballys.com/atlantic-city

MJ Live is the No. 1 Michael Jackson tribute show in the world, showcasing the energy, excitement, spectacle and pure joy of this legendary superstar and his music.

Who: Magical Mystery Doors at Ocean Casino

Where: Ocean Casino Resort

When: Every sunday until sept. 3

Time: 4 p.m.

Who: AC Jokes Comedy Clubs

Where: Kiss Kiss Nightclub & Resorts

Casino Hotel Atlantic City

When: Every Night

Time: Various times

Website: www.ACJokes.com

AC Jokes is a handpicked team of some of the East Coast's best comedians and producers. t he team includes Mike Merk, Zach Pickert and Buda the Comedian.

Who: tropicana Fireworks

Where: Beachfront Area at tropicana

When: Every saturday

Time: 10 p.m.

Website: www.tropicanaac.com

tropicana Atlantic City lights up the sky every saturday until Labor Day. they are launched from the beach front and can be viewed along the boardwalk. Oh and it’s FREE!

Website: resortsac.com/entertainment/atlantic-city-comedy-show

Lisa Marie Riley, known as “One Funny Lisa Marie,” is a court stenographer by trade, but her culture and upbringing allowed her to relate to her followers. she started posting on social media after her husband David’s cancer diagnosis. And it soon became an outlet for her and her family to get through hard times. It quickly went viral and now she has made countless fans both online and in person.

Who: the Righteous Brothers

Where: golden Nugget Atlantic City

When: saturday, Aug. 19

Time: 9 p.m.

Website: goldennugget.com/atlantic-city/entertainment

Website: www.sevenrooms.com/ events/hq2nightclub Jonathan Peters will take over the turntables at HQ2 Beachclub

What: A Dog Day Afternoon Presented by JCW

Where: showboat Resort

When: sunday, Aug. 20

Time: 1 p.m.

Website: eventbrite.com

Jersey Championship Wrestling takes place at showboat.

Ongoing Events:

Who: MJ Live

Where: Bally’s Atlantic City

When: Now - sept. 3 (tuesday - sunday )

Time:times Vary tickets: starting at $30

Website: www.theoceanac. com/entertainment/5th-birthday-event-headliners/magical-mystery-doors

Winner of usA today’s 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards for Best Casino show, Magical Mystery Doors returns to Ovation Hall this summer. this tribute act blends and layers the music of the Beatles, Led Zeppelin, and the Doors to create something new and unique for music fans.

Whitney Ullman, Stockton University graduate, and founder of gotowhitney.com is known as a “go to” resource, content creator, reporter, and influencer with established credibility in Atlantic City, The Jersey Shore, Philadelphia and the surrounding areas. With over 6 million views on her social platforms, she created TheCityPulse.com as a go-to lifeline for all things happening in the city!

Five Places to Satisfy Your Taco Cravings

Bar.com

By Danielle Davies

Over the past few years, the taco scene in south Jersey has definitely grown. Whether you’re looking for a particular type of taco – say some crispy crunchy beef tacos or a scrumptious fish taco — there’s a taco for every taste bud. Here, five places to satisfy your taco cravings.

1. Gregory’s Restaurant & Bar Home of the original taco tuesday® since 1979, g regory’s hosts a taco night noon to 5 p.m. every tuesday through the end of August, and it’s one for the books. From basics like hard shell beef tacos and Mahi fish tacos with rustic slow and chipotle mayo on corn tortillas with a side of red rice to the spectacular short rib tacos, your meal can only be made better when it’s paired with g regory’s spicy Margarita. Located at 900 shore Rd., somers Point. g regorys-

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2. Las Olas Taqueria Marmora’s Las Olas has a great variety of authentic Mexican dishes from quesadillas and burritos to rice bowls and nachos, but where they really shine is with their huge variety of tacos. From vegan options like the vegan mushroom tacos and vegan tofu chorizo taco to Pollo Ropa/Chicken Ropa taco with lettuce, avocado, crema, queso fresco and radish on a corn tortilla or the Carnitas/Pulled Pork taco, served with onions, jalapeno, Julian pickled radish and onion creole on corn tortilla, there’s a taco for everyone. Located at 4 W. Roosevelt Blvd., u nit #4, Marmora. LasOlastaqueriaNJ.com

3. La Mesa Tequila and Taco Bar

At family owned La Mesa in galloway, tacos are always on the menu. start your day with breakfast tacos — either bacon, egg, cheese, sliced avocado, and jalapeno crema with peppers and onions or breakfast veggie tacos with egg whites, veggies, feta cheese and sliced avocado. Dinner tacos include options like Bang Bang shrimp, Chicken Flautas, and vegan Fuego Cauliflower tacos, all served on

made to order corn tortillas. Located at 325 E. Jimmie Leeds Rd., galloway. LaMesagalloway.com

4. Distrito You can’t go wrong with anything from Jose garces, and that holds true for his Distrito taco truck at Ocean Casino Resort. Voted Best Mexican in Casino Player’s Best of Dining and Nightlife Awards 2022, the taco truck features options like Pollo, Carne g uisado, Camarones y Chorizo and Carnitas tacos, all of which pair perfectly with specialty cocktails like the Mexican Mule Coyote Ahumado, or Cucumber Coconut Margarita. Located at 500 Boardwalk, Atlantic City. theOceanAC.com

5. Dos Caminos For authentic Mexican cuisine with a modern flare,

head to Dos Caminos at golden Nugget. there are a ton of traditional dishes to choose from, from sizzling fajitas and shrimp enchiladas, and obviously, a bunch of tacos including Pork Adobada tacos (guajillo roasted pork, tomatillo-avocado salsa, cabbage slaw and grilled pineapple), Crispy Beef Picadillo (stewed spiced beef, Mexican cheeses, corn tortillas, and Romaine lettuce) and Vegan Cauliflower Adobo tacos. Located at 600 Huron Ave., Atlantic City. DosCaminos.com

Danielle's been a writer and storyteller for the past fifteen years—her work has appeared everywhere from Philadelphia Style Magazine and The Press of Atlantic City to Cape May Magazine and The WC Press in West Chester. Nationally, her short stories have been published in Typehouse Magazine and Scary Mommy. She lives in South Jersey with her husband and two children.

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Atlantic City Headliners

Friday, August 18

Matt Rife

▶7 p.m. & 10 p.m.

Ovation Hall at Ocean

Daughtry w/ Ayron Jones

▶8 p.m.

sound Waves at Hard Rock

John Fogerty

▶8:30 p.m.

Circus Maximus theater at Caesars

Chris Distefano

▶9 p.m.

the Music Box at Borgata

Wednesday, August 16

Mardi Gras AC: Shemekia Copeland Band

▶8 p.m.

Kennedy Plaza, on the Atlantic City

Boardwalk

Saturday, August 19

Matt Rife

▶7 p.m. & 10 p.m.

Ovation Hall at Ocean

Chris Distefano

▶7 p.m.

the Music Box at Borgata

Righteous Brothers

▶9 p.m.

golden Nugget Atlantic City

Wednesday, August 23

Mardi Gras AC: The Weight Band feat. Members of The Band and Levon Helm Band

▶8 p.m.

Kennedy Plaza, on the Atlantic City Boardwalk

Thursday, August 24

Chaka Khan

▶8 p.m.

Hard Rock Live at Etess Arena

Friday, August 25

Leon Bridges

▶8 p.m.

Hard Rock Live at Etess Arena

Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue

▶9 p.m.

Ovation Hall at Ocean Train

▶9 p.m.

Circus Maximus theater at Caesars

Jessica Kirson

▶8 p.m.

the Music Box at Borgata

Saturday, August 26

Tyler Hubbard of Florida Georgia Line

▶8 p.m.

Ovation Hall at Ocean

Jim Breuer Live

▶7 p.m.

the Music Box at Borgata

Sonu Nigam

▶8:30 p.m.

Hard Rock Live at Etess Arena

Wednesday, August 30

Mardi Gras AC: LaBamba’s Big Band with Billy Walton

▶8 p.m.

Kennedy Plaza, on the Atlantic City Boardwalk

Thursday, August 31

J Balvin ▶9 p.m.

Hard Rock Live at Etess Arena

Friday, September 1

Keith Urban ▶8 p.m.

Hard Rock Live at Etess Arena

Saturday, September 2

Keith Urban ▶8 p.m.

Hard Rock Live at Etess Arena

Steve-O ▶8 p.m.

sound Waves at Hard Rock

Gabriel “Fluffy” Iglesias

▶5 p.m. & 8:30 p.m.

golden Nugget Atlantic City

Michael – A Michael Jackson

Tribute ▶9 p.m.

golden Nugget Atlantic City

Sunday, September 3 Sting

▶8 p.m.

Hard Rock Live at Etess Arena

Michael – A Michael Jackson

Tribute

▶8 p.m.

golden Nugget Atlantic City

Wednesday, September 6

Mardi Gras AC: Cyril Neville with Omari Neville & The Fuel, Ocean Avenue Stompers

▶8 p.m.

Kennedy Plaza, on the Atlantic City Boardwalk

Friday, September 8

Evanescence w/ Plush

▶9 p.m.

Ovation Hall at Ocean

Rickey Smiley & Friends

▶9 p.m.

Harrah’s Atlantic City

Saturday, September 9

Machine Gun Kelly

▶8 p.m.

Hard Rock Live at Etess Arena

Danzig w/ Behemouth & Twin

Temple

▶6:30 p.m.

Ovation Hall at Ocean

Miss’d America

▶8 p.m.

sound Waves at Hard Rock

The Machine

▶9 p.m.

golden Nugget Atlantic City

Sunday, September 10

Jon Stewart, John Mulaney & Pete

Davidson

▶3 p.m. & 7 p.m.

Hard Rock Live at Etess Arena

Friday, September 15

Zac Brown Band

▶8 p.m.

Hard Rock Live at Etess Arena

Get the Led Out

▶8 p.m.

sound Waves at Hard Rock

The Beach Boys

▶8 p.m.

Circus Maximus theater at Caesars

Saturday, September 16

Boyz II Men

▶8 p.m.

Borgata Event Center

Atlantic City Jazz Fest

▶7 p.m.

