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August 8, 2019

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Ocean City Deploys Birds To Scare Away Seagulls

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n Ocean City, seagulls are public enemy number one! It appears that since the gulls got a taste of the boardwalk favorites such as french fries, pizza and funnel cake, they have been determined to get more. This summer has brought increased complaints about seagulls taking food from people on the boardwalk and beach - not when they walk away or set it down, but rather the gulls are swooping in and grabbing it as adults and children are in the midst of eating it.

In recent weeks, Mayor Jay Gillian has stated that the seagulls have become “very aggressive.” He has also reminded all that feeding the seagulls is against the law as part of a municipal ordinance that prohibits feeding of wildlife. Violators will be fined as high as $500 and could face penalties up to 90 days in jail.

The city has now hired a team of professional bird trainers to deploy hawks,

falcons and owls to scare away the gulls.

At a recent press conference outside the Music Pier, the trainer had Ozzy, the Eurasian eagle-owl perched on his arm. His new job will be patrolling the boardwalk high in the air in order to scare off the hungry, french fry craving seagulls.

The gull abatement program comes at a price of $2,100 per day, or $65,000 for the month of August.

At the end of the summer, the city will decide whether to renew their contract with East Coast Falcons, based on its success.

Hawks and falcons are now set off into the skies every morning at 10 a.m.

As predators, their presence will make the uneasy gulls flee. Swanson said the trainers control the birds' diets, so they're not hungry and hunting while on duty. Owls take over for the night shift.

At the end of the shift, the trainers blow the whistle and the birds return and are rewarded with a piece of meat. The seagulls consequently will be forced to go back to scavenging for fish and crab in the ocean.

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Making Lemonade Letter from the editor

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hen our kids were about five or six years old, they held their first lemonade stand. They were SO excited and wanted to do every part of it themselves. Honestly, the lemonade tasted terrible and their sticky fingers struggled to mix and pour it. Yet nearly every neighbor and passerby stopped and purchased a cup with a big smile and kind words of encouragement for our little entrepreneurs. To this day I never walk or drive past a lemonade stand without giving them some business. And I don't even like lemonade. When I get around the corner, I secretly pour it out.

"The lemonade isn't the point," I tell my now young adult daughter. She knows and hops out of the car with a smile, holding a dollar.

This is prime lemonade stand season in my neighborhood and lemonade can be refreshing on these hot summer days. There's an old saying about lemonade though that comes to mind, "When life gives you lemons, make lemonade."

In other words "Ya play the hand you're dealt," as my grandfather would say. Some people, the ones that truly inspire me, play

that hand or lemon, no matter what it is, with a smile.

Then there are a rare bunch of people that can take whatever situation, challenge, illness or even tragedy they face and somehow find a way to use it for good. That is making lemonade at its finest!

Dean Randazzo immediately comes to my mind. The "Jersey Devil" as he was nicknamed, was at the height of his career as a professional surfer and still very young when he received a cancer diagnosis. He later founded the Dean Randazzo Cancer Foundation. In the 18 years since its conception, it has raised hundreds of thousands of dollars to assist other people battling cancer.

Bill and Muriel Elliot lost their son in an automobile accident to a drunk driver. Following their tragic loss, they formed the John R. Elliot HERO Campaign for Designated Driving.

This summer, you can support the HERO Safe Ride program by donating-to-vote in the 2019 HEROtini® Mocktail Challenge! Read more about it on page 7 of this issue of Shore Local.

Most of us find ourselves with at least one great hurdle in our lives that seems insurmountable. Whatever your challenge or "lemon" may be, consider making some lemonade !

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How to Make Homemade Lemonade in 3 Easy Steps: Ingredients: (Serves 7) ●● 1 cup (240 mL) of lemon juice (about 8 lemons) ●● 1 cup (225 g) of sugar ●● 6 cups (1.4 L) of water ●● Ice (optional) 1. Juice 8 lemons to get about 1 cup of lemon juice. Roll your lemons on the countertop to make them easier to juice. Next, cut your lemons in half and press them onto a lemon press over a pitcher or measuring cup. Twist the lemon halves over the press to get as much juice out as possible. ●● Microwave your lemons for 10-20 seconds to soften the pulp and get more juice. ●● If you don't have a lemon press, squeeze the lemon to get most of the juice out. Then, press a fork or mixer beater into the lemon pulp and twist it to release the rest of the juice. ●● You can get a lemon press at your local grocery or department store or online.

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If you want to soak up the rest of summer, here are some ideas for fun activities to do with your kids.

Go on a kayak or canoe day trip.

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other families which was a blast. No worries if you don’t have your own boats. There are plenty of places where you can rent from for the day and they will transport you to the boat launch point. I recommend Micks Pine Barrens Canoe and Kayak Rental. They make the trip so easy. All you have to do is pack snacks and be ready to have fun.

Have you ever tried stand up paddle boarding? If not, give it a try!

There is something so quiet and calm about just the sound of your paddle swishing through the water and carrying you forward. We love doing this as a family. There are plenty of great places to rent from. Baycats in Ocean City is a favorite.

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If you want a more mellow day but are looking for a change from the popular beaches, head over to Corson’s Inlet which is 341-acre state park. It’s less crowded than the Ocean City beaches and a perfect spot for fishing, boating, hiking and playing on the beach. We like to bring our kayaks there and paddle out to a quiet spot on the beach with a picnic lunch. The peaceful nature of the surroundings will make you feel like you are far away.

While days with young children can be very exhausting, I always feel sad this time of year knowing that our summer together is coming to a close.

We still have plenty of time to swim, hike and enjoy the outdoors which is w hat we plan to do right up u nt il school b e g i n s and even b e y o n d while the fall weather is still beautiful.

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The Bocca Bulldozer Plows into the HEROtini Challenge

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ith less than a month to culminated in Pumpkin Cars owners, go in the HERO CamGina and Franck Freon participating as paign’s summer-long guest bartenders, serving free samples mocktail challenge, of the Bocca Bulldozer to all patrons.

Margate’s Bocca Coal-Fired Bistro “For Pumpkin Cars, with the reputation of the company, it is important held a HERO day to help promote their herotini: The Bocca Bulldozer. for us that everything on the road is Sponsored by Pumpkin Fine Cars & used the right way, otherwise it can Exotics, the Bocca Bulldozer mocktail be very dangerous,” Franck Freon remarked, explaining his is a perfect summer company’s decision to blend of pineapple juice, pina colada mix, serve as a sponsor in the and a touch of agave, HEROtini Challenge for a second time. “So for topped with whipped cream. It was first us it was a logical match served by creator between the HERO CamLauryn Freedman and paign and Pumpkin Fine Pumpkin team memCars, and we are very fortunate to have the chance ber Emily Casey at to do it.” the HERO Campaign’s July 3rd Tasting on the In addition to promotAtlantic City Board- Pumpkin team member ing the Bocca’s entry in the HEROtini Challenge, walk, and it remains a Emily Casey helps the Bocca favorite in the compe- Bulldozer creator, Lauryn the event also benefitted tition. the HERO Campaign’s Freedman serve free samples “Holiday HEROes Safe To continue to pro- to Bocca patrons mote their entry in the Ride Program”, intended HEROtini Challenge, Bocca joined their to promote one of the 31 mocktails sponsors, the entire team at Pumpkin in the HEROtini Challenge, and the Fine Cars & Exotics in hosting a HERO importance of safe and sober driving. day at Bocca on Tuesday, August 6th.

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the results of which will yield very tangible results for area residents and visitors, alike.

The funds raised will support the campaign’s Holiday HEROES Safe Ride Program, providing free and safe Bocca Bulldozer Sponsors Pumpkin Fine Cars & Exotics join HERO rides home loCampaign founders, Bill and Muriel Elliott for HERO night at Bocca Coal-Fired Bistro cally for patrons of participating Atlantic County restaurants and bars, establishments over the 2019 holiday challenging each to create the best season (from Thanksgiving Eve to New “mocktail” in celebration of designated Year’s Day), to prevent drinking and drivers. Participating establishments driving. have planned numerous events to proThe contest lasts until August 29th, when the ultimate HEROtini mote their unique HEROtini, including a putting contest and free HEROtini Challenge winner will be announced Sampling at Harbor Pines (August 8th, at Linwood Country Club, where the 5-8pm), a celebrity bartending event final HEROtini Happening takes place. featuring Paul D’Amato of D’Amato The establishment to raise the most Law at Sofia (August 13th, 6-8), and in donations will take home the highly coveted HEROtini Cup. an MBCA HEROtini Happy Hour at the To vote for your favorite HEROtini, Knife & Fork Inn (August 14th, 5:30visit herotini.org 7:30).

With the goal of significantly reducFor information about all things ing (if not eliminating) DUI incidents relating to the HERO Campaign, follow in Atlantic County, The HEROtini the HERO Campaign Facebook page, Challenge is a donate-to-vote contest, or visit the website: herocampaign.org.

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Meet the Sandman

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ichard Bates works in IT during the week, but once the weekend rolls around, he is better known as the "Sandman."

"I sit all week," says Bates so when I get to the beach the last thing I want to do is sit." Instead Bates digs, shapes, molds and

sculpts a new creation each of the three days of the week he spends on Austin Avenue beach in Ventnor.

Locals know him as the Sandman and he often draws a crowd.

"Are you an artist? What are you doing? Why do you do it?" are some of the most common questions he is asked daily by curious onlookers.

"I do it because I find it therapeutic," replies Bates. He has been sculpting sand creations for the last eight years. Dolphins, castles, and Disney characters are some of his favorite creations. A variety of shovels, buckets, water and a straw are the tools of his trade.

On Sunday, I had the opportunity to visit with Bates on his own sandy turf. We talked while he artistically molded the sand into Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. To my delight, Bates then also formed the

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Friday through Sunday afternoons though you can find him on Austin Avenue beach in Ventnor where his son lifeguards. If you are taking a walk along the Ventnor beach, keep an eye out for the Sandman.