Ovation Hall at Ocean

Sunday, September 17

Megadeth

▶8 p.m.

Hard Rock Live at Etess Arena

Friday, September 22

Nate Bargatze: The Be Funny Tour

▶9 p.m.

Ovation Hall at Ocean

Killer Queen

▶8 p.m.

the Music Box at Borgata

Saturday, September 23

Duran Duran: Future Past

▶8 p.m.

Ovation Hall at Ocean

The Guess Who

▶9 p.m.

golden Nugget Atlantic City

Rene Liu

▶10 p.m.

Hard Rock Live at Etess Arena

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Tiffany Haddish

▶sunday, October 1, 7 p.m.

Hard Rock Live at Etess Arena

On-sale Friday at 10 a.m.

RuPaul’s Drag Race: Night of the Living Drag

▶Friday, October 6, 8 p.m.

Hard Rock Live at Etess Arena

On-sale Friday at 10 a.m.

Sparkle with a Prosecco!

By David Setley

August

13, 2023, was Na

as Champagne is to France and cava is to spain. My favorite prosecco memory occurred a few years ago when I was traveling in Italy by train. When my wife asked if they had sprite or ginger ale, the server said, “No, but we have prosecco.” Needless to say, we eagerly accepted and enjoyed mini-bottles of prosecco for the remainder of that train ride and every other time we could on that

the origin of prosecco dates back to around 200 B.C., although it did not become popular to the masses until the early 2000s. the earliest record of sparkling wine coming out of Northern Italy was about a wine called puccini, created by the Romans. In 1754, prosecco appeared in a poem by Aureliano Acanti in reference to a sparkling wine from the Prosecco wine region. In the 1940s, a famous drinking establishment in Venice called Harry’s Bar marketed the Bellini cocktail, a refreshing and bubbly beverage made from fresh peach puree and prosecco. Other cocktails using prosecco, such as the Aperol spritz, grew in popularity later. By the year 2000, the world’s awareness of prosecco had grown rapidly, spiking sales. Worldwide, prosecco sales surpassed Champagne sales by 2013.

there are several similarities between prosecco and Champagne. Both are sparkling wines that, in order to carry the name, must be made in the proper wine region using the appropriate grape. t he grape used to make prosecco was originally called the Prosecco grape but was re-named glera in 2009 by the European union. to be a prosecco DOC (Denominazione di Origine Controllata), the wine must contain no less than 85% g lera grapes. to carry the name, prosecco must also be made in the prosecco subregion of the Veneto wine region utilizing traditional production techniques. here are other sparkling wines from Italy beyond prosecco, but, according to Old World tradition, only those from the designated region can be identified by the name.

Despite their similarities, a common misconception among consumers is that prosecco is inferior to Champagne in terms of quality, perhaps because it is generally less expensive. Although a very good prosecco can be found for a fraction of the cost of an average Champagne, that is likely attributed to production costs rather than quality of the wine. Both prosecco and Champagne utilize a double fermentation process. In the first fermentation, the wines are made much like any other wine. In fact, there is a still version (without bubbles) of prosecco known as prosecco tranquillo. Only about 5% of prosecco wines produced are done so as prosecco tranquillo, and they are generally not exported out of Italy. It is the second fermentation process that can greatly affect cost. the second fermentation of Champagne occurs by injecting additional yeast into the individu -

al bottles of the wine. Prosecco’s secondary fermentation takes place in a stainless-steel vat prior to bottling. the process of creating the effervescence in prosecco is much shorter – typically between 1 and 9 months – than the year plus needed for Champagne and is considerably more cost-effective.

Another myth is that prosecco is sweeter than Champagne when, in fact, there are variations of sweetness/dryness. the driest is Extra Brut, followed by Brut. Demi-sec is the sweetest. If you are looking for maximum dryness in your prosecco, the Bele Casel Asolo Prosecco is a great choice. the aromas are fresh with notes of golden apple and a touch of grapefruit. Or, for a reasonably priced Brut Prosecco, try the NaoNis Prosecco DOC Brut. this lovely effervescent wine has an intense and stone fruit taste, with a fine and long-lasting finish, fresh and beautifully fragrant. the aroma is a bouquet of fruits and flowers. For my long-time readers, you may recall my mention of Montinore Estates from the Willamette Valley in Oregon. they also have a winery located in Prosecco, Italy where they produce Vivacé Prosecco DOC, a lovely prosecco with floral aromas of wildflowers and notes of lemon zest and pear. the flavors feature white peach, lemongrass, honeysuckle and melon and offer a lingering finish.

I would highly recommend any of these as a stand-alone glass of bubbly for any special occasion. Or, if you’re looking for a more interesting use of prosecco, try an Aperol spritz. Although hotly debated across Northern Italy, Venice claims to be the birthplace of the classic Italian summer cocktail. My favorite recipe for an Aperol spritz is as easy as 3-2-1. Over ice, stir together 3 parts prosecco, 2 parts Aperol, and 1 part club soda; squeeze in a wedge of fresh orange. Delicious and refreshing!

Although National Prosecco Day is a few days past, take time to enjoy a glass this week. As always, if you have any questions or comments, contact me at dsetley@passionvines.com or stop by the s omers Point store. until next time, happy wining!

David Setley is enjoying his retirement from higher education as a wine educator and certified sommelier at Passion Vines in Somers Point, New Jersey.

Eddie Bruce brings his Anthony Newley tribute to Somers Point

By Chuck Darrow

When the great songwriters of the 1960s and ’70s are discussed, one name that generally isn’t part of the conversation is that of Anthony Newley. And that continues to vex Eddie Bruce, who believes the multi-talented British entertainer, who died in 1999 at age 67, deserves exponentially more recognition that he has garnered, both while he was alive and posthumously.

“I’ve just always thought he was underappreciated as a songwriter,” said Bruce, who on Aug. 19, brings his Newley tribute show to the gateway Playhouse in somers Point. “When you look at the songs he wrote, it’s just incredible.”

Indeed, Newley’s composing resume arguably stands with any of his pop-writing contemporaries, up to and including composing titans like Jimmy Webb and Burt Bacharach. Among the many standards he conjured (mostly with his longtime writing partner, Leslie Bricusse) are

“What Kind Of Fool Am I;” “On A Wonderful Day Like today;” “Who Can I turn to” and the Nina simone signature “Feelin’ g ood.” His film work included the ionic theme to the James Bond film “ g oldfinger” and the score to “Willie Wonka & t he Chocolate Factory” (featuring “ the Candy Man” and “Pure Inagination”).

so, why isn’t Newley’s legacy more honored?

“I think it’s because he ended up as a ‘Vegas’ act,” suggested Bruce, who celebrated a recent birthday by performing “ the star-spangled Banner” at a Phillies game.

“I think that lost him respect. And after “ stop the World, I Want to get Off” and “ the Roar Of the g reasepaint, the smell Of the Crowd” [in the 1960s], he never got a show to Broadway again. And then he ended up in Vegas, and there was a stigma to that back then. He got a reputation as a ‘hack’ performer, which he never was—ask any musician that ever played for him.”

Interestingly, Bruce, a veteran entertainer perhaps best-known as the host of the beloved 1980s

Philly-t V dance party, “Dancin’ On Air,” noted that Newley is even less-thought of in his native united Kingdom than he is in America. “I think he's actually less-revered in England than here, because he made so much of his fortune and most visible work in the states.”

Bruce is hardly a tony-come-lately when it comes to Newley.

“I used to be fascinated by him when I was a kid, watching him on ‘Merv g riffin,’ ‘Mike Douglas’ and ‘ t he tonight s how,’” he offered. “He was so unique as a singer. I mean, he had that thick English accent with the exaggerated vowels, and the flamboyant gestures and the drama.

“And I was attracted to him that way. I thought, ‘What an interesting

performer.’ I never felt it was weird. s ome people looked at him as a performer and just couldn't connect because of his over-the-top presentation. But not me; I always liked it.”

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Bruce, who remembers seeing Newley perform in 1999 at what is now Harrah’s Resort Atlantic City, debuted his salute to Newley in 2001. He said that through the years, it has been expanded and evolved into its current iteration, which he described as the most-fully rendered version to date. Among the elements included are an introductory video presentation which, Bruce said, “will remind people of who he is,” and a look into the ultimately destroyed friendship Newley shared with sammy Davis Jr., perhaps the performer most closely associated with his work as a composer (Newley was also a successful actor).

Bruce is especially pleased the audience will include some very special guests.

“I have a couple of his very close friends coming, people that acted with him,” he said. “ t hey love my reverence for him because even when I do an impression of him, which I do once in a show, I don't do it as a joke. I do all his exaggerations, but I do it really as an homage, so they appreciate it.

“We'll have a lot of people there that knew him, which I’m very proud of.”

For tickets and information, go to www.gatewaybythebay.org.

Headlocks and moonwalks: Meet Santana Jackson, the wrestling Michael Jackson impersonator

“I had a passion for wrestling since I was a kid,” he explained during a recent, backstage preshow chat. I used to watch the Rock, Hulk Hogan, sting, g oldberg—I can name a whole bunch [of wrestlers].

By Chuck Darrow

It’s not unusual for someone to hold down two jobs. But the two jobs santana Jackson holds down are definitely out of the ordinary.

the Brooklyn-born Jackson has spent the past couple months starring in “MJ Live,” the flashy, high-energy tribute to Michael Jackson that runs at Bally’s Atlantic City tuesdays through sundays through sept. 3.

And when he returns to his current home, Las Vegas, he’ll not only continue to perform as “ the King of Pop,” but he’ll also resume his other career as a professional wrestler.

According to the 36-year-old entertainer, the two realms have taken him on parallel paths for most of his life.

“But I loved Michael [Jackson] as well. I heard his music as a kid. I didn't really understand the lyrics to the songs, but the music always moved me. I would go to school and my show-and-tell was dancing to ‘Billie Jean.’ I've been doing the ‘moonwalk’ since I was 6 years old.”

show business beckoned first for Jackson, whose stage name is a combination of his real last name and that of his immortal subject.

“I was living with a friend of mine who told me about a talent show with prize money,” he recalled.