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Catch The Eagles Pre-Season Games

Events & Happenings Atlantic County 4-H Fair ▶Thursday, ▶ August 8th - Saturday, August 10th 3210 Route 50, Egg Harbor City Join Atlantic County 4-H for their annual fair with great food, live music, rides, educational activities, parades, crafts for kids and animal attractions throughout the day. The fair will be open Thursday, August 8th & Friday, August 9th from 2-10pm and Saturday, August 10th from 11am-10pm. Visit ac4hfair.org for more details.

Hamilton Mall’s Got Talent ▶Thursdays ▶ at 6pm 4403 Black Horse Pike, Mays Landing Join Hamilton Mall every Thursday and sign up to compete against other contestants or take a seat in the audience and prepare to be blown away by the incredible talent. Visit HamiltonMallsGotTalent.com to sign up.

Yoga Classes at Absecon Lighthouse ▶Thursdays ▶ at 6pm 31 S. Rhode Island Ave. Atlantic City Absecon Lighthouse will be open every day July through August from 10am-5pm, and Thursdays until 8pm, with the last climb ½ hour until closing.

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Margate Movies on the Beach ▶Thursdays ▶ at 8:30pm Decatur Ave. & the Beach in front of Lucy the Elephant Catch the Margate Wave every Thursday for free movie nights. This Thursday, August 8th, catch a screening of Incredibles 2. Don’t miss Incredibles 2 next Thursday, August 8th. Pre-movie activities start at 8pm. Rain dates are Friday. Visit. margatehasmore.com for more details.

Smithville Car Cruise ▶Friday, ▶ August 9th from 5-8pm 615 E. Moss Mill Rd. Smithville A car cruise at Historic Smithville is

a simple, great place to hang out with fellow car enthusiasts. Just drive to the side parking lot of the Village Greene near the red covered bridge. Cruise on down to Smithville and hang out.

Second Friday at Ocean City Fine Arts League ▶Friday, ▶ August 9th from 6-7:30pm 711 Asbury Ave. Join Ocean City Fine Arts League for their monthly reception and awards presentation. This month’s theme is Jersey Shore. Light refreshments will be provided.

Antiques, Arts & Craft Show ▶Saturday, ▶ August 10th from 9am5pm

Margate Community Church 8900 Ventnor Parkway Join Margate Community Church for their 24th Annual Craft Show, featuring over 75 vendors.

Mays Landing Heritage Tours ▶Saturday, ▶ August 10th & 24th from 9:30am War Memorial Park Fountain Main Street Join the Hamilton Historical Society for a 90 Minute Guided Walking Tour of Historic Mays Landing. Adults are $10, Students $5. For reservations, please call 609-837-2121.

SatArtDays at Noyes Arts Garage ▶Saturdays ▶ at 11:30am 2200 Fairmount Ave. Atlantic City The Arts Garage is happy to bring Saturday Art Classes to the Atlantic City community. These classes are open to children of all ages, free to all and all the supplies and materials included.

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Ventnor City Lawn Fest ▶Saturday, ▶ August 10th from 12-9pm & Sunday, August 11th from 12-7pm Lawn Fest is a unique art, music and food festival that takes place in the seaside city of Ventnor. Residents of the city temporarily turn their lawns, backyards,

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Atlantic City Movie Under the Stars ▶Sundays ▶ at 8:15pm Gardner’s Basin 800 N. New Hampshire Ave. Catch a screening of Incredibles 2 either at Gardner’s Basin this Sunday or at Bartram Avenue (beach block) on Thursday, August 15th. Movie begins at dusk. We encourage you to bring a chair or blanket and your own snacks. More information is available at doatlanticcity. com/events/movies.aspx.

Somers Point Movie on the Beach ▶Monday, ▶ August 12th at 8:15pm William Morrow Beach Bay and Higbee Ave. Catch the Disney original classic, The Little Mermaid. This movie is loved by all ages and and we are delighted to share it with families this year.

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Jazz on the Beach ▶Thursdays ▶ at 7pm Kennedy Plaza 2300 Boardwalk, Atlantic City Join the Nneena Freelon Quartet at the Jazz on the Beach summer concert this Thursday, August 8th. Don’t miss Harvey Mason Sextet performing Next Thursday, August 15th.

Somers Point Beach Concerts ▶Fridays ▶ at 7pm William Morrow Beach Bay and Higbee Ave. This Friday, August 9th, The Jeremiah Hunter Band bring their party dance classics to the beach. Don’t miss New Orleans brass rock and Led Zeppelin tribute band Bonerama next Friday, August 16th.

Rhythm in the Park ▶Fridays ▶ from 7-9pm Robert J. Lincoln Amphitheatre at Tony Canale Park, Egg Harbor Township The EHT Rhythm in the Parks Summer Concert Series continues this Friday, August 9th as Suite Inspiration performs unique oldies and classic rock harmonies. Next Friday, August 16th,

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Atlantic City Boardwalk Summer Concert Series ▶Saturday ▶ at 7pm Kennedy Plaza 2300 Boardwalk, Atlantic City Weekends this summer at Kennedy Plaza will be alive with three-day music, food and fun events. Radio Petty rocks the stage this Saturday, August 10th.

Next Friday night, check out Atlantic City based reggae rock band Sensamotion, and don’t miss Eric Clapton tribute band Bell Bottom Blues next Sunday, August 18th. All shows are free to attend.

Sea Isle Concerts at Excursion Park ▶Saturdays ▶ from 7:309:30pm JFK Blvd. & Pleasure Ave. Don’t miss Real Diamond, a tribute to Neil Diamond, this Saturday, August 10th.

Absecon Concerts in the Park ▶Sunday ▶ at 7pm Heritage Park 699 Blenheim Ave. Don’t miss the final Concert in the Park of the season this Sunday, August 11th, with a performance from The Brandon Ireland Band, playing the best pop and rock n’ roll of all time. Free admission. Please bring your own chair or blanket. Food will be available for purchase at the concession stand.

Northfield Summer Concert Series ▶Tuesdays ▶ at 7pm Birch Grove Park 1675 Burton Ave. Join Northfield for a night of music under the stars this Tuesday, August

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Mardi Gras AC ▶Wednesdays ▶ from 7-10:30pm Kennedy Plaza 2300 Boardwalk, Atlantic City Mardi Gras AC continues this Wednesday, August 14th, as blues singer-songwriter Johnny Sansone hits the stage with Quasimodo’s Bride.. Next Wednesday August 21st, don’t miss blues singer-songwriter Johnny Sansone.

Atlantic City Events

Professional Fighters League 6 ▶Thursday, ▶ August 8th at 7pm Ovation Hall at Ocean Casino Resort Tickets start at $35 By differentiating itself from other MMA pro leagues, the PFL provides MMA fans with consistent, pure competition that can be more easily tracked and followed throughout each season.

This competition will bring men’s light heavyweights and heavyweights to Ovation Hall.

Brad Paisley ▶Friday, ▶ August 9th at 8pm Hard Rock Live at Etess Arena Tickets start at $59 Brad Paisley is a critically acclaimed singer, songwriter, guitarist and entertainer whose talents have earned him numerous awards, including three Grammys, two American Music Awards, 14 Academy of County Music Awards and 14 CMA Awards, including Entertainer of the Year, amongst others. See him in concert next Friday with special guest Chris Lane.

Southside Johnny and the Asbury Jukes ▶Friday, ▶ August 9th at 8pm Sound Waves at Hard Rock Tickets start at $24 The Jukes have more than 30 albums on their resume, thousands of acclaimed live performances across the globe and a vibrant legacy of classic

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Dark Star Orchestra ▶Friday, ▶ August 9th at 8pm Tropicana Showroom Tickets start at $25 See Dark Star Orchestra as they continue the Grateful Dead live concert experience.

AC Comedy Club: James Mattern ▶Friday, ▶ August 9th at 8 & 10pm & Saturday, August 10th at 7 & 9pm The Claridge Hotel Tickets start at $29 ABBA The Concert ▶Friday, ▶ August 9th at 9pm Superstar Theater at Resorts Tickets start at $40 ABBA The Concert continues to be the top ABBA tribute group in the world, dazzling all who see with their fantastic performance while playing the most iconic hits from ABBA, including Mamma Mia, S.O.S, Waterloo, The Winner Takes All and Dancing Queen.

India Day “Mela” & Parade ▶Saturday, ▶ August 10th at 3pm The parade route will start at 3pm at Showboat Hotel and proceed down the Boardwalk. The Mela starts at 7pm at the former House of Blues. Taste the food and experience the sights and sounds of India.

Tropicana Fireworks ▶Saturdays ▶ at 10pm Join Tropicana on the boardwalk every Saturday night for a dazzling show that will light up Atlantic City’s skies.

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Brigantine Farmers Market ▶Saturdays ▶ from 8am-12pm 15th Street & Reserve Blvd.

Join Brigantine Green Team every Saturday for their Farmers Markets featuring fresh local produce, artisan items, contests and children’s activities.

Rain or Shine. Bring your own bag. Visit https://brigantinegreenteam.com/ farmers-market for updates.

Galloway Green Market ▶Thursdays ▶ from 4-7pm Historic Smithville 615 E. Moss Mill Rd. Smithville Stop by Historic Smithville every Thursday all summer long for fresh produce, seafood, prepared foods and so much more. The Galloway Green Market was started by Go Green Galloway and is celebrating its 3rd season of bringing locally grown food and unique products.

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Margate Community Farmers Market ▶Thursdays ▶ from 8:30am-12pm Behind Steve & Cookie’s Monroe and Amherst Ave.

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Ocean City Farmers Market ▶Wednesdays ▶ from 8am-1pm Ocean City Tabernacle Grounds Corner of 6th St. and Asbury Ave. Sea Isle City Farmers Market ▶Tuesdays ▶ from 8am-1pm Excursion Park JFK Blvd. & Pleasure Ave. Ventnor City Farmers Market ▶Fridays ▶ from 8:30am-12pm Holy Trinity Parish Atlantic and Newport Avenues Visit facebook.com/ventnorcityfarmersmarket for updates.

Community Events

Rotary Club Summertime Meetings ▶Thursday, ▶ August 8th & 22nd at 7am Uncle Bill’s Pancake House 2112 Asbury Ave. Ocean City The Rotary Club of Ocean City - Upper Township meets this Thursday at 7am. The program for Thursday, August 8th will be Ron Shaiko’s annual visit/

program. Shaiko, a Dartmouth professor with family roots in Ocean City, makes his annual visit to offer insight on political and civic topics. Visiting Rotarians here at the Jersey Shore are encouraged to attend. Walk-ins are welcome for Rotary meetings this summer.

For more information, visit facebook. com/oceancityuppertownshiprotary or contact President Jim Chadwick at 609-827-4670.

Love at First Stitch Needlecraft Group ▶Thursdays ▶ at 6:30pm Atlantic County Library Egg Harbor City 134 Philadelphia Ave. Open to adults and teens. If you crochet, knit or do any other type of needlecraft, this is your club.

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▶Friday, ▶ August 9th at 2pm Atlantic County Library Galloway 306 E. Jimmie Leeds Rd. Suggested ages 6-16. Enjoy a different children’s film each Friday. Light refreshments provided. Please advise staff of any food allergies.

Storytime University ▶Saturdays ▶ at 10:30am Atlantic County Library Pleasantville 33 Martin Luther King Jr. Ave. Open to ages 3-6; children must be accompanied by an adult. Children and their caregivers will enjoy stories, songs, rhymes, and movement while building language and literary skills.

Zoo at the Library ▶Saturday, ▶ August 10th from 10:30am-12:30pm Atlantic County Library Galloway 306 E. Jimmie Leeds Rd. Suggested for children ages 4 and older. Meet animal ambassadors of the Cape May County Zoo & learn about the importance of conservation. Which animals will they bring? Come and find out. You may even get to pet one.

Checkmates Chess Club ▶Saturdays ▶ from 12-4:30pm Atlantic County Library Ventnor 6500 Atlantic Ave. Exercise your mind. We welcome all to the challenge of playing a friendly game of chess with others.

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Space Camp Moony Mondays ▶Mondays ▶ at 10:30am Atlantic County Library Ventnor 6500 Atlantic Ave. Suggested for ages 7-10. Join us as we celebrate our summer reading theme with fun, space-themed crafts.

Grief/Loss Support Group (related to addiction) ▶Mondays ▶ at 5pm Mental Health Association of Atlantic County 4 E. Jimmie Leeds Rd. Suite 8, Galloway Individuals affected by the loss of a loved one due to addiction/substance use disorder will meet Mondays through August 26th. For more information, call 609-652-3800.

Gathering Wool ▶Tuesdays ▶ at 10am Atlantic County Library Ventnor 6500 Atlantic Ave. Open to adults. All levels of experience welcome.

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ate a peaceful & balanced life through mindfulness practices. It offers tools to deal with stress, anxiety & worries.

Lego Club ▶Tuesdays ▶ from 3-5pm Atlantic County Library Galloway 306 E. Jimmie Leeds Rd. Suggested for ages 6 and older.

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A Universe of Movies Film Series ▶Tuesdays ▶ at 5pm Atlantic County Library Ventnor 6500 Atlantic Ave. Suggested for adults and interested teens. Celebrate our galactic summer

reading theme with a collection of modern and classic science fiction titles and out-of-this-world documentaries.

DIY Storytime ▶Tuesday, ▶ August 13th at 6pm Atlantic County Library Pleasantville 33 Martin Luther King Jr. Ave. Open to ages 3-6; children must be accompanied by an adult. Go into our picture book stacks with Miss Debbie and choose some books you’d like her to read to you.

Furry Buddies ▶Tuesday, ▶ August 13th at 6:30pm Atlantic County Library Galloway 306 E Jimmie Leeds Rd. Suggested for ages 6-14. Registration requested, but drop-ins are welcome. Read a story to Cody, Erin, or Freedom, therapy dogs who love sharing stories with children. Learn about the benefits of reading aloud to a therapy dog.

Women with Disabilities ▶Wednesdays ▶ at 3pm Atlantic Center for Independent Living 4 E. Jimmie Leeds Rd. Suite 7, Galloway Women with all types of disabilities meet to network, find support and dis-

cuss common issues and topics. Call Marissa at 609-748-2253 ext. 321 for more information.

Welcome Warriors ▶Thursdays ▶ at 6pm Denny’s 242 E. White Horse Pike, Galloway Welcome Warriors is an all-veterans meeting on topics such as employment, adjusting to civilian life, relationships/ family and more. For more information, call 609-652-3800 ext. 308 or jangelini@mhanj.org.

Women’s Wellness Group ▶Thursday, ▶ August 15th at 12:30pm Mud Girls Studio 10 N. Mississippi Ave. Atlantic City This peer-led group meets twice monthly to discuss self-care, coping strategies, common stresses, family/ relationships and other topics. Parking available on Georgia Ave. behind St. Michael’s Church. No cost to attend.

For more information, call the Mental Health Association in Atlantic County at 609-652-3800.

Classes in Art The Ventnor Cultural Arts Center is holding Classes in Art year-round.

Workshops range in pottery, watercolor, oil & acrylics, pottery, pastels, jewelry making and mosaic. Classes are $20 each. Beginners welcome!

Pre-registration is required. Call 609823-7952 or visit ventnorarts.org for more information.

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of “Disney’s Newsies: The Broadway Musical”s as part of OCTC’s 12th season. The shows will be at 7:30 p.m.

Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday (Aug. 6, 7 and 9) and at 2 p.m. Thursday (Aug. 8) at the Bill and Nancy Hughes Performing Arts Center (beach block of Sixth Street).

Set in turn-of-the century New York City, “Newsies” is the rousing tale of Jack Kelly, a charismatic newsboy and leader of a band of teenaged “newsies.” When titans of

publishing raise distribution prices at the newsboys’ expense, Jack rallies newsies from across the city to strike against the unfair conditions and fight for what’s right. Based on the 1992 motion picture and inspired by a true story, “Newsies” features a Tony Award-winning score by Alan Menken (“Little Shop of Horrors,” “Sister Act”) and Jack Feldman and a book by Tony Award-winner Harvey Fierstein (“Kinky Boots”). Featuring the now classic songs “Carrying the

Banner,” “Seize the Day” and “Santa Fe,” “Newsies” is packed with thrills and a timeless message, perfect for the whole family and every audience.

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to 8 and was the grand marshal of the 110th annual Ocean City Baby Parade.

She is a professional skateboarder and surfer from Miyazaki, Japan.

With a Japanese mother and a British father, Sky chose to compete for Team Great Britain in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, making her the youngest athlete to compete there. She is also Great Britain's youngest Summer Olympian ever, and the youngest Olympic athlete since 1936.

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In the fall of 2018, she became the first-ever winner of ABC’s hit competition show, Dancing with the Stars: Juniors. Sky continues to be the youngest athlete a number of brands have ever endorsed, including brands such as, Nike, GoPro, Samsung and more. She hopes to continue making history while inspiring young girls and women across the world to reach for

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Ike’s Famous Crabcakes is a brand that was created around a crabcake recipe by the late Paul “Ike” Cossaboon Jr. He brought it to the Ocean City Boardwalk 30 years

Alec and Frank Palmieri ago by started small.

It eventually grew into a full-sized restaurant, offering a casual and fun dining experience for the whole family.

Frank Palmieri started working at Ike’s fifteen years ago, eight years as a cook. Seven years ago, he bought it along with his brother Alec. They have stayed true to the original recipe. Like many things in Ocean City, the familiar taste brings customers back again and again. Customers say the seafood tastes better so close to the ocean. The family takes great pride in every dish, made with the highest quality ingredients and cooked to order.

Ike’s recently expanded the dining area at the 822 boardwalk

location. It offers indoor/outdoor seating at Eighth street with views of the music pier and the Moorlyn Theater. Their 1344 boardwalk location overlooks the beach and fishing pier.

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National Night Out In Atlantic City

By Raymond Tyler

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he second Tuesday in August is always highlighted on my Summer calendar for National Night Out. For those that don’t know, National Night Out is an annual event that takes place in cities great and small across the country and brings the community out in all 50 states. More importantly National Night Out brings out local law enforcement to meet and socialize with the communities they serve.

For the record, I could give you a few reasons why each city should have National Night out monthly, quarterly or twice a year.

This year I was able to see and hear the sights and sounds from my home town of Atlantic City.

I am happy to report it was a beautiful late afternoon/early evening at Pop Lloyd’s BaseBall Stadium. The police and fire departments were out with smiles and engaging the people of Atlantic City. Officers in uniform were shaking hands, and sharing laughs. Police were cooking hamburgers and hotdogs and there were even police DJing great music through out the night.

Perhaps the coolest part for myself and the other nine year olds of all ages, were the police/fire emergency vehicles. Kids,

big kids, old kids, and even Shore Local columnists got to walk through fire trucks, sit in police cars and I sat in something that I assume came from Homeland Security Surplus that looked like a tank and a police car had a baby. They also let us push all he cool buttons that make the sirens make noise and light up!

Police interacting with the residents is fun and important. The best part of National Night Out is the aspect of seeing so many families out for a free and safe night.I recall when there were many more things to do with family that were free or low cost. So it warmed my heart to see families just enjoying Atlantic City, our oldest baseball field and each other. There were kids in the inflatable bouncers just jumping...as well as kids too big jumping anyway (no Shore Local Columnists though.

The best thing about National Night Out for me is seeing friends and family I don’t get to see and socialize with as much as I used too. Second best thing is when those friends tell me “I saw your story in Shore Local...keep up the good work.”