“I was young at the time. I was trying to make any bit of money I could make. And I was already dancing to Michael Jackson's music and kind of trying to imitate him.

“I eventually [competed]. I did a ‘Billie Jean’ routine and got pretty

good at it. I started doing more songs and being on the stage, getting more familiar with the crowds and what they like. that's when I really pursued it a little harder.”

santana’s talent as a Jackson impersonator—which he described as completely self-taught--took him out

of New York and ultimately to Clearwater Beach, Fla., where he began to seriously hone his craft.

“I was performing there nightly on a pier,” he continued. “I was always learning from other entertainers. And of course I watched Michael on Youtube.”

Eventually, he left Clearwater for Las Vegas where he was certain stardom awaited. While his early days there were less-than-successful, they did put him on the wrestling track.

“I was homeless in Vegas for a year, working off tips and donations doing charity events,” he offered, adding he also served as a companion for special-needs people. Eventually, he found his way onto the radar of the producers of “MJ Live.”

“MJ live pretty much took me off of the street and I was able to get my own apartment. When I got that going, my brother moved in with me.”

One day, his brother informed Jackson about the existence of a wrestling school. “I I never knew there was such a thing,” he said. His brother eventually convinced Jackson to check out the school. “ so, I went one day and started training with these guys and my brother and I signed up, and we started training.”

t he school’s owner eventually learned of Jackson’s performing talents, and approached him with an idea. “He said, ‘You should come in as Michael Jackson and wrestle.’”

t here was some hesitation on Jackson’s part; he said he was afraid of making the real Michael Jackson “look bad.” But he wound up accepting the offer. today, he’s known in wrestling circles for his “moonwalk DDt ” (“DDt ” is a move in which the wrestler forces an opponent's head into the mat).

Although santana works in two dramatically different areas of the entertainment business, he noted there are some similarities.

“Performing as Michael takes a lot of work and passion and the heart to put it together with the dancing,” he reasoned. “And you have to get into that ‘zone.’

“And with wrestling, it's the same thing. You have to really be in the zone and, of course, you're gonna take a lot more hits wrestling--you're gonna get hit a little more; you're gonna hurt here and there.

“But, I get hurt and I still come into work and dance the next day.”

For tickets, go to www.casinos. ballys.com/atlantic-city.

Hard Rock gets funny—in triplicate

tickets are on sale for a sept. 10 bill showcasing three of the comedy realm’s brightest lights at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City.

Jon stewart, John Mulaney and Pete Davidson are scheduled to bring their “Jon, John & Pete” mini-tour to the Rock’s Etess Arena for performances at 3 and 7 p.m.

Actually, to call the series of dates a “tour” is probably stretching it: the only other dates the trio are doing are sept. 8 in springfield, Mass. and the next evening in Bethlehem, Pa.

For tickets, go to www.ticketmaster.com.

Adult swim at Bally’s

Due to popular demand, Bally’s Atlantic City has permanently kicked kids out of its Pool and Fitness Center: as of this month, you must be 21 or older to use those facilities at the midtown gambling den.

“ the pool is an amenity for our hotel guests,” said Bally’s general Manager Michael Monty in a statement. “After receiving many complaints, Bally’s changed its pool accessibility to guests 21 years or older, and it has been well received.”

Chuck Darrow has spent more than 40 years writing about Atlantic City casinos.

Tiffany Haddish coming to Hard Rock

Emmy and g RAMMY Award Winner tiffany Haddish is coming to Hard Rock Live at Etess Arena at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City on sunday, Oct. 1 at 7 p.m.

tiffany Haddish has established herself as one of the most sought-after comedic actresses and performers worldwide. Haddish can next be seen returning as Detective Danner in the second season of Applet V’s critically acclaimed murder mystery series t he Afterparty, which premieres on July 12. she will also star alongside Owen Wilson, Danny Devito and Jamie Lee Curtis in Disney’s highly anticipated Haunted Mansion, currently in theaters. she also stars in the upcoming film Back on the strip which will premiere in theaters and Mg M’s Landscape With Invisible Hand, an adaption of Mt Anderson’s futuristic sci-fi novel, which premiered at sundance in January 2023. Both films will be released in theaters on August 18th. she recently starred in Lionsgate’s the u nbearable Weight of Massive talent opposite Nicholas Cage, universal’s Easter sunday as well as voicing tuca Adult swim’s tuca & Bertie and Hulu’s solar Opposites, where she voices Aisha.

Haddish’s journey and life experiences have inspired her comedy and sense of humor both on and off the stage. she has been very candid about her experiences growing up in

foster care in south Central Los Angeles. Her excessive talking and imaginary friends prompted her flustered social worker to steer her into standup comedy. she enrolled in the Laugh Factory’s Comedy Camp, a place for at-risk and underprivileged children to transform negative energy into something positive. the experience was just the beginning of her comedy career. Haddish recently founded the she Ready Foundation to help and support foster kids in need. In 2021, the she Ready Foundation launched an Internship Program with Ready to succeed for foster youth in the southern California area.

Free Outdoor Concerts

Absecon Concerts in the Park ▶sunday, 7 p.m.

Heritage Park 699 Blenheim Ave.

t he City of Absecon presents Concerts in the Park. this week, enjoy live music from Danny Eyer, playing rock 'n' roll and classic blues. the concert starts at 7 p.m. Bring your own chair or blanket. Fun, friends, food, and free admission.

Chicken Bone Beach Jazz Concerts

▶thursdays, 7 – 9 p.m.

Kennedy Plaza 2300 Boardwalk, Atlantic City

t he 23rd Annual Jazz on the Beach free concert series is held at Kennedy Plaza thursdays through september 7. this week, enjoy live music by the Amina Figarova sextet, plus local jazz by Aaron g raves and Joe Ford, performing a tribute to Charles Fambrough, starting at 7 p.m. Visit chickenbonebeach.org to learn more.

EHT Rhythm in the Park Concert Series

▶Fridays, 7 p.m.

Robert J. Lincoln Amphitheater at tony Canale Park

EHt Recreation hosts its Rhythm in the Park Concert series Fridays at tony Canale Park. this week, enjoy live music by the Rhythm Wranglers. Free Summer Concert at Gardner’s Basin

▶saturday, Aug. 26, 1 – 7:30 p.m.

800 N. New Hampshire Ave. the National R&B Music society Inc. presents the 2023 Atlantic City free summer Concerts at gardner’s Basin on Aug. 26. Artists include After 7, Keith Washington, Black Ivory, the Legendary Blue Notes ft. sugar Bear, and Dennis taylor. Mardi Gras AC

▶Wednesdays, 7 – 10 p.m. Kennedy Plaza 2300 Boardwalk, Atlantic City this week, enjoy live music by the Weight Band, featuring members of the Band and Levon Helm Band. Hear their powerful Americana music in

concert, with special guests, the ssP’s. Free concerts, cheap parking, beverage garden adjacent. For more information, visit tonymart.com.

Somers Point Beach Concert Series

▶Fridays, 7 p.m.

William Morrow Beach

the somers Point Beach Concert s eries welcomes B.B. King Entertainer of the Year tommy Castro & the Pain Killers. Described as one of the hottest and most famous blues rock groups touring the world today, Castro will bring his many awards to the Beach for the first time in many years. View the entire schedule at somerspointbeachconcerts.com.

Tony Mart Rocks The Point

▶thursdays, 6 – 10 p.m.

the Point 998 Bay Ave. somers Point

tony Mart Rocks t he Point every thursday night through Aug. 31. Jersey shore rock ‘n' roll guitar hero, Billy Walton, will perform with his full band featuring Destinee Monroe on vocals. For more information, visit tonymart.com.

Ventnor City Summer Beach Jam

▶saturdays, 6 p.m.

Newport Avenue Beach

Listen to live music on the beach. the summer Beach Jam is held behind the Ventnor Library and Cultural Arts Center. this week, enjoy live music by the Jimmy Buffet tribute band, Parrot Beach. Live music begins at 6 p.m., with food and crafters ready to serve you at 5 p.m.

Ventnor City Sunsets at Ski Beach ▶Wednesdays, 6 p.m.

ski Beach Dorset & Burk Ave.

Want to watch the sunset and listen to live music by the bay? Join Ventnor City at ski Beach in Ventnor Heights on Wednesdays. this week, enjoy live music by the sensational soul Cruisers, playing Motown, Philly, soul, Disco, and R&B. Live music begins at 6 p.m. with food and crafters ready to serve you at 5 p.m.

Photo by John Loreaux

Live & Local Music Calendar

Thursday, August 17

Atlantic City

Bar One at Resorts

Karaoke Night

8 p.m. – 2 a.m.

1133 Boardwalk

Jimmy Buffett’s Margaritaville

Lisa Bouchelle

6 – 10 p.m.

1133 Boardwalk

Nola’s Bar at Ocean Casino

DJ Luap

8 p.m.

500 Boardwalk

The Deck at Golden Nugget

B street Band

7 – 11 p.m.

600 Huron Ave.

The Lobby Bar at Hard Rock

Epic soul

7 – 11 p.m.

1000 Boardwalk, Atlantic City

Brigantine

LaScala’s Beach House

Cheezy and the Crackers

6 – 10 p.m.

1400 Ocean Ave.

Marmora

Yesterday’s Creekside Tavern –The Yard

Atley Moon & the say somethings

6 – 9:30 p.m. 316 Roosevelt Blvd.

Somers Point

Caroline’s by the Bay Dion Paci

5 – 8 p.m. Karaoke Hosted by Mike Dempsey

p.m. – 1 a.m.

Bay Ave. Fitzpatrick’s Deli and Steakhouse Beth tinnon 6 – 9 p.m.

Josie Kelly’s the Feel good Music Band

6:30 – 9:30 p.m.

shore Rd.

Queen Jayne’s sidestory Duo. 6 – 10 p.m. 264 New Rd. The Point Billy Walton Band

7 – 11 p.m. 998 Bay Ave.

Ventnor Ventnor Coffee Open Mic w/ Pete glaze

6:30 – 9 p.m. 108 N. Dorset Ave.

Friday, August 18

Atlantic City

Bar One at Resorts Casino Elton John Impersonator

5 – 8 p.m.

DJ Chaz

8 p.m. – 2 a.m.