With over 800 people in attendance all enjoying the sun and the summer. Some leaving with free bikes, some leaving with free t-shirts, some leaving with information they needed and some leaving with a hotdog or hamburger...I believe all left with great memories of Summer in AC 2019.

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Proceeds from the event benefit local children with special needs who attend the Champions Club in Egg Harbor Township, as well as Champions Clubs worldwide.

“We are thrilled to host the Superhero Walk & Roll for its second year to raise funds and awareness for our local Champions Club,” said Lisa Price, the Champions Club coordinator. “This amazing organization has been an asset in assisting so many families and children with varying special needs, including autism. Proceeds from this event allow us to continue expanding our current services offered to all the wonderful people in our community for the children, adult and teen programs, as well as Champions Clubs

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Online registration for the Superhero Walk & Roll is available at www.championsclubwalkfs.org. All ages are invited to participate in this event and are encouraged to dress as superheroes. Registration is $20 for adults, $5 for children ages 3-14, and free for ages under 3 as well as for all children with special needs. Day-of registration will begin at 8am, followed by the 1.5-mile walk at 9am. After the walk, stick around for family fun including activities such as horseback riding, bounce houses, face painting and more!

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Good Friendships are Healthy

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Friendships can have a major impact on your health and well-being, but it's not always easy to build or maintain friendships. Understand the importance of friendships in your life and what you can do to develop and nurture friendships.

Good friends are good for your health. Friends can help you celebrate good times and provide support during bad times. Friends prevent loneliness and give you a chance to offer needed companionship, too. Friends can also Increase your sense of belonging and purpose, Boost your happiness and reduce your stress, improve your self-confidence and self-worth. Great Friendships also can help you cope with traumas, such as divorce, serious illness, job loss or the death of a loved one. They encourage you to change or avoid unhealthy lifestyle habits, such as excessive drinking or lack of exercise.

Friends also play a significant role in promoting your overall health.

Adults with strong social support have a reduced risk of many significant health problems, including depression, high blood pressure and an unhealthy body mass index (BMI).

Did you know,? It’s been found that older adults with a rich social life are likely to live longer than their peers with fewer connections.

Many adults find it hard to develop new friendships or keep up existing friendships. Friendships may take a back seat to other priorities, such as work or caring for children or aging parents. You and your friends may have grown apart due to changes in your lives or interests. Or maybe you've moved to a new community and haven't yet found a way to meet people.

I do know, developing and maintaining good friendships takes effort. The enjoyment and comfort friendship can provide, however, makes the investment worthwhile.

I’ve also always believed that quality counts more than quantity. Is it really important to display your every move with a post on social media? While it's good to cultivate a diverse network of friends and acquaintances, you also

want to nurture a few truly close friends who will be there for you through thick and thin.

Developing and maintaining healthy friendships involves give-and-take. Did you ever feel as though you are sharing your thoughts and dreams yet you get nothing back in return? Sometimes you're the one giving support, and other times you're on the receiving end. Letting friends know you care about them and appreciate them can help strengthen your bond. It's as important for you to be a good friend as it is to surround yourself with good friends.

Remember, it's never too late to build new friendships or reconnect with old friends. Investing time in making friends and strengthening your friendships can pay off in better health and a brighter outlook for years to come.

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By Steffen Klenk The first National Night Out was held in n the first Tuesday in August, thousands of comAugust 1984 and munities throughout the brought over 400 United States take part in communities and an annual community-building part400 2.5 million nership known as National Night Out. attendees togethMelissa & Anthony Parmenter of Galloway, along their daughter, Lorlelai and therapy dog in training, Ace The event increases participation in er in 23 states.

Matt Peskin, a anti-crime efforts by local police devolunteer with partments to ensure a safer area by the Lower Merworking together with the local community members. The purpose is to ion Community Watch program, EHT Committeeman Andrew W. Parker inform the public about various police and community programs, such as is founder of the III with wife, Neysha and daughters Aniyah National Night and Jayla. Photo by Steffen Klenk Out initiative. In 1981, Peskin established the National and civic orgaAssociation of Town Watch, an organizations, local businesses and nization providing watch groups the kid’s activities. resources and information needed to stay involved within their commuSome local towns nities. also had helicopHighlights from the annual event ter landings and include food and drinks, safety prespectacular firesentations, participation from youth work displays to Mainland High School Cheerleaders at Linwood's National Night Out Liam Albert, 10 y.o. of Linwood cap off the evening. For parents, this was a chance to interact with various community leaders, while children and young adults participated in fun and interactive games.

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tis Redding captured the mood when he sang, “sittin’ on the dock of the bay watchin’ the tide roll away...”. There’s something very peaceful about watching the gentle tide of the bay flowing by.

If you own a boat, you probably know all the best places to launch from your neighborhood docks. For others though, local docks are little hidden gems. They are a great place for an early morning or evening stroll, a good spot to look out over the water to ponder life, or simply somewhere to walk the dog. The dock near my house is very calming and beautiful. I love hearing the marsh grass blowing in the wind, and watching interesting shore birds fly by. Usually, fiddler crabs can be seen racing towards their holes as

the locals hang out to celebrate our When we are too lazy or busy to freedom together with a big bang. drive to the beach for fireworks on the Four th of July, we simply walk to our dock.

From there, you can see the fire works of Atlantic Ci t y, M a rgate, Ocean City, and (in the distance) Sea Isle City.

It feels like a real sense of community as Boat Dock and Launch, Somers Point Marina Photo credits, Theresa Law

Somers Point Boat Dock and Marina on Ocean Heights Avenue to catch minnows, it makes me smile thinking of the pure and simple pleasures of living by the bay.

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One of my favorite memories occurred after the straight line winds of the 2012 derecho. We had been without electric for six days, while enduring a heat wave. As we were all gathered along the road waiting for fireworks, a rumor started going through the crowd that the electric had come back on. One by one our families raced home to find out we really could use our air conditioners again. That was a happy night.

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We love to take my dog to the dock. However, I don’t think he read the doggy books that he’s supposed to be a Labrador Retriever that likes water. He timidly puts his feet in the water and quickly walks out again.

The most immersed he became was purely accidental. We were all having a good old time until I turned my back only to hear a large splash.

Once we realized our dog could indeed swim, my son and I laughed our heads off at our klutzy dog that had backed up too far and landed right in the bay.

As I sit on the dock of the bay, it’s a time of refreshment. I think about how blessed we are to live in such a beautiful area. And I have to disagree with Otis Redding just a little. I don’t think we are “wastin’ time� one bit.

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Extra Points with Pete

By Pete Thompson

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ho says an Eagles fan and a Cowboys fan can’t get along? I was blessed to be able to hear The Rev. J. Scottie Griffin preach at the Wells Memorial Presbyterian Church in Avalon last weekend (he’s there again this Sunday too). He was my pastor at the First Presbyterian Church in Germanton from 19821987 and would often talk about his beloved Dallas Cowboys even though he was preaching in Philadelphia…!

Last weekend, he playfully needled me from the pulpit in Avalon as he was wearing a Dallas Cowboys tie and blue dress shirt. Luckily, I had on a nice black Eagles polo to counter, and I thought on a deeper level, don’t we really miss that? Folks on different sides of the equation, but with mutual respect for one another? Okay, time for me to step down from my “pulpit”,

stop “preaching”, and tell you “what’s the tea…?” as the kids like to say…!

Since I last wrote, the Eagles have held their one (and only) public practice at Lincoln Financial Field. The Phillies lost a 15 inning game where an outfielder was on the mound pitching and a pitcher was in the outfield throwing guys out at home plate…! Despite losing 2 out of 3 to the lowly White Sox, the bright spot was the ten-year reunion of the 2009 Phillies World Series team. Things are still pretty quiet with the Sixers & the Flyers, but the second of the “Big Three” for Lifeguard Racing is in the books with the South Jersey Championship still scheduled for 8/9 in Longport. Also, don’t forget the ACBL Championship as Northfield & Margate battle for the crown.

From the entertainment world, I got to see California in 1969 come alive again through Quentin Tarantino’s 9th movie called “Once Upon a

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Time in Hollywood”. Plus, from Netflix, the 3rd season of G.L.O.W. drops this week. As always though, we begin with sports, and my thoughts for the week that was: ●● More than 40,000 Eagles fans packed Lincoln Financial Field for the Birds one (and only) open practice this summer. I think the team is in a difficult position no matter what in this regard. I wasn’t pleased initially when I heard they were going to charge $10 for the open practice, but then I learned that all the ticket money was going toward the Eagles Autism Chal-

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lenge. In fact, according to a team press release, the Birds raised more than $475,000 for cutting edge autism research and care in Philadelphia, and how can you really argue with that?

It was also “Military Appreciation Night” at the open practice, where at the end of the session, Eagles players exchanged jerseys with members of the military. Again, how do you knock an organization that honors the men & women in uniform? That said, here are some of the numbers as far as fan attendance goes. Because of the one open practice, the Eagles “spin” it that more than 45,000 fans get to attend training camp.

But, the reality is, that there are seven practices at the NovaCare Complex that are only accessible to approximately 500 fans per day, and the one open practice is the one shot that “regular” fans can attend.

According to Jeff McLane from the Philadelphia Inquirer, the number of open training camp practices ranges from 20 (Cowboys) to zero (Raiders) with an average of 11 among the league’s 32 teams.

So, I guess I’ll close the book on

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this topic by saying the Eagles are under no obligation to open practice to their fans. I suppose that one is better than NONE, right?

Perhaps the organization remembers the very first time they tried an open practice at Lincoln Financial Field when linebacker Stewart Bradley got hurt in 2009. A decade later, the same problem has arisen. Defensive End Joe Ostman got hurt last Sunday night and had to be carted off the field at the open practice. He was having a really good camp, and it stinks to get hurt, but maybe even more so when it happens with 40,000 people watching and they have to bring out the cart…!

Where do I start with the Phillies?

They lose 2 out of 3 to the awful Chicago White Sox! Outfielder Roman Quinn is forced to pitch while pitcher Vince Velasquez goes out and plays left field. Fans (including me) like to laugh at that kind of stuff, but the reality is, the Phillies are a MESS. How they are still in the hunt for a wildcard spot is beyond me.

Bobby Abreu went onto the Phillies “Wall of Fame” last weekend, and it was also a reunion for the 2009 Phillies World Series team.

Seeing those faces at the ballpark again was probably the highlight

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of the weekend for many fans.

Yes, that team fell short to the Yankees, but as I always remind those folks, they were genuinely SCARED when Cliff Lee mowed ‘em down so easily in Game 1. In some ways, the Phillies of ’09 had better stats & numbers than the 2008 team. Which really shows you how hard it is to win the World Series and even harder to do it back to back.

Congrats to Longport BP for winning the Margate Memorials for the 2nd straight year.

That’s event #2 of the “Big Three” for Lifeguard Racing. The South Jersey Championships are set for Friday 8/9 in Longport.

Super congrats to the EHT 12U Tornadoes for winning it all at the Babe Ruth World Series in Florida.

What an accomplishment for those girls as they had several come from behind efforts to eventually outlast a team from Buffalo, WV.

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An outstanding effort ladies…!!!

Finally, in wood-bat baseball, it’s the top seed Margate Hurricanes versus the defending champion Northfield Cardinals in the finals of the Atlantic County Baseball League, or A.C.B.L. There’s something very satisfying to me about the crack of the bat as opposed to the ping of metal. ●● Enter tainment now as I went and saw “Once Upon a Time in Hollywood” by Quentin Tarantino. It’s his 9th film and Brad Pitt & Leonardo DiCaprio are both phenomenal. The movie itself checks in at 2 hours and 49 minutes, so I recommend you hit the bathroom prior! It was kind of slow in the beginning, but the last 30 to 45 minutes are fast paced and rewarding. I’ll say this, if the only Quentin movie you’ve ever seen is “Pulp Fiction”, this may not be for you. However, if you’re a fan of his work, like I am, you should definitely check it out.

My other recommendation this week is about G.L.O.W. on Netflix.

Do you remember the Gorgeous Ladies of Wrestling in the 80’s…?

The 3rd season drops on Netflix this week, and if you like anything 80’s, I bet you’ll like this. Geena Davis joins the stellar cast in season three and the action switches from Los Angeles to 80’s Las Vegas…I can’t wait to watch it.

Remember, you can listen to me on the radio each Saturday on 97.3 ESPN from 8-10 a.m. It’s the “Pete Thompson Show”, and I’ve been calling it “Breakfast with the PT”, so I hope you’ll tune in and interact with me on the air.

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Pete has been the local "sports guy" at the Jersey Shore since 2004. After a decade with TV 40, he joined 97.3 ESPN radio to talk Eagles, Phillies, Sixers & Flyers with Mike Gill on "The SportsBash" each day from 2-6 p.m.

Pete is proud to be a "voice" for the annual ShopRite LPGA Classic each June, and does emcee work for groups like the National Football Foundation, The Old Grad Awards, and The 200 Club of Atlantic County. You can hear Pete each Tuesday on 97.3 ESPN at 5:30p, and if you see him out & about in the community, he requests that you please say "Hi". Send comments to PBrooksT@aol.com

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Pushing the Limits and Conquering Fears to Reach New Heights

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hen you’re married to a backpacker, you can’t visit a national park without a good hike. This past week my husband and I enjoyed some rare but refreshing time alone in Maine.

As we planned the trip to include a visit to Acadia National Park, we looked forward to seeing the

Climbing the Beehive coast where the mountains meet the o ce a n .

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While my husband researched the best trails and views, he found a list of top hikes to attempt in Acadia. Of course the article he showed me started out explaining the many family friendly, short and easy trails. That sounded great to me. But as I read on, I found suggestions for fairly moderate to strenuous day hikes. Then I saw

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↘Continued from 30 Well I knew which trail he was going to pick—the Beehive Trail, described as an “ingenious route� that included rock scrambling and claiming those who “control their fear of heights will be rewarded with incredible views�. First of all, I wanted to know who this “genius� was that kept creating scary hikes. I wanted a word with him. So I spent the next few weeks leading up to the trip trying to muster my courage to conquer my fear of heights.

While we enjoyed lobster and a beautiful cruise on a schooner early in the week, I knew the moment of truth was coming. As we drove through beautiful Acadia, my compassionate spouse gave me one last chance to back out. Standing at the base of Beehive, I saw what looked like tiny people climbing near the top. It looked crazy, but how bad could it be? Wow, did it test my physical and mental limits.

Maine was unseasonably hot and the rocks on the hike absorbed the heat. The videos I watched didn’t quite capture the need to pull oneself up. I complained a few times that the genius didn’t design the rungs for short people and had to crawl on my knees to get over some of the rocks. A few times, I thought I might slide off the mountain. My

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biggest feat was not bursting into tears (I was close) but after many iron rung ladders and rock scrambles, we finally reached the top. It was very rewarding to rest at the top and take in the great views.

I was spent but very happy.

Only a half mile to go down hill and we made it! Apparently, I didn’t read the fine print or perhaps hadn’t listened very well to my husband. We had three miles to go.

We hiked down to a lake through cooler woods, and then on to the next peak, Mount Gorham. The views were absolutely amazing. As we walked around, we could see more and more of the Atlantic Ocean. Our quest of viewing ocean-meets-mountain had succeeded. It was quite the encouragement to push on to finish the hike, which is always my favorite part—down. We still had a few rock scrambles to navigate, but now in the shade of trees and without the scary mountain-face heights. We finally saw some wildlife and spied

My energy was sapped, I didn’t even have the strength to check out the beach. As we neared the car, I looked up at Beehive Cliffs and saw the tiny people. I couldn’t believe we had just been there ourselves. Those people are crazy, I said to myself. As we got into the air-conditioned car, we thought of the satisfaction of conquering our fear, pushing ourselves even to the point of great discomfort. Now that it’s over, I’m so glad we did it, and glad to have someone beside me to reach new heights and grab the rewards. The best views are always found when you scratch your way to the top.

an inquisitive junco and a beautiful warbler.

Our last leg of the hike took us along the rocky coast. We approached Sand Beach, the little cove we could see from the peak.

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Jim Boscov, who now serves as company chairman since the passing of Al Boscov in 2017, said, “We are extremely grateful to Atlantic County for coming to our aid during a very difficult time. You made it possible to keep our number one store open, but more importantly you helped keep your neighbors employed. I’m proud of our hardworking coworkers and grateful to our loyal customers.”

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Levinson noted that at the time the agreement was controversial with much public input both for and against the county’s involvement.

“I could understand their concerns but we felt it was necessary to take this action to prevent our local Boscov’s from closing and putting residents out of work when across the country we were dealing with a severe financial downturn,” he said.

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n an exclusive, major breaking news report, Atlantic County Executive Dennis Levinson confirmed live on-the-air on the "Hurley in the Morning" program on WPG Talk Radio 95.5 FM & 1450 AM for the first time (on Thursday, August 1, 2019 at 7:04 a.m.) that Atlantic City property taxpayers will be facing a massive tax increase, following several years of no increases.

Levinson has demonstrated his usual high degree of transparency to the public, spending the past four years advising that a day of reckoning was soon-to-be upon us.

That day has now arrived.

The preliminary tax increase is 46 cents per-$100 of assessed property value. In simple terms, this means that if you own a home in Atlantic City worth $ 150,000, your taxes will increase by about $ 700 per-year.

I have heard from many many taxpayers who are fearful that they will have to sell their homes and move out of Atlantic City, because they cannot afford this huge tax increase.

The breakdown of the pending tax increase is as follows: Atlantic County taxes will go up by 26 cents per-$ 100 of property assessed value; a detailed explanation about the County portion will follow.

Local/School/Library taxes will go up by 20 cents per-$ 100 of property assessed value.

As you can imagine, once we broke this news, Atlantic City resident taxpayer anger has hit fever pitch. For a few years, Atlantic City taxpayers had grown to enjoy no tax increases after experiencing

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high property tax increases yearafter-year.

All during the Atlantic City "no tax increase" years, it was artificial.

Atlantic County government had been providing an average of $ 7 million dollars per-year in rebates.

This was the byproduct of the many successful property tax appeals that were filed by the Atlantic City casinos.

Last year, Atlantic County provided Atlantic City with a $ 7 million dollar rebate. This year, the rebate will only be $ 300,000. During one recent past year, Atlantic County provided Atlantic City with a $ 16 million rebate.

This all started with the state of New Jersey PILOT (Payment in Lieu of Taxes) law that will provide tax stability for our leading (Atlantic City Casino) industry for a total of 10 years; six years remain.

The Atlantic City casinos followed with successful tax appeals, (going back a number of years). In fairness, they were entitled to the tax relief, because they had been overtaxed for years.

This resulted in Atlantic County owing Atlantic City tax rebates over several recent years. Contributing to this year's tax shortfall is also the fact that property valuation in Atlantic City is down by another $ 350 million. When a city loses valuation, it loses on the incoming property taxes to be paid.

Regarding the Atlantic County portion of the upcoming Atlantic

City property tax increase, the truth is self-evident. The County is no longer responsible to pay millions of dollars in rebates.

Levinson was honest about it and he warned everyone that this day would come.

This leaves Atlantic City with a substantial revenue shortfall, however, it's one that should come as no surprise. The Atlantic County provided rebates were properly scheduled to begin and end on a set time table, which has now expired.

Regarding the upcoming 20 cent Atlantic City local purpose tax increase that's coming; that's another story. The only way out of this is by dramatically reducing overall spending, or, the state of New Jersey stepping up with additional transitional aid.

The state has already been providing millions of dollars each year in transitional aid to Atlantic City. Let me float a third idea which should be taken under serious advisement by the local, county and state officials. By every legal state definition, the Atlantic City Public Schools District should be formally considered to be an Abbott School District.