1133 Boardwalk

Jimmy Buffett’s Margaritaville smokey starr

7 – 11 p.m.

1133 Boardwalk

Nola’s Bar at Ocean Casino the Loop

7 p.m. Pulse

11 p.m.

500 Boardwalk

Ryfe

Bruce Klauber Celebrates Frank sinatra and Friends

7 p.m.

4101 Atlantic Ave.

Tennessee Avenue Beer Hall EarCandy

9 p.m. – 12 a.m.

133 s tennessee Ave.

The Deck at Golden Nugget No Pressure

8 p.m. – 12 a.m.

600 Huron Ave.

The Lobby Bar at Hard Rock

Ki

5 – 8:30 p.m.

sensational soul Cruisers

9:30 p.m. – 1 a.m.

1000 Boardwalk, Atlantic City

The Yard at Bally’s Kristen and the Noise

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Second

10 p.m. – 1:30 a.m.

1900 Pacific Ave.

Villain & Saint at Ocean Casino Escape Plan trio

6 p.m.

Big Bang Baby

10 p.m.

500 Boardwalk

Brigantine

LaScala’s Beach House

Don’t Call Me Francis

6 – 10 p.m.

DJ Jojo

10 p.m. – 12:30 a.m.

1400 Ocean Ave.

Egg Harbor City

Renault Winery

Philly Keys. 6 – 10 p.m.

72 N. Bremen Ave. Atlantic City

Egg Harbor Township

The Roost Pub & Grill

One Hot Mess

6:30 p.m.

500 st. Andrews Dr.

Marmora

Yesterday’s Creekside Tavern

sean Loosh

8:30 p.m.

The Yard twisted Livin’

5 – 9 p.m.

316 Roosevelt Blvd.

Northfield

Atlantic City Country Club

Doug Jennings

6 – 9 p.m.

1 Leo Frazer Dr. August

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Jimmy Buffett’s Margaritaville

Golden

Marmora Yesterday’s Creekside Tavern Keep the Change

p.m. The Yard

Party with the Class of ’84

– 9 p.m.

Roosevelt Blvd. Northfield Atlantic City Country Club Beth tinnon

– 9 p.m. 1 Leo Frazer Dr. Somers Point Caroline’s by the Bay Doug Jennings

4 – 7 p.m.

99 Reasons

8:30 p.m. -12:30 a.m.

450 Bay Ave.

Fitzpatrick’s Deli and Steakhouse

Phil stocker

6 – 9 p.m.

650 New Rd.

Josie Kelly’s the Ash Cats

8 p.m.

908 shore Rd.

The Point Virus

3:30 – 6:30 p.m.

80’s Revolution

7 – 11 p.m.

DJ sL

10:30 p.m. – 2 a.m.

998 Bay Ave.

Sunday, August 20

Atlantic City

Bar One at Resorts Casino

DJ Nater

8 p.m. – 2 a.m.

1133 Boardwalk

Jimmy Buffett’s Margaritaville

Nikki Davis & Jeff Propert

6 – 10 p.m.

1133 Boardwalk

Nola’s Bar at Ocean Casino

DJ AP. 8 p.m.

500 Boardwalk

Tennessee Avenue Beer Hall

the Notion. 6 – 9 p.m.

133 s tennessee Ave.

The Deck at Golden Nugget

the Exceptions

2:30 – 6:30 p.m.

Dane Anthony

8 p.m. – 12 a.m.

600 Huron Ave.

The Yard at Bally’s Yani Duo

2 – 6 p.m.

High Five swan Dive 6 – 10 p.m.

1900 Pacific Ave.

Vagabond DJ Eddie tully 5 – 9 p.m. 672 N. trenton Ave.

Brigantine

LaScala’s Beach House Incognito

Somers Point

Caroline’s by the Bay

Big Foot Band. 4 – 8 p.m.

450 Bay Ave.

Josie Kelly’s traditional Irish Open session

1 – 4 p.m.

908 shore Rd.

Queen Jayne’s Waynard. 5 – 8 p.m.

264 New Rd.

The Point

Coastal Envy

2 – 6 p.m.

the Verdict

7 – 11 p.m.

998 Bay Ave.

Strathmere

Deauville Inn – The Sandbar

DJ

3 – 6 p.m.

201 Willard Rd.

Monday, August 21

Atlantic City

Bar One at Resorts Casino

DJ Clinton

8 p.m. – 2 a.m.

1133 Boardwalk

Jimmy Buffett’s Margaritaville

shaun LaBoy

6 – 10 p.m.

1133 Boardwalk

The Deck at Golden Nugget

Red. 6:30 – 10:30 p.m.

600 Huron Ave.

The Lobby Bar at Hard Rock

Left Lucy Band

7 – 11 p.m.

1000 Boardwalk, Atlantic City

Brigantine

LaScala’s Beach House

Adam & Min

6 – 10 p.m.

1400 Ocean Ave.

Somers Point

Josie Kelly’s Big Walt & A Family Affair

6 – 11 p.m.

908 shore Rd.

The Point

Christian g lomb

7 – 11 p.m.

998 Bay Ave.

Tuesday, August 22

Atlantic City

Bar One at Resorts Casino

DJ Frohawk

8 p.m. – 2 a.m.

1133 Boardwalk

Jimmy Buffett’s Margaritaville

Doug Kaetz

Yesterday’s Creekside Tavern –

Yard sidearm

5 – 9 p.m.

316 Roosevelt Blvd.

Northfield

Atlantic City Country Club

Ralph Michaels

6 – 9 p.m.

1 Leo Frazer Dr.

6 – 10 p.m.

1133 Boardwalk

The Deck at Golden Nugget

m80

6:30 – 10:30 p.m.

600 Huron Ave.

The Lobby Bar at Hard Rock

Dane Anthony Band

7 – 11 p.m.

1000 Boardwalk, Atlantic City

Villain & Saint at Ocean Casino

Nancy Malcun Duo. 6:30 p.m.

500 Boardwalk

Brigantine

LaScala’s Beach House

Originaire. 6 – 10 p.m.

1400 Ocean Ave.

The Pub at St. George

Karaoke with DJ Will

7 – 9 p.m.

4282 Harbor Beach Blvd.

Ocean City

Promenade Food Court

Doug Memphis

7 – 9 p.m.

744 Boardwalk

Somers Point

Caroline’s by the Bay

DJ Josh 90’s Flash Back

8 p.m. – 12 a.m.

450 Bay Ave.

Josie Kelly’s

DJ special K

5 – 9 p.m.

908 shore Rd.

The Point

Brent Christopher

7 – 11 p.m.

998 Bay Ave. somers Point

Wednesday, August 23

Atlantic City

Bar One at Resorts Casino

DJ gary

8 p.m. – 2 a.m.

1133 Boardwalk

Jimmy Buffett’s Margaritaville

Jeremy Adam

6 – 10 p.m.

1133 Boardwalk

Tennessee Avenue Beer Hall

Billy Walton Band

6 – 9 p.m.

133 s tennessee Ave.

The Deck at Golden Nugget

Hawkins Road

6:30 – 10:30 p.m.

600 Huron Ave.

The Lobby Bar at Hard Rock

Ki. 7 – 11 p.m.

1000 Boardwalk, Atlantic City

Villain & Saint at Ocean Casino

Happy Medium Duo

6:30 p.m.

500 Boardwalk

Brigantine

LaScala’s Beach House

Dirty Dance Band

6 – 10 p.m.

1400 Ocean Ave. Brigantine

Somers Point

Caroline’s by the Bay

Mel & tony

4 – 8 p.m.

Open Mic Hosted by Blue Eagle

8 p.m. – 12 a.m.

450 Bay Ave.

The Point

Brandon Ireland

7 – 11 p.m.

998 Bay Ave.

Events subject to change.

Saturday, September 9, 2023 8:00 p.m.

Sound Waves at Hard Rock Atlantic City

Hosted by Carson Kressley and featuring Miss’d America 2023 Miss Elaine • The Melanie Rice Orchestra The Miss’d America Dancers

Tickets: $25.00 • $65.00 • VIP - $100.00

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REMEMBER WHEN

Chaos, cheesesteaks, color TV and Monopoly: When The Beatles rocked Atlantic City

Remember when with Chuck Darrow

In Atlantic City’s 150-plus-year history, one would be hardpressed to conjure a more dramatic, impactful week than that which began on Aug. 24, 1964. that was the first day of the 1964 Democratic National Convention,

which was held at what was then Atlantic City Convention Hall (now James Whalen Boardwalk Hall). Because then-President Lyndon Johnson was a mortal lock to win re-nomination, the hundreds of media types who descended on the town had little in the way of real “news” to cover. Instead, they spent the ensuing four days putting the final nails in the

coffin of AC tourism, telling millions of people around the world about the overpriced, understaffed, beat up, un-air conditioned rattraps in which they were bivouacked.

the resulting awful publicity ultimately set in motion the wheels of the legal-casino movement, which culminated in the opening of what was then Resorts International (now Resorts Casino-Hotel) in 1978.

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But just a few days after the convention concluded, another event of epic proportions took place in the same building: On Aug. 30, the Beatles played Convention Hall as part of their epochal first u s . tour.

During a recent phone chat, legendary Philadelphia t V news anchor Larry Kane, who, as a 21-year-old reporter for a Miami radio station, spent that summer on tour with the Fab Four, remembered the local stop of that epic road trip in vivid detail.

Drama en route

According to Kane, who today contributes political analysis to Philly’s KYW-FM (103.9), the AC visit, which took place Aug. 29 and 30, began on a inauspicious note: the tour bus stopped at a rest stop on the way to Atlantic City from New York City, and as Bill Medley and Bobby Hatfield of the Righteous Brothers tossed a football, Medley informed Kane that the act was leaving the tour.

“ they quit. they couldn’t stand the fact the audience didn’t want to hear them,” said Kane, referring to the mostly female fans who were only concerned with seeing the Mop tops.

Arriving in AC, continued Kane, the touring party checked into what he recalled only as “an old, old hotel.

“ the second night, the night of the concert, they transferred us to the Lafayette Motor Inn [located between Pacific Avenue and what was then Chalfont-Haddon Hall Hotel and is now Resorts]. We went over to the Lafayette in the daytime; they brought us over under the Boardwalk.”