It is only because of the uniqueness of the Atlantic City Casino Industry that has resulted in the Atlantic City public schools system not being included as an Abbott district. However, now that the casinos make payments in lieu of taxes, there is no legitimate reason

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to keep the Atlantic City Public Schools System out of Abbott District designation.

I have tried to make the case for years, that (even despite our gaming industry) Atlantic City always should have been provided with Abbott district designation status.

In New Jersey, Abbott school districts are given state assistance to make certain that students receive a "thorough and efficient" education as is required by the New Jersey state constitution.

Abbott districts were created in 1985, as a direct result of the Abbott vs. Burke case. This decision was in response to a determination that urban cities throughout the state were receiving substandard primary and secondary education.

In 1990, the Abbott II decision was even more far-reaching. It requires that designated Abbott districts must be state-funded at the average level of New Jersey's wealthiest school districts.

Finally, in 2007, the Abbott district system was replaced by the New Jersey Schools Development Authority. It should come as no surprise that this state bureaucracy has been a disaster. This entity still must honor the requirements Abbott I and II. There are currently 31 Abbott

districts in New Jersey, which are now called "SDA Districts." This is a very important status to achieve, because the state is required to pay all costs for school building and renovation projects for all Abbott districts.

There are 691 school districts in New Jersey. This means that 660 school districts are not Abbott districts. Yet, 60% of all New Jersey state education dollars goes to these 31 districts. That is astounding. It has resulted in about 25% more in state funding (per-pupil) for each of these Abbott school districts vs. non-Abbott districts.

Atlantic City's next door neighbor, Pleasantville is an Abbott district. Atlantic City is not. It's not fair. It's not right. Atlantic City should file litigation and demand inclusion to be an Abbott district.

Atlantic City meets each and every requirement.

Atlantic City should demand equal treatment, which is required under our state and United States Constitutions.

They get a bad rap, however, Atlantic City Superintendent of Pubic Schools Barry Caldwell and the Board of Education have done a credible job over the past several years. I know that many will instantly disagree with this statement.

However, let me share with you the unambiguous facts and then let them speak for themselves.

This will be a direct example of perception vs. reality vs. the truth!

The Atlantic City Pubic Schools tax levy has been flat at $ 81 million dollars per-year for the last four years. You won't find this accomplishment in many other school districts, where costs routinely keep going up year-after-year.

Three years ago, the Atlantic City Board of Education reduced its budget by $ 23 million dollars. They eliminated more than 250 positions and now only hire through attrition with state of New Jersey approval.

The ACBOE is also presently preparing to implement these additional cost savings: Move the ACBOE from a $ 650,000 yearly rental expense for board offices to a "free" arrangement with the New Jersey Casino Reinvestment Development Authority.

Additionally, the ACBOE has placed the New Jersey Avenue School and other buildings up for sale. This will save in reducing regular maintenance and upkeep costs and generate revenue by the sale of the properties.

If you think this year's tax increase is bad news ... Atlantic City Council President Marty Small

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confirmed to me on Friday, August 2, 2019 that the city faces a substantial multi-million dollar shortfall for the following year.

Stay tuned and please hold your wallet tight.

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Boy wanted to be the best baseball player on his team. He asked his Father, a man of great wealth and achievement, how to achieve such a high level of success on his team.

The Boy’s Father told him to practice better and more than any other player on the team, “Is it really that simple, Father?”

The boy asked.

“It is that simple, Son, but it isn’t easy. What you focus on expands and if you practice enough, your practice will teach what you need to do next.

The boy hurried out the door excitedly with his baseball, glove, and bat. He went outside every day for many days and practiced. One day, it rained. The boy decided to stay at home and work on his model train.

The boy’s father saw the bat in the foyer, picked it up, and walked into his workshop, where the boy was.

“Son, why aren’t you practicing?”

The Father asked.

“It’s raining out, so I decided instead to work on my model train.”

The Boy replied.

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because it is raining?” asked the Father.

“Yes” the boy asked puzzled “Okay, so you don’t want to practice today?”

“No, I don’t want to practice, Father! Can’t you see that it’s raining?”

The father called the boy over to his workshop table, where he took out a crumpled piece of paper and a carpenter’s pencil. He drew a horizontal line. On the right side, he scribbled “Massive Success”. On the opposite end of the line, he wrote “Massive Failure.” He then drew a circle in the middle of the line. He wrote above it the word “Average”.

“Show me” said the Father, “where you want to be on this line in relation to your success on the baseball team.” The boy pointed confidently to massive success.

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to achieve it, it takes an undying commitment to repeatedly and consistently doing the things that you don’t want to do, because they are the right things to do. Things get uncomfortable. They get hard.

But if you keep choosing to do the right things, even when you don’t want to, you will eventually achieve massive success.

Most people will say yes to discomfort only to a certain extent. As such, they remain average. The fewer choices they make throughout life to do the right things when it gets hard or uncomfortable, the further left they slide on the line. The more choices they make to do the right thing, even when it’s hard, the further right they slide.

Do you understand what I am saying to you?

The boy looked down at the pencil line and pondered for a moment.

“I think so, Father” he said, “Even though I don’t want to practice in the rain because it is wet and cold and uncomfortable, I must make the decision to do it anyway, because it’s the right thing to do, whether or not I feel like doing it. If I really want to be the best baseball player, then I must say yes to the hard-right thing 100% of the time. Plus, if I train myself to practice in the rain, then I’ll be even better in the sun!”

The Father paused and gazed at his son with pride and adoration.

He smiled, and handed it to the boy.

The boy took the bat, picked up his ball and glove and headed out the

door in the rain.

We’re all given opportunities to choose the right thing, even when it’s hard. The issue is that we let our emotions direct the ship. Sometimes the emotion is fear. Sometimes it’s discomfort. Sometimes it’s ego. The list goes on, but the bottom line is that your success is directly related to the amount of times that you choose to do the hard-right thing, instead of taking the easy-comfortable road. Also, the frequency with which you choose the hard-right thing has a whole lot to do with how quickly you achieve massive success. Where on the line do you want to be? If you want to be far right and achieve anything at a high level, then you must begin doing the hard-right things. Slowly, you will find that one decision to say yes to the hard-right thing, leads to another decision to do the hardright thing, so get comfortable being uncomfortable, and choose the hard-right things 100% of the time.

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think I’ve come closer finding Nirvana than I ever have. A hot whirlpool tub in a plush hotel will do that for you after spending numerous days tent camping in the Northwoods of Wisconsin. We are now in Fargo, North Dakota, the “Gateway to the West,” after turning a moderate six hour drive into a numbing eight hour slog through the beautiful countryside.

Knotted neck muscles, a seized up back and frayed tempers were gradually soothed and gratefully, the feeling returned to our legs as well. During this drive we were looking forward to passing through the towns noted on the map along the way. Most towns were so small, they didn’t even have a stop light.

Sometimes just a stop sign. They

seemed to share some things in common: a bar, a lawyer, a doctor and a funeral home, but offered no respite from a long drive. If you are accustomed to seeing occasional rest stops like we have on the Parkway, Expressway, Turnpike or even I-95, FUGGETABOUTIT! Just put the leather strap in your teeth and drop the hammer.

We did come away from Wisconsin with wonderful memories and a keen perspective of what it's like to live there. First of all, there are plenty of secluded roads through the woods that begged the question “What do people do up here?

Where do they shop?” Also, cell reception was practically nonexistent

in most places, as was the availability of internet. This concerned us during the hours long drive without even seeing one vehicle on the road with us. We don’t know what would have happened if we had a mishap along the way. There was not much talking on that stretch of road as my wife and I kept our fears to ourselves.

Our main point of interest was Bayfield, Wisconsin. Bayfield is a cute little town clinging to a hill overlooking the Apostle Islands in Lake Superior. All activities in the area had everything to do with the lake. There were tour boats, kayaking trips, fishing, bike trails and beaches. One of these beaches we visited, changed into our bathing suits, and dove into the cool water.

It was a different feeling leaving the water without the taste and feel of saltwater. Everywhere we went the locals were very friendly and talkative. It wasn’t the hurried, purpose driven attitude of the northeast to which many of us are accustomed.

Perhaps it is just the simple joy of being able to speak without seeing your breath most of the year. One man stopped his car alongside of ours to ask us directions before he realized we were from New Jersey, but he still engaged us in conversation right there in the road for

about 10 minutes. One evening we partook in one restaurant’s weekly “fish boil” where a combination of fresh fish direct from the lake, potatoes and onions are poured into a giant wood fired pot in the parking lot. It was served on old style cafeteria trays at picnic tables where we sat with other travelers with whom we all shared our stories of the road. Road travelers enjoy a common bond that seems to break down barriers that may otherwise thwart the start of a conversation with strangers. That is one of my goals during this adventure: to start a conversation when I otherwise might have been more comfortable keeping to myself.

We are shortly leaving Fargo and heading into South Dakota and in case you are wondering: yes, we didn’t leave without visiting the infamous wood chipper from the movie.

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Next Generation Exchange Opens Larger Store in Northfield Mayor helps cut the ribbon

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he Mayor of Northfield, Erland Chau, took part in the Grand Opening Ribbon Cutting Ceremony on Saturday, August 3 at Next Generation Exchange in the Tilton Shopping Center. Holding the ribbon was the famous Chick-Fil-A cow and the very friendly staff of Next Generation Exchange. Shoppers and employees applauded and cheered after the ribbon was cut and the celebration began!

Next Generation Exchange is a consignment store, and a success story for local businesses. Hundreds of residents from the surrounding communities, both regular customers and new, visited the new site over the weekend. Next Gen Exchange has thrived and successfully outgrown it's previous space. Owners, Frank and Sonya Pacera have done a fantastic

job setting up and decorating this new and larger location.

The shop is bright, lively, clean, organized and very welcoming!