Passing time

Once ensconced on North Carolina Avenue, John, Paul, george and Ringo whiled away the hours while virtual prisoners in the hotel.

“One of them wanted to go on a rolling chair, but they couldn’t get out of the hotel [for fear they’d be in physical danger],” offered Kane. “ they also wanted to go in the ocean. they told me in Philadelphia [the next stop on the tour] that they could see the ocean, and they thought it would be wonderful to go in it. But the only time they got out was when they went to White House subs.”

Kane noted there was one thing in particular that absolutely jazzed the lads from Liverpool. “ the thing that they really loved was that they were in the town whose streets were used in ‘Monopoly.’ Ringo said to me, ‘Where’s the short Line [railroad]?’ I said, ‘I don’t think there is one.’”

Kane added the Beatles conducted the game with a twist.

“ they played ‘Monopoly’ for real money. We’re sitting on the floor— g eorge, Ringo, [singer-songwriter-tour-opening-act] Jackie Deshannon. they asked me to play and I said, ‘I can’t afford to play for real money.’ they said, ‘We’ll give you money to play. If you win, we’re gonna take it back. If you lose, you don’t have to pay.’ I didn’t do very well.”

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Trouble at the hall

Kane described the scene around Convention Hall as “really chaotic.

“Out of all the concerts, this was the most raucous. Because of the nature of Atlantic City--you have the Boardwalk, you have the streets— there were people everywhere. they were under the Boardwalk, they were on top of the Boardwalk. It was just insane.”

g etting the band from the hotel to the hall was harrowing. Kane provided a copy of an interview he taped with Derek taylor, the Beatles chief publicist, the day after the AyCee show. In it, taylor described a scene

that could have easily ended in tragedy (the “Leffler” he mentions was part of the band’s entourage); “Bess” was another publicist:

In the car in front as usual, were the four Beatles and their road manager, Neil Aspinal, who knows more about getting in and out of hotels and theaters than anybody alive, having been with the Beatles since the very beginning. their car drew up outside the convention hall and was immediately surrounded by kids. How it happened, I don't know, because everybody had been warned that Beatle crowds were unpredictable and wild and dangerous.

Neil, as usual, guided the driver

to what to do, whether to move on a bit or to stop. still, the police bashed their way through. I've never seen movement like it. they just had to crash through to protect the crowds from themselves.

One man at least, who as far as I could see, had been climbing across the [hood], had his leg either broken or very badly bruised, and it really was an indescribable sight.

And then the police managed to clear a way for the Beatles to open the [car] door. [But it] then closed again because it became unsafe. And Leffler ordered everybody out of our car to go and help. unfortunately, this meant that Bess was to stay behind; of course, the kids got into the car and got at Bess and she had to get out as well.

so there we all were separated from the Beatles by the crowd and ourselves in danger of being battered by the police. [We] are not blaming the police because they did have an

incredibly difficult job to do, and they had to protect the lives of the Beatles, which were endangered.

Kane didn’t have much to say about the Beatles’ performance that night, other than that the auditorium’s horrible acoustics and primitive sound system made for an aural nightmare. But as it turned out, for Kane, the most memorable parts of the evening came after the show.

“We got back to the hotel and they called a few of us and said, ‘Come up to the roof.’ It was a very elegant penthouse. they had all kinds of food there: they had cheesesteaks, pizza. I’d say there were 15 or 20 of us there [including] the Beatles, [band manager Brian Epstein] and taylor.

“ s o there we are in this nice, air-conditioned penthouse and this guy walks in with this gigantic…crate. He opened it up and inside was a 35-millimeter projector. I couldn’t believe it. they put up a screen, and he surprised us by showing ‘A Hard

Crowds descend upon the Lafayette hotel.

Day’s Night.’

“ to me, the best part of it was they didn’t like how they looked [onscreen].”

Kane admitted that another part of the evening’s festivities wasn’t quite as wholesome.

“A guy walked in with 10 or 12 young-looking women--I would say they were extremely attractive--and said, ‘ g entlemen, take your pick.’ I was naive. I did not know they were hookers.”

He made it a point to add that when he realized who the women

were and why they were there, he declined to avail himself of their particular services because he sensed it would violate journalistic ethics. thus the Beatles’ only visit to Atlantic City ended. the next day, they were loaded into a fish-delivery truck to avoid detection by fans and driven to Philadelphia-- a fittingly bizarre ending to a most epic week in AC history.

Remembering When is a monthly column that looks at Atlantic City’s often-wild, always-fascinating history.

The Fab Four visit Atlantic City's White House Subs

Original music at the Jersey Shore flourishes outside of the casinos, too

“We’ve been (bridging) the gap between Atlantic City’s underground scene and mainstream to (shine) a light on talent that would otherwise go unnoticed,” Howard said.

Tune In, Turn On

By Doug Deutsch

While many people associate all the great entertainment here at the Jersey shore with casinos – and much of it does take place at our nine gaming properties here in Atlantic City – there’s so much that goes on music-wise outside the casinos.

Great Day Fest This Saturday: “Our main focus is to give local talent the opportunity to showcase their talent on the big stage,” says Benjamin Howard, CEO of Dirty Politics Apparel, which will present great Day Fest summer Edition in AC’s Brighton Park saturday, Aug. 19. Doors open at 11 a.m. You must be 18 or older to attend, 21 or older to drink.

No fewer than 50 deejays/musicians are scheduled to perform that day, so this should be an interesting event! there’s also vendors; concessions, live art, merchandise, food trucks, a speaker panel, photo ops, games, and more. Info: https://www.facebook.com/ events/705337671602779.

Funky Reggae Party at Anchor: the Anchor Rock Club on New York Avenue is so much more than just a rock club. there’s emo, hip hop, salsa, disco nights (to wit, there’s a Déjà Vu Reunion Party with former owner Buddy Morton on s ept. 3), fashion shows and even drag shows occasionally booked by ARC head honcho, g reg Mungan. therefore, it’s no surprise that reggae music takes front and center this s aturday night (Aug. 19) at the Anchor with a cool triple bill featuring Ill Rendition, Buncha scrubs, and suburban sensei. some label these groups “alternative reggae” as they’re not “pure” reggae and incorporate elements of rock, ska, and even funk into their music as well. to which we reply, bring it! Early start (7p.m.).

Info: www.anchorrockclub.com.

And Then There’s Dead Reckoning: Yes, there are quite a few g rateful Dead/Dead and Company tribute acts around, but here at the shore, we have one of the best: Dead Reckoning (pictured above).

I can attest to this, having finally seen/heard them a few weeks ago at Wednesday night’s concert at ski Beach in Ventnor. this saturday, Aug. 19, Charlie Wigo IV and crew will bring their talents (and full band) to tennessee Avenue Beer Hall in Atlantic City for a DR show from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. No excuse not to attend: there’s always free parking at tABH across the street, and no cover charge. Expect the place to be packed.

Info: www.tennesseeavenuebeerhall.com.

Tony Marts Presents: two great free shows this week: the Weight Band featuring members of the Band and Levon Helm Band (all the more poignant with the recent passing of t he Band’s guitarist Robbie Robertson), at Mardi g ras AC Concerts on the Boardwalk at Kennedy Plaza, Wednesday, Aug. 23, 7 p.m.; and tom Hambridge and the Rattlesnakes featuring the four-time grammy winner.

Hambridge recently performed in Atlantic City as part of Buddy guy’s Farewell tour (as his drummer) and opened many of the tour dates for guy. Catch Hambridge at AtlantiCare Concerts on the Beach in s omers Point, Friday, Aug. 25 (7 p.m.).

Band of the Week/No Clue Trio: One of the many great party/cover bands in the south Jersey area is NC3 or the No Clue trio. Fronted by powerhouse vocalist Dawn Manning, NC3 is actually a quartet: Richard Manning (guitar), Dr. Bob sudol (bass), and Joe Monteleon (drums). As further proof of the group’s skill level, they’re booked by one of the top agencies in the tri-state area, Anthony Baker Entertainment. Catch the No Clue trio locally at Caroline’s By the Bay in somers Point sept. 1. More info on NC3 at www.nc3thenocluetrio.com.

Doug is the owner/operator of Doug Deutsch Publicity Services, which since 1995 has been servicing nationally touring acts, and working record release campaigns for clients. Doug also hàs experience writing for the one time shore-based weekly publication, Whoot! He also was a team member with Chip Braymes Advertising. Doug loves bicycling and aspires to bring the Blues to Atlantic City. He can be reached at ShoreLocalDoug@gmail. com and www.facebook.com/ dougdeutschpublicity.

Dead Reckoning will perform from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 19, at the Tennessee Avenue Beer Hall in Atlantic City.

Hard Rock teams up with Heart of Surfing for kids with autism

By Tim Hawk

Nancy smith stood at the ocean's edge watching every wave her 8-year-old granddaughter caught.

“ she loves it, she loves surfing,” said smith as she watched Kayleigh Brown ride a wave to shore then turn right back around to catch another one.

Brown, of Northfield, has autism and was one of more than 100 people with autism or other developmental disabilities who gathered on the Pennsylvania Avenue beach in Atlantic City Friday morning to enjoy three hours of smiles, cheers and surfing.

Heart of s urfing is a local non-profit organization that offers free adaptive surfing sessions to

families with autism and other developmental disabilities.

Friday was a bonus surf day thanks to Heart of surfing’s platinum spon -

sor Hard Rock Hotel & Casino which, in May, donated $5,000 for equipment and supplies to help kickoff the season.

“We partner with a lot of community organizations,” said george goldhoff, president of Hard Rock Atlantic City. “ this is one of our favorites.”

Photo by Donald B Kravitz

And the number of volunteers, more than 50, who showed up on a sun-splashed morning to lend a hand and their voices to cheer on the surfers showed just that.

First in the water was g oldhoff, along with Bob Fertsch, co-founder of the Heart of surfing, who held hands with one of the surfers as they walked out into the crashing waves. For the next 45 minutes g oldhoff stayed in the water and gave out high fives to most everyone that rode by.

“I think being in nature, especially in the ocean, just helps people,” said goldhoff.

Heart of surfing was founded in 2014 by Bob and his wife Cindy for their son Jamie, who had autism and loved the waves. sadly, Jamie passed away suddenly in 2020, at the age of 25.

to honor their son’s legacy they continue to work with families with children who are on the autism spectrum or have other developmental disabilities.

Cindy said their mission isn’t to turn them into expert surfers. Rather they meet each surfer where they are and strive to create a positive and safe experience, while adding in some

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tips and words of encouragement.

“For some, especially those with mobility issues, that means enjoying the movement of the water while laying on the board," she said. "However, some kids pop right up like they were born to surf. Most are somewhere in between. I've learned to never count anyone out though. Many have an unmatched level of determination and perseverance. Eventually, they stand up, even if it takes years and countless tries to get there. We also try to stack the odds in their favor by using extra wide boards and riding the tails to stabilize the board and

prevent nose dives."

Many of the kids crave the movement of the water, explained Cindy, because it embodies them, offering sensory input they may crave. "People with autism spectrum disorder often have sensory integration issues. the currents and waves of the ocean can be soothing and calming."

Rylee Howerton, 17, of Vineland is no stranger to the benefits of salt water. the eight year veteran of the Heart of surfing is diagnosed with being on the autism spectrum and

Photos by Donald B Kravitz

Your Home Course At The

rode the biggest and best wave of her surfing career.

“I was so high up in the air and I just dropped in on it and stayed on the board,” she said with a smile as big and bright as her personality.

the Lady of Mercy Academy senior will be heading off to the College of New Jersey next year as a double major studying deaf education and stEM education.

Howerton said the organization has taught her to be comfortable with the uncomfortable,

some of the kids have been coming out for years and have become very good.

“It's a challenging sport,” he said with a laugh. “ some people do it their whole life and they still stink at it.”

While explaining surfing and the challenges it offers he quickly compared it to the sport of basketball.

He said what differentiates surfing from a lot of other sports is the playing field. In basketball the floor and hoop are stationary where in surfing things are constantly mov-

especially when it comes to the bigger waves and soon she will be transitioning from student to volunteer and is excited to help others surf.

she will be joining a star studded cast of volunteers that includes pro surfer Rob Kelly who watched the action and gave instructions from the shore.

“ t hey're doing awesome,” said volunteer and surf instructor Jason Levy, of Margate, adding that

Photos by Tim Hawk

ing around, underneath and over you.

And that’s what makes what happens on the waves even more special for everyone involved.

“Whether they stand up or whether they just ride on their belly, just to see them smile and make that connection is really what we're looking for.

Tim Hawk has been a photojournalist for more than 30 years, covering South Jersey and the Jersey Shore. He is also an adjunct professor at Rowan University he teaches photojournalism.

Photos by Tim Hawk

Art and fashion grace the stage in Atlantic City

On sunday August 13, designer Ms. shameeka Dior brought her vision for art/fashion to the stage at the Anchor Rock Club.

the second Annual Art of War: Fashion Experience was perfect for people interested in new fashions and for people looking to enjoy a new experience in art and fashion.

t he day included a fashion show featuring day and evening wear for women. Between the "Chapters" of the show hosted and curated by Ms. Dior, there were several performers/recording artists.

shameeka Dior curated an outstanding fashion show in Atlantic City. I am already looking forward to the next event.

a "smooth

If I were casting for the role based on this outfit? Ms. Lawrence would be my Purple Panther

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The Light with Raymond Tyler

The Purple Panther- I am not saying that Jamillia Lawrence, owner of Violet Mae's Salon in Atlantic City, is a jewel thief or even

criminal."

Produced and Curated By House Of Dior-Host Shameeka Dior, engaging the crowd at The Art Of War!

Black and White- Pamela Thomas Fields brings attitude and flavor to this Black and White outfit.

Real Estate Matters

By Elisa Jo Eagan

At first glance, multigenerational living arrangements may seem unusual, but they were once the rule, not the exception.

In the mid- to late-19th century, most elderly parents and grandparents lived with their children. By the 20th century, this trend steadily declined, hitting a low of about 12 percent of the population in 1980, as per us Census.

What's old is new again, however as multigenerational living is a booming home trend. In sheer numbers, 64 million Americans have been living in such homes (which is 20 percent of the country) since 2016 – the most ever in us history, making in-law suites a desirable home renovation in many ways for you, your family, and

The in-law suite life

What exactly does multigenerational mean?

It can have a variety of definitions depending on whom you ask, but the us Census defines multigenerational as three or more generations living at a residence. this is usually grandparents, their kids, and their grandkids.

Why people opt for this living arrangement is a bit more complex. sometimes, an elderly parent is alone and can no longer take care of themselves so they move in with their child’s family for companionship and care.

At other times, it can be a financial choice. For example, cohabitating can be a much more cost-effective option than a nursing home. In addition, more and more twenty and thirty somethings are opting to live with or move back in with their parents to focus on their careers or save money.

The benefits are tangible g randparents get to see their grandkids daily and vice versa, leading to more family bonding and possibly for the former, less loneliness and more security. Parents potentially

have a live-in babysitter. Finances or chores can be shared. More family members visit who normally wouldn’t.

Multiple generations have multiple needs

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

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

What are the most sought-after features?

Having a living room area, bedroom and a private bathroom is a must, and an additional kitchen and a laundry room is important as well in order to offer the feeling of an independent living space.

Providing a private entrance is helpful, too, in addition to some sort of outdoor option such as a porch or deck overlooking the backyard where the grandkids play. these considerations definitely help the person who is going to occupy the space feel like it's their own. For all of the possible considerations, be sure to consult a professional.

What are the potential obstacles to multi generational living?

For all of the positives of expanding your home, there are also some relatively common obstacles to overcome,

Compliance:

In addition to assuring that your project meets ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) standards for older Americans, you'll need to get zoning and variance permission from your city or your township for any in-law suite addition, which can make the desired outcomes tricky.

Seamlessness:

In-law suites are often added to older homes that are 50 years old or

more. As you can imagine, making the new addition look like it’s always been there can be challenging, but most builders are up for the challenge.

Who’s the boss?

Probably the most challenging part of an in-law suite project is that there are at least two different sets of opinions: t he grandparents, who are usually the ones paying for the new suite, and the children, whose home is being modified.

to prevent problems, keep an open dialog from the start. sit down and establish ground rules for everything from the outset, from big issues such as finances or boundaries, to small details such as color choices, etc.

Keep your eye on the ROI

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

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

g ranted, multi-generational living isn't for everyone, and it does require an adjustment period for all involved. However, if you do choose to have such an arrangement, it’s easy to bask in the positives, including more time together as a family, a possible at-home babysitter for parents, money-saving possibilities, and a good return on investment. the best benefit of all? You’re opening up your home for a loved one when he or she needs you the most.

For real estate information and advice, contact Elisa Jo Eagan, the “Real Estate g odmother,” at 609703-0432. Learn more at www.theRealEstategodmother.com.

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Four Summer Recipes to Refresh Your Palate and Make You Smile

By Sarah Fertsch Staff Writer

Memorial Day Weekend has come and gone, and now we relish in the warm summer sun. Between beach trips, stop by your town’s farmers market and pick up some fresh, in-season produce. Maybe you are having friends over for barbecues or stopping by your cousin’s pool with the kids. summer is a great season for foodies because everything tastes extra yummy with sand between your toes and sun on your skin. Here are four recipes that’ll wow your crowds and power up your appetite:

Asian Cucumber Salad

Ingredients:

● 6 English cucumbers

● ½ cup of rice vinegar

● 1 cup of roasted peanuts

● 2 teaspoons of sesame oil

● 1 teaspoon of soy sauce

● 1 teaspoon of fish sauce

● 1 teaspoon of sugar

sesame seeds (for garnish)

t hinly slice the cucumbers (after washing them) using a sharp knife or

mandolin. transfer into a bowl.

Chop the peanuts finely and roast in the oven on a sheet pan with a touch of olive oil at 350 degrees for five minutes. Let cool briefly.

Add soy sauce, fish sauce, sesame oil, sugar, and rice vinegar. Combine with peanuts and cucumber slices and toss lightly.

top with sesame seeds and serve with stir fry or teriyaki burgers.

Summer Veggie Pizza

Ingredients:

● 8 ounces of store-bought pizza dough

● 3 garlic cloves, crushed

● 6 ounces of asparagus, chopped into 1-inch pieces

● 1 pound of summer squash

● 2 lemons, freshly squeezed

● 10 oil-packed anchovies, diced

● 1/3 cup of fresh basil

● 2 cups of ricotta cheese

● 1/3 cup of olive oil

● 3 shallots, thinly sliced

● 1 teaspoon of turmeric

● 2 teaspoons of red pepper flakes

● 2 teaspoons of salt

● shaved Parmesan

Let dough rest for at least 30 minutes

at room temperature. Coat a cast-iron skillet in 1/8 cup of olive oil and stretch the dough to reach all sides of the pan.

In a medium bowl, mix ricotta cheese, crushed garlic, lemon juice, and anchovies. In a small bowl, combine salt and spices.

spread cheese mixture evenly across the dough. Add asparagus, squash, basil, and shallots. sprinkle spices on top and drizzle with oil.

Bake at 450 degrees for 20 minutes.

Once it’s fully cooked, top with shaved parmesan. Enjoy!

Modern Baked Beans

Ingredients

● 3 cans of pinto beans

● ½ pound of bacon

● 1 cup of cola soda

● ½ cup of brown sugar

● 1 cup of ketchup

● 1 onion, diced

● 2 tablespoons of apple cider vinegar

● 2 tablespoons of dijon mustard

● 2 teaspoons of smoked paprika

● ½ cup of adobe chipotle

● salt to taste saute bacon over medium heat until crispy, 7 minutes.

Remove bacon from heat and cook down diced onion in bacon fat until jammy, 10 minutes.

Pour beans into a large pan and preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Add the rest of the ingredients, including bacon and onion. Mix thoroughly.

Bake for 35 minutes uncovered until fragrant and bubbly. serve warm!