The vibe is positive, friendly, and uplifting. Frank and Sonya are passionate about people and are very supportive of local artists and crafters. Beautifully decorated tables displayed through-

out the store showcased homemade goodies, such as bath bombs, candles, home decor, signs, homemade crafts, baby items, jewelry, Ry-bandz and many more items made by locals.

This is not your ordinary consignment shop.

The Paceras shared their hopes to further make a positive impact in

stopped by the Coffee Bar where I found a few patrons chatting it up while sipping fresh coffee and watching T.V. The Paceras designed the Coffee Bar specifically for those non-shopping types

the community. They described themselves as very strong believers, and their Christian faith keeps them steadily moving forward. They include Christian wear, jewelry and faith-based items along with their large inventory of clothing, shoes, accessories, toys, home decor, costumes, coats and more. There is a wide range of resale and new items including all of today’s top brands at bargain prices. Sizes range from baby to adult and also include plus sizes. I scored a pretty, pre-loved Vera Bradley bag and some Disney items. I then

who prefer to pull up a chair and chill while their family peruses Next Gen Exchange’s wide selection of items.

I noticed an adorable play area for toddlers which featured brightly colored decorations and toys for the little ones to stay busy. This is where Rex Melville, of Somers Point, was happily playing with a toy cash register and choo choo train. Rex’s dad quickly decided to join in on the fun while Mommy was shopping.

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Arancini - Southern Italy’s Favorite Street Food

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few weeks ago, I wrote about my love of risotto, the famous northern Italian rice dish cooked with broth (and sometimes red wine like Barolo) until it becomes creamy and, of course, delicious.

At the end of the article, I suggested that leftover risotto be used to make Arancini di Riso. (You can read that article on the Shore Local website: www.shorelocalnews.com. It’s in the June 20, 2019, issue in the archives section of the site.)

Arancini, which means orange in Italian, are crispy, deep-fried rice balls. They can be as large as an orange, hence the name, and are always stuffed with a variety of fillings, most of which are savory, then covered with a crunchy breadcrumb crust and fried in oil.

Also called Sartu, Supplì or Rice Frittata, they have been a part of the southern Italian cuisine for several centuries.

Arancini are said to have originated in 10th century Sicily when the island was under Arab rule. At that time there was a custom of placing a large platter filled with saffron rice, with meat and vegetables in middle, in the center of the table. Guests would scoop up a large portion with their hands to eat it. If that’s the case, arancini started out as a handful of rice!

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According to history, the first documented recipes for arancini in the 19th century were sweet, made with ingredients such as ricotta cheese, sugar, spices and milk. However, once the tomato was introduced to Italy from the New World the marriage of savory arancini and tomato sauce – or ragu – began.

Traditional arancini comes in two forms. The first is the perfectly round, orange-shaped ball with a filling in the center. This filling can be one of many variations: the traditional ragu filling of meat, mozzarella and peas, or sometimes just a piece of cheese.

The second shape of arancini, found mostly in eastern Sicily, is pear-shaped (which represents the shape of the Mt. Aetna volcano) and is usually filled with

prosciutto and cheeses like provolone or mozzarella, or eggplant and tomatoes (Arancino alla Norma). Some regions even stuff their arancini with mushrooms, sausage, chicken giblets, or swordfish. In researching this article, I learned that in Southeast Texas Italian immigrants and their descendants stuff their arancini with a chili-seasoned filling!

Throughout Italy, especially southern Italy, it’s very common to find street vendors who sell arancini from carts. And during the festival of St. Lucia, which takes place on December 13 in Palermo, Siracusa and Trapini, hundreds of arancini carts and stands fill the streets to celebrate the 1646 arrival of a grain ship on that date which ended a severe famine. At this festival you also will find sweet arancini, covered with sugar and chocolate.

Although you can make arancini with freshly made risotto, it’s easier to make arancini with day-old risotto. Always use arborio or Carnaroli rice, both of which are short-grain, high-starch rice, and cook it only until “al dente” so the risotto retains its texture when the arancini are fried. If using freshly made risotto, allow it to cool completely, at least an hour in the refrigerator, before forming the arancini balls.

Arancini can be frozen up to three months and fried directly from the freezer. To freeze, cover a cookie sheet with parchment, freeze the arancini on the cookie sheet and then transfer to a freezer bag when completely frozen.

At Mama Mia’s, my restaurant in Marmora, my arancini are one of the most popular appetizers on the menu.

But my arancini recipe, which I created many years ago, has an original twist. I mix the meat, peas, fresh herbs and grated Parmesan into the rice and then stuff the

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center with one fresh ciliegine (mozzarella) ball. We then roll them by hand in flour, eggs and homemade freshly seasoned bread crumbs before deep frying them in hot oil.

I serve them on top of a homemade tomato sauce, garnished with a dollop of creamy ricotta cheese and a basil garnish.

Served with a glass of chilled white wine like pinot grigio, or sparkling Prosecco they are so delicious you can’t eat just one – which is why I serve four.

I’m sorry I can’t share my recipe with you, but there are many good websites that have arancini recipes. My recipe starts with six pounds of rice! At home, you will probably want to start with one or two cups of rice. I’ve included a recipe from Bon Appétit magazine that should work well for you if you’re trying to make arancini for the first time.

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Bring stock to a simmer in a medium pot over medium heat, then keep warm over low. Heat 2 Tbsp. butter in a medium saucepan over medium. Add onion and cook, stirring often, until softened but not browned, 4–5 minutes. Add garlic and cook, stirring constantly, until softened but not browned, about 1 more minute. Stir in rice; season with 1½ tsp. salt. Cook, stirring often, until some of the grains turn translucent around the edges, about 3 minutes.

Add wine and cook, stirring often, until pan is almost dry, about 2 minutes.

Ladle in 1 cup warm stock, bring to a simmer, and cook, stirring often, until liquid is absorbed, about 4 minutes. Ladle in another 1 cup stock and continue to cook, stirring yet again, until most of the liquid is absorbed, 5–7 minutes. Add remaining 1½ cups stock and cook, stirring often, until rice is cooked through but toothsome and liquid is mostly absorbed, 9–11 minutes longer.

Remove from heat. Stir in Parmesan, cream, lemon zest, lemon juice, 1 tsp. pepper, and remaining 2 Tbsp. butter. Season risotto with salt.

Spread risotto in an even layer on a parchment-lined rimmed baking sheet.

Chill at least 1 hour or up to 4 (cover risotto with plastic wrap after 1 hour so it doesn’t develop a skin). Line another rimmed baking sheet with parchment.

Scoop about ¼ cup risotto into your hands and form into a patty about 2½" in diameter (it doesn’t need to be perfect!). Place 2–3 pieces mozzarella in the center of patty.

Carefully pinch and shape risotto so it completely encases the cheese, then roll into a 2" ball. Place on prepared baking sheet.

Repeat with remaining risotto and mozzarella. Freeze balls 10 minutes.

Meanwhile, pulse panko in a food processor or place in a ziptop plastic bag and crush with a rolling pin until finer crumbs form.

Transfer to a shallow bowl. Place flour in another shallow bowl.

Lightly beat eggs in a third shallow bowl to blend; season all bowls with salt and pepper.

Working one at a time, dredge balls in flour, shaking off excess. Transfer to bowl with egg and turn to coat, letting excess drip back into bowl. Coat with panko, pressing gently to adhere.

Transfer to a parchment-lined rimmed baking sheet. Chill balls while you heat oil.

Pour oil into a medium heavy pot fitted with thermometer to a depth of 2". Heat

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he City of Northfield is a suburban community located in Atlantic County, New Jersey.

Known as "The Gateway to the Shore," the city comprises an area of 3.5 square miles lying approximately seven miles to the west of Atlantic City and is bounded by the municipalities of Pleasantville, Linwood, and Egg Harbor Township, and connects to the area of the Margate Bridge causeway. It has a population of over 8,500 and boasts the 271 acre beautiful scenic and recreational Birch Grove park.

As of the 2019 season, Birch Grove Park will no longer operate as a campground. After many years of exploring what options may be available to keep the campground open, it was decided

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campground portion of the park to revert to its natural state. While many people enjoyed the rustic camping experience at the Park, the operation is no longer sustainable without the cost of the significant improvements.

Students in public school for K-8 are served by the Northfield Community Schools. Schools in the district are Northfield Community Elementary School which served approximately 487 students in grades K-4 and Northfield Community Middle School which served approximately 440 students in grades 5-8. Students in ninth through twelfth grades attend Mainland Regional High School, which serves students from Linwood, Northfield and Somers Point.

The high school is located in Linwood.

For the 1997-98 school year, Mainland Regional High School was recognized by the United States Department of Education as a National Blue Ribbon School.

New Listings Closed Sales Days on Market Until Sale Median Sales Price* Percent of List Price Received* Inventory of Homes for Sale Months Supply of Inventory The highest sold commercial NF property to settle this year so far was this past March 2019, the former TD bank building near McDonalds on New road which sold for $1,250,000. The most expensive home to sell in the last year to date was a 4 BR 2.5 bath with a finished basement in the Sutton Woods area for $420,000.00.

In 2018, as compared to 2017, there showed an increase of 4.7% in sales. The median sales price also adjusted down slightly 3.2%. Homes sold tighter to the list price with a 2.8% improvement. The adult community sales are limited, but showed a 19.5% rise in median sales price.

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Roads have helped keep the tax base in check, along with the home town feel of local and convenient shopping. With the low mortgage interest rates, easy access to shore towns, and the NJ Parkway and AC Expressway close-by, Northfield is a popular place for many to choose for a home.

See more at: www.GarySimmens. com and if you like join the Facebook group: South Jersey Shore Living-Community & Real Estate Updates.