No-Churn Cookies and Cream Ice Cream

Ingredients:

● 3 cups of heavy whipping cream

● 30 Oreo cookies

● 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract

● 1 cup of whole milk

● 1 cup of sugar

● 1 teaspoon of salt

Place cookies in a plastic Ziploc bag. Crush cookies into bits using a rolling bin. set aside.

In a large bowl, combine cream, milk, vanilla, salt, and sugar. Whisk together and pour into freezer-safe containers. Add crushed cookies and mix evenly into the cream base.

Freeze for at least 24 hours until hard. scoop into bowls and enjoy as a delicious dessert!

Things to consider when losing a spouse

be addressed, and your attorney can tell you determine which ones apply to you.

3. Contact social security. Your benefits may change after a spouse’s passing so you’ll need to notify them A sAP.

is not the time to go it alone.

By Eric Reich

Losing a loved one is always hard, and when that loved one is a spouse, it becomes even more difficult. to make matters worse, there are a lot of things that need to be done and decisions to be made especially at a time when you may not be thinking clearly because of your grief. this week I thought we would explore a list of some things that need to get done so that you don’t miss any important steps that you need to take. these are not necessarily in order.

1. Contact the funeral home and make arrangements. Don’t forget to consider veteran’s arrangements if applicable. Ask them to help you get additional copies of the death certificate. You almost always need more copies than you think.

2. Call your attorney. there are many legal things that may need to

4. Review/cancel their health insurance. If insurance is provided by a former employer, you will need to contact them.

5. Contact your spouse’s pension company if applicable.

6. Notify the life insurance company and file a claim. this is typically a very easy process so don’t put this one off for later. the sooner you get the funds the better in order to help you with all of the expenses.

7. If your spouse was a veteran, then you should contact the VA to see if there are any benefits payable to you.

8. Notify banks (change account names), credit cards (remove spouse or close accounts), mortgage companies, insurance companies, and all other important bills (change into your name only).

9. Contact your CPA to discuss all of the issues unique to this tax year. this is a great time to retain a CPA if you’ve been doing it yourself. Now

10. Contact your financial advisor. You will need to change account titles, file beneficiary paperwork for IRAs, 401k(s), etc.

11. Retitle any assets (real property, cars, etc.) in your spouse’s name to your own.

12. Prepare and probate the estate. Your CPA or attorney can often help with this step.

13. u pdate your own estate plan. If your spouse was your beneficiary, then you’ll need to update all of your accounts, insurance policies, estate documents, etc. in order to reflect your new beneficiaries.

Just as important as all of these items are, it’s equally important to understand the things that you shouldn’t be doing as well. Do not do the following things.

1. Don’t make big decisions that you are not required to make. You don’t need to decide to keep or sell the house and move away right now. You need time to adjust to your new situation and snap decisions could be regrettable ones if they’re made without a “clear head”.

2. Don’t make major purchases. this is a time when I often see people spend more money than normal. sometimes it’s due to a lack of focus on finances and sometimes it is due to wanting to “live for today”. Either way, now is a really important time to focus on your finances, and not let them get away from you.

3. Don’t be quick to give away money, or “stuff”. Often, I see clients giving away larger gifts to children after a spouse passes or their own or the deceased spouses possessions. First you need to fully understand your new financial situation before you can adequately access whether or not these gifts make sense. giving away a spouse’s possessions needs to be well thought out. If not, family rifts can occur because your spouse may have had conversations with children regarding certain possessions that you might not be aware of.

It's important to have a checklist to follow during this difficult time in order to keep a bad situation from becoming worse. I hope this helps!

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Eric is President and founder of Reich Asset Management, LLC. He relies on his 25 years of experience to help clients have an enjoyable retirement. He is a Certified Financial Planner™ and Certified Investment Management AnalystSM (CIMA®) and has earned his Chartered Life Underwriter® (CLU®) and Chartered Financial Consultant® (ChFC®) designations. A lifelong resident of Cape May County, Eric resides in Seaville, NJ with his wife Chrissy and their sons ,CJ and Cooper, and daughter Riley.

By Tammy Thornton

Last month, we explored ways to make your basil plants more productive. If you are fortunate, hot summer days, good watering, and careful pruning have led to a bumper crop of basil in your garden. But now we have the happy “problem” of what to do with all of that basil? Of course, the obvious answer is to make pounds of pesto. Making pesto from your abundance of basil not only gives you a tasty meal now, but freezing homemade pesto will allow you to enjoy your garden bounty this winter as well.

Once you have made your own pesto, you will never be content with store-bought. And to be honest, making your own takes less time

than fighting the lines at the store. If it’s your first time, don’t be intimidated, pesto is easy to make, very forgiving, and adaptable to using various different ingredients. Once you master the basics, you can substitute ingredients and play around with the process. For the quick summary: simply whiz up some basil, pine nuts, garlic, grated parmesan or pecorino cheese, and olive oil in a food processor and you are ready for pasta night.

Now, let’s fine tune things a bit. t hough I’m the substitute queen, some ingredients are non-negotiable. You absolutely must use fresh basil, extra points if you grew your own. If you even considered using dried basil, we can’t be friends. Extra virgin olive oil (first cold pressed) is another necessity. Pesto has very few ingredients, so make sure you use the best of each one for optimum flavor. Now things get a bit blurry. If your Nonna

taught you to make pesto, best to stick to tradition or you could cause a family feud. But at this point you can shake things up a bit. Normally, pesto calls for pine nuts. However, if your friends or family have an allergy, you don’t have to be pesto-less. Other options are: walnuts, almonds, pistachios, cashews, pepitas (pumpkin seeds), or sunflower seeds. though I’m usually a purist and prefer straight up basil, you can also add spinach,

parsley, arugula, and a hint of mint to your pesto. Now let’s add some small extra steps. You can skip these steps, but they only take a few extra minutes and can greatly enhance the flavor of your pesto. First, toast your pine nuts (or nut of choice) in a dry frying pan over medium-high heat. Watch them closely since pine nuts can quickly burn. t his step should take less than a minute, but will cause the pine nuts to release their oils, giving them a richer flavor. Pour the pine nuts into your food processor and allow them to cool. Add one tablespoon of olive oil to the same pan, roughly chop two large cloves of garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds. slightly cooking the garlic will mellow its pungency. You can also roast the entire head of garlic in the oven, use half in the pesto and the other half on a slice of toasted Italian bread. While some recipes suggest blanching the

Freeze pesto for a taste of summer this winter.

Gnocchi with pesto and sun-dried tomatoes.

basil leaves to help them maintain their bright green color, a squeeze of lemon juice can do the trick as well. I also zest some of the lemon into the food processor, because when I’m holding citrus, I feel compelled to use my microplane grater. A slight amount of lemon zest and juice will add a bright flavor to your pesto. Adding a layer of olive oil to the pesto once it’s prepared will also help it stay green.

When it comes to salt, use a light hand, because salty opinions are very subjective. Keep in mind that you would not use equal measurements for kosher salt, sea salt, and common table salt. Always start with a minimal amount and add to taste. For my pesto I used one teaspoon of kosher salt, but added ½ a teaspoon at a time. Cheese will also add saltiness to

your dish, so under-salt at first. If you plan to freeze your pesto or have a vegetarian daughter, leave the cheese out until you are ready to serve your dish. You can use hand grated parmesan or pecorino cheese or 50/50 of each. Do not use the stuff in the green bottle.

Writing out recipes makes me cringe because everyone has different tastes and your garlic might be milder than my garlic. Recipes are like the prompt your composition teacher gives you to send you on your way to originality. But here is a guideline to get you started. Pulse ¼ cup of toasted pine nuts with ½ teaspoon kosher salt, two cloves of garlic, and ½ cup parmesan or pecorino cheese (if freezing, leave out the cheese until you make your dish). After pulsing with the food processor a few times, add ¼ to ½ cup of olive oil, two compacted cups of fresh basil leaves, and a squeeze of lemon juice. Pulse a few more times until you achieve the desired consistency. Add more salt and olive oil as needed.

Besides pasta, use your pesto over roasted vegetables, chicken, fish, or gnocchi. I see a chicken ciabatta with mozzarella and pesto in my future. Freeze extra pesto in muffin liners then pop into a freezer bag once frozen. Your future self will thank you when they are enjoying a taste of summer on a dreary winter day.

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A Senior’s Observations, Opinions and Rantings More than a Boathouse

perience. there have been friendships and bonds that have grown deeper over the years, some of which have been through the crucible of training and racing as well as through physical and mental suffering.

By Charles P. Eberson Se nior Moments

If anyone is paying attention to this life, they will recognize there are stages, cycles or passages this journey takes us through. the more years behind us, the more in retrospect, we recognize the paths we have traveled. sometimes, these paths have been a flat, smooth terrain through a bucolic landscape of plush forestry. Other times, a challenging soul crushing slog through the muck and mire of adversity. Either way, if one hits the pause button and takes a moment to reflect, these cycles will often bubble to the surface. this happened to me recently.

I have been a member of our local rowing club for decades and it has been more than an athletic ex-

A few weeks ago, I attended a memorial at our rowing club for one of our fallen oarsmen who I have known for over forty years although not as well as I would have liked. there was an assembly of people of all ages who attended in observance of the occasion. s peeches were given, personal experiences were shared, and glasses were raised in a toast. socializing with food, drink and music followed.

Recently the rowing club was the venue for a wedding. sitting on the edge of a lagoon in the afternoon sun with a brisk ocean breeze keeping everyone cool and the bugs away, it was a perfect setting for a memorable day. My wife and I watched as the young couple recited their pledge to share a life and everything those

fifty years or more may bring. A short speech was given by the presiding official, personal experiences were shared by the Best Man and the Maid of Honor and glasses were raised in a toast and again, socializing with food, drink and music followed.

In the span of three weeks, the same site held two different celebrations; one of a life well lived albeit too short and another of two young lives full of love and promise. It is a continuous and never-ending cycle of life

but it was a rare occurrence to witness such a poignant example at the same venue, timed so closely together.

When I walk into the boathouse now, something has changed. I don’t see it now as just a warehouse for boats but also as a chapel that can stand in for some of life’s significant events. there are the memories of rowers who have passed, for sure. But now we also have a memory of two young people just starting out. We have all passed through some stages and are going to pass through more. Make your passages joyous ones. Your boathouse is waiting.

Charles Eberson has been in the newspaper business for over 25 years. He has worked as a writer, advertising executive, circulation manager and photographer. His photography can be viewed at charles-eberson. fineartamerica.com

How to crate train your dogs

By Heidi Clayton

There are many benefits to crate-training your dog or puppy. Crates are not mean. You also will not have to keep your dog or puppy in one forever. teaching your dog or puppy to settle in a crate can prevent separation anxiety, help with housebreaking, and help you maintain your sanity when raising a puppy or bringing a new dog into your home.

I train a number of dogs or puppies that have separation anxiety and simply do not know how to settle themselves. the common theme in their life is they were never cratetrained. they were never shown exactly “how” to relax and self-soothe. some were only in the crate at night when everyone in the house is sleeping and allowed to either roam freely all day or strictly put in playpens. While I do use playpens for my young

puppies, I also place them in an actual crate throughout the day. No puppy simply knows how to relax. A bull terrier puppy will play and romp as long as you let them. When overtired, they leave a path of destruction in their wake. I never wait until a puppy is overly tired to put them in a crate to settle down. sometimes for no reason at all, I put them in a crate with a yummy bone or treat to gnaw on. I do this when I am home and in their presence as often as I do it when I leave the house. I make the crate comfy with crate pads and blankets to snuggle in and will feed them their meals inside their crate with the door closed. I do this when I am home and active to help my puppies understand that just because I am here doesn’t mean they will get access to me all of the time. It helps them learn that they can relax and settle themselves.

I also crate my puppies to prevent dietary indiscretions that can kill them. With a puppy or a dog that you just rescued, you do not know them well yet and can’t say with one hundred percent certainty that they will not eat something they shouldn't. Leaving a dog uncrated is, in my opin -

ion, a dangerous gamble. the average intestinal blockage surgery costs over $5,000.00. Cost aside, your puppy or dog can die from a blockage and the surgery is not an easy one. Placing boundaries on them not only teaches them to settle but can prevent heartache and destruction.

teaching your puppy or dog to settle and relax in a crate can also remove unwanted stress in times of emergencies. Living in an area where hurricanes are common, you don’t want to add extra stress to your dog who has never been in a crate during a possible evacuation. Also, not everyone who visits you at your shore house likes dogs. Perhaps you will have an elderly visitor or a new

baby where the dog or puppy will have to be crated for everyone’s safety. It is also common for dogs to suffer an illness or injury that requires a crate reset to heal. Not training your dog or puppy to settle in a crate to lead to injuries or illnesses being aggravated. times of crisis like hurricanes or injuries can require dogs to be in a crate. It is not a good idea to have your dog’s first experience of being in a crate for a prolonged period of time to be in an emergency. Crate training will make a huge positive difference in your dog's life.

If you have any questions, please feel free to email me at heidi@fouronthefloordogtraining.net.

Shore Local Trivia

Test Your Local Knowledge

1. This boardwalk ends at Fredericksburg Avenue:

a) Atlantic City Boardwalk

b) Ventnor Boardwalk

c) Ocean City Boardwalk

d) sea Isle City Boardwalk

2. This closed casino later became Ocean Casino Resort:

a) Revel

b) taj Mahal

c) trump Plaza

d) Atlantic Club

7. The B.L. England plant on the bay in Beesley’s Point made:

a) Concrete

b) Boats

c) Chocolate

d) Electricity

DOG DAYS OF SUMMER

3. This water tower watches over:

a) somers Point

b) sea Isle City

c) Longport

d) Margate

4. The original Noyes museum was located in:

a) Egg Harbor township

b) Northfield

c) galloway township

d) Absecon

5. This island town has three bridges that cross over the bay to the mainland:

a) Margate

b) Ventnor

c) Ocean City

d) Atlantic City

6. Fish Alley is located in:

a) somers Point

b) Margate

c) sea Isle City

d) Brigantine

8. This 10-foot tree adorned with hub caps can be found on this road:

a) White Horse Pike

b) Route 9

c) Black Horse Pike

d) Pitney Road

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All Correct - suRELY LOCAL. You’ve got sand in your toes and pines needles by your feet.

6 or 7 correct - sOLID LOCAL. You know your way around.

5 correct - sEMI LOCAL. Not born and raised, but not bad.

3 or 4 correct - NEWBIE. take another exit. You should get around more.

0 to 2 correct - sHOOBIE –Welcome to south Jersey. the beach is that way.

SHORE FUNNY

What is a snowman in July called? A puddle.

Where do sharks go for summer vacation? Finland.

What did the pig say on a hot summer day? I’m bacon.

What did the beach say to the people who came back for the summer? Long time no sea.

Why was it so hot in the stadium after the baseball game? All the fans left.

SUDOKU

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THEME: SINGERS AND SONGWRITERS

ACROSS

1. "____ of time"

6. Federal Communications Commission

9. Frosh, next year

13. "Vamos a la ____"

14. *Don McLean: "A long, long time ____..."

15. Par on a short golf hole

16. Whatsoever

17. steadfast soldier's material

18. Art class support

19. Classical music composition, pl.

21. *One of his hits is a stadium favorite

23. *Paul McCartney's 2013 album

24. Fat Man or Little Boy

25. Cul de ____

28. Prince of India

30. *"I Will Always Love You" creator

35. "goodness gracious!"

37. *Chuck Berry's "____ Over Beethoven"

39. Bird-made fertilizer

40. Beginner

41. Interior designer's field

43. Come clean, with "up"

44. Meat jelly dish

46. Ad staple

47. What refugees do

48. *Best selling artist in 2000s in u s

50. type of tide

52. Pig pen

53. #34 Down, alt. spelling

55. Bird word

57. *King of Pop

61. *Bruce springsteen

65. "Farewell" from Emmanuel Macron

66. Bonanza find

68. Cone shaped dwelling

69. Dust-related allergy trigger, pl.

70. "Days of ____ Lives"

71. *soul singer-songwriter Hayes

72. Pavlova's pas

73. X

74. smallest units of life

DOWN

1. Pampering places

2. Chorus member

3. Indian flatbread

4. *He's "tangled up in Blue"

5. salt merchant

6. *"____" Domino

7. Computer-generated imagery

8. urban dwelling

9. A fake in bed

10. guesstimate phrase

11. Hammer part

12. Retained

15. Lipton package

20. grammy, e.g.

22. Mischievous little rascal

24. theater tier

25. Caterpillar hairs

26. Discrimination against seniors

27. Plural of carpus

29. *Piano man

31. 1600s neck wear

32. Chinese weight units

33. Beginning of illness

34. Offensively curious

36. "How you ____?"

38. Opera house box

42. House pest 45. Population count 49. Cow call 51. Kind of license 54. Condescending one 56. Falstaffian in body

57. Impromptu performances

58. Miners' passage

59. give a quote

60. *Neil Young: "____ on rockin' in the free world"

61. type of seabird

62. October stone

63. *"Kiss From a Rose" singer-songwriter

64. Abbreviated seconds

67. "the Murders in the ___ Morgue"

Winner, winner, great fun catching dinners at Ray Scott's Dock in Margate.

Disney World Finds Resort Inspiration From the Jersey Shore

By Sarah Fertsch Staff Writer

Recently, I found myself donning Minnie Mouse ears and romping around Magic Kingdom like a five-yearold. Disney World has always held a special place in my heart. After a twenty-year hiatus, my mom and I did a women’s trip to the most magical place on Earth. It was everything I could have imagined and more! As we were riding carousels and singing “It’s a small World,” I noticed something that reminded me of home. that’s right, Disney World has emulated our beach towns and their iconic landmarks to sell to their guests. the most magical place on Earth turns out to be the Jersey shore.

Allow me to explain. I’m talking about Disney’s Boardwalk Inn. the moderately-deluxe resort offers great theming and its boardwalk. the Disney website describes the venue like this, “Experience the charm and whimsy of turn-of-the-century Atlantic City at this waterfront hotel.” guests are made to feel like children ready to ride the Diving Bell or witness a heroic jump from a high-diving horse.

t he boardwalk of Boardwalk Inn is impressive, although it could never compete with the longest boardwalk in the world, Atlantic City.

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alongside Lake Promise and offers various recreation options. On the boardwalk, you can grab drinks at Jelly Rolls, a cocktail bar that has live music every night (a dueling pianos show, similar to the one you’d find at Hard Rock Casino). the Abracadabra has some unique drinks and performers who visit every table. there’s a dance hall too, known as the Atlantic Dance Club, which unfortunately tends to be pretty empty even on the weekends. the side show games Arcade welcomes families to play some old-fashioned skeeball or air hockey. Restaurants like the Flying Fish boast fresh seafood, and there are also ice cream parlors, candy stores, and gift shops.

As for amenities, guests can rent surreys and ride along the boardwalk, just like at the Jersey shore. there are three pools, with the main pool themed around amusement piers like Luna Park or steel Pier. the carousel structure is a bar named Leaping Horse Libations. the waterslide is long and grand (200 feet long), appearing identical to the Coney Island Cyclone. the pool is surrounded by friendly, colorful elephants that spray water, and guests can challenge each other to mini-golf at the Fantasia course at the resort.

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You can find classic south Jersey food, like funnel cake, thin-crust pizza, fudge, saltwater taffy, chili dogs and corn dogs, and hand-scooped ice cream. At Disney’s Beach Club Resort, you’ll find rooms and amenities themed around New England beach towns, but the resort has one aptly-named restaurant: Cape May

room. Family suites are available, but this hotel seems more geared toward adults. t he room theme is pretty cool, with a lot of beach elements like pinstripes, dark woods, and even pictures of Lucy the Elephant! You can always book a room (when there is a vacancy, which is somewhat rare), but to save some money, celebrate what our hometown has to offer. We

Cafe. this casual dining option offers character dining and Cape May classics like lobster, steamed clams, and “beach buns” (which are similar to Mallon’s sticky buns).

If you would like to stay at the Boardwalk Inn, room rates can be pretty expensive. It costs approximately $200 for the most standard

have a rich history! so taste some saltwater taffy, ride a surrey, and visit a boardwalk. Our home is pretty magical!

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