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Back to school items are still needed for over 300 local children

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isa Marie Sodano, Owner and President of the non-profit charity group “Loving Families in Need Matters - Hope For The Disadvantaged,” is calling out to our community for help. Sodano, who has previously been featured as Shore Local’s “Hometown Hero” and most recently, “N.J. Heartland Hero,” is asking for donations to help complete her charity’s latest mission: providing local boys and girls with back to school supplies. “Most of the [300] children will arrive on their first day back with little or no school supplies unless we help,” Sodano reports. The most needed items are Boy’s and Girl’s backpacks, pencils, erasers, highlighters, index cards, one subject notebooks, composition books, crayons, binders, loose paper, lunch bags, ink pens, folders,

colored pencils, markers, glue sticks, pencil cases, rulers, water bottles, juice boxes and hand wipes.

Sodano’s charity was inspired by a disturbing sight she witnessed a couple of years ago. She was making her way into a local grocery store when she noticed an older man sitting on a bench outside of the store, weeping and bleeding.

She watched as people looked directly at him and kept walking. “I was disgusted and appalled at how callous and uncaring people have become,” Sodano explained. “I knew something had to be done, so I said a little prayer and slowly approached the gentleman. I asked if I could sit next to him.” She listened to his story and learned that the man was a homeless veteran and that earlier that morning, two people had beat him, stole his belongings and set his tent on fire.

This story set a fire in Sodano. She knew she had to do something and began to reach out to numerous people, through letter writing, phone calls,

social media, and getting everyone on board to help. She eventually found this gentleman a place to stay, but her work was just beginning. She started a Facebook group where she connected those who are struggling in our community with those who want to help. Years of Sodano advocating for individuals and families, especially those affected by homelessness, has taken a toll on her own health. She has recently been diagnosed with cancer and is having a harder time completing her charity’s goals. She has good and bad days, but will never give up fighting, especially fighting for others. However, she is realizing she may need more help than expected.

If you are interested in helping and would like to speak with Sodano, she can be reached on Facebook Messenger, through her charity’s Facebook group “Loving Families in Need Matter,” or directly at 609-432-0346. You may also drop of the needed school supplies to Lifegate Church at 296 Bethel Road in Somers Point, NJ.

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“Cape May Arnie”

By Sean Fawcett

Every golfer knows Arnold Palmer.

And nearly every golfer knows that “The King” was from Latrobe Pennsylvania, out by Pittsburgh.

Few people know about his time in Cape May and at Wildwood Country Club.

In the early 1950’s Arnold Palmer worked at the Coast Guard base in Cape May. It was there that he grew to become the great golfer by playing the beautiful tree-lined bayside links at Wildwood Country Club. The historic club was a pivotal training ground for Palmer in his early twenties before he turned pro and became America’s most famous golfing hero.

Longtime Wildwood C.C. member, Jim Byrne, now 85, got to play with Palmer when he was a teenager. “I was a senior in high school in 1951,” remembered Byrne. “We got out of school about the same time the Coast Guard guys did, and we would go to Wildwood to play and there was Arnie. He would

always be like ‘hey, do you want to play a few holes’, and then he and my brother and I would go play. “He was so down to Earth. He was just Arnie from the Coast Guard to us. He would hit the ball way right, and long, and then hit the most amazing hook shots you’d ever see right back and onto the green. He was incredible.”

Wildwood GM Fred Riedel remembered how just months before his death, Palmer signed several pin flags for him and wrote him a letter addressed to the club and its members to help commemorate Wildwood’s 100th birthday last year. “It probably just took five minutes for him, but for us and our members it was huge,” said Riedel.

“Arnie would come back sometimes when he was in the area, and he kept in contact with several of our members he knew over the years when he was down the shore. “It goes without saying that it’s a huge honor to be at Wildwood Country Club where Arnold Palmer played. He was The King.”

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was told by my AC Marina friends that I don’t make it out there enough…BOOM!!! Low and behold I get an invite as a member of the Greater Atlantic City Concierge Association to McCormick and Schmick’s Seafood and Steaks at Harrah’s where the hosts were gracious as they greeted us in their private room to enjoy wine, succulent jumbo shrimp, fresh mussels, a tower of delectable oysters among more satisfying bites. As guests, we experienced culinary excellence at its best. Their menu ref lect s seafood from the Pacific Rim, Atlantic Ocean and Gulf of Mexico.

Be sure to stop by their bar for award winning bar food during their Happy Hours. Every item on the menu is appealing and the prices are equally attractive. As we were dining the “stars”, Donna Summer, George Michael, Bruno Mars and Aretha Franklin of Legends in Concert joined us before the big show. Mark Kogan surprised us with tickets to see the Legends in Concert show, where these stars as well as Elvis Presley and David Bowie performed for us which was the perfect way to end the night of dining and entertainment at Harrah’s.

From there it was back to the boardwalk for the Rock ‘n’ Roll half marathon press conference coming to AC May of 2020.

The press conference took place on New Jersey Avenue in front of Ocean Casino Resort. The R ‘n’ R marathon is a 3 day event of running and walking events, ending with a R

‘n’ R themed 5k and half marathon around the Absecon Island which is expected to have millions of dollars in an economic boost on our beloved Atlantic City next spring.

It’s slated for May 15th and 16th of 2020. During my interview on the ACMike Show airing on News Talk 1400 WOND Radio with President and CEO of Meet AC and the Atlantic City Sports Commission James T. Wood, I asked “What type of impact will the R ‘n’ R have on AC and he responded “We do these types of

events because it has an enormous impact on our community. Here in Atlantic City, the Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon Series will have $15 million annual economic impact into our city.” During the press conference one of the organizers stated that Atlantic City is an ideal destination for this event. “This new event will feature the beach on one side and a party on the other, making the Atlantic City Boardwalk the perfect venue for the newest Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon Series event.” said Shane Facteau, COO of the Iron Man Group. “The event will be focused on running, music and community.”

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Onto Boardwalk Empire and Beyond at Stockton University AC where a lecture series took place to discuss the unique history of Atlantic City and how it has shaped our modern era.

This lecture happened to be on Power and Politics given by retired Atlantic County Superior Court Judge and author of “Boardwalk Empire: The Birth, High Times, and Corruption of Atlantic City Nelson Johnson.

Nelson spoke on his fondness of Atlantic City and its people; past, present and future. Folks, it’s not every day that you get to sit with a man of this stature, brilliance and humbleness. His novel “Boardwalk Empire” provided the inspiration and source material for the Emmy Award winning HBO Series Boardwalk Empire produced by Academy Award-winning director Martin Scorsese and Emmy Award-winning screenwriter Terence Winter.

I was fortunate enough prior to the lecture to sit with Nelson on a couple occasions, one at Tony’s Baltimore Grille sharing a pizza and talking all things Atlantic City. We talked economics, entertainment, the importance of the Northside/ African American’s involvement in

creating the World’s Playground of the 20’s, 30’s, 40’s and 50’s. Folks also read the “Northside.” You can find Nelson’s books "Boardwalk Empire, The Northside: African Americans and the Creation of Atlantic City“and Battleground New Jersey on Amazon.

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CEAN CITY -- An open house at the Ocean City Fishing Club's Pier means contributing to the local food cupboard and learning about the organization, as well as helping catch some fish--in any language.

So, when club member Bob Dever handed his rod to Diane Charette, after he felt a fish strike, she immediately broke into French, shouting, "Viens, mon cherie! Mon cherie!"

(Come on, my dear! My dear!) as she steadily cranked the reel handle and brought the fish over the railing.

She and her husband have traveled from Montreal, Canada, to vacation here each summer for the past 10 years, but visited the pier for the first time Thursday. During the two-hour open house, 687 visitors strolled the length of 635-foot-long pier.

Visitors also donated 103 pounds of food and $140 in cash to help the Ocean City Food Cupboard feed the needy. Combined with amounts raised from the club's first open house in July, the club collected a total of 185 pounds of food and $340 in cash for the food cupboard this year.

"We do this twice a year," said Frank Pizzutilla, club president, "and we thank the public for supporting a

Both Dever and Tom Yucis, another club member fishing at the tip of the pier, brought cheers and excitement whenever they landed their catch, sometimes giving youngsters brave enough a chance to hold a live fish, then release it to the ocean.

Jack Thibeault, 11, of Doylestown, Pa, has some experience surf fishing already. He's caught two kingfish from the jetties north of the Music Pier, while vacationing with his family this year, but still enjoyed showing off one that Dever just caught.

Brothers Bode and R.D. Weber,

Ocean City Fishing Club member Tom Yucis lets Bode Weber, 3, (right) touch the kingfish he just caught, while his brother R.D. Weber, 4, and their grandmother Sue Lawver observe good cause while touring our pier at the same time. We're happy that the good weather helped attendance, too."

Some storm clouds dispersed quickly as sun drenched the pier in early evening light, giving visitors perfect weather to enjoy their tour.

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"Kids--you never know what they'll "They just love being on the bay come up with," he chuckled, obviousfishing," she said. "R.D. already knows ly enjoying his interactions with the the types of fishing reels used here," children. "But it's great to see their as he quickly identified the reel Yucis interest. They're so curious." had as "spinning," when quizzed.

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Jack Thibeault, 11, of Doylestown, Pa, shows off a kingfish that he and Ocean City Fishing Club member Bob Dever (left) just landed The two brothers came running whenever Yucis landed a fish, giving them and other youngsters a chance to touch or hold his catch. Most of the time, the fish flopped free, landing on the pier deck, only to be rescued and released by Yucis.

"They get so excited to see the fish up close," he said, smiling broadly.

"Their eyes light up and they're just thrilled. Can't wait to do this again next year."

And that includes the Charettes.

Although this was their first time on the pier, they plan to include it in their visits from Montreal to Ocean City from now on. "And we will contribute to the food cupboard, too," Denise Charette assured--in English this time.

The open house is held twice yearly to coincide with the city's Family Night on the Boardwalk. Next year's dates will be announced early next year. Founded in 1913, the OCFC has a strong commitment to community involvement besides helping the food cupboard. The club's Boys and Girls Surf Fishing Tournament will held Aug. 10, rain or shine, at the north end beach near the Ocean City-Longport bridge. Registration begins at 9 a.m. for youngsters 8-16 years old.

